Abstract: Failures of two fire extinguishers are examined in this paper detailing circumstances, laboratory examination, and analysis of failure. Both failures resulted in serious injury to the individual ...

Abstract: Cylinders and spheres are often used to contain hot or cold fluids. A temperature gradient across the vessel wall results in thermal stresses. This paper presents equations for means and ...

Abstract: This is an account of the failure of a high-speed twistdrill which failed in use. A suit for damages was entered by the injured party against the manufacturer on the basis of the drill ...

Abstract: Ellipsoids are frequently used for end closure of cylindrical pressure shells. Toroids of elliptic or circular cross-section, are widely used, e.g., for connecting two parallel legs in a U-shape. ...