SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Forensic science and engineering at Materials and Engineering Research Institute .
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University has a 50 strong team of academic experts backed by an extremely broad range of investigative equipment . We use science and engineering to solve industrial problems . From materials analysis to infrastructure management , our innovations give our clients competitive advantage . With our focus on developing science into real-world applications , we ' re uniquely placed to solve the problems faced by businesses .
By combining distinct but overlapping specialisms from materials support and engineering simulation to lean operations and value stream mapping - we can tackle a comprehensive view of how best to push your business forward . We ' ve helped our customers to design new factories , address quality and supply chain issues and access regional grant funding for research activities . We can investigate failure - from rapid turnaround analysis to expert witness provision . And we can help expand markets and target your investment plans with our market research reports and technical expertise .
The range of skills and expertise available makes MERI an excellent place to start a search for expert witness services . We have delivered for clients requiring services in forensic science and engineering across a range of technical subjects .
“ We got a report from Dr Fielden in a very complex ( automotive ) civil case . His report was very clear and concise and was instrumental in the Claimant discontinuing his claim . His turnaround was very quick and he was always willing to make time to discuss additional questions we had ."
Specific areas of excellence include :
- Janice Doherty of Keoghs LLP
� Forensic engineering : why failure happened . Was failure caused by incorrect materials specification , incorrect maintenance , contamination , or was the vehicle simply misused ?
� Forensic science : given chemical samples , can evidence be gained of vehicle history ? Does damage show evidence of contact with another vehicle and if so , which one ?
Materials that we have worked with include : glass , ceramics , lightbulbs , metals , cements , brickwork stone , and polymeric materials , paints , cleaning solutions , cables and bullets .
Image 1 : SEM image of a brittle overload fracture in a Spheroidal Graphite Cast Iron component . Caused serious injury .
Image 2 : Corrosion caused by stray electric current , which effectively destroyed the radiator of a heavy duty diesel engine . Analysis revealed cause of failure .
Image 3 : SEM image of the filament from an indicator light bulb . Vehicle was indicating to turn , at a moment of a collision .
For more information on our service , please contact us on 0114 225 3500 or at meri @ shu . ac . uk .
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