Life Prediction and Computer Applications

The connectivity of computers to the outside world through the Internet and the Web has opened up tremendous channels of communication that never existed before. This chapter covers a variety of topics related to modeling of corrosion processes, from fundamental expressions to pragmatic models, and to applications of computers such as expert systems and computer-based training. 

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Statistical methods are essential for determining the significance levels of results and corresponding material specifications. Corrosion resistance is only one of many characteristics of a material. Together with the physical, mechanical, and fabrication properties, the corrosion resistance determines the applicability of a material for a specific purpose. These properties may be measured or verified by tests. However, imhke physical and mechanical results, which can be used immediately, corrosion resistance results are often presented in a descriptive or qualitative manner and therefore are difficult to utihze. In order to use the results of these tests for fife prediction, consideration of the methodologies presented in Chap. 4, Modeling, Life Prediction, and Computer Applications, is recommended. 

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