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Failure Analysis Thielsch Engineering provides answers to a variety of material-related issues with an emphasis on material testing and failure analysis.

Failure analysis of  structures is the investigative procedure used to determine the cause and effects of a failure of a mechanical system. Whether the mode of failure is a complete catastrophic structural failure or simply a failure to meet specified design goals., the investigation requires an orderly method to ascertain the operational loads and/or procedures, design and as-built specifications and observed failures to meet design goals. This analysis is often used to develop the background necessary for expert testimony.

Our materials engineers and failure analysts provide independent expert opinions regarding materials failure analysis related to consumer product design and industrial equipment with a special focus on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, piping, general machinery, frame and structural components, compressors, pumps and turbines.


Call us to find out more about:

  • Amplified Vibration
  • Buckling and Crippling
  • Cause and Origin Determinations
  • Creep
  • Electronic Component Degradation
  • Failure Investigations
  • Fatigue
  • Forensic Evaluations
  • Fracture
  • Impact and Shock
  • Laboratory and In-Situ Examinations
  • Large Deflection
  • Loss of Material Strength
  • Permanent Deformation
  • Stress or Strain Rupture
  • Structural Failure
  • Thermal Failure.

For more information contact:
Peter Kennefick, PPI Division Manager
Tel: (401) 467-6454
Fax: (401) 467-7259
E-Mail: pkennefick@thielsch.com


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