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.
9:00 AM
Applications of the GelSight Tactile Microscope in Failure Analysis
Mr. Andrew K. Schmit, P.E., Envista Forensics
9:20 AM
Failure Analytics for Asset Management: Comparison of Drone vs. Traditional Inspections for Electrical Utilities
Dr. Keli Thurston, PhD, PE, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Chaoyang Liu, PhD, PE, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Casey Davis, PhD, PE, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Reeve Dunne, PhD, PE, CFEI, Exponent, Inc.; Dr. Natalie Dawley, PhD, PE, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Ms. Chandini Prasad, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Mr. Michael Didyk, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Dr. Matthew Horowitz, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent, Inc.
9:40 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.
10:00 AM
Visualizing Puncture Wounds in Tires
Dr. Benjamin J. Iverson, PhD, PE, SEA Ltd.
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