This is a book about mechanical failure. The author, Bob Ross, has been working at the forefront of failure investigation and materials problem solving for many years. He has established an international reputation for being able to solve mechanical problems very rapidly and has produced reports which are clear and concise and which have a firm, meaningful conclusion.
Preface
Part I : Preparation, Procedure and Presentation
Chapter 1 : Mental and Physical Preparation
Chapter 2 : The Initial Diagnosis
Chapter 3 : Report Writing
Part II : Failure Detection
Chapter 4 : Visual Examination
Chapter 5 : Macro-Examination
Chapter 6 : Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Chapter 7 : Mechanisms of Failure
Part III : Failure Investigation
Chapter 8 : Micro-Examination
Chapter 9 : Hardness Testing
Chapter 10 : Mechanical Testing
Chapter 11 : Chemical Analysis
Chapter 12 : Electron Microscopes
Part IV : Reference Section
Chapter 13 : Materials Information
Chapter 14 : Heat Treatment of Metals
Chapter 15 : Case Histories
Index
