Engineering Failure Analysis

Article	Citations
An empirical approach for penetration of tandem warheads into concrete targets	155
Failure analysis and preventive recommendations against corrosion of steel tubes of gas risers in natural gas urban distribution lines	119
Experimental study on mechanical, damping and corrosion properties of Inconel 718 hard-faced stainless steel 304 using cold metal transfer	109
Editorial Board	86
Effects of natural stiff discontinuities on the deformation and failure mechanisms of deep hard rock under true triaxial conditions	82
Influence of microstructural and environmental factors on the buckling performance of carbon nanotube-enhanced laminated composites: A multiscale analysis	77
Lack of fusion-induced cracking effect on tensile and fatigue behaviours of laser powder-bed fusion-processed Ti-6Al-4V implant	73
Damage created by abrasive waterjet and conventional drilling in open-hole and assembled 3D interlock woven carbon fiber-reinforced plastic composites examined by fatigue testing and linear regression	71
Local stress/strain field analysis of die-casting Al alloys via 3D model simulation with realistic defect distribution and RVE modelling	65
Corrigendum to “Tube-to-tube impact wear damage mechanism and nonlinear ultrasonic detection method of alloy 690 tubes” [Eng. Fail. Anal. 156 (2024) 107821]	64
Fatigue behavior assessment of heavy-duty freight railway axles under different heat treatments	63
A quantitative assessment of the rehabilitative impact of Kevlar liners on offshore pipelines	63
Damage identification in scale sensitive beam-like nano-joints in the framework of space-fractional Euler–Bernoulli theory	62
Fatigue life of S960 high strength steel with laser cladded functional surface layers	60
Finite element modelling of deformation behaviour and failure analysis of roller and pin assembly in bucket wheel excavators used in opencast coal mines	60
Experimental and numerical study on honeycomb T-beam bridge deck	60
Research on maintenance cycle prediction for energy equipment with limited and sensitive data	59
Experimental and numerical research for the failure behavior of the dieless clinching joints	59
Influence of heat treatment on microstructure and tensile properties of selective laser melting metastable Ti55531-0.5Nb alloy	58
Study on the failure modes of water-bearing soft rock under different low-frequency disturbance	57
Wear mechanisms and material deposition of high-performance polymer composites for hydrogen compression	57
FEM simulations applied to the failure analysis of RC structure under the influence of municipal sewage pressure	55
Experimental study on the failure behavior of rockburst induced by a dynamic disturbance in the circular chamber for deep underground engineering	54
A closed-form expression derived from virtual testing for structural optimization of L-flange bolted connections	53
Micromechanism insights and constitutive modeling for deformation in a novel high manganese austenitic steel	53

Failed concrete analysis and development of mitigation strategies to combat rebar corrosion	52
A study of flow behavior and fracture modes of alclad 2A12 aluminum alloy FSLW joints at different rotational speeds	52
Investigations into size dependence on the behavior of rocks with a “V” notch and hole under uniaxial compression	51
RETRACTED: An assessment of photovoltaic module degradation for life expectancy: A comprehensive review	51
Flow enhanced corrosion of tee in gas transmission pipeline	51
Corrosion behavior and failure mechanism of V150 drill pipe in HPHT and ultra-deep drilling process	49
Deformation failure mechanism and characterization for black shale tunnels: A case study	48
Eddy current analysis for predicting deterioration stages in alumina former radiant coils	48
Theoretical investigation and design recommendations for the initial stiffness of Fe-SMA/steel bolted joints in shear	48
Vibration nonstationary representation of the railway vehicle's gear system considering spalling failure under variable speed conditions: Numerical modeling and field testing	48
Effect analysis of uneven thickness of resin annulus on anchorage failure of cable bolt and uniformity guarantee device	48
Preferred Seismic Performance Attainment in Important Buildings	47
Experimental Investigations on Thermo-mechanical Behavior and Failure Mechanisms of Hybrid Bonded-bolted Plain-woven Composite Joint	47
Numerical modeling of stress corrosion cracking in steel structures with phase field method	45
Failure mechanism and stability identification of surrounding rock for soft-rock tunnels using long-footage rapid excavation method	45
