Nonmetallic & Ceramic

Wednesday, September 30, 2026: 8:00 AM-10:40 AM
306B (Québec City Convention Centre)
Failures related to non-metallic and ceramic materials.
8:00 AM
Evaluation of DSC, TGA, and Flash Point for Candle Failure Analysis
Dr. Gregory S. Chojecki, Ph.D., SEA, Ltd.; Mr. David Riegner, Ph.D., CFEI, SEA, Ltd.; Ms. Natalie Martin, SEA, Ltd.
8:20 AM
Grow or Glow: The Limits of ZnO Varistors
Mr. Porter R. Ritchie, M.S., P.E., CWI, ESi; Mr. Keith G. Cline, P.E., ESi; Mr. Louis F. Bilancia, P.E., ESi; Mr. Eric M. Schultz, CFEI, ESi; Mr. Daniel R. Muller, EIT, ESi; Dr. Tal R. Nagourney, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, ESi; Mr. Thomas J. Bajzek, P.E., CFEI, ESi
8:40 AM
Investigating a Failed Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Composite Caster Wheel Fork
Dr. Graham Parkinson, PhD PE, ESi; Dr. Pierce Umberger, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. James P. Sommer, Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi)
9:00 AM
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) of Silica Glass Fractures
Mr. Tony Havics, PE, pH2, LLC
9:20 AM
Analysis of laminated ballistic glass exhibiting edge cracking
Dr. Nicolas Cunningham, PhD, PEng, Secretariat Advisors Canada Limited; Mr. James F. Lane, PE, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
9:40 AM
Effects of Metalworking in Close Proximity to Glass Surfaces
Mr. Mark E. Weiss, Engineering Systems Inc.; Mr. Robert Cooley, P.E., Engineering Systems Inc.
10:00 AM
Foundry sand failure analysis: Evaluation of raw materials and contributing factors causing production fallout
Mr. Dan Carabell, M.S., P.E., ESi
10:20 AM
Case Study: Failure Analysis of an Aftermarket Adhesive Oil Pan Heater for Automotive Applications
Mr. Matthew Obach, MASc., CFEI, CVFI, P. Eng., OCI Group Canada Inc.; Dr. Payam Emadi, Ph.D., P.Eng, OCI Group Canada Inc.
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