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Tempered Glass Failure Investigations - Expert Webinar [VIDEO]
Due to the physical properties of tempered glass, the failure of products featuring this material can result in a variety of serious injuries. In this webinar, ceramic scientist and failure analysis expert James Derby provides an introduction to the science of tempered glass, failure analysis methods, and an examination of the conditions that can cause it to explode.
The information is framed within the context of legal disputes, providing attorneys and insurance professionals with a foundation of technical knowledge. James brings the topic into focus by examining details from a tempered glass product common to our forensic casework: shower doors.
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Failure Analysis of Glass & Other Ceramic Materials - Expert Article
Material science is divided into three categories: metals, ceramics, and polymers. In this article, materials expert James Derby provides an introduction to failure analysis and fractography as they relate to glass and other ceramic materials. Examples of failure analysis investigations from Mr. Derby’s forensic casework are provided to demonstrate the way failure origin and type are identified through failure analysis.