Metal Failures: Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention [Hardcover]

Arthur J. McEvily (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471414360 | ISBN-13: 978-0471414360 | Publication Date: October 19, 2001 | Edition: 1

comprehensive coverage of both the "how" and "why" of metal failures

Metal Failures gives engineers the intellectual tools and practical understanding needed to analyze failures from a structural point of view. Its proven methods of examination and analysis enable investigators to:
* Reach correct, fact-based conclusions on the causes of metal failures
* Present and defend these conclusions before highly critical bodies
* Suggest design improvements that may prevent future failures

Analytical methods presented include stress analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, corrosion science, and nondestructive testing. Numerous case studies illustrate the application of basic principles of metallurgy and failure analysis to a wide variety of real-world situations. Readers learn how to investigate and analyze failures that involve:
* Alloys and coatings
* Brittle and ductile fractures
* Thermal and residual stresses
* Creep and fatigue
* Corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and stress-corrosion cracking

This useful professional reference is also an excellent learning tool for senior-level students in mechanical, materials, and civil engineering.

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"...gives engineers the intellectual tools and practical understanding needed to analyze failures..." (Aluminium Extrusion, No.2, 2002)

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comprehensive coverage of both the "how" and "why" of metal failures

Metal Failures gives engineers the intellectual tools and practical understanding needed to analyze failures from a structural point of view. Its proven methods of examination and analysis enable investigators to:
* Reach correct, fact-based conclusions on the causes of metal failures
* Present and defend these conclusions before highly critical bodies
* Suggest design improvements that may prevent future failures

Analytical methods presented include stress analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, corrosion science, and nondestructive testing. Numerous case studies illustrate the application of basic principles of metallurgy and failure analysis to a wide variety of real-world situations. Readers learn how to investigate and analyze failures that involve:
* Alloys and coatings
* Brittle and ductile fractures
* Thermal and residual stresses
* Creep and fatigue
* Corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and stress-corrosion cracking

This useful professional reference is also an excellent learning tool for senior-level students in mechanical, materials, and civil engineering.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (October 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471414360
• ISBN-13: 978-0471414360
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Michael Stevenson, December 26, 2001

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Dr. Michael Stevenson (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metal Failures: Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention (Hardcover)

This text provides perhaps the most concise and authoritative resource for the field of Metallurgical Failure Analysis that I have read. Rather than apporaching failures from a cookbook perspective, that is only linking cause to failure through single case histories, this author presents the fundamental concepts of the discipline and suplements them with appropriate examples.After reading the book, I am considering using it a text to a course that previously could only be approached with personal course notes. This is the most comprehensive and fundamentally organized book I have read in years. Well worth twice the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quantitative book, September 28, 2011

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Forensic Engineer "Al" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metal Failures: Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention (Hardcover)

I learned fatigue, wear, and stress calculations a long time ago from a variety of sources including Shigley. This is a great book for design and analysis. Great companion is Metals Handbook Vol 10: Failure Analysis and Prevention.

4.0 out of 5 stars Intended as a Course Textbook, July 26, 2011

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This review is from: Metal Failures: Mechanisms, Analysis, Prevention (Hardcover)

This book has a ton of great information in it; however, it is intended as a course textbook, so it is very heavy on math and derivations. The book is very detailed with equations, but could use more supporting explanation or notation with the pictures. I recommend Brooks and Choudhury's book if you are looking for more of a reference to be used in a professional environment.