Computational Mechanics of Structures and Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The huge number of recently published research papers on computational and numerical methods for solving various structural problems proves that this topic has great potential, and the further advancements that can be accomplished are still numerous.

Following this preliminary statement, the main aim of this Special Issue is to collect innovative investigations dealing with accurate, reliable, and effective numerical approaches in the field of both structural mechanics and mechanics of materials.

Numerical analysis focused on the development of finite element or finite-element-based methods for innovative problems is welcomed. Likewise, different computational techniques involving the solution of both strong and weak formulations for those problems that require the development of numerical methods to get approximate but accurate solutions are gladly accepted.

In any circumstance, authors are strongly invited to emphasize the novelty of their approaches, highlighting the improvements with respect to the existing literature. The proposed numerical tools and analyses must be validated. Their accuracy shall be discussed as well. Much attention will also be dedicated to the numerical investigations of advanced and innovative materials, as well as multiscale analyses, employed in many engineering fields, such as civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.

The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Development of numerical techniques for structures and materials;
• Numerical analyses;
• Finite element and finite-element-based methods;
• Computational methods for beams, plates, and shells;
• Numerical studies of laminates and functionally graded materials;
• Numerical analyses of advanced and innovative composite materials;
• Numerical approaches for the mechanical analysis of nanostructures;
• Nonlocal elasticity;
• Numerical studies in finite elasticity;
• FEM applications for elasticity problems;
• Linear and nonlinear behaviors of structures;
• Mechanical characterization of innovative constituents;
• Validation of experimental procedures and constitutive laws.

Dr. Michele Bacciocchi
Prof. Dr. Angelo Marcello Tarantino
Prof. Dr. Raimondo Luciano
Prof. Dr. Carmelo Majorana
Guest Editors

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