Dear Colleagues,

Structural engineering involves the analysis and design of structures to ensure their safety, durability, and functionality. Traditionally, engineers have relied on manual calculations and simplified analytical models; however, with the rapid advancements in computing technology, computational methods have emerged as indispensable tools in the structural engineering domain. Computational methods have revolutionized the field of structural engineering by providing powerful tools for analysis, design, and optimization. As computing technology continues to evolve, computational methods will play an increasingly vital role in advancing the field of structural engineering, fostering safer, more efficient, and sustainable structures.

This Special Issue explores the application of computational methods in structural engineering, highlighting their significance, benefits, and challenges. It is devoted to presenting recent developments and bringing a new understanding to the field. The topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited, to:

• Finite element analysis;
• Structural optimization;
• Computational optimization techniques;
• Performance-based design;
• Numerical techniques for the analysis of composite structures or structures with unconventional shapes;
• Complex structural dynamical systems;
• Computational methods in conceptual structural design;
• Machine learning applications in structural engineering.

Dr. Manolis Georgioudakis
Dr. Vagelis Plevris
Dr. Mahdi Kioumarsi
Guest Editors

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• structural engineering
• computational methods
• FEM
• finite element analysis
• optimization

Title: Investigation of the failure response of masonry walls subjected to blast loading using nonlinear finite element analysis
Authors: S. Thango; G.E. Stavroulakis; G.A. Drosopoulos
Affiliation: Department of Production Engineering and Management Technical University of Crete