Computational and Experimental Assessment in Structural Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Recent developments in the ability to solve complex equations of structural mechanics and to treat large amounts of data have led to the possibility of quantitatively addressing many complex descriptions of phenomena in the field of structural engineering. The Special Issue of MDPI’s Applied Sciences that we propose aims to collect significant contributions in the field of computational structural analysis and experimental evaluation of structural safety. We solicit innovative approaches from both the preparation of modeling and solution strategies, in complex areas characterized by structural behaviors that are not easy to evaluate. These include topological or material optimization problems, with the possibility of including heterogeneous, nonlinear, or inelastic constitutive models, structural analysis in the field of nonlinear geometry, instability of equilibrium, and large deformations. Further to the experimental analysis of the structures, there is also the possibility of using sensor systems based on different technologies. For example, among others, we can mention those carried out with optical fibers, which can carry out continuous measurement in space and over time. Such requirements give rise, therefore, to the need for treating a large amount of data that must be processed using ad hoc techniques, specifically developed to process large databases. This constitutes a new challenge in the formulation of structural analysis procedures within the modern big data processing techniques and continuous structural health monitoring.

In this context, the proposed Special Issue aims to collate works that are focused on providing a basis for the synthesis of the above-mentioned issues and a starting point for comparison between the scholars involved in the described themes. Therefore, colleagues engaged in the most advanced research in the field of computational mechanics and experimental analysis of structures are invited to propose their works to contribute to the discussion and fruitful comparison on the top topics of structural engineering and mechanics. We look forward to your contribution to this Special Issue.

Prof. Vincenzo Minutolo
Guest Editor

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