Charles R. Brooks, Ashok Choudhury Failure Analysis of Engineering Materials

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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.