FRACTURES OF METALLIC PARTS
<p style="text-align: justify;">The fracture of a part or element of a construction can also be defined as a macroscopic separation of the material that leads to the loss of a solid body load. The fracture is the end result of plastic deformation and occurs when all the potential of the material in terms of elastic and plastic deformation is exhausted. This is the worst case of engineering practices, as it can have great consequences for people and the environment.<br />The study of fractures and their causes began with numerous disastrous failures that caused apart from material damage and loss of human lives. These studies have been going on for years, but despite great knowledge, many of the causes of fractures have not been fully established till now. For this reason, research has led to the development of new methods and new testing procedures in conditions similar to exploitation conditions in order to minimize fracture, especially those sudden and unexpected. In this paper, a brief overview of the types of fractures, fracture testing and possible causes of fractures of metal parts during exploitation will be presented.</p>