Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 912
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nonlinear structural dynamics; structural health monitoring; space deployable structures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Experimental validation and numerical simulations play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and performance of structures under dynamic loads. In recent years, many cutting-edge experimental techniques and advanced computational methods have been developed to address challenges in understanding and predicting the dynamic behavior of structures. The aim of this issue is to serve the scientific community by highlighting these advancements. Contributions may explore novel sensor technologies, advanced testing methods, and digital simulation approaches that enhance the dynamic analysis, testing, monitoring, and design abilities. This issue also address application studies spanning earthquake engineering, aerospace, civil infrastructure, biological, and mechanical systems.
Original unpublished manuscripts are solicited in all areas of experimental and computational structural dynamics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Experimental techniques;
- Computational methods;
- Nonlinear structural dynamics;
- Stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems;
- Dynamic Model validation;
- Vibration control;
- Smart materials and structures;
- Dynamic sensors and actuators;
- Energy harvesting;
- Structural health monitoring;
- Load identification and monitoring;
- Dynamics of jointed structures.
Prof. Dr. Chao Xu
Guest Editors
Dr. Zexing Yu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- experimental techniques
- computational methods
- nonlinear structural dynamics
- stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems
- dynamic model validation
- vibration control
- smart materials and structures
- dynamic sensors and actuators
- energy harvesting
- structural health monitoring
- load identification and monitoring
- dynamics of jointed structures
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