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Failure analysis is the analytical and efficient examination of equipment or machinery by studying data to determine the cause, probabilities, and consequences of a failure, and correct the cause. For instance, sometimes materials fracture progressively crack under repeated alternating, recurring and intense stresses. Our failure analysis expert witnesses, speakers, and consultants specialize in a broad array of disciplines including:

  • Materials science
  • Polymer coatings
  • Polymer solid state structure
  • Science
  • Metallurgy
  • Technology
  • Electronics
  • Semiconductors
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Failure analysis
  • Product safety
  • Accelerated testing
  • Electronic packaging
  • Processes and physics of failure
  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
  • Adhesives
  • Polymer science

Our failure analysis experts have completed metallurgical investigations, mechanical testing, corrosion evaluation, engineering analysis, failure analysis, personal injury investigations, and problem solving to determine if failures and accidents were caused by abuse, use of the wrong material, improper heat treatment, design errors, or other reasons. These experts have successfully testified in a variety of cases and are prolific authors.

Here are a few of our favorite Failure Analysis Expert Witnesses:

Indiana Casualty, Failure Analysis Expert #1986

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of boiler systems with specific knowledge in the area of combustion. I have published on such topics as cogeneration.

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Wisconsin Design, Failure Analysis Expert #7263

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of plastics with specific knowledge in the areas of failure, design and processing. I have published on such topics as failure of plastics, injection molding of plastics and design of plastics. I have testified 12 times on topics such as failure of plastics parts, proper design of plastics and manufacturing of plastics.

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Michigan Failure Analysis Expert #14950

I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the fields of intellectual property and product liability litigation, as well as product development with specific knowledge in the areas of patent infringement/non-infringement, patent validity/invalidity, automotive components, automotive systems, electrical, electronic and computer systems, product liability, crash analysis, safety, sensors, black boxes, and litigation. I have published on such topics as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, intellectual property, and patent infringement and validity litigation, product liability, automotive crash and safety, electrical, electronic and computer. I have testified 38 times on topics such as intellectual property, patents and product liability litigation, patent infringement,…

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Colorado Power Systems, Failure Analysis Expert #16566

I have 22 years of experience and specialize in the field of electrical power systems, with specific knowledge of engineering, standards and failure analysis.

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Massachusetts Failure Analysis Expert #17679

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of finite element analysis with specific knowledge in the areas of rotating equipment and process equipment.

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Indiana Failure Analysis Expert #18507

I have 38 years of experience in the field of civil engineering, with specific knowledge of construction, building problems, and soils and foundations. I have published on such topics as construction education, hydrology and drainage, and expert systems.

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Colorado Failure Analysis, Fracture Expert #19190

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials science with specific knowledge in the areas of failure analysis, ceramics and glass. I have published on such topics as ceramics, fracture and processing.

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Illinois Fracture, Failure, Elasticity Expert #19346

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of metallurgy and materials engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of fracture, mechanical behavior and fatigue. I have published on such topics as mechanical properties of materials, piezoelectricity and diversity in engineering and science. I have testified on fracture, patented components and diversity issues.

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Texas Fracture, Failure Expert #20952

I have 27 years of experience and specialize in the field of stress analysis, with specific knowledge of fracture mechanics, failure and finite element methods. I have published on such topics as fracture mechanics, aging and remnant life analysis.

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Pennsylvania Failure, Stress, Wear, Tribology Expert #21619

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of stress and failure analysis, with specific knowledge of solid mechanics, thermal mechanics, and wear and tribology. I have published on such topics as fracture mechanics, thermal shock, and wear and coatings.

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Indiana Microstructure, Wear, Failure Expert #22562

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of machining with specific knowledge in the areas of material science, failure analysis and research and development. I have published on such topics as primary author, secondary author and sole author. I have testified 50 times on topics such as failure analysis, wear and safety design.

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Tribology, Failure Analysis Expert #25818

I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering materials with specific knowledge in the areas of wear and friction, coatings, and failures

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Energy, Conservation, Failure Expert #26198

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of thermal insulation systems with specific knowledge in the areas of spray polyurethane foams, cellulose fiber insulation and various other products. I have published on such topics as performance of thermal insulations. I have testified on field failure – moisture originated. Currently creating an industry consortium on new integrated building enclosure systems

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New York Failure Analysis Expert #24369

I have 39 years of experience, and specialize in the field of metallurgical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of failure analysis, high temperature metallurgical processing and high temperature coatings. I have published on such topics as simultaneous diffusion coating of external airfoil surfaces and internal serpentine cooling passages, heat treat cycle reduction for nickel base superalloys and cost effective replacement of pack cementation aluminide and chromide coatings for aeroderivative abd IGT hot zone components. I have testified on failed aluminum alloy ladder, failed aluminum alloy culvert and failed 96″ diameter watermain.

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Michigan Inspection, Failure Analysis Expert #26705

I have 30 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with specific knowledge of home inspection, home design and home system failure. I have published on such topics as home inspection methods, home safety and automotive design. I have testified on mold remediation.

