Description:
Computers & Structures publishes advances in the development and use of
computational methods for the solution of
problems in
engineering and the
sciences. The range of appropriate contributions is wide, and includes papers on establishing
appropriate mathematical models and their numerical solution in all areas of
mechanics. The journal also includes articles that
present a substantial review of a field in the topics of the journal.
With the modern use of
computers and numerical methods
to model and solve problems, the traditional boundaries between the fields of solid/structural mechanics and fluid mechanics hardly exist
any longer, and multiphysics problems are solved that involve all aspects of mechanics. The word 'structures' must therefore now be interpreted
in a broad sense including
solids,
fluids and
multiphysics.
Computers & Structures publishes papers
in these fields that either present novel and quite general techniques, or offer substantial new insights into important methods. If
a paper presents novel techniques, some comparison with known advanced methods is necessary. If a paper is to provide substantial new
insights into advanced methods, then this can be achieved by strong numerical experiments, some mathematical analysis, and/or comparisons
with well-designed physical test data. In either case, the paper must contribute to advancing the state of the art.
The focus of
Computers & Structures is on having an impact on the practice of simulations in mechanics as found in many industries and
research endeavours, including the fields of engineering, such as civil and environmental, mechanical, biomechanical, automotive, aeronautical,
and ocean engineering, and including the various fields of the sciences.
In these areas, papers are sought on the automatic solution
of mathematical models of 'structures' in the broadest sense, possibly including phenomena of multiphysics, multiscale, and uncertainties.
Also, papers presenting algorithms for
optimization and the
simulation of complete
life cycles of systems are sought.
Established in 1971, and with online
submission and review launched
in 2006,
Computers & Structures is indispensable for researchers and practitioners in academic, governmental and industrial
communities.
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