The relevance of residual stresses in engineering components is being increasingly appreciated by modern engineers concerned with design and performance. The no

While residual stress can be a problem in many industries and lead to early failure of component, it can also be introduced deliberately to improve lifetimes. K

Stress develops during the synthesis and use of materials such as alloys and compounds. Measurement of residual stress is essential to improve the quality of sy

The accurate, absolute, and non-destructive measurement of residual stress fields within metallic, ceramic, and composite engineering components has been one of

An introductory and intermediate level handbook written in pragmatic style to explain residual stresses and to provide straightforward guidance about practical