An Introduction to Fatigue in Metals and Composites

An Introduction to Fatigue in Metals and Composites provides a balanced treatment of the phenomenon of fatigue in metals, nonmetals and composites with polymeric, metallic and ceramic matrices. Introducing the fundamentals of fatigue, the book offers a critical review of recent research results for stress analysts and designers, including both metallic and composite materials. It includes well established methods and procedures and provides evaluation of current research. This book should be of interest to senior undergraduate and graduate engineers (mechanical and civil), material scientists, and structural engineers.