Metal Fatigue

Weakened condition induced in metal parts of machines, vehicles, or structures by repeated stresses or loadings, ultimately resulting in fracture under a stress much weaker than that necessary to cause fracture in a single application.

Cases involving Metal Fatigue:
Chemical Plant Accident

Articles about Metal Fatigue:
Taking the Mystery out of Metal Fatigue (Pt. 1)
Taking the Mystery out of Metal Fatigue (Pt. 2)
Taking the Mystery out of Metal Fatigue (Pt. 3)

 

Dr. R. Craig Jerner, Ph.D., PE specializes in accident investigation and metallurgical failure analysis, with over 30 years experience as a metallurgical consultant and accident investigator. He has testified as a metallurgical expert in over 250 depositions and more than 70 court appearances. If you or someone you know should need the services of  Dr. Jerner and J.E.I. Metallurgical, please visit our web site at the buttons below, or e-mail Dr. Jerner --- r.c.jerner@metallurgist.com


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