Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis

This volume examines more than 100 cases of failure and the process by which they were analyzed, diagnosed, and resolved. It provides expert analysis and insight on a variety of materials, failure modes, root causes, and analytical techniques. Included are sections dedicated to specific components, industries, and other factors in transportation and motive power systems, buildings and bridges, petrochemical/chemical processing, mining and manufacturing, mechanical components, failure modes, and processing related failures. Each case history adheres to a standard format that includes background information, how the failure was analyzed, testing procedures and results, and conclusions and recommendations. For information on the print version of Volume 3, ISBN 978-0-87170-239-6, follow this link.