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RSIME specializes in Applied Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering issues, such as:

  • Failure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation
  • Materials and Component Testing
  • Data Acquisition and Analysis
  • Finite Element Modeling
  • Litigation Support and Expert Witness Services

We are centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska and are available for immediate, on-site engineering support.  Call now for help on your engineering needs, 402-827-9328.

RSI Materials Engineering is doing business as/for Rail Sciences, Inc. (RSI)
, the nation's premier railroad consulting firm.

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NEWS

 Brett Pond Working

January 2007

RSIME Hires New Engineer:  
Brett Pond, a graduate from the George Washington University in St. Louis, has been hired by RSIME.  He brings the capabilities of deformation metallurgy analysis and deformation finite element modeling capabilities to RSIME
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July 2006

Lister Vintage Racecar Kingpin Failure Analysis:  
RSIME conducted a failure analysis on a vintage Lister racecar kingpin, which is a critical suspension component.   More...

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May 2006

Derailment Investigation Capabilities
RSI Materials Engineering is a national leader in railroad derailment investigations.    More...

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December 2005

Rail Vehicle Bearing Tester:  
RSIME custom designed and built a bearing tester for the purpose of simulating service onto rail vehicle bearings.   More...

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December 2005

FEA Workstation 
RSI Materials Engineering purchased a new workstation for running the Finite Element Modeling program LS-DYNA.  More...

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November 2005

Large Equipment Failure Analysis Capabilities:  
Hans Iwand demonstrates RSIME's capability to handle failure analysis on very large components.  Utilizing RSIME's lifting and cutting equipment, a failed shaft was sectioned for further inspection. More...

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August 2005

Rail Breaker: 
RSI Materials Engineering was selected by a client to design and build a portable 1 million pound capacity press.  It was designed to test rail in 3 and 4 point bending configurations.  Use of the RSIME Rail Breaker was intended to test rail weld quality and suspected defective rail on-site at a railroad track. 
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