Failure Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-based numerical technique for determining the strength and behavior of engineering structures. This extremely powerful tool can be used to model how real world components react to forces, temperatures, and pressures. FEA can be used to determine deflections, stresses and strains in a component. Thermal expansion, elastic and plastic deformation can be determined as well as many other phenomena. FEA can be especially useful in failure analysis of complex structures or components where direct numerical solutions do not exist.

In FEA, a computer model is created of the structure or component. The model is then divided into many small blocks or elements. Physical properties are assigned to each element with relatively simple equations. Forces, temperatures, pressures and other loads are assigned as appropriate. A powerful computer is then used to solve the system of equations and display the results.

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Connecticut Metallurgical, Inc.

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When you’re faced with the problem of why a device, equipment or instrument has failed in service. Our team of uniquely qualified Metallurgists, Analytical Scientists and Engineers are the Specialists to have on your side when you need to determine what, or who’s at fault. We provide our professional assistance, including Expert Testimony, in cases involving product liability, property damage, and other claims.

Failure Analysis, Materials Engineering & Consulting

We combine Materials Engineering and Failure analysis to determine why a product, device, component, or structure has failed, and what to do about it. Our experts are trained in many aspects of failure investigation and are experienced in many different technical disciplines. We have been providing Materials Engineering, Materials Consulting, Expert Witness Services, Legal Depositions and Professional Courtroom Testimony to the Legal and Insurance Industries, Medical Device Industry and Commercial Manufactures for over forty years as well.

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Failure Analysis