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Q2. With reference to steels used in shipbuilding and marine engineering:

(a) describe EACH of the following types of failure;

(i) Brittle failure; (2)                       (ii) Ductile failure. (2)

(b) Explain the term ductile to brittle transition stating the factor that determines ductile to brittle transition. (2)

(c) Describe a test to determine the value of brittle fracture of a specimen test piece. (4)