Tire forensics is the methodical analysis of failed tires in order to identify the causes of a tire's disablement. By using the laws of physics, math, chemistry, and engineering - mixed with real-world tire background and experience - tire forensic experts determine the most likely events that led up to and caused a tire to fail.
Tire Forensic Investigation: Analyzing Tire Failure covers the many ways that a tire can fail, and shows how to identify that failure. Based on the author's 30 years of experience in the tire industry, the book looks at the methodical, physical, visual and tactile examination of the failed tire and identifies the various failure modes for passenger car and light truck tires.
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 : Belt Separation
Chapter 2 : Belt Separation Identification
Chapter 3 : Other Types of Belt Separation
Chapter 4 : Identification of Causes and Contributors to Belt Separation
Chapter 5 : Identification of Non-Belt Separations
Chapter 6 : Identification of Various Tire Conditions
Chapter 7 : Identification and Significance of Balance Weight Marks
Chapter 8 : Location of the Tire on a Vehicle
Chapter 9 : Addressing Several Failure Theories
Chapter 10 : Visual and Tactile Nondestructive Tire Investigation Techniques
Appendix A : References
Appendix B : Terms
Appendix C : Compression Groove
Appendix D : Run-Flat Sequence
Appendix E : Shell Rating Scale for Ozone Deterioration
Index
About the Author
