In-depth articles on metallurgy, materials science, and metal processing — written for engineers and learners alike.
Free linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) calculator. Computes critical crack size from K_IC and applied stress, required K_IC for a known crack, and safety factor assessment per BS 7910 approach.
Free Charpy CVN to K_IC fracture toughness converter using Barsom-Rolfe upper-shelf and BS 7910 transition region correlations. Inputs CVN energy and yield strength; outputs estimated K_IC, critical crack size, and structural assessment.
Complete guide to residual stress in welded joints. Covers sources of weld residual stress, tensile/compressive distributions, XRD and neutron diffraction measurement, PWHT reduction, and BS 7910 fitness-for-service assessment.