Failure analysis

A part breaks, a structure deforms or a machine keeps failing. We find out why, and how you can prevent it.

Why it went wrong

Damage always has a cause: an excessive load, fatigue, the wrong material or a weak spot in the design. We examine the damage, the loads and the design, and find the real cause.

Our approach

  • Inspection: recording the damage, the material and the operating conditions.
  • Analysis: recalculating loads and stresses, using finite elements where needed.
  • Report: the cause, the findings and concrete improvements set out clearly.

Preventing a repeat

Based on the outcome, we adapt the design, the material or the way it is used, so the same problem does not return.