Material Failure
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Hydrogen Embrittlement Issues with Zinc: New Guidance Discussed
Zinc is widely used in the oil & gas industry, but its safety is being called into question by regulators and the industry, especially for...
Understanding the Relationship Between Stress and Corrosion
Stresses (residual stress or applied stress) acting on a material can play a major role in a unique type of corrosion known as stress...
The Effects of Stress Concentration on Crack Propagation
An understanding of how cracks form and propagate enables us to design safer and more reliable structures at a lower cost.
How and Why a Material Fractures
Fracture is simply the separation of a material into several pieces due to an applied stress. The type of fracture (ductile or brittle)...
The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials
A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent...
Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility
Discover the mechanical properties of metals used for construction materials and how corrosion influences the metal’s internal structure.
Understanding the 3 Types of Tensile Strength
The three types of tensile strengths are yield, ultimate, and fracture strength. Each of these mechanical properties defines the various...
Emergency In-Situ Repair Problems & Surface-Tolerant Solutions
A new fast-cure, polymeric epoxy-based emergency repair composite provides excellent adhesion without intensive surface preparation, grit...
The Relationship Between Corrosion Fatigue and Stress Corrosion Cracking
While corrosion fatigue and stress corrosion cracking can occur under different circumstances, they are part of the same continuum....
Corrosion Control Considerations in the Equipment Design Process
The design process is crucial for implementing the proper anti-corrosion measures. There are numerous factors to consider and methods that...
The 3 Stages of Corrosion Failure Analysis
Failure analysis allows corrosion engineers to determine why a component or piece of equipment failed and how to prevent the same type of...
Why Concrete Delamination Occurs - and What to Do About It
Delamination in concrete slabs can be a serious problem. This article examines how to prevent them—and how to find and fix them when they...
Corrosion Fatigue of Welded Joints on Marine Offshore Structures
When combined, fatigue and corrosion have an exponentially worse effect on the reliability and lifespan on marine offshore structures and...
Solving Multilayer Coating Delamination Issues During Pipeline Installation
During the installation of pipelines with multilayer coating systems, it is not uncommon for delamination to occur in the cutback area of...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Flixborough Disaster
In 1974, a chemical plant in Flixborough, England exploded, resulting in multiple deaths and millions of dollars in damages. This disaster...
What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion
A lack of effective corrosion prevention could be a main cause for the failure of the metallic pipes used for the water system. This...
A Failure Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Bridge Fasteners
A case study showing some of the technical issues and problems that can arise in modern steel and concrete structures, including hydrogen...
How Hot Shortness and Welding Affect Corrosion in Metals
Hot shortness is a welding defect that can cause cracking of the metal surface as it cools. These cracks can serve as breeding grounds for...
Why Understanding the Stress Concentration Factor (Kt) is Important When Evaluating Corrosion in Metal Structures
The stress concentration factor (Kt) gives a clear indication of the amount of overstress at a specified location, which is used by...
