California rubber failure analysis expert performs a failure analysis on a rubber paddle. This piece failed as a result of fatigue. The fatigue failure initiated on the outer surface at a stress riser and progressed inwards. This is demonstrated by the photomicrographs above. Upper left is taken at 10X. Upper right is taken at 40X. […]
Read Consulting Failure Analysis Blog
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Medical Device Failure Analysis of a Catheter
California failure analysis expert witness performed a failure analysis on a piece of rubber that had been removed from a patient’s bladder. The piece was compared with the tip of a new exemplar catheter. Although the piece that was removed surgically was encrusted with salts, it was shown to be part of a catheter.
Swing Set Failure Analysis
California failure analysis expert analyzes forces necessary to cause a swing set to fail. There are times that it is claimed that a swing set failed under “normal use” conditions. Tests were performed to determine what minimum forces are necessary to cause the chain to be pulled from the ‘S’ hook that holds it to […]
Failure Analysis: Hurricane Window Defects
Laminated Glass: A glass failure analysis expert witness was engaged to inspect hurricane window defects. These windows were sold to meet the Miami Dade/State of FloridaBuilding Code Requirements for hurricane resistance, and during development of the process, it appears as if these requirements were met. However, the laminating plastic in these windows interacted with the […]
Window Expert Discusses Metal Clad Wood Windows
As a result of a window failure analysis performed by a failure analysis expert, several observations were made with respect to metal clad wood windows. The perception is that these windows are almost maintenance free. The outside metal cladding does not need painting, and the wood layer is inside, so it requires minimal maintenance. Numerous […]
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