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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Lunch & Learn: The Role of Metallurgy & Materials Science in Failure Analysis

Start Date: 8/26/2020 12:00 PM PDT
End Date: 8/26/2020 1:00 PM PDT


Organization Name: Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Contact:
Maggie Sweeney
Email: maggie@wdtl.org
Phone: (206) 749-0319

Sponsor: J.S. Held



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The Role of Metallurgy & Materials Science in Failure Analysis


Material failure can have tragic results, from severe injuries to critical damages. J.S. Held metallurgists Dale Clark, PE, and Brian Flinn, Ph.D., PE, will delve into the science and methods behind material failure analysis, including examples of forensic investigations in our lab and on site.

Topics will include:

• An Overview of Root Cause Failure Analysis of Materials
• Case Studies Examining Six Different Types of Failures
• Top Questions Answered by Failure Analysis
• Key Inspection & Testing Methods
• Tools & Instruments Necessary for Material Analysis


Presented by Dale Clark, PE & Brian D. Flinn, PhD, PE 

Dale Clark, PE

Dale Clark is professional engineer at J.S. Held. He has worked for more than a decade as a mechanical engineer and materials scientist consultant in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, both from the Colorado School of Mines. Dale tailored his graduate studies to the field of forensic engineering with specific courses in failure analysis and plastics. He supplements his education and experience with continuing education courses on an ongoing basis. He is currently a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.

Brian D. Flinn, PhD, PE 
Dr. Brian Flinn is a Metallurgist II at J.S. Held LLC. Brian was previously a Principal Materials Scientist and Engineer at GT Engineering, where his forensic engineering and consulting practice included investigation of material degradation and failures. His practice includes analysis of failure origins in metals, polymers/plastics/adhesives, composites, ceramics, glasses, concrete and wood products. Brian has been extensively involved in litigation matters involving personal injury, construction defects, corrosion and material degradation. He has also taken lead responsibility in pipeline leaks, medical implant failure cases, and patent infringement matters.
 


J.S. Held is a global consulting firm with expertise in construction, environmental health & safety, equipment, forensic architecture & engineering, water & fire restoration, and forensic accounting & economics.

Our team is composed of world-renowned experts who collectively analyze and investigate issues and disputes and provide solutions to complex matters faced by the legal, construction, surety, manufacturing, and insurance communities.

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