Credits
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Published:2013
About the Author
A METALLURGICAL CONSULTANT in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Donald J. Wulpi studied and analyzed failures of metal parts for more than 45 years. A graduate of Lehigh University, with a degree in metallurgical engineering, he spent most of his working life in several metallurgical laboratories of the International Harvester Company, now Navistar International Corporation. In retirement, Mr. Wulpi devoted himself to teaching the principles of failure analysis at the ASM International headquarters, in Materials Park, Ohio, and at various companies throughout the United States. He testified as an expert witness in product litigation cases for many years.
About the Editor
BRETT MILLER IS A metallurgical engineer with degrees from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a registered Professional Engineer in several states. For over 28 years, Brett has worked as a failure analyst, metallurgist, and expert witness, completing thousands of failure analysis investigations. He has authored numerous publications, including book chapters and journal articles. Brett has been active in ASM International since 1984 and is a former chairman of the ASM Failure Analysis Committee. He is also active in NACE International and the American Welding Society. He has experience in aerospace, oil field, and commercial laboratories. Brett is currently the technical director at IMR Metallurgical Services in Louisville, Kentucky.
Contributors
| Contributor . | Contribution . |
|---|---|
| Thomas N. Ackerson IMR Metallurgical Services - Louisville | Reviewed and revised Chapter 2, “Mechanical Properties” |
| Jake Auliff Sauer Danfoss | Reviewed and revised Chapter 11, “Wear Failures—Abrasive and Adhesive” (with Ryan Spotts) |
| John A. Beavers Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc. | Reviewed and revised Chapter 13, “Aqueous Corrosion Failures” (with David Norfleet) |
| Daniel J. Benac Baker Engineering and Risk | Reviewed and revised Chapter 14, “Elevated-Temperature Failures” |
| Nicholas E. Cherolis Rolls-Royce | Reviewed and revised Chapter 10, “Fatigue Fracture” (with Wesley D. Pridemore) |
| Scott Chumbley Iowa State University | Reviewed and revised Chapter 4, “Residual Stresses” |
| Daniel P. Dennies Exponent | Reviewed and revised Chapter 1, “Techniques of Failure Analysis” |
| Larry D. Hanke Materials Evaluation and Engineering | Reviewed and revised Chapter 12, “Wear Failures—Fatigue” |
| Edward J. Kubel, Jr. | Author of Chapter 15, “Fracture Mechanics” (written for the Second Edition) |
| John D. Landes University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Reviewed and revised Chapter 15, “Fracture Mechanics” |
| Brett A. Miller IMR Metallurgical Services - Louisville | Revision Editor. Reviewed and revised Chapter 6, “Basic Single-Load Fracture Modes” |
| David M. Norfleet Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc. | Reviewed and revised Chapter 13, “Aqueous Corrosion Failures” (with John A. Beavers) |
| Ronald J. Parrington IMR Test Labs | Reviewed and revised Chapter 8, “Brittle Fracture” |
| Wesley D. Pridemore GE Aviation | Reviewed and revised Chapter 10, “Fatigue Fracture” (with Nicholas E. Cherolis) |
| Craig J. Schroeder Element Materials Technology | Reviewed and revised Chapter 9, “Ductile Fracture” |
| Roch J. Shipley Professional Analysis and Consulting | Reviewed and revised Chapter 5, “Distortion Failures” |
| Ryan Spotts Sauer Danfoss | Reviewed and revised Chapter 11, “Wear Failures—Abrasive and Adhesive” (with Jake Auliff) |
| Dustin A. Turnquist Engineering Systems | Reviewed and revised Chapter 3, “Stress versus Strength” |
| Charles V. White Kettering University | Reviewed and revised Chapter 7, “Stress Systems Related to Single-Load Fracture of Ductile and Brittle Metals” |
Credits, Understanding How Components Fail, 3rd ed., By Donald J. Wulpi;Edited By Brett Miller, ASM International, 2013
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