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Wisconsin Failure Analysis, Forklift Expert #28469

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of failure analysis, stress analysis and finite element analysis. I have published on such topics as finite element analysis. I have testified on truck component failures, construction equipment failures and fuel piping failure and fire.

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Mississippi Fire, Failure, Wreck, Expert #28760

I have 48 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of fire, accident and driving under the influence. I have published on such topics as fire, accident and collision reconstruction. I have testified 75 times on topics such as fire, accident and driving under the influence. I am a professor of engineering and statistics. I have been involved in Fire Department operations for 40+ years.

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Texas Damage, Failure Expert #36506

I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of damage, failure and fracture of structures. I have published on such topics as damage under blast loadings, damage of concrete and steel structures and failure of structures under extreme loading. I have been awarded several national and international awards for my work on damage and failure of structures and materials.

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New Hampshire Building, Structure, Failure Expert #36878

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of civil and structural engineering, with specific knowledge of construction defects, structural analysis and water and moisture damage. I have published on such topics as lead paint.

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Florida Failure Analysis Expert #39331

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of failure analysis with specific knowledge in the areas of glass, ceramics, and polymers. I have published on such topics as failure analysis, fracture of glass and ceramics, and composite design. I have testified on glass fracture.

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Materials, Corrosion, Failure Expert #39843

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering failure with specific knowledge in the areas of materials, metallurgy and corrosion. I have published on such topics as metallurgy, engineering failure and maintenance. I have testified on engineering failure, corrosion and metallurgy. I have designed and managed innovative industry and academia postgraduate courses.

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New York Failure Analysis, Design Expert #42338

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering and industrial design with specific knowledge in the areas of design, failure analysis and manufacturing. I have published on such topics as vibrations, bone fracture and manufacturing. I have testified on failure of a desk-chair.

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New Jersey Failure Analysis, Welding, Glass Expert #45251

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of metallurgy and materials engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of failure analysis, corrosion and standards and specifications. I have published on such topics as steel, castings and standards and specifications. I have testified on weld failure, corrosion failure and galvanized steel. I have been named a Fellow of ASM International recognizing lifetime achievement as one of “Best of the Best” in the field metallurgy and material engineering.

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Massachusetts Failure Analysis, Polymers Expert #46091

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of polymer mechanics, finite element analysis and failure analysis. I have published on such topics as computational modeling, material modeling and polymer mechanics. I have testified on polymer mechanics, failure analysis and computational modeling.

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Georgia Failure Analysis, Investigation Expert #46592

I have 14 years of experience, and specialize in the field of multi-disciplined engineering and scientific consulting with specific knowledge in the areas of equipment/machinery failure, accident reconstruction, and product liability. I have published on such topics as electrical generator/battery failure, accident reconstruction and machinery/equipment failure. I have testified on battery failure, auto accident and product liability.

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Illinois Metallurgy, Microscopy, Failure Expert #44107

I have 43 years of experience, and specialize in the field of metallography and failure analysis with specific knowledge in the areas of fractography, microstructural interpretation and physical metallurgy. I have published on such topics as metallography, failure analysis and fractography. I have testified on quality of soldered pipe joints, discrimination between wire drawing technologies and galvanized coating thickness versus service life. I was hired by a government regulatory commission to critique the study of the lower head of a nuclear generating station reactor as to how hot it got in service. I suggested that selective etching of the stainless…

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Arizona Failure Analysis, Safety, Seats Expert #44752

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering design with specific knowledge in the areas of machinery, occupant restraint systems and failure analysis. I have published on such topics as seat and restraint design and failure analysis, aircraft accident reconstruction and occupant restraint systems. I have testified 30 times on topics such as failure of safety systems, automotive collision reconstruction and occupant restraint systems. Member of a team comprised of industry experts that analyzed passenger injury and seat performance in commercial airline crashes which resulted in a rule change which now requires that stronger 16G…

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Virginia Failure analysis, Civil law Expert #47755

I have 42 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of corrosion, metallurgy and mechanical design. I have published on such topics as corrosion, failure analysis, design reviews, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and stress-corrosion cracking. I have testified 6 times on topics such as fretting corrosion, corrosion of electronics, boating accidents, mechanical design, microbiological influenced corrosion, and laboratory data.

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Michigan Metallurgy, Failure Analysis Expert #50349

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials science and engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of metallurgy, electron microscopy and mechanical property evaluation. I have published on such topics as crack propagation by fatigue in Nb-Si alloy, fracture behavior of dual phase sheet steel and deformation of magnesium and aluminum alloys. I have testified 10 times on topics such as fatigue failure of wires, microstructure of welded zone of aluminum and magnesium alloys, and fracture of metallic glasses.

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Pennsylvania Investigation, Failure analysis Expert #53025

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of forensic engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of product design, manufacturing and device safety. I have testified 99 times on topics such as injury causation, product design and manufacturing defects.

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