Implementing carburizing, nitriding, or thermal spraying to combat wear and corrosion.
: A deep dive into the technology used to "interrogate" materials. This includes Visual Examination , Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) , Metallographic Techniques , and Quantitative Chemical Analysis .
Providing high-depth-of-field images of fracture faces to identify initiation sites.
In engineering, a failure is rarely just an inconvenience; it can result in massive financial loss, environmental damage, or loss of life. ASM Handbook Volume 11 provides a structured, scientific approach to understanding why materials fail and how to design against those vulnerabilities [1, 2]. The is widely considered the ultimate reference guide
The is widely considered the ultimate reference guide for materials scientists, metallurgical engineers, and forensic investigators tasked with determining why components fail. In engineering, a single failure can lead to catastrophic financial losses, operational downtime, or even the loss of human life. This comprehensive handbook provides the systematic methodology and technical data required to uncover the root causes of material degradation and structural failure.
The initial chapters outline a structured approach to investigations, including:
: Focuses on Analysis and Prevention of Component and Equipment Failures , dealing with specific machine parts like gears, bearings, and medical devices. Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
For a complete professional library, all three volumes are often acquired as a set.
(a) Failed component with crack (b) SEM image of crack surface
The handbook is systematically organized to take a practitioner from the initial observation of a broken part to the final corrective action plan [2]. It is generally divided into several critical focus areas: 1. The Engineering Failure Analysis Process and Quantitative Chemical Analysis .
: The most reliable way to access Volume 11 is through the ASM Digital Library, which offers authorized digital access and subscriptions for engineering firms and universities.
Protocol for handling fractographic features without altering the failure surface.