The investigation concentrated on analysing the fracture surfaces in order to elucidate the failure mechanism. The fracture surfaces of wires were examined using stereo microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

The design, material selection and drafting of the minimum requirements to ensure sufficient protection in combination with improved manoeuvrability for suits used during attack dog training.

A Level 1 assessment is based on a screening assessment that relies on published creep material behaviour and is limited in its applicability.

A sabotage attempt on the Mtamvuna River Bridge caused extensive cracking of the steel channel sections. Crack-like and corrosion indications were also visible.

The bridge has developed cracking in areas adjacent to welds, and the root cause of cracking was investigated. The results displayed a number of characteristic features of fatigue failure.

Mozal required a liquid pitch storage facility to receive and stock high quality pitch imported from Japan for the fabrication of anodes.

MegChem designed a special welding and installation procedure to repair a cracked elbow on a pipeline at an operating pressure and temperature of 4000 kPa and 420 °C respectively.