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WILLIAM J. ARNOULT III, PH.D., P.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Fracture Analysis and Forensic Engineering.

AREA OF EXPERTISE
Materials Failure Analysis, Fracture Analysis, and Forensic Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. Physics, Louisiana State University, 1969.
• B.S. Physics, Louisiana State University, 1966.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas. Registration #48380.
• Fellow of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers.
• Council of Engineering Specialty Boards (CESB) Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers.

Professional Experience:

Failure Analysis	Experience since 1969 in failure analysis, fracture analysis, and corrosion mechanisms of metals, nonmetallic materials and coatings from various fields and industries, including: automotive, aircraft, consumer products, industrial equipment, marine, medical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power generation, petro-chemical, and semi-conductor.
Fractography	Experience since 1969 in the analysis of fracture surfaces at high magnifications through transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM) for the purpose of determining and documenting modes of failure.
Forensic Engineering	Experience since 1975 in evaluating causes and contributory factors in the failure of materials and engineered products, and in giving expert testimony.
Corrosion	Experience since 1974 in evaluating the cause(s) of all forms of corrosive attack and in making recommendations for its mitigation.
Research	Experience from 1967 to 1975 in pure and applied materials research and research into the effects of defects in metals. Experience since 1975 in materials failure analysis, including characterization of materials and materials properties, environmental effects on materials properties, and fractography.
Inspection and Testing	Inspection and Testing Experience since 1974 in all forms of engineering inspection and testing, including all NDT methods. Achievements include the design and implementation of positive materials identification (PMI) programs, and the development of testing and qualification procedures for valves to be used in refinery service, which lead to the creation and publication of the American Petroleum Institute?s (API) Recommended Practice 591 User Acceptance of Refinery Valves.
HONORS:	Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society ? Inducted 1969 Vice President of Louisiana State University Chapter, 1969 Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society ? Inducted 1972 Vice President of Rice-Texas Medical Center Chapter, 1973 Appointed to Forensic Engineering Advisory Panel at Purdue University, 2004

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