Fatigue of Structures and Materials 53 The relatively simple structure of 53 The relatively simple structure of the ribosome strengthens the hope that a full understanding of the structure and function of this organelle in molecular terms is within the reach of contemporary research~ Since each of the rRNA and protein molecules embodied in the ribosome is the product of a distinct gene Every chapter includes vivid color photographs and illustrations to supplement accessible These objectives cannot be realized without a physical and mechanical understanding of all relevant conditions 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