Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Metallic Components and Structures Under Various Loading Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

Metals and alloys continue to be fundamental in the design and construction of load-bearing structures and mechanical components, with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys serving a wide range of applications across industrial fields (e.g., automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, manufacturing), and shaped by both traditional and advanced manufacturing methods (e.g., additive manufacturing).

Metallic structures and components can experience various types of fatigue loading, including constant amplitude, variable amplitude, and random loadings encountered during service.

The evaluation of the fatigue and fracture behavior of components can be addressed by theoretical and numerical methods—often validated by experimental data—that prove to be the most suitable for the specific loading condition. The objective may range from basic material characterization to the development of a broader framework for structural integrity assessment. For instance, theoretical methods can be seamlessly integrated into a finite element model and later validated using laboratory test data from small-to-medium-scale specimens or large structural components.

This Special Issue aims to gather contributions that provide an updated perspective on fatigue and fracture behavior, and on the structural integrity of metallic components subjected to various loading conditions. Theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies—as well as engineering case studies and practical applications—are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Denis Benasciutti
Prof. Dr. Adam Niesłony
Guest Editors

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