International Journal of Structural Mechanics and finite elements

The journal welcomes original research articles, computational and simulation-based papers, systematic literature reviews, case studies, short communications, and invited editorials in the following thematic areas:

• Structural Dynamics and Vibration Analysis: dynamic response of structures and structural systems, vibration analysis and control, vortex-induced vibrations and fluid-structure interaction, nonlinear dynamics in structural systems, modal analysis and frequency response, transfer entropy and information flow analysis, and design for dynamic performance.
• Seismic Engineering and Earthquake-Resistant Design: seismic performance-based design, seismic demand and capacity assessment, pushover and nonlinear static analysis, response spectrum analysis and dynamic time-history analysis, performance objectives and damage control strategies, building code compliance and earthquake resilience, and retrofit and strengthening design.
• Finite Element Method and Computational Mechanics: finite element analysis (FEA) applications and methodologies, three-dimensional and two-dimensional structural analysis, nonlinear finite element modeling, stress analysis and strain computation, adaptive mesh refinement, and computational efficiency optimization for large-scale problems.
• Advanced Numerical Techniques: boundary element methods (BEM), finite strip methods, isogeometric analysis (IGA) and NURBS-based discretization, collocation and Galerkin approaches, meshless and mesh-free methods, hybrid numerical schemes, and verification and validation of computational models.
• Structural Optimization and Design: topology optimization and shape optimization, sizing optimization for structural members, multi-objective optimization and Pareto analysis, optimization software and industrial codes (NASTRAN, SOFISTIK, FEM-DESIGN, ANSYS), and parametric and sensitivity analysis.
• Material Behavior and Constitutive Modeling: elastic, elastoplastic, and hyperelastic material modeling, strain rate effects and dynamic material properties, heat-affected zone analysis in welding, material testing and characterization, and constitutive law development and implementation.
• Specialized Structural Applications: buckling analysis and stability, free vibration analysis, locally distributed loads and boundary conditions, solder joint reliability and electronic interconnects, thermal stress analysis, and multiphysics coupling (thermal-mechanical, fluid-structure).
• Industrial and Practical Applications: structural design and analysis using industrial FEM codes, civil engineering structures (buildings, bridges), mechanical systems and machinery, electronic packaging and interconnect systems, automotive applications, and case studies demonstrating design innovation.