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visit weldfabworld.com Steel does not always fail the same way. At higher temperatures, steel behaves in a ductile manner, absorbing energy and deforming before fracture. But as temperature drops, the same steel can suddenly fail in a brittle mode without warning. This phenomenon is known as the ductile-to-brittle transition (DBTT). Engineers must understand DBTT to safely design bridges, pipelines, pressure vessels, and structures used in cold environments. That’s why impact testing and material selection above DBTT temperature are critical for safety and reliability in real-world engineering applications. #MechanicalEngineering #Metallurgy #MaterialScience #DBTT #Welding #Steel #EngineeringShorts #CharpyTest #StructuralEngineering