This section will provide examples of fracture evidence to help locate the fracture origin on the broken part.

Fracture Evidence

• Branching
• River Marks
• Wallner Lines

Suggestions

Step through the list sequentially. The first step will help locate evidence at the second step and so on.

As you go through the list, pay close attention to suspect areas. These areas are typical fracture initiation sites. Use the fracture evidence described above to locate the suspect area responsible for the failure.