Background
Gibala, Ronald was born on October 3, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Steve Anthony and June Rose (Frank) Gibala.
(Fifteen papers written by technical leaders in the field ...)
Fifteen papers written by technical leaders in the field and presented as a comprehensive symposium held at Case Western Reserve University. Authors thoroughly handle the subject matter by analyzing current problems and presenting their theories and the results of research projects. The information is practical and timely. You will find that this book is an excellent reference source. CONTENTS: Overview of Hydrogen Degradation Phenomena Theories of Hydrogen Induced Cracking of Steels - Hydrogen Embrittlement of Steels Hydrogen Trapping in Iron and Steels Some Recent Results on the Direct Observation of Hydrogen Trapping in Metals and its Consequence on Embrittlement Mechanisms Fracture Mechanics and Surface Chemistry Investigations of Environment Assisted Crack Growth Role of Microstructure in Hydrogen Embrittlement Hydrogen Related Second Phase Embrittlement of Solids Recent Observations of the Propagation of Stress Corrosion Cracks and Their Relevance to Proposed Mechanisms of Stress Corrosion Cracking Films and Their Importance in the Nucleation of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Stainless Steels Stress Corrosion Cracking of Ferritic and Austenitic Stainless Steels Fundamentals of Corrosion Fatigue Behaviour of Metals and Alloys Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Aluminium Alloys - Hydrogen Permeation and Embrittlement Studies on Metallic Glasses Industrial Occurrence of Stress Corrosion Cracking and Means for Prediction.
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metallurgical engineering educator
Gibala, Ronald was born on October 3, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Steve Anthony and June Rose (Frank) Gibala.
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1960. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1964.
Engineering technician Crane Company, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 1956-1959. Engineer United States Steel Research Laboratories, Monroeville, 1960. Research assistant University Illinois, Urbana, 1960-1964.
Assistant professor metallurgy Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 1964-1969, associate professor, 1969-1976, professor metallurgy and materials science and macromolecular science, 1976-1984, co-director materials research laboratory, 1981-1984. Director metallurgy program National Science Foundation, 1982-1983. Professor, chairman department materials science and engineering University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1984-1994, L.H. and Forest Engineer Van Vlack professor materials science and engineering, 1998—2004, L.H. and Forest Engineer Van Vlack professor emeritus, since 2004, interim dean College Engineering, 2005—2006.
Director electron microbeam analysis laboratory University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2002—2004.
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President Woodhaven Hills Homeowners Association, 1989—1991. Fellow: the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (life. Board directors 1981-1987), American Society Metals International (life.
Chapter chairman 1975-1976, Outstanding Young Member Cleveland chapter 1971, Albert Sauveur Achievement award 2010). Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Materials Research Society (councillor 1995-1997, vice president 1998, president 1999, executive committee 1995-1997, Woody award 2007), Suburban Ski (president 1981-1982), Alpha Sigma Mu, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi.
Married Janice Claire Grichor. Children: Maryellen, Janice, David, Kristine.