Nondestructive Testing / Evaluation

Monday, September 28, 2026: 9:00 AM-10:20 AM
306B (Québec City Convention Centre)
Session of talks highlighting various nondestructive tools, techniques, testing, and/or evaluation methods to analyze and to interrogate the contributing factors and root causes of component failures. Dr. Benjamin J. Iverson, PhD, PE, SEA Ltd., Dr. Erik Mueller, P.E., National Transportation Safety Board, Dr. Blake Whitley, Exponent, Mr. Cody Hennessy, A.S., B.S., Applied Technical Services, Dr. Jason R. Babcock, PhD, Engineering Systems Inc., Ms. Leena Alam, Pratt & Whitney and Dr. Vir Nirankari, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent, Inc.
9:00 AM
Applications of the GelSight Tactile Microscope in Failure Analysis
Mr. Andrew K. Schmit, P.E., Envista Forensics
9:20 AM
The Alcohol Wipe Test as a Non‑Destructive Inspection Technique
Dr. Jason R. Babcock, PhD, Engineering Systems Inc.; Dr. Ellen E. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi); Mr. Gaurav Nagalia, M.S., Engineering Systems Inc.
9:40 AM
Visualizing Puncture Wounds in Tires
Dr. Benjamin J. Iverson, PhD, PE, SEA Ltd.