Failure Analysis

In-House Service

Failure analysis is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to determine the cause of a failure in order to prevent its reocurrence.  E&S Consulting, Inc. has over 15 years of experience conducting failure analysis investigations. Whether the failure occurs during manufacturing, processing, or while in service our experience and knowledge of material science and forensics can uncover the root cause. Material science is the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials. Forensics encompasses a broad range of scientific and engineering tests and techniques pertaining to answering questions in the legal field. Edward S. George P.E. is a court-qualified expert in the field of Product Liability and Failure Analysis available to assist in a broad range of failure analysis cases. 

E&S Consulting, Inc. conducts failure analysis cases in accordance with all applicable ASTM Standards including, but not limited to:

-- ASTM E2332 - 04 Standard Practice for Investigation and Analysis of Physical Component Failures

-- ASTM E860 - 07 Standard Practice for Examining and Preparing Items That Are or May Become Involved in Criminal or Civil Litigation