Comparing and validating the numerical modeling of spot-welded fatigue failure using FEM and XFEM methods for HCF	44
Propeller blade structural reliability analysis considering mixed-mode fatigue crack growth	44
Bio-inspired honeycomb structures to improve the crashworthiness of a battery-pack system	43
Failure analysis of polymeric outdoor insulators used in HVDC converter stations	43
The effect of elevated temperature on LCF damage growth in 2024AA – Experiment and modeling	43
Experimental and numerical study on the residual seismic performance of post-blast RC piers	42
Dynamic analysis of cutting RC structure with shield disc-cutter: Insights from the coupled simulation and laboratory test verification	42
A super element model for failure analysis of masonry buildings under lateral in-plane loading	42
Condition monitoring framework for damage identification in CFRP rotating shafts using Model-Driven Machine learning techniques	42
Process-induced defects and failure mechanisms in metal additive manufacturing: A mesoscale coupled damage and plasticity modeling and X-ray computed tomography approach	41
Analysis of short-circuit failure paths and causes of high-reliability tungsten-copper electrode gas discharge tubes	41
Bond-slip model of corroded plain round bars in low-strength concrete under cyclic and monotonic loading	40
Investigation of load-carrying capacity and failure mechanisms in full-scale testing of a re-fabricated transmission tower	40
Unexpected dual cracks in chip-ceramic substrate interconnect: Unveiling the mechanism behind simultaneous cracking at both the top and bottom of a solder joint	39
Impact of oxide layer on performance and creep life of a superheater tube in a coal-fired power plant	39
Effect of radiation on lubrication performance and the consequences for mechanical equipment at CERN	39
Surface engineering of silica to control creep failure resistance of natural rubber-based composites for potential application in the suspension of rolling stock	39
Failure analysis of atmospheric relief diaphragm in the low pressure steam turbine	38
Fatigue life evaluation method of metallic components under random loads based on a new strain-life curve	38
Study on surface waves for detection of fatigue cracks in railway joint bars	38
Identification and evaluation of bed separation induced by mining based on beam-column and stress-balanced arch theory	38
Wear analysis of teeth for roughing and finishing in the high-efficiency machining of hard alloys using carbide circular saw blades	38
Failure mechanism of superheater tubes of waste heat boiler for waste incineration in complex environment	37
Failure modes and life prediction model for high-speed bearings in a through-flow universal motor	37
Analysis of the influence of the thickness insufficiency in secondary lining on the mechanical properties of Double-layer lining of shield tunnel	37
Efficient manufacturing techniques and connection failure analysis of CFRP lifting lug for main bearing structure	37
Failure analysis of air preheater tubes in a circulating fluidized bed boiler	37
Damage mechanisms in glass/epoxy composites subjected to simultaneous humidity and freeze-thaw cycles	37
Model test on the collapse mechanism of subway tunnels in the soil-sand-rock composite strata	37
The development of sand erosion induced by shield-tunnel joint leakage	37
Numerical analyses of post-fire beam-column assemblies with WUF-B connections against progressive collapse	37
Integrated optimization of process control and its effect on structural integrity – A systematic review	37
Highly prestressed NPR cable coupling support technology and its application in the deep roadway	36
Study on the effect of delamination defects on the mechanical properties of CFRP composites	36
Failure and metallurgical defects analysis of IN-738LC gas turbine blades	36

Quantitative risk assessment of gas leakage and explosion accident consequences inside residential buildings	36
Large deformation induced soil pressure changes in a loess tunnel	36
Capacity of hydrogen traps affects H-assisted crack initiation and propagation mechanisms in martensitic steels	36
A study on the optimal selection of similar materials for the physical simulation experiment based on rock mineral components	36
Fatigue behavior of an airfoil with tolerable exfoliation cracks induced by dynamic corrosion: Experimental and numerical assessment	36
Premature failure of an automobile brake disc: Effect of nonmetallic inclusions	35
Failure analysis of basalt bidirectional mat reinforced micro/nano Sic particle filled vinyl ester polymer composites	35
Consequences of excessive deformation of structural elements in precast buildings	35
