PRESENTS

Weld Failures: Small errors big problems

Matthew Bell
P.Eng

ABSTRACT
Welding can be a routine activity in many workplaces. However, small errors made early in the
process can lead to big problems in service. Sometimes solving one problem can introduce other
problems. Design considerations, service considerations, weld preparation, and operation in
service are all key factors. The presentation will introduce a few illustrative failures about how
overlooking small details resulted in unreliable welds.

DATE BIOGRAPHY
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Matthew Bell, P.Eng. has a Bachelors of Science in Materials
Engineering from the University of Alberta (2007). He has been
VENUE registered as a Professional Engineer in Alberta since 2011. His
experience through the U of A Co-op program exposed him
Faculty Club
to various industries including: testing fibreglass materials
University of Alberta
(ZCL Composites, Inc.), researching bitumen hydrotransport
11435 Saskatchewan Drive
(University of Alberta, Undergraduate NSERC Award), and a co-
op position that transitioned into his first job after graduation
SCHEDULE providing materials engineering plant support (Suncor Energy,
Registration 6:00 PM Upgrading).
Dinner 6:30 PM
Program 7:30 PM Since mid-2010 he has been employed with IRISNDT providing
services in failure analysis for a wide range of materials and
industries. He is wrapping up his last term as the Treasurer for
$30 for members of ASM, the ASM International - Edmonton Chapter and recently gave the
AWS, NACE, CWS, SME and penultimate lesson for ASM Edmontons course on Metallurgy
CSME for the Non Metallurgist to local industry personnel. In what
$10 for students is left of his spare time, he is also completing an M.Eng. at the
$40 for non-members University of Alberta; he is anticipating some relaxation in mid-
2018.

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