Structural integrity and failure is the part of engineering that deals with the ability of a structure to support a load without breaking. Structural integrity is the ability of something to hold together under a load, including its own weight, without breaking or being deformed. Structural integrity makes sure something won’t break as long as it is being used for its purpose for a reasonable amount of time.
Structural failure is when structural integrity fails and the object becomes broken or destroyed, this can result in extreme destruction and injuries. Structural failure can be caused by an excessive amount of force being put on the object, an object being used for a long time, or an object not being used for its intended purpose.
When an object is used for a long period of time it becomes slowly degraded and damaged. This is the main method of an object’s structural integrity failing. As the structural integrity degrades the object can show signs of wear and tear, this could make the object weaker and a load that is barely above normal could destroy it. This is why it’s important to check objects for signs of damage and repair them when necessary.
Structural integrity is important in engineering because the parts are used many times and can accumulate damage over time which can lead parts to failing. People often scam others by using weak parts that will not last a long time and will break quickly to save costs. Objects are also built with purposeful failures in them so that people are forced to buy their product again.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_integrity_and_failure
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/structural-deterioration
https://jacksonandsandsengineering.com/types-of-structural-failures-and-common-causes/
https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/structural-integrity
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