Failure analysis of a failed anchor chain link

The failure of a metal chain link with stud during an anchoring operation of a ship is examined. Visual observation, optical and scanning electron microscopy analyses of the fracture surfaces in combination with hardness and tensile tests are used to establish the cause of failure. The chemical elem...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Idapalapati, Sridhar, Akisanya, Alfred R., Loh, Kelvin K. M., Yeo, Stedston
Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/142794