Otegui J. Failure Analysis. Fundamentals and Applications...2014

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This book addresses the failures of structural elements, i.e. those components whose primary mission is to withstand mechanical loads. The book is intended as a self-contained source for those with different technical grades, engineers and scientists but also technicians in the field can benefit from its reading.
Introduction
Tools for Preliminary Analysis of a Mechanical Failure
Tools for the Microscopic Analysis of a Mechanical Failure
Mechanisms of Damage and Failure
Damage Resistance Tests of Materials
Modeling Tools Applied to the Analysis of Mechanical Failures
Root Cause Analyses
Damage and Failure Mechanisms in Machinery
Failure Mitigation and Extension of Service Life
Consequences of a Failure Analysis