In the recent years, failure analysis has grown to be an important activity, both in scientific content and user’s utility. Failure analysis being a daunting and demanding task, needs multidisciplinary expertise and experience. With the development and availability of newer material characterization techniques, a lot of scientific data is generated and used in interpreting features. Failure analysis determines and
describes the factors responsible for the failure of the components. From an engineering point of view, the proper application of failure analysis techniques can provide a valuable feedback to overcome design problems and material limitations. Failure analysis can play a maximum part in design, since most sophisticated simulation testing can never duplicate the varied and interacting conditions found in
actual service.

The theme of failure analysis is important to aerospace, automobile, defense, engineering, chemical, petrochemical and power generation industries. The cause as well as prevention of failures has drawn considerable attention worldwide.

Meanwhile, there are several repair options available to be applied. Each option must be evaluated on effectiveness, durability, safety and cost to determine which is most appropriate in a given situation.

The purpose of the conference is to bring together the multidisciplinary community of designers, researchers, academicians, users and regulatory bodies to discuss the causes of failures, repair welding of the damaged parts and prevention methods. The conference is structured as scientific research session and practical demonstration sessions. The practical session will be delivered and carried out by eminent
personalities.

The conference papers will be peer reviewed and the proceedings of the same in the form of CD will be made available to the delegates during the conference.

• The participation fee is US$ 700. This covers conference attendance, conference materials kit, refreshments and lunches during the 4-days of the conference. The fee is payable in US$, cash.
• A package of participation fee together with accommodation from 15-20 November (5 nights) in the conference venue hotel is offered for US$ 1000 The fee is payable in US$, cash
• The participation fee for Egyptians is L.E. 800 not including accommodation.

• On request, CMRDI will issue a letter to participants to facilitate issuing a visa to Egypt.
• Weather during conference time is mild cool, max. temperature 20°C min. 12°C. Rain is scarce, but expected. Light woolen cloths are recommended.
• Currency in Egypt is Egyptian Pound (L.E. / EGP). One US$ equals about 5.5 pounds (subject to change). Foreign currency exchange is very easy.
• Electricity in Egypt is 220 volts, 50 Hz, 2 round prongs outlet.