Damage Mechanism Basics

The damage mechanisms that follow use the same categorization as API RP 571 (Second Edition). The categories are:

• Mechanical or Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms
• Uniform or Localized Loss of Thickness
• High Temperature Corrosion
• Environment-Assisted Cracking
• Other Mechanisms

Damage mechanisms are listed in alphabetical order. You can quickly jump between mechanisms by using the navigation sidebar after selecting a damage mechanism category.

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