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Specialists In Mechanics And Materials

Overview

Our wide-ranging experience also extends to the investigation of mechanical and structural failures across various systems and equipment. This includes pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and cooling systems, as well as gears, bearings, motors, and other rotating machinery. We have in-depth expertise in assessing failures involving cranes, lifting equipment, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), scaffolding, racking, and other structural components. Our team is also highly experienced in identifying and evaluating corrosion-related damage. Each investigation is supported by detailed analysis and reporting, helping clients determine root causes, assign liability, and implement preventative measures.

Specialists in Materials, Chemistry & Biology

Composites

Composites

A composite material is formed by combining two or more distinct constituent materials to produce improved or complementary properties. Common examples used in modern engineering include glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) and carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Concrete & Aggrogates

Concrete & Aggrogates

Concrete, screeds and aggregates are fundamental materials in modern construction, providing strength, stability, durability and suitable finished surfaces. Defects in their composition, placement, curing or long-term performance can lead to cracking, debonding, settlement, loss of strength and premature deterioration. Where such failures affect structural or load-bearing elements, they may compromise the integrity of the building and create significant safety risks.

Electronic Materials

Electronic Materials

Electronic equipment contains a complex combination of conductive, insulating and semiconducting materials. Defects, contamination, overheating or deterioration within these materials can disrupt performance and may result in short circuits, arcing, component damage or fire. Our investigations consider the materials involved and the physical or electrical mechanisms responsible for failure.

Fibres & Textiles

Fibres & Textiles

Textile products and fibre-based materials are used in applications ranging from clothing and furnishings to lifting equipment, restraints, reinforcement and personal protective equipment. Failure may arise from wear, cutting, abrasion, chemical attack, heat exposure, overloading or manufacturing defects. Detailed examination can help establish how and why the material lost its intended strength or performance.

Glass & Ceramics

Glass & Ceramics

Glass and ceramic materials are widely used in buildings, household products, industrial equipment and specialist engineering applications. Although generally durable, they can fail suddenly through impact, thermal stress, manufacturing defects, inappropriate installation or excessive loading. Fracture examination can provide valuable evidence about the origin and cause of the failure.

Metallurgy

Metallurgy

Metal components may fail through corrosion, fatigue, overload, embrittlement, overheating, wear or defects introduced during manufacture or fabrication. Metallurgical investigation combines visual examination with microscopy, chemical analysis and mechanical assessment to determine the nature of the material and the mechanism by which failure occurred.

Paint & Coatings

Paint & Coatings

Paints, platings and other protective coatings are applied to improve appearance, resist corrosion, provide chemical protection or achieve a particular surface performance. Problems such as peeling, blistering, cracking, discolouration, poor adhesion and premature corrosion may result from inadequate preparation, unsuitable materials, application errors or environmental exposure.

Pipe & Plumbing Fittings

Pipe & Plumbing Components

Pipes, valves, joints and plumbing fittings form part of systems carrying water, gas and other fluids in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Failures can cause leakage, flooding, interruption of services and extensive consequential damage. Investigation may identify issues associated with material degradation, poor installation, freezing, excessive pressure, manufacturing defects or incompatible components.

Plastics & Polymers

Plastics & Polymers

Plastics and other polymeric materials are used extensively in pipework, appliances, vehicles, electrical products, coatings, seals and adhesives. Their properties can change through heat, ultraviolet exposure, chemicals, ageing or mechanical stress. Examination and material analysis can help distinguish between degradation, misuse, manufacturing defects and unsuitable material selection.

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