Failure Analysis

Researchers in SRI's Center for Fracture Physics are scientists, engineers, physicists, and corrosion experts who combine their knowledge and experience to solve fracture problems.

We provided the definitive analysis of the explosion of the Port Neal asked to investigate a large explosion ammonium nitrate fertilizer plant that killed four employees, injured 18 others, and leveled all buildings and equipment within a 200-foot radius.

We are leading the RESIStent Program, teaming with Stanford University and a consortium of stent manufacturers to improve the durability of endovascular implants.

Contact Us
Don Shockey
Director, Center for Fracture Physics
Phone: 650-859-2587
Email: donald.shockey@sri.com