Failure Analysis of Engineering Materials
Author | : Charles R. Brooks |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 620 |
Release | : 2001-09-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780071389334 |
ISBN-13 | : 0071389334 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Solve, correct, and avoid critical material failure problems Expertly analyze failures in common materials with Failure Analysis of Engineering Materials. This investigatory/analytical tool by Charles R. Brooks and Ashok Choudhury is a time-saving, one-stop reference for engineers. A soundly written introduction to principals and practices, it’s invaluable for failure inquiries involving metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and electronic materials. You get: * Practical, hands-on help with selecting and justifying analytic methods * Numerous case studies that illustrate the use of analytical tools to determine the condition of the material * Comparative fractographs to help you pinpoint fracture type.