is the industry-standard reference for understanding why metallic components fail and how to prevent future occurrences. The latest 2021 edition provides updated methodologies for root-cause analysis, covering everything from initial investigation to final reporting. Key Content Overview
: Extensive coverage is given to the mechanisms of ductile and brittle fracture, fatigue fracture appearances, and intergranular fracture.
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