SV-AME-L2.2

Failure modes and non-destructive testing

SV-AME-M2 · Properties, testing and joining · SV-AME-M2-A Stress, strain and factor of safety, failure modes and NDT, and welding, brazing and dissimilar-metal joints.

Parts fail in recognisable ways. This lesson covers **creep, fatigue, shear, torsion, tension, brinelling and fretting**, then the **destructive and non-destructive tests** used to find defects before they find you.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. You must complete the MCA-approved Applied Marine Engineering module at an approved training provider and pass the corresponding MCA Small Vessel Competency examination for it to count towards an SV Chief Engineer CoC. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.