Failure
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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.
The Anatomy of a Coating Failure
Rarely does a coating fail because of only one contributing factor. Rather, it is usually two or more factors working in conjunction that...
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....
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...
Engineering Ships for Better Coating Performance
When examining why marine coatings fail, the industry commonly assumes the cause lies in substandard surface preparation or paint...
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...
A Monstrous Coating Failure and How We Fixed It
A renowned corrosion expert, author and past president of NACE International recounts one of the most challenging coating failures he...
Quiz: Coating Defects and Failures
Having an understanding of frequently encountered coating failures and defects is vital for anyone in the corrosion industry. Test your...
INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion
In August of 2000, the 30-inch diameter El Paso Natural Gas Company pipeline exploded in New Mexico resulting in 12 deaths and millions of...
The Impact of the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 on the Industry
Even though pipelines are one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy transportation, there is a long history of pipeline failures...
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...
The Role of Soluble Salts in Osmotic Blistering
In the coatings industry, there is a continued misunderstanding of the true process of osmotic blistering, and the best methods to test for...
6 Ways to Prevent Corrosion Failure Analysis Frustration
This article discusses how to work with a metallurgical lab to increase the likelihood of getting the information needed to determine the...
Are Conductive Linings Necessary for Tank Farms and Process Vessels?
Proper grounding, the use of additives, quality construction of the tank and supporting infrastructure and adherence to safe operating...
Tensile Time Bomb: How Overtapping Compromises Pressure Bolt Safety
In the realm of high-pressure bolting, it is important to understand the dynamics and behavior of fastener systems under load, and how...
5 Coating Defects That Can Be Avoided By Adhering To Coating Specs
Some coating problems may be due to poor technique or selecting an inappropriate product, however the five highlighted in this article can...
