INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
Scope & Guideline
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Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Mechanics of Materials:
Research on the mechanical behavior of materials under various conditions, including fatigue, creep, and fracture mechanics, with a focus on both theoretical and experimental studies. - Advanced Manufacturing Techniques:
Exploration of novel manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, machining, and hybrid techniques, aimed at improving product quality and performance. - Computational Mechanics:
Development and application of numerical methods and computational models to simulate mechanical systems and predict their behavior under various loading conditions. - Biomechanics and Biological Systems:
Investigations into the mechanical properties and behaviors of biological tissues and systems, enhancing understanding of biomechanics in health and disease. - Metamaterials and Smart Materials:
Research on the design, characterization, and application of metamaterials and smart materials that exhibit unique mechanical properties and functionalities. - Dynamic Systems and Control:
Analysis and control of dynamic mechanical systems, including vibrations, stability, and control strategies for various engineering applications. - Fluid Mechanics:
Studies on fluid behavior, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental investigations, focusing on flows in various engineering contexts. - Energy Systems and Sustainability:
Research on energy conversion systems, energy efficiency, and sustainable engineering practices, addressing the challenges of modern energy demands.
Trending and Emerging
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing:
A surge in publications related to additive manufacturing techniques, exploring new materials, processes, and applications in various fields. - Smart and Adaptive Materials:
Growing interest in materials that can respond dynamically to environmental changes or external stimuli, including self-healing and shape memory materials. - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications:