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.
Covers all classes of engineering material failures--metals ceramics, plastics, composites, and electronic materials.
Numerous case studies included, illustrating the use of analytical tools to determine the condition of the material.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Mechanical Aspects and Macroscopic Fracture-Surface Orientation
Chapter 3. Fracture Mechanisms and Microfractographic Features
Chapter 4. Fracture Modes and Macrofractographic Features
Chapter 5. Failure Analysis of Composites
Chapter 6. Electronic Failure Analysis
Chapter 7. Case Studies
Appendix A. Temperature Conversions
Appendix B. Metric Conversion Factors
Appendix C. Converting Common Units from the English to the Metric (SI)
Appendix D. Rockwell C and B Hardness Numbers for Steel
Appendix E. The Relations Between ASTM Grain Size and Average Grain "Diameter"
Appendix F. Comments on Magnification Markers
Appendix G. Acronyms Used in Electronic Failure Analysis
