Failure analysis is a comprehensive investigation on failed device / structure to determine mechanism(s) and root cause(s) of the failure. TÜV SÜD PSB has more than 30 years experience in providing failure analysis on various failed devices / structures and materials-related consultation to key industry sectors such as aerospace, marine, oil & gas, chemical, electrical & electronics, construction, land transport, medical, etc. in Singapore and the regional countries.
Services
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Conduct comprehensive investigation on any failed devices / structures to provide failure analysis report with clear conclusion of root cause(s) and recommendation on remedial and/or preventative measures.
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Provide technical support in dispute cases including international negotiation regarding engineering failure and relevant investigation.
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Provide expert witness in court cases related to any engineering failure.
Experience in FA for Rail Industry
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TÜV SÜD PSB has successfully completed many failure analysis projects for rail (including land transport) industry including investigation on cracked rail, corroded rail, failed train gearbox, accident of train overhead collection system (OCS), corroded MRT station structures, tunnel equipment & structures, etc.
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Materials evaluation to prevent special forms of damage such as rolling-contact fatigue, pitting corrosion, intergranular attack, stray-current corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and corrosion fatigue (CF).