The latest information on methods for predicting and understanding fatigue failures in materials and structures.

17 peer-reviewed papers cover:

• metal matrix composite complexities;

• analysis methods for multiple failure mechanisms;

• cyclic and creep loading experimental approaches;

• thermo-mechanical fatigue in polymer matrix composites;

• non-destructive methods for detecting damage;

• damage mechanics;

• crack initiation and growth prediction techniques;

• microstructural effects on fatigue cracking behavior;

• and design method development and application for dealing with fatigue in components and structures.

Invaluable for design engineers, researchers, materials engineers,and metallurgists.