Investigation of Machinery Failures

Selected themes about cases of damage at engines and machinery plants encountered by the author during his over 40 years professional experience. Content wise emphasis is Internal Combustion Engines and Transmission-Systems, Generator Sets and Machinery Equipment, Automotive, Railway- Locomotives and Marine Technology as well as Engine Foundations and Production Defects. The book is primarily addressed to the engineer in the praxis, construction, operation and service as well as survey institutions. Classification societies and insurance companies would be mentioned as important prospective customers. Also students from all mechanical engineering fields could profit.