Autorentext

Harish Hirani is a distinguished mechanical engineer with extensive experience in design and manufacturing. Currently a Senior Professor at IIT Delhi, he has served as the Director of CSIR-CMERI, where he led groundbreaking projects in sustainable engineering and technology innovation. A prolific author, Professor Hirani has contributed significantly to the field through his influential books, numerous research papers, and intellectual property rights (IPR), earning him international acclaim as a leading scientist. His teaching roles at premier institutions such as IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, coupled with his impactful contributions to global engineering practices, underscore his unwavering commitment to advancing education, industry, and environmental sustainability.

Klappentext

This book offers an insightful exploration into the causes, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies of material degradation. it unravels the complexities of corrosion, wear, and fatigue, while showcasing cutting-edge techniques like surface engineering and predictive analytics.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Surface Degradation. 2. Surface Degradation Mechanisms. 3. Corrosion. 4. Surface Deterioration and Fractography. 5. Environmental Factors and Degradation. 6. Characterization Techniques and Prevention. 7. Digitization of Established Curves and Data-Driven Approaches. 8. Failure Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment. 9. Mitigation Strategies for Surface Degradation.