Failure Analysis

3 credits · Undergraduate

The course reviews various aspects related failure of mechanical components and identifies fundamental sources of failures. Failures due to various mechanisms, such as, ductile and brittle fractures, creep, fatigue, corrosion and wear will be studied. Fractography and microstructural analysis of failed components is examined. Common techniques and tools used in failure analysis, as well as, procedure of sample collection, preparation and preservation will be considered. Case studies of failures in different industries will be covered. PREREQUISITES: MECH 3100.03 & MECH 3200.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial