ABSTRACT
It is the objective of this chapter to demonstrate how the knowledge developed in
previous chapters can be applied to solve specific cases of failure. As explained
earlier, the exact procedure can vary considerably from one case to another. This
is demonstrated by the failure cases presented in this chapter. Also, the relative
importance of various investigative tools are illustrated with specific examples.
To draw the reader’s attention to various aspects of failure, two main types are
considered in this chapter: (i) failure of engineering alloys as a result of improper
processing practice and (ii) failure of engineering products.
