Analyzing failures: the problems and the solutions
Papers are presented on a failure analysis of a large centrifugal blower, field fractures in heavy equipment, a failure analysis of a liquid propane gas cylinder, an analysis of helicopter blade fatigue fracture by digital fractographic imaging analysis, and the influence of failure analyses on materials technology and design. Also considered are an analysis of aircraft component failures, the growth of short cracks in IN718, the improper fabrication of rotating blades (resulting in premature failure), and low cycle thermal fatigue and fracture of reinforced piping. Other topics include a nonlinear finite element analysis of stress concentration at high temperature, the inelastic analysis of a hot spot on a heavy vessel wall, the accuracy and precision of mechanical test data generated using computerized testing systems, and maintenance related failures.
- OSTI ID:
- 5679018
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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