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20 μm
(a)
20 cm
(b)
Figure 5.13 (a) Fatigue striations on fractured surface (19). (b) Outer surface of wing panel
and door after paint stripping and removal of catches (19).
(>1100 MPa) hydrogen embrittlement (HE) occurs, but can be minimized by baking
∘
at 175 C for 24 h or by treatment with 1:1:1 mixture of nitric, acetic, and phosphoric
acids.
5.3.7.4.5 Premature Failure of Tie Rods of a Suspension Bridge Tie rods of a
newly built suspension bridge in service for only 6 winter months at temperature
∘
−20 C failed because of cleavage and lack of low-temperature toughness of the steel.
