STP 1297 is the first publication of its kind to explore how increased heat impacts the fatigue and fracture behavior of advanced metals. 12 comprehensive, peer-reviewed papers cover the following key topics:

• Integration of damage evolution, from the most general distributed form to the slightest crack tip

• High-resolution experimental exploration of the fatigue and fracture processes

• Thoroughly tested, high quality quantitative prediction models

• Next-generation structural metal performance and component life prediction.

A critical resource for metallurgists, mechanical engineers in aerospace, researchers involved with military and primary metals production technologies and power generation specialists.