Numerical investigation into high cycle fatigue of aero kerosene piston engine connecting rod	35
Failure analysis and countermeasures of a tunnel constructed in loose granular stratum by shallow tunnelling method	35
Probabilistic strain-fatigue life performance based on stochastic analysis of structural and WAAM-stainless steels	35
Internal leakage rate prediction and unilateral and bilateral internal leakage identification of ball valves in the gas pipeline based on pressure detection	34
Simulation of buckling-driven progressive damage in composite wind turbine blade under extreme wind loads	34
Damage characteristics and mechanical properties of CRTS III track structure in curved sections under longitudinal uneven subgrade settlement	34
Macroscale modelling of the orthotropic shear damage in the dynamics of masonry towers by RBSM	34
Buckling behavior of buried pipe crossing stratum subsidence area	34
Failure analysis of the TP347H austenitic stainless steel tube of boiler reheater in a coal-fired power plant	34
Dynamic behavior and failure analysis of perforating string under explosive load	34
Exploring friction stir welding for joining 316L steel pipes for industrial applications: Mechanical and metallurgical characterization of the joint and analysis of failure	34
Numerical investigation on wheel-rail impact contact solutions excited by rail spalling failure	34
Exploring the impact of thickness, scale and printing sequence on the tensile and fracture properties of PLA specimens fabricated via fused deposition modeling	33
Stress concentration factor estimation for corroded steel plates using the surface gradient method	33
Simulation analysis and prevention strategies for fatigue fracture of the swivel shaft in concrete pump trucks	33
Adhesion strength investigation of plasma sprayed NiTi coating	33
Research on damage assessment of buried pipelines with circular dent defects subjected to blast loading	33
Influence of fluid flow in microbiological corrosion failures in oil field injector well tubing	33
Failure analysis on abnormal leakage of shell and tube heat exchanger in specialty chemical plant	33
Critical load determination for preventing rotational loosening in bolted joints under dynamic transverse loads	33
Seismic fragility curves of circular tunnels in saturated sand	33
Study on corrosion mechanism of the low-GWP fluorinated gas HFO-1234yf with magnesium alloy AZ80A	32
Shear behaviour of a novel vertical grouting joint in precast concrete structure for wind turbines	32
Measurement and analysis of sediment erosion of a high head Francis turbine: A field study of Bhilangana-III hydropower plant, India	32
Enhancing the integrity of a buried gas pipelines: Investigating ruptures, explosions, and strengthening solutions	32
Methodology of measurement of steel ropes by infrared technology	31
Stress relaxation cracking failure in heat exchanger connection pipes in a petrochemical plant	31
Microstructural defects governing torsional fatigue failure of additively manufactured as-built and heat-treated Inconel 718	31
Failure analysis of a ball mill located in a cement’s production line	31
Failure analysis of cracking in the welded joints of hydrogen reformer outlet pigtail tubes	31
Cyclic compression behaviour of multilayered nanostructured foams: Numerical meso scale modelling and experimental validation	30
Progressive failure mechanism of structuralized cemented slopes	30
Corrosion failure analysis of engineering structural steels in tropical marine atmospheres: A comparative study of ordinary and new weathering steels	30
Marine environment induced failure of FRP composites used in maritime transport	30
Fatigue cracking behavior and life assessment of TC11 titanium alloy in very high cycle regime at two working temperatures	30
Stress assessment and fracture surface analysis in a foreign object damaged 7075-T6 specimen under rotating bending	30
Experimental investigation and micromechanics-based damage modeling of tensile failure of polymer concrete reinforced with recycled PET bottles	30
Failure analysis of the rotating shaft in the rail grinding car	30
Quasi-static tensile failure mechanism analysis of CFRP/Al countersunk electromagnetic riveted joints with different rivet-hole clearances	30
A fractal comminution approach for scaling issues of penetration failure of concrete target	30
Hydrogen-induced degradation of high-strength steel pipeline welds: A critical review	30
Acceptability of the effective strain damage model for fatigue life assessment considering the load sequence effect for automotive coil spring	30
