C. Alex Wensley, P.E.
Staff Materials Engineer
Specializations: Causation and contributing factor determination in accident and failure issues. Specific projects have included material evaluation for composition, corrosion, heat deflection, and failure mode. Emphasis on metals and steel alloys. Metallurgical Engineering: Expertise in mechanical properties, corrosion, and material failures, including brittle/ductile overload, fatigue, embrittlement, and corrosion / composition induced failures. Knowledge of material properties, fabrication techniques, amorphous metals, composite properties and design, and low temperature glasses.
Background: M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2005; B. S. Ceramic Engineering, Clemson University, 2003.