Metal Failures - Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention

This title provides a comprehensive coverage of both the "how" and "why" of metal failures. 'Metal Failures' gives engineers the intellectual tools and practical understanding needed to analyse failures from a structural point of view.

List of contents

From the content:
Preface.

Introduction.

Elements of Elastic and Plastic Behavior.

An Introduction to Fracture Mechanics.

Alloys and Coatings.

Examination Methods.

Brittle and Ductile Fractures.

Thermal and Residual Stresses.

Statistical Distributions.

Creep.

Fatigue.

Defects.

Environmental Effects.

Flaw Detection.

Crane Hooks, Coil Springs, Roller Bearings, Bushings and Gears.

Concluding Remarks.

Problems.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur J. McEvily
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.11.2001
• EAN: 9780471414360
• ISBN: 978-0-471-41436-0
• No. of pages: 336
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries