Description
This Materials Selection By Failure Mode eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.
Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer’s Guide covers materials selection driven by failure mode analysis — fatigue, creep, corrosion, wear, brittle fracture, and high-temperature degradation — using Ashby charts, Goodman diagrams, and code-specified property requirements for engineering design decisions.
What standards does this book reference?
ASME II Part D (material properties for pressure vessels), IS 2062:2011 (structural steel grades E250-E550), ASTM A240/SA240 (stainless steel for pressure vessels), ASME VIII Div 2 Part 3 (material specification requirements), and NACE MR0103/ISO 17945 (corrosion rate classification for process environments).
What fatigue life prediction method is used?
Stress-life (S-N) Marin equation: Se = ka x kb x kc x kd x ke x Se-prime, where Se-prime = 0.504 x Sut for Sut less than 1400 MPa (the unmodified endurance limit). Surface finish factor ka (machined: 0.9-0.95, as-cast: 0.4-0.8), size factor kb (0.85 for d greater than 50 mm), load factor kc (0.7 for torsion). Modified Goodman criterion: sigma-a/Se + sigma-m/Sut = 1 for infinite life boundary.
What corrosion-resistant material selection content is included?
Galvanic series for marine and process environments. NACE MR0103/ISO 17945 corrosion rate classification: less than 0.1 mm/year (mild), 0.1-0.5 mm/year (moderate), greater than 0.5 mm/year (severe). Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number: PREN = Cr + 3.3 x Mo + 16 x N. Super duplex 2507 PREN = 43 (seawater service), standard duplex 2205 PREN = 36, 316L stainless PREN = 23.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
What’s Included
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An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.
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About Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide
Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is part of the 3D-LABS Engineering series — a focused e-book library for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. This title covers fundamentals of engineering design, code interpretation, industry practices, and real-world project applications, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real engineering projects.
Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.
Who Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is for
Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is written for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. If you are:
- An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in engineering.
- An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
- A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
- A manager or team lead wanting to level-set your team on engineering fundamentals.
Then Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.
What is included in your download
- The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
- Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
- Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
- Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
- Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.
Pricing and delivery
Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is priced at ₹3,950 (USD equivalent shown in cart). Delivery is instant — after payment, the download link is emailed to you and available in your account. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.
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How to get the most out of Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide
- Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
- Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
- Cross-reference with the 3D-LABS spreadsheet library — 621 Excel calculation tools that pair naturally with our e-books.
- Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
- Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What format is Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide delivered in?
Materials Selection by Failure Mode — A Designer's Guide is delivered as an instant-download PDF file. The PDF is DRM-free, works on any device (desktop, tablet, phone, e-reader), and is fully searchable. Print-friendly formatting so you can print for offline reading.
How is this different from a paper textbook?
This e-book is a focused, practical guide — typically 60-150 pages targeting a specific engineering skill or knowledge area. Unlike a 600-page academic textbook, it moves quickly to real-world applications with worked examples, industry practices, and current code references. Priced accordingly.
Who wrote this book?
Books in the Engineering series are authored by 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists in the field. Every author has hands-on industry experience — this is not academic theory, it is applied practice from working engineers.
Can I use the material for teaching or training?
Purchase includes single-user rights. For classroom use, corporate training programmes, or bulk licensing, contact us at info@3d-labs.com — we offer institutional licensing and custom-branded editions for training programmes.
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