The first publication of its kind offering the latest information on fatigue and fracture behavior, as well as evaluation standards and design criteria for safe, sturdy industrial fasteners. Features current data from leading designers, researchers and analysts active in the field.

Thirteen peer-reviewed papers cover a comprehensive range of topics including fatigue, fracture mechanics, stress analysis testing, stress intensity factors, failure evaluation and design criteria for fasteners.

The papers are divided into four major categories: Fatigue in Fasteners; • Failure Evaluation and Criteria; • Fracture Mechanics in Fasteners; • and Structural Integrity Criteria for Fasteners.