Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Engineering Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Given that fatigue and fracture phenomena account for 80% to 90% of failures in mechanical components, it is crucial to study these phenomena to ensure long-term durability and reliability. The introduction of new materials and manufacturing processes presents new challenges in terms of design, requiring more targeted research. This Special Issue aims to serve as a forum for analyzing new trends in fracture mechanics and fatigue design across all materials, with a particular focus on new materials, production processes, failure models, and design criteria. Papers addressing the effects of processing techniques, microstructural features, loading history, environmental conditions, and the modeling of mechanical behavior, as well as those covering advanced applications, are encouraged. Both experimental and numerical approaches will be considered. The Special Issue is open to both original research and review articles.

Prof. Dr. Joel De Jesus
Guest Editor

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