10/24/2022· Failure Analysis
Titanium Surgical Screws Failure Analysis
By: Dr. Thomas Read
Read Consulting Failure Analysis Laboratory was engaged to determine the cause of failure of two titanium surgical screws used in corrective back surgery. These were both 6.5 mm diameter, 40mm long screws that were surgically implanted. in a patient, and they subsequently failed.
5/17/2011· Failure Analysis
Plumbing Failure Analysis: Stress Corrosion Cracking of Yellow Brass
By: Dr. Thomas Read
A plumbing failure analysis was performed to determine why a cold water supply line to a bathroom sink had failed after only one year of service.
2/17/2023· Failure Analysis
Design Defect Failure Analysis of Water Shut Off Valve
By: Dr. Thomas Read
When this type of valve is open a rubber seal around the valve stem prevents leaking. In this case, the poly acetate stem deteriorated due to the presence of hot chlorinated water This allowed water to leak out. Over time the leak rate increased.
