ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems Part B-Mechanical Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Risk Assessment for Engineering Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Risk Assessment and Management:
The journal emphasizes methodologies for assessing and managing risks in engineering systems, including probabilistic risk assessment and reliability analysis. - Uncertainty Quantification:
It explores techniques for quantifying uncertainties in engineering processes, aiming to improve the robustness and reliability of engineering designs and operations. - Advanced Computational Techniques:
Research utilizing advanced computational models, such as machine learning and digital twins, to predict and enhance system performance under uncertainty. - Safety and Reliability Engineering:
Focuses on improving safety and reliability in engineering applications through innovative design and analysis techniques. - Resilience in Engineering Systems:
Examines the resilience of systems against disruptions, including natural disasters and operational failures, and methods to enhance system resilience. - Application of Digital Twins:
Investigates the integration of digital twins in engineering practices for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning and AI in Risk Management:
The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance, fault detection, and risk assessment is gaining traction, reflecting the industry's move towards data-driven decision-making. - Digital Twins in Engineering:
The application of digital twin technology for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics is emerging as a significant theme, indicating a trend towards more integrated and resilient engineering systems. - Climate Resilience Engineering:
Research focusing on the resilience of engineering systems in the face of climate change and environmental uncertainties is increasingly prominent, addressing urgent global challenges. - Advanced Uncertainty Quantification Techniques:
There is a growing emphasis on sophisticated uncertainty quantification methods, including hybrid approaches that integrate probabilistic and non-probabilistic models. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Risk and Resilience:
Collaborative research that combines insights from various engineering disciplines to tackle complex risk and resilience issues is on the rise, reflecting a holistic view of engineering challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Reliability Analysis Methods:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional reliability analysis methods without incorporating modern approaches such as machine learning or digital twins. - Static Risk Assessments:
Research dedicated to static risk assessments is declining, as there is a growing preference for dynamic and adaptive methodologies that can respond to real-time data. - Generalized Engineering Applications:
Papers that apply generalized engineering principles without specific focus on risk and uncertainty management are becoming less common, as the journal shifts towards more specialized studies. - Single-Domain Studies:
The journal is moving away from single-domain studies, favoring interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate multiple fields of engineering and technology.
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