One of the first books new engineers and technicians read; best seller. This new edition preserves the previous editions—focusing on the metallurgical and materials evaluation for failure mode identification. Comprehensive information covering the basic principles and practices are clearly explained.
Recent technical knowledge and analysis tools are added:
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Addition of fatigue striation counting, modeling, and crack rate prediction
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Addition of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) technology
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Elevated temperature updates
About the Editor
About the Author
Contributors
Preface to Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction - Why Perform Failure Analysis?
Chapter 1 : Techniques of Failure Analysis
Chapter 2 : Mechanical Properties
Chapter 3 : Stress Versus Strength
Chapter 4 : Residual Stresses
Chapter 5 : Distortion Failures
Chapter 6 : Basic Single-Load Fracture Modes
Chapter 7 : Stress Systems Related to Single-Load Fracture of Ductile and Brittle Metals
Chapter 8 : Brittle Fracture
Chapter 9 : Ductile Fracture
Chapter 10 : Fatigue Fracture
Chapter 11 : Wear Failures - Abrasive and Adhesive
Chapter 12 : Wear Failures - Fatigue
Chapter 13 : Aqueous Corrosion Failures
Chapter 14 : Elevated - Temperature Failures
Chapter 15 : Fracture Mechanics
Appendix : Fracture Mechanics Concepts
Glossary
Index
