
Failure analysis is an engineering approach to determine how and why equipment or a component is not functioning in a desired manner. The goal here is to understand the root cause of the failure so as to prevent similar incidences in the future. Generally, failures are caused due to manufacturing defects, misuse or abuse, improper maintenance, assembly errors, design errors, improper material, fastener failure, unforeseen operating conditions, inadequate quality assurance, improper heat treatments, inadequate environmental protection\\control, and casting discontinuities.