The Mechanisms of Metallurgical Failure: On the Origin of Fracture

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-822411-3
Verlag: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 520 g

Metallurgy of Fracture: The Mechanics of Metal Failure looks at the origin of metal defects, their related mechanisms of failure, and the modification of casting procedures to eliminate these defects, clearly connecting the strength and durability of metals with their fabrication process. The book starts with a focus on the fracture of liquids, looking at topics such as homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, entrainment processes in bifilms and bubbles, furling and unfurling, ingot casting, continuous casting, and more. From there it discusses fracture of liquid and solid state, focusing on topics such as externally and internally initiated tearing. The book then concludes with a section discussing fracture of solid metals covering concepts such as ductility and brittleness, dislocation mechanisms, the relationship between the microstructure and properties of metals, corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and more. Improved approaches to fabrication and casting processes that will help eliminate these defects are provided throughout.

Zielgruppe

<p>Researchers, graduate students, postdocs, professors; Professional engineers</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Campbell, John

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Metallurgie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Metallische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Festigkeitslehre, Belastbarkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Theoretical Strength of Liquids2. Non-Classical Mechanisms of Fracture in Metals3. Experimental Hydrostatic Tensions in Liquids4. Entrainment Processes5. Entrainment Avoidance6. The Quest for Clean Steels7. Externally Initiated Tearing8. Internally Initiated Tearing9. The Concepts of Ductility and Brittleness10. Theoretical Strength of the Solid11. Theoretical Strength Summary12. Consolidation13. Microstructure and Properties of Metals

Über Autor(innen)

Campbell, John
John Campbell OBE is a leading international figure in the castings industry, with over four decades of experience. He is the originator of the Cosworth Casting Process, the pre-eminent production process for automobile cylinder heads and blocks. He is also co-inventor of both the Baxi Casting Process (now owned by Alcoa) developed in the UK, and the newly emerging Alotech Casting Process in the USA. He is Professor Emeritus of Casting Technology at the University of Birmingham, UK.