Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis: With Case Studies from the Textile Industries examines the reasons materials fail in certain situations, including material defects and mechanical failure as a result of various causes. The book begins with a general overview of materials failure analysis and its importance, and then logically proceeds from a discussion of the failure analysis process, types of failure analysis, specific tools and techniques, and analysis of materials failure from various causes. The book covers the most common types of materials failure analysis and possible solutions.

Failure can occur for several reasons: materials defects-related failure; materials design-related failure; or corrosion-related failures. The suitability of the materials to work in a definite environment is an important issue.