I was asked to investigate surface defects on painted timber MDF boards. A combination of metallography and microscopy techniques helped me see through to the core of the issue.

For this Case Study, I examine a section of steel pipework which was used within a steam boiler system, and had developed a leak.

An office worker sustained personal injuries when her office chair collapsed as she attempted to sit down, injuring her wrist in the process. I was instructed to examine the chair, and determine the cause of failure.

For this case, I was asked to examine and analyse an article of clothing worn by a swimmer, which may be exposed to a high concentration of swimming pool cleaning products.

In a recent case, I was contacted by a facade inspection specialist, who had suspected a nickel sulphide inclusion had fractured an expensive window pane. Finding a nickel sulphide can be a little bit like finding a needle in a haystack, and requires careful examination and specialist equipment.