Accidents don't come with "labels" indicating what disciplines are needed for proper investigation, or the apparent "labels" may be wrong. The investigator must keep in mind the interdisciplinary nature of failure analysis, no matter the size of the project. A few case histories will illustrate these points.

About the Speaker:
Mr. Roland Huet is a Senior Managing Engineer in Exponent's Mechanical Engineering and Materials practice. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in combining metallurgical and mechanical engineering to perform failure analysis and accident reconstruction. He is frequently called upon to perform failure analyses of a variety of materials, components, devices and equipment such as: metals, glasses, plastics, computer components, flat panel displays, plastic cases, capacitors, batteries, power plant components, steam generators, and turbines.

Menu:

Appetizer: Corn chips and salsa

Salad: Organic field green salad served with balsamic vinagarette

Choice of:

1. Rotisseried Rosemary Garlic Chicken; or
2. Serious Soulfood Gumbo; or
3. Pasta Primavera.

Time:

6:00 p.m. No host cocktails

6:45 p.m. Dinner

7:45 p.m. Presentation

8:30 p.m. Question and Answer session/Closing

Cost:

$25 ASME Members

$30 Non-Members

$15 ASME Student Members

Directions:

From East Bay:
I-80 West
Exit Harrison Street
Right on Embarcadero

From South Bay:
I-280 N Downtown San Francisco
Exit 3rd Street
Pass 3rd Street and continue on Embarcadero St.

Public Transportation via BART:
BART to Embarcadero Station
Take MUNI N Judah (Inbound) to Brannan Station
The restaurant is about 10 yards from the station.

Public Transportation via Caltrain:
Caltrain to 4th and King Station
Take MUNI N Judah (Outbound) to Brannan Station
The restaurant is about 10 yards from the station.

RSVP:
RSVP by November 12, 2004 at (415) 721-4478 or rsvp@sf.asme.org include your name, phone number/email, number of guests and entree choice.