Practical Engineering Failure Analysis

<p>Filling a gap in the literature, Practical Engineering Failure Analysis vividly demonstrates the correct methodology to conduct successful failure analyses, as well as offering the background necessary for these investigations. This authoritative reference covers procedures to reduce the occurrence of component failures due to errors in material selection, design, and manufacturing, as well as fatigue, stress, cracking, creep, and operating conditions.<br><br>A single-source tool to help professionals avoid costly system failures, improve plant operation and system reliability, and prevent accidents related to component malfunction</p> Introduction. Engineering Design-Fabrication-Performance. Principles of Mechanics. Property Evaluation. Stress Analysis. Macroscopic Aspects of Fracture and Fracture Mechanics. Structure of Engineering Alloys. Materials Characterization. Corrosion. Metallurgical Aspects of Fracture and Fractography. Failure Analysis Procedure. Case Studies. Appendix A: Chemical Composition and Classification of Selected Steels. Appendix B: Units of Measurements in Mechanics. Appendix C: Moment of Inertia of Selected Cross Sections. Index.