A comparative study on the failure analysis of field failed high voltage composite insulator core rods and recommendation of composite insulators: A review	29
Preventive maintenance optimization for key components of subway train bogie with consideration of failure risk	29
Equipment failure rate in electric power distribution networks: An overview of concepts, estimation, and modeling methods	29
Effect of outer edge modification on dynamic characteristics of pump turbine runner	29
Adaptive time series representation for out-of-round railway wheels fault diagnosis in wayside monitoring	29
Experimental and analytical investigation of notched steel plate as a novel shear connector	29
Mechanical degradation and corrosion characterization of riveted joints for CFRP/Al stacks in simulated marine environments	29
Comprehensive study on reliability, deterioration, and ageing of lithium-ion batteries in electric-powered aircraft assessed after a storage period using functional data analysis and non-parametric ba	29
Reliability evaluation of DC power optimizers for photovoltaic systems: Accelerated testing at high temperatures with fixed and cyclic power stresses	29
Effect of solution concentration on ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) nonmetallic components used in caustic liquid waste transfer lines	28
Fault indicator based on stator current under early stage SISC in synchronous condensers	28
A case study comparing seismic retrofitting techniques for a historically significant masonry building’s minaret	28
Mechanism of shear strengthening for RC beam by drilling web openings based on experiment and 3D RBSM analysis	28
Burst failure analysis of PVC-UH pipes with axial surface crack based on multiple methodologies	28
Automatic evaluation of progressive collapse performance of braced frames	28
Resilience damage analysis of shield tunnels considering couple influences with heavy vehicle crash and fire disaster	28
The identification and analysis of pivotal factors influencing the corrosion of natural gas pipelines using fuzzy cognitive map	28
Damage assessment method of clay brick masonry load-bearing walls under intense explosions with long duration	28
Investigation on the influence of the slip at the wheel-rail contact patch on the shakedown limit of rail material	27
Crack-tip propagation laws and energy evolution of fractured sandstone	27
Friction welding of pure titanium-AZ31 magnesium alloy: Characterization and simulation	27
Hydrogen embrittlement of high-strength marine steel as a weld joint in artificial seawater under cathodic polarization	27
Precursors of rock failure under cyclic loading and unloading: From the perspective of energy and acoustics	27
Impact of damaged housing on the performance of field aged composite High Voltage Insulators	27
Submodeling method to study the residual stress of TBCs near the interfacial asperity on a vane	27
Simulation and experimental research on the wear of synchronous quadruple rotor of an internal mixer during the mixing process	27
Numerical and experimental pseudo-static study on block arrangement effects in traditional dry-stone walls for out-of-plane mechanical behavior evaluation	27
An experimental investigation on the tribological behavior of brake pads for high-speed trains in sandy environments	27
Prediction of buckling failure load of 304 stainless-steel column at elevated temperatures using lead–antimony alloys	27
Dynamic stress analysis of a metro bogie due to wheel out-of-roundness based on multibody dynamics algorithm	27

Understanding and treatment of brake pipe fracture of metro vehicle bogie	26
Evaluation of the road failure using resistivity and screw driving sounding testing techniques: A case study in Ang Thong province, Thailand	26
Analysis of failure of high slope subjected to rainfall infiltration at Peringavu in Kerala, India	26
Mechanical and failure characteristics of novel tailorable architected metamaterials against crash impact	26
Failure analysis on abnormal leakage of radiator for high-speed train transformer	26
Development and analyses of a lever system for a newly designed self-equalising thrust bearing	26
Magnetic characterisation of strain ageing in near eutectoid drawn pearlitic wire using an electromagnetic (EM) sensor	26
Investigating the damage to masonry buildings during shield tunneling: A case study in Hohhot Metro	26
Editorial Board	26
Fracture failure analysis and finite element assessment of bridge detection vehicle	26
Probabilistic life prediction for FCG degradation process of turbine disc with small sample data	26
Crack failure in hydrodynamically lubricated bearings: A case study hydraulic turbine	26
