Integrated damage analysis

This book addresses the systematic and traceable clarification of the causes and sequences of events in technical failure processes, damages, and weaknesses, based on materials science investigations. It provides a foundation for both the expert and the planning engineer to avoid significant economic losses and disasters. The damage analysis is presented according to a specific system, taking into account event chains through examples and case studies. The possibilities and limitations of various investigation methods are highlighted. The book also offers a coherent presentation of systematic damage and weakness analysis. Approaches, investigation methods, and damage examples are organized into a strict system.