Structural Acoustics, Inc. / Product Safety Research

                                                                                                                                             3200 Glen Royal Drive/Suite 102
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PRODUCT SAFETY CONSULTANTS                       Raleigh, NC 27617
INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND TEST SPECIALISTS                   Telephone ....... 919-785-9871
DESIGN DEFECT AND ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS                              Facsimile ........ 919-787-4266
                                                                                                                                             Mobile ............. 919-264-8336
                                                                                                                               

Structural Acoustics, Inc.

Rapid system prototyping for solutions to difficult design, failure analysis and test problems.

The mission of Structural Acoustics, Inc. is to develop and advance analytical and experimental methods in the investigation of system and component failures, mechanical stress and vibration, design defects, and accident causation. The company is able to rapidly develop and implement system and component test procedures, instrumentation, and protocols to evaluate design, manufacturing, and materials. Its methods have been applied to numerous structures and devices, ranging from biomedical applications involving mechanical heart valves and pacemaker lead components weighing less than one gram, to hydroelectric turbines, aircraft, and transportation systems.

Finite Element stress analysis of a mechanical heart valve outlet strut.