Blog Post Image: Portion of failed aluminum bar

3D reconstruction of a portion of an aluminum rod near the area of failure, visualizing the interconnectivity of the void spaces approaching the failure surface. (left) full reconstruction; aluminum is mottled gray; (right) a portion of the sample viewed far left. Sample is approximately 10 mm long on side. (Sample provided by Dr. Eric Taleff, University of Texas at Austin)

Portion of failed aluminum bar

3D reconstruction of a portion of an aluminum rod near the area of failure, visualizing the interconnectivity of the void spaces approaching the failure surface. (left) full reconstruction; aluminum is mottled gray; (right) a portion of the sample viewed left. Sample is approximately 10 mm long on side. (Sample provided by Dr. Eric Taleff, University of Texas at Austin)