Damage analysis

The investigation of cases of damage requires extensive experience in the fields of design, materials science and welding production processes.

• Non-destructive material testing
• Determination of mechanical quality values by destructive material testing
• Chemical analysis of the materials
• metallographic examination of the damaged area
• Fracture surface analysis using the scanning electron microscope
• Analysis of the finest deposits and impurities with the microprobe
• Corrosion tests
• Static and dynamic load testing

As an expert body for welding technology, SLV M-V GmbH prepares expertise for building owners, companies, structural engineers, insurance companies, authorities and courts. Expertise may be required for e.g.

• Damage to welded structures
• defective execution
• material mix-ups
• corrosion damage
• Welding without proof of suitability, etc.

The summary of all results and assessments in investigation reports is treated confidentially or, if desired, represented publicly as expertise.