Failure
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INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion
In August of 2000, the 30-inch diameter El Paso Natural Gas Company pipeline exploded in New Mexico resulting in 12 deaths and millions of...
The Impact of the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 on the Industry
Even though pipelines are one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy transportation, there is a long history of pipeline failures...
A Failure Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Bridge Fasteners
A case study showing some of the technical issues and problems that can arise in modern steel and concrete structures, including hydrogen...
The Role of Soluble Salts in Osmotic Blistering
In the coatings industry, there is a continued misunderstanding of the true process of osmotic blistering, and the best methods to test for...
6 Ways to Prevent Corrosion Failure Analysis Frustration
This article discusses how to work with a metallurgical lab to increase the likelihood of getting the information needed to determine the...
Are Conductive Linings Necessary for Tank Farms and Process Vessels?
Proper grounding, the use of additives, quality construction of the tank and supporting infrastructure and adherence to safe operating...
Tensile Time Bomb: How Overtapping Compromises Pressure Bolt Safety
In the realm of high-pressure bolting, it is important to understand the dynamics and behavior of fastener systems under load, and how...
5 Coating Defects That Can Be Avoided By Adhering To Coating Specs
Some coating problems may be due to poor technique or selecting an inappropriate product, however the five highlighted in this article can...
An Introduction to Hydrogen Embrittlement
Hydrogen embrittlement is the result of the absorption of hydrogen by susceptible metals, resulting in the loss of ductility and reduction...
3 Essential Types of Material Destructive Tests
Tensile, toughness and fatigue destructive testing provides valuable information for determining the suitability of a material in a...
Not All Corrosion Failure Analyses Are Created Equal
It’s natural to want to understand how something went wrong, but focusing on how to fix the problem is often a more effective - and...
Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A
An exclusive interview with protective coatings expert Louis D. Vincent on coatings specification writing best practices, common mistakes...
Marine Structures Create Unique Challenges for Third-Party Inspectors
Inspectors with previous marine experience tend to have a better feel for the ebb and flow of a project—however, even experienced marine...
The Anatomy of a Coating Failure
Rarely does a coating fail because of only one contributing factor. Rather, it is usually two or more factors working in conjunction that...
VIDEO: John Oliver on America's Crumbling Infrastructure
Infrastructure: it's our roads, bridges, dams, airports, power grids... basically anything that can be destroyed in an action film! Here's...
Emergency In-Situ Repair Problems & Surface-Tolerant Solutions
A new fast-cure, polymeric epoxy-based emergency repair composite provides excellent adhesion without intensive surface preparation, grit...
Hydrogen Embrittlement Issues with Zinc: New Guidance Discussed
Zinc is widely used in the oil & gas industry, but its safety is being called into question by regulators and the industry, especially for...
The Effects of Stress Concentration on Crack Propagation
An understanding of how cracks form and propagate enables us to design safer and more reliable structures at a lower cost.
The 3 Stages of Corrosion Failure Analysis
Failure analysis allows corrosion engineers to determine why a component or piece of equipment failed and how to prevent the same type of...
