List common causes of material failure.
Listing should include
- fatigue, strain, stress
- vibrations
- necking
- corrosion
- human error (e.g., manufacturing error, misapplication)
- lack of maintenance.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can vibrations affect a structure?
- Why should an engineer consider all common causes of material failure in an engineering project?
- How can an engineer communicate to a client the need for maintenance to prevent future material failure?
- What are the most commonly encountered causes of material failure?