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Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Hardbound, 2 Volume Set; Publisher: ASM
$345.00

Learn how others have solved failures in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical, biomedical, ground transportation, off-highway vehicles, and more. Among the few books using fracture mechanics analysis, fitness-for-service, and life prediction methods for identifying the sources of failures and developing means of failure prevention.

Each case history adheres to a complete and standard format starting with background information and guides you step-by-step through the failure investigation. This easy-to-follow format is comprehensive and geared to address your questions on how to conduct your own failure analysis.

Numerous photomicrographs, line drawings, tables and graphs provide illustrations to key concepts. A detailed analysis and conclusion at the end of each paper furnish important information about how to avoid component failures. This standard format makes it easy to find information quickly and to compare and contrast failures involving similar components, materials, conditions or failure modes. Key words listed at the beginning of each case study allow "skimming" for fast reference. A comprehensive, easy-to-use index makes these two of the most user-friendly books on your shelf.