Take a wire paperclip. Now, bend it back and forth in the same spot 15, maybe 20 times. Chances are the paperclip will have broken before you finish. This is due to what’s called metal fatigue, which ...

Fatigue life prediction in rubber materials is a research field of paramount importance given the widespread use of elastomers in applications ranging from automotive tyres to industrial seals and ...

As discussed in chapters 2 and 3, most hot structures are fabricated from superalloys that have been tailored to meet the demands of turbine engine operation. Specific solutions to problems ...