Influence of consecutive tamping operations on failures of ballast bed and tamping machine	26
Failure analysis of the end surface of the burner nozzle made of UMCo50 material in long-term high temperature oxygen-enriched sulfur-chlorine environment	26
Research on the failure mechanism of the high-speed train bearing steel under static load failure	26
An investigation into vibration-induced fatigue failure of metro vehicle cowcatcher and its structural improvement design	25
Simulation on coupling effects between surface wear and fatigue in spur gear	25
Dynamic modeling and analysis of multistage planetary gear system considering tooth crack fault	25
Polymer gear failure prediction: A regression-Based approach using FEA and photoelasticity technique	25
Corrosion-induced spalling of concrete cover and its effects on shear strength of RC beams	25
Investigation of the failure behaviour of equiatomic AlCrCuNiFe based high entropy alloy TIG weld cladding	25
Pre-relaxed cables for improving progressive collapse resistance of RC frame subassemblages considering slabs	25
Testing research on frequency-dependent characteristics of dynamic stiffness and damping for high-speed railway fastener	25
Effect of seawater immersion on the drill induced delamination failure in glass fiber reinforced polymer composites – Experimental and statistical analysis	25
Investigation on corrosion behavior of the atmospheric pressure air cooler tubes caused by multiphase flow	25
Correlation between in-Situ small punch and conventional test result in evaluating hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of API X70 base and weld under hydrogen gas mixture	25
Multi-stage damage identification method for PC structures based on machine learning driven by piezoelectric singular feature	25
Creep behavior of nickel-based single crystal superalloy under gradient loading	25
Investigation into fatigue failure of cable brackets and vibration suppression methods	25
Numerical study on dynamic shear properties of concrete under high loading rates	25
Research on vibration fatigue of sensor bracket in a metro bogie based on the pseudo excitation method	25
Insights into fatigue crack propagation behaviour of WAAM produced SS316 stainless steel: Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental analysis	25
Collapse-resistant mechanism of RC beam-slab substructures using kinked steel plates under two-adjacent-edge-columns removal scenario	25
Failure criterion and seismic fragility evaluation of isolated nuclear power plant piping system using BP neural network	25
High-temperature low-cycle fatigue characteristics of the 12Cr10Co3MoWVNbNB turbine rotor steel	25
Fracture failure analysis of traction transformer oil pump flange	25
Faulty machining and micro-segregation assisted fatigue failure of cylinder head stud of a diesel generator	24
New insights into hot tearing mechanisms of alloying elements based on ternary Mg-Gd-Y alloys	24
Working temperature effects on mechanical integrity of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries	24
Microstructure and fatigue properties of laser-MIG hybrid welding of medium-thickness 6005A aluminum alloy	24
Intelligent measurement method of transition resistance of insulation fasteners in urban rail transit system based on SSA-optimized algorithm	24
Investigation on tribological properties of high-velocity air fuel spraying WC–Cr3C2–Ni coating on the surface of continuous casting crystallization rollers	24
Analysis of the impact of new pit construction projects on the crack expansion of existing buildings	24
Analysis of failure characteristics of screen plates of ring hammer crusher used in coal handling applications	24
Long-term performance of concrete pipes under fatigue traffic loads	24
Failure analysis on abnormal cracking of water drain valves in aircraft fuel system	24
Cyclic response and residual life prediction of Inconel 718 superalloy after overloading under hybrid stress-strain controlled creep-fatigue loading	24
Root cause analysis of coining tool failure with proposed solution to extend its service life	24
Water inrush-induced failure during deep excavation for a metro station in karst regions in Shenzhen, China: Cause diagnosis and post-accident restoration	24
Structural health monitoring of aerospace sandwich structures via strain measurements along zero-strain trajectories	24
Method to simulate transient pressure behaviors in subsea natural gas pipelines with a moving smart isolation device	24
Few-shot reliability evaluation of tribopairs degradation based on active learning supported generative adversarial network	24
Investigation of bevel gears failure modes	24
