Classroom Training

MTS01

Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation

Failure of components or sometimes the entire structure often pose significant impact and threats to safety, economic and even to environmental issues. A detailed understanding and analysis of the causes is usually deemed as basic requirement in order to prevent similar failures from recurring in the future.

The training provides some of the fundamentals and practical approach of forensic investigation, the various modes and causes of failures to better understand the macro and micro aspects of engineering components.

Objectives:

The training provides participants with:

  • Forensic knowledge and skills used in failure investigation
  • An abridgement of techniques used as aids in forensic investigation
  • Collated experience from past failure cases from various industries and components

Date:

25-26 February 2025

Time:

09:00 – 17:00 (GMT+8) Singapore

Pre-requisites:

Basic knowledge in metallic materials

Pedagogical means:

Teaching method alternating theory and practice through case studies or works directed.

Who should attend:

The course is designed for various disciplines that includes Engineers, Consultants, Inspectors, Safety, Maintenance, Process and Operators; covering major industries not limited to Oil and Gas, Marine, Building and Construction, Manufacturing and Aerospace. It is especially beneficial for participants who are new to these concepts, non-metallurgist or non-engineering related professionals who wants to better understand the application of forensic engineering for cases such as litigation and insurance purposes.

Course Outline:

Day 1

  • Introduction to Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation
  • Material Properties and basic concepts in metallurgy
  • Practice and analytical techniques used for Site
  • Practice and analytical techniques used for Laboratory

Day 2

  • Failure and Damage Mechanisms: Overload (Ductile and Brittle), Fatigue, Corrosion, Surface degradations (Wear)
  • Types of Mechanical Loads
  • Failure Analysis of Polymers and Composites
  • Case Studies (focus on different industries and mechanical related, such as metals, components, structural damage, power transmission etc.)
  • Individual work and Quiz (including comprehensive library of photos)
  • Questions / answers

Trainer:

This course will be conducted by Robert SHANDRO, Carla CANTURRI and Ashley NG

Course Name:

MTS01: Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation

Course Date:

25-26 February 2025

Time:

09:00 – 17:00 (GMT+8) Singapore

Closing Date:

11 February 2025, Tuesday

Course Fee:

SGD 1,790.00 (exclude GST)

We welcome groups to attend our trainings. Please contact us for a group discount package.

Our Accounts will advise if GST is applicable. Participants shall bear all bank charges.

Learners must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA).

For clarification or inquiries please contact Mrs Lorraine HUANG at +65 67788285 or send an email to training@cetim-matcor.com

Registration Form

To register for the course, please complete this form.

Payment Details:

  • Registration form and course fees are to reach MATCOR before the closing date.
  • Registration will only be confirmed upon full payment.
  • Direct internet banking payment to MATCOR Technology & Services Pte Ltd, Bank: Development Bank of Singapore, Bank Code: 7171, Branch Code: 032, Swift Code: DBSSSGSG, Bank Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-32, Great World City, Singapore 237994, Account / Iban No: 032-004152-3. / PAYNOW: UEN199201190R
  • All cheques should be made payable to “MATCOR Technology & Services Pte Ltd” and mailed to 3 Seletar Aerospace Link Singapore 797550, Or
  • Overseas participants may choose to pay in EUR or USD.
  • Participants shall bear all bank charges for payments.

For clarification or inquiries please contact Mrs Lorraine HUANG  at +65 67788285 or send an email to training@cetim-matcor.com

Cancellation & Refund:

  • Any cancellation made after closing date – no refund, but delegate substitution is allowed.
  • Any cancellation made before closing date will receive full refund.
  • MATCOR reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course, only if deemed necessary