Reliability in Mechanical Systems: Innovations and Applications
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Machines Testing and Maintenance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editors
Interests: uncertainty quantification; aircraft reliability engineering
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Interests: inverse finite element method; structural health monitoring; composite-airfoil structure; deformation reconstruction; cross-sectional variation
Interests: AI in mechanical systems; reliability engineering; sustainability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reliability and mechanical systems are fundamental to the advancement of modern engineering and technology. The integration of advanced computational methods, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics has revolutionized the way we approach reliability analysis, mechanical design, and system optimization. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest innovations and applications in reliability and mechanical systems, with a focus on enhancing system performance, safety, and sustainability.
The application of advanced technologies, such as machine learning, predictive maintenance, and digital twins, has significantly improved the reliability and efficiency of mechanical systems. These technologies enable real-time monitoring, fault detection, and predictive analytics, which are crucial for minimizing downtime and optimizing operational performance. Furthermore, the integration of reliability analysis into the design phase ensures that mechanical systems are robust, durable, and capable of withstanding various operational stresses.
This Special Issue invites contributions that address the challenges and opportunities of reliability and mechanical systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced reliability analysis techniques: Novel methods for assessing and improving the reliability of mechanical systems.
- Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring: Strategies for the real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Digital twins in mechanical systems: Application of digital twins for the simulation, monitoring, and optimization of mechanical systems.
- Machine learning and AI in reliability engineering: Use of machine learning and AI for fault detection, diagnosis, and prognosis in mechanical systems.
- Reliability-based design optimization: Integration of reliability analysis into the design optimization process.
- Risk assessment and management: Techniques for risk assessment and management in mechanical systems.
- Sustainability and reliability: Approaches to enhancing the sustainability of mechanical systems using reliability analysis.
- Case studies and practical applications: Real-world applications and case studies demonstrating the impact of reliability and mechanical system innovations.
Dr. Feng Zhang
Dr. Feifei Zhao
Dr. Fan Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- reliability analysis
- mechanical systems
- predictive maintenance
- digital twins
- machine learning
- risk assessment
- sustainability
- system optimization
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