Fatigue of Structures and Materials 53 all kinds of parts of 9783110089400 all kinds of parts of mathematics serve as tools for other parts and for other sci­ ences Every chapter includes vivid color photographs and illustrations to supplement accessible It illustrates the large number of variables which can affect fatigue properties and it provides the essential background knowledge for subsequent chapters Different subjects are presented in the following main parts: • Basic chapters on fatigue properties and predictions (Chapters 2–8) • Load spectra and fatigue under variable amplitude loading (Chapters 9–11) • Fatigue tests and scatter (Chapters 12 and 13) • Special fatigue conditions (Chapters 14–17) • Fatigue of joints and structures (Chapters 18–20) • Fiber metal laminates (Chapter 21) Each chapter presents a discussion of a speci