Materials properties and evaluation

Fusion arc welding

Solid state and friction stir welding

Non-metals joining

Residual stresses and distortion

Service behavior of welded structures

Case studies of failures in different industrial sectors

Environmentally assisted damage

Reclamation and repair welding

Role of NDT and preventive maintenance in failure avoidance

Arc and laser beam cutting

Laser and electron beam welding

Soldering and brazing

Materials Processing

Inspection and quality assurance

Failure analysis and trouble shooting

Fracture mechanics

Creep and fatigue damage

Engineering failure modes

Emergency maintenance

Prediction of remaining lifetime

Modeling and computer programs