"This book provides information on defects formation, material damage, and the structure of materials that must perform designed functions. The following aspects of material performance are discussed: Effect of composition, morphological features, and structure of different materials on material performance, durability, and resilience; Analysis of causes of material damage and degradation; Effect of processing conditions on material damage; Effect of singular and combined action of different degradants on industrial products; Systematic analysis of existing knowledge regarding the modes of damage and morphology of damaged material; Technological steps required to obtain specifically designed morphology required for specific performance; Comparison of experiences generated in different sectors of industry regarding the most frequently encountered failures, reasons for these failures, and potential improvements preventing future damage."-- |