Los Angeles, CA-- February 23, 2006—Renowned bridge engineering expert, Dr. Brent Phares, PE, Marketing Director for Material Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB; MTNA.OB - News) ("MATECH") will speak at the 23rd Annual International Bridge Conference, June 12-14, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phares, an expert in bridge testing, evaluation, design and construction, will make a presentation and lead a discussion on the accuracy, cost and application of MATECH’s patented Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS™), an innovative nondestructive crack detection system.

Dr. Phares explained, “This is unique technology, developed over the last few years. In the lab and in practice, the EFS technology has in side by side testing detected smaller growing cracks in bridges and similar structures than other nondestructive test methods.”

During conference session, Dr. Phares will reference demonstration tests of EFS on six bridges in locations across the country in parallel with other competing nondestructive testing technologies. Thus far, EFS techniques have been used in New York, Ohio, California, and Pennsylvania to check for cracks in welded joints, weld toes and surface cracks.

The tests proved that EFS detects cracks often unseen by other testing methods. Bridge engineers can also use EFS to validate the effectiveness of structural repairs. Lab tests demonstrate the EFS technique is capable of detecting growing cracks that lead to fatigue failures as small as 10 microns (0.0004 inches); on actual bridges under typical bridge loads fatigue cracks of 0.006 inches are detectable.

“This technology is capable of locating actively growing cracks, including below the surface, in metal structures. It can even determine if a crack in a metal structure is growing. A remarkable feature is that it can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a crack repair with near 100% accuracy,” explained Dr. Phares.

About MATECH

MATECH is an engineering, research and development company that specializes in technologies to measure the growth of microscopic fractures and flaws in metal structures and monitor metal fatigue in real time. The company holds exclusive rights to seven patents in this important field and has developed a suite of devices for the non-destructive evaluation of fatigue in metals including the Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS™) technique.

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Source: Material Technologies