Submission Deadline: 31 January 2026 View: 2104 Submit to Special Issue
Assoc. Prof. Yan Dong
Email: yan.dong@hrbeu.edu.cn
Affiliation: Yantai Research Institute, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150009, China; School of Ship Building, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150009, China
Research Interests: Structural safety, fatigue strength, fatigue reliability, crack initiation and propagation, corrosion
Prof. Dr. Yordan Garbatov
Email: yordan.garbatov@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Affiliation: Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, 1649-004, Portugal
Research Interests: Ship and offshore structures, Fatigue and ultimate strength, Structural integrity, Lifecycle assessment, Reliability and risk
1) The issue introduction includes the background and the importance of this research area.
For the safety of engineering structures, fatigue failure is a major concern, especially for those exposed to harsh environmental conditions or cyclic loading. Fatigue-induced damage can result in catastrophic failures, large financial losses, and serious threats to public safety in sectors like civil infrastructure, ships and offshore, automotive, and aerospace industries. The difficulty of predicting fatigue life and guaranteeing dependability persists as contemporary engineering structures become more complex. The uncertainty in fatigue life predictions is caused by many factors, including operational loading conditions, environmental effects (such as temperature and corrosion), and manufacturing flaws. Although there has been a lot of focus on the advancement of fatigue and fracture mechanics techniques over the years, there are still discrepancies between expected and actual strength for some reasons.
2) The aim and scope of the Special Issue shall be highlighted.
With an emphasis on innovative approaches, cutting-edge computational techniques, and case study presentations, this special issue aims to showcase the most recent research advancements in the fields of fatigue analyses and reliability assessment. There will also be consideration of discussions of parameters that affect the fatigue and fracture behaviour of materials, welded joints, or structural elements. With a focus on tackling the difficulties presented by uncertainties and complex loading conditions, the special issue will bring together state-of-the-art research on fatigue life prediction and reliability assessment. We welcome both original and review papers.
3) Suggested themes shall be listed.
Fatigue Life Prediction Models
Manufacturing-induce Effects on Fatigue
Environmental Impact on Fatigue
Fatigue in Complex Structures
Numerical Assessment for Fatigue
Uncertainty in Fatigue Strength
Fatigue Reliability
Case Studies and Industry Applications
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