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The ASM Failure Analysis Database presents real-world case histories as documented by experienced failure analysts. Each report describes the component, how the failure was investigated, and remedial solutions. Links are included to ASM Handbook articles that provide relevant context. View Quick Start Introductory Video

What's New
More than 170 case histories have been added to the database in 2019.
What's New
The Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 3 adds more than 100 case histories adapted from the ASM Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention.
Failure Analysis Society
The Failure Analysis Society is dedicated to advancing the important role failure analysis plays in the materials industry through conference programming, education courses, publications, and member networking.
WHAT'S NEW
The new ASM Handbook, Volume 11A: Analysis and Prevention of Component and Equipment Failures provides information and insights on the factors that determine the useful service life of engineering components and the likely timing and mode of failure. Full-volume release now available!