Polymers I

Thursday, October 23, 2025: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
321 (Huntington Place)
Failures related to polymer materials. Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.S., Engineering Systems Inc., Mr. Ronald Parrington, P.E., FASM, Applied Technical Services (ATS), Dr. Todd Menna, Ph.D., Element Materials Technology, Dr. Gregory S. Chojecki, Ph.D., SEA, Ltd. and Dr. Nicolas Cunningham, P.Eng., CEP Forensic
8:00 AM
Why the Failure Mode of One Elastomer was a Slap in the Face
Dr. Amy M. Wells, ATS
8:20 AM
Under Pressure: Decoding Elastomeric Gasket Failures Across Industrial Applications
Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.S., Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Anand Shah, M.S., MBA, P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.
8:40 AM
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Column Collapse - A Multi-Disciplinary Investigation
Mr. Jeffrey R Plumridge, M.Sc, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Mr. Ernest A, Rogalla, M.Sc., Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
9:00 AM
Environmental Stress Cracking of Automotive Interior Materials Exposed to Common Personal Care Products
Dr. Stephanie Liffland, Exponent; Dr. Sadella Santos, Exponent; Dr. Brian Jing, Ph.D., Exponent; Dr. Marshall Allen, Exponent; Dr. Erin Askounis, Exponent
9:20 AM
Embrittled Office Chair Failure Analysis: A First-Hand Account
Dr. Gregory S. Chojecki, Ph.D., SEA, Ltd.; Dr. David Riegner, Ph.D., CFEI, SEA, Ltd.; Ms. Natalie Martin, SEA, Ltd.
9:40 AM
Thermal Failure of a Polyethylene/Polyacetal Gas Distribution Service Tee
Dr. Donald Kramer, National Transportation Safety Board
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