Application of Fracture Mechanics in Structures
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fracture mechanics; FEM; structural integrity assessment; vibration; rotordynamics
Interests: numerical modeling and simulation; optimization of structures; numerical methods; fracture mechanics; fatigue; solid mechanics; statics; strength of materials
Interests: manufacturing processes; simulation; fracture mechanics
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Interests: material characterization; materials; mechanical properties; finite element analysis; mechanical behavior of materials; mechanical testing; stress analysis; materials testing; metals; fracture mechanics; metallurgical engineering; engineering drawing; failure analysis; corrosion testing; finite element method; plasticity; technical drawing; steel corrosion testing; experimental mechanics; computational analysis; micromechanics; corrosion engineering; micromechanics of materials; fractography; corrosion science; steelmaking; material testing; fatigue; fracture strength
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fracture mechanics is a crucial tool for understanding the failure mechanisms of materials and structures, particularly in high-stress or critical applications. This Special Issue aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the latest developments in the application of fracture mechanics to structural engineering. By showcasing cutting-edge research and case studies, the issue will explore how fracture mechanics can be employed to enhance the design, maintenance, and safety of various types of structures. Topics will include both theoretical and practical aspects of fracture behavior, with a focus on advancements in analytical methods, experimental techniques, and real-world applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
- Fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth in materials;
- Structural integrity assessment and reliability using fracture mechanics;
- Advanced numerical methods in fracture mechanics analysis;
- Experimental techniques for fracture analysis in structures;
- Case studies of fracture mechanics applications in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering;
- Failure analysis and damage prediction in structural components;
- Influence of environmental factors (e.g., temperature and corrosion) on fracture behavior;
- Application of fracture mechanics in design codes and standards.
Dr. Marko Katinić
Prof. Dr. Pejo Konjatić
Dr. Abílio M. P. De Jesus
Prof. Dr. Jesús Toribio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fracture mechanics
- structural integrity
- fatigue
- crack growth
- numerical methods
- structural design
- failure analysis
- experimental techniques
- damage prediction
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