|  Bromochlorodifluoromethane tank explosion. Note bulging above & below centerline weldment in unexploded tank. | Fatigue fracture of truck axle. Courtesy of UVa. |
|  Serial number markings obliterated from butt of rifle, before processing. |  Successful restoration of obliterated identification markings, after processing |
|  Fracture and failure near weld of basket crane ('boom lift') work platform |  Corrosion, fracture & failure of welded hinge on tow truck with near-fatal consequences. |
|  Longitudinal crack in breech of muzzleloader resulting in near-fatal explosion |  Lamp bulb from automobile accident. Such bulbs are useful for interpretation as to whether driver had headlights, turn signal, brakes applied at time of accident. |
|  Metallographic cross-section of .45 caliber cartridge case in study of gun explosions | Plane crash |
| Fire from flange failure | Pipeline leak from corrosion |