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Document ID (ISN)63215
CIS number 94-1752
ISBN(s) 2-85400-250-4
Year 1992
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Baratto G., Guérin J.J., Mongis J., Tournier C., Vieu A.
Title Morphological analysis of machine part failure - A guide
Original title Analyse morphologique des défaillances d'organes de machines - Guide [in French]
Bibliographic information Centre technique des industries mécaniques (CETIM), 52, avenue Félix-Louat, B.P. 67, 60304 Senlis Cedex, France, 2nd ed., 1992. 67p. Illus. 28 ref.
Abstract A method of failure analysis is described. It involves a classification of failures, with particular attention paid to deformations, breakages and surface wear. Illustrated technical information notes provide examples of sudden breakage, and of breakage due to metal fatigue, corrosion, surface deterioration and wear on various machine parts.
Descriptors (primary) analysis of accident causes; total loss control; material failure; hazard evaluation; dangerous equipment
Descriptors (secondary) fatigue strength; prediction; reliability
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Machinery and tools
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Accident research
Risk evaluation