Tools & Techniques I

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Session talks highlighting various materials science-related tools and techniques utilized to analyze and to interrogate the contributing factors and root causes of component failures. Mr. Mark A. Hineman, P.E., C.W.I., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi), Mr. Dan Carabell, M.S., ESi, Mr. Cody Hennessy, A.S., B.S., Applied Technical Services, Dr. Noah Budiansky, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent, Inc. and Mr. Philip Sherer, P.E., Pratt & Whitney
1:00 PM
Use of fitness-for-service methodologies in failure analysis
Mr. Nicholas Catella, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.; Dr. Kareem Eltouny, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
1:20 PM
ABD Availability Based Design : A New Original Methodology preventing Modern Machine Design Failures
Mr. Pierre DUPONT, UMONS - Faculté polytechnique de MONS (FPMs)
1:40 PM
Applying Materials Science to the Forensic Analysis of Candles
Dr. David Riegner, Ph.D., CFEI, SEA, Ltd.; Ms. Natalie Martin, SEA, Ltd.; Dr. Gregory S. Chojecki, Ph.D., SEA, Ltd.
2:00 PM
A Comparative Analysis of Corrosion Product Removal Methods for Ferrous Fracture Surfaces
Dr. Nikolay Semenikhin, Ph. D., P.E., Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Philip D. Brooke, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Ross Bennett-Kennett, Ph.D., Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Joseph Lemberg, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent, Inc.
2:20 PM
Evaluation of Sintered Tungsten Carbides by Destructive and Nondestructive Methods
Mr. Lloyd Meissner, P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Robert Cooley, P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.
2:40 PM
Evaluating Energy Release Measurement Techniques in Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway
Dr. Michael J. Orella, Exponent; Dr. Francesco Colella, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, Exponent, Inc.
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