A failure analysis expert witness performed a rivet fialure analysis of a rivet involved in a ladder failure. The failed rivet, which is a hollow end rivet, was found to be too short for the intended application. The photo on the upper left is a cross section of the failed rivet in question. The clinch […]
Read Consulting Failure Analysis Blog
In addition, READ CONSULTING provides services to industry in the areas of failure analysis, process development and process improvement. Read Consulting is prepared to use its experience and expertise to analyze customers' specific problems.
Failure Analysis of Corroding Stainless Steel Probe
Failure analysis expert was asked to determine the cause of deterioration of the tip of a stainless steel (SS) probe used to measure the level of hot tomato juice in a vat. Chemical analysis identified the steel as 304 SS with 0.082% carbon. At best, the carbon limit is on the high end in […]
Glass Failure Analysis Expert Examines Failed Champagne Bottle
Glass failure analysis expert performed a root cause failure analysis on a exploding champagne bottle. The user claimed that the bottle exploded when she was using her thumbs to remove the cork. Examination of the bottle revealed a horizontal crush point. This damage was severe and would not have survived the corking operation at the […]
Glass Failure Analysis Expert Discusses Window Damage
Window damage expert examines window scratching from a metal blade (see above photo). A California glass failure analysis expert was asked to evaluate window damage at a newly constructed home. The windows at this site were scratched during cleaning with a six-inch metal blade. The blade traps abrasive dirt and drags it across […]
Failure Analysis of a Stair Tread Wood Failure:
Failure analysis expert examined a failed wood stair tread that was the cause of a fall and an injury. The failed tread is shown still mounted in the photo on the left. The re-assembled tread is shown in the photo on the uper right. This tread was screwed in place when the wood was green; […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- …
- 49
- Next Page »