Symmetry and Finite Element Method in Civil Engineering
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 110
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Interests: bridge engineering; steel and composite bridge; concrete-filled steel tubular bridge; structural analysis; fatigue assessment; long-life design theory
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Interests: green ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC); steel-UHPC composite structure in bridge engineering; concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) structure; CFST and CFST melan arch bridge
Interests: steel–concrete composite girder bridges; concrete-filled steel tubular bridges; steel bridges; bridge temperature action; long-life design theory
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry principles and the finite element method (FEM) play pivotal roles in advancing civil engineering, offering innovative solutions for structural design, material behavior analysis, and dynamic response prediction. Symmetry simplifies complex problems, reduces computational costs, and enhances design efficiency, while the FEM is indispensable for simulating real-world engineering challenges. However, the integration of symmetry-driven approaches with modern FEM techniques remains underexplored, particularly in optimizing sustainable and resilient infrastructure. This Special Issue seeks to bridge this gap by showcasing cutting-edge research at the intersection of symmetry, computational mechanics, and civil engineering applications.
We seek the submission of papers that explore how symmetry principles enhance FEM-based modeling, optimization, and analysis in civil engineering systems. Topics include symmetry-aware FEM algorithms, applications in structural optimization, material homogenization, and dynamic/thermal analyses, as well as case studies demonstrating efficiency gains in large-scale projects. This Special Issue aligns with the journal’s focus on computational methods and structural innovation, aiming to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote sustainable engineering practices.
Original research articles are welcome, covering themes such as symmetry in structural design, FEM advancements, topology optimization, multiscale modeling, and AI-driven simulations. Submissions addressing challenges in symmetry preservation, computational scalability, and real-world validation are encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your contributions, thus advancing this transformative field.
Dr. Lei Jiang
Prof. Dr. Cong Li
Dr. Jiang Liu
Dr. Jian Yang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- symmetry
- finite element method
- civil engineering
- structural optimization
- computational mechanics
- material modeling
- dynamic analysis
- sustainable design
- multiscale simulation
- topology optimization
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