Surface integrity and rolling contact fatigue behavior of 18CrNiMo7-6 steel subjected to ultrasonic surface rolling process	24
CM88Y superalloy blade metallurgical degradation in a gas turbine	23
Direct and indirect contact of an austenitic high-temperature alloy to eutectic chloride melts with possible consequences for inhibitor strategies	23
Effect of direct current on hydrogen permeation behavior of X80 pipeline steel in Shanghai soil solution	23
Wind-resistance performance of high-voltage isolating switches under typhoon conditions: A numerical simulation analysis	23
A new calculation method for tooth fillet foundation stiffness of cracked spur gears	23
Leakage failure of a stainless steel spiral plate condenser	23
Influences of the characteristics of carbide particles on the rolling contact fatigue life of rare earth modified, highly clean bearing steel	23
Experimental study on mechanical properties and failure characteristics of sandstone containing a pre-existing surface flaw under dynamic loading	23
A simulation investigation on the influence of pantograph crack defect on graphite contact strip wear	23
Effect of some riveting process parameters on the fatigue life of double-shear lap joints	23
Numerical study on hydrodynamic characteristics of a centrifugal pump influenced by impeller-eccentric effect	23
An enhanced binary dragonfly algorithm based on a V-shaped transfer function for optimization of pump scheduling program in water supply systems (case study of Iran)	23
Spline wear life prediction considering multiple errors	23
Failure analysis on pre-corroded specimens of Inconel alloy 718, under ultrasonic fatigue tests at room temperature	23
Numerical investigation on fatigue life of aluminum brazing structure with fin-plate-side bar under the low temperature thermal-structure cyclic stress	23
Investigation on progressive collapse resistance of prestressed concrete frames with infilled walls	23
Protective layer dissolution by chlorine and corrosion of aluminum brass condenser tubes of a nuclear power plant	23
Silicon as a component of ferric oxide scale covering ductile iron pipes after annealing	23
Evaluation of precast beam deflections resulting in cracks in curtain walls	23
Fracture failure analysis of insulation with initial crack defect for stator end-winding in induction motor by using magnetic-structural coupling model	23
Influence of a high-density pulsed electric current on the fatigue behaviour of prestrained aluminium alloys	23
Collapse mechanism of narthex part of historical masonry mosques	22
Computational modeling and dynamic response of highway bridge columns subjected to combined vehicle collision and air blast	22
Temporal and spatial evolution characteristics of fracture distribution of floor strata in deep coal seam mining	22
Comprehensive effect of simulated centrifugal force on characteristics of different extent notch-type foreign object damages	22
Influence of NaCl environment on stress corrosion cracking of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy	22
The corrosion behaviour of MAO coated AZ80 magnesium alloy with surface indentation of different sizes	22
The effects of joint design, bolting procedure and load eccentricity on fatigue failure characteristics of high-strength steel bolts	22
Effect of biological degradation by termites on the abnormal leakage of buried HDPE pipes	22
Biogenic sulfur attack in a reinforced concrete sewage treatment plant. Re-visited mechanism and rehabilitation proposal	22
High-fidelity FE models for assessing progressive collapse robustness of RC ordinary moment frame (OMF) buildings	22
Study on nickel-based single crystal superalloy DD6 subsurface damage of belt grinding with a large cutting depth of one pass	22
Fracture failure analysis and research on solid expandable tubular with joint thread	22
Characteristics and performance of carabiner remodeling using 3D printing with graded filler and different orientation methods	22
Reliability analysis of reusable turbine rotor blisk: An application of parametric modelling method under multi-field coupling	22
Service life prediction and time-variant reliability of reinforced concrete structures in harsh marine environment considering multiple factors: A case study for Qingdao Bay Bridge	22
Microstructure and surface finish influences on AA7085-T7452 small fatigue crack growth rates	22
Failure analysis of areal gas distribution skirt plate	22
Crack path investigations in a pearlitic rail steel after pre-deformation under cyclic Mode-II loading	22
Fault analysis of spur gear using XFEM	22
Failure analysis of a clutch wheel for wind turbines with the use of casting process simulation	22