Question

What is delamination in metal?

Answer 1

Answer:

Delamination is a mode of failure where a material fractures into layers. A variety of materials including laminate composites and concrete can fail by delamination.

Answer 2

Answer: Delamination is a mode of failure where a material fractures into layers. Delamination also occurs in reinforced concrete when metal reinforcements (i.e., rebar) near the surface corrode. The oxidized metal has a larger volume causing stresses when confined by the concrete.