NON-METALLIC MATERIALS

Wednesday, October 18, 2023: 1:00 PM-4:40 PM
321 (Huntington Convention Center)
Failures related to non-metallic materials. Mr. Ronald Parrington, P.E., FASM, Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi), Dr. Amy M. Wells, McSwain Engineering, Dr. Gregory S. Chojecki, Ph.D., SEA, Dr. Nicolas Cunningham, P.Eng, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. and Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.Sc., Engineering Systems Inc.
1:00 PM
Introduction to ASM Handbook Volume 11B - Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics
Dr. Todd Menna, Ph.D., Element Materials Technology
1:20 PM
When Rubbers Fail – Why Reading the Fine Print is Necessary
Dr. Amy M. Wells, McSwain Engineering; Mr. William Carden, MS, PE, McSwain Engineering, Inc.; Dr. Richard McSwain, P.E., FASM, McSwain Engineering, Inc.
1:40 PM
Failure analysis of a toughened epoxy and unidirectional fiber reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC)
Mr. Robert Julian Imhoff, GE Aerospace
2:00 PM
Polymeric Agricultural Flooring Failure Analysis
Dr. Nicolas Cunningham, P.Eng, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.; Mr. James Lane, PE, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
2:20 PM
Failure Analysis of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
Dr. Jason R. Babcock, PhD, Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Mark E. Weiss, Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.Sc., Engineering Systems Inc.
2:40 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Two Examples of Building Sealant and Adhesive Failure
Mr. Tony Havics, PE, pH2, LLC
3:20 PM
Durability study of adhesive joints in aerospace engine components
Ms. Shalini Thimmegowda, GE India Industrial Pvt Ltd
3:40 PM
Glass Analysis in a Metal Halide Lamp Warehouse Fire Investigation
Dr. Paul Verghese, Ph.D., P.E., CRE, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Peter Lindahl, Ph.D., CFEI, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Harri Kytomaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME, Exponent, Inc.; Mr. Matthew Little, Esq., Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP
4:00 PM
Failure Analysis of TPU Gaskets used in Hydraulic Fluid Systems
Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.Sc., Engineering Systems Inc.; Dr. Jason R. Babcock, PhD, Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Lloyd Meissner, P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Anand Shah, Engineering Systems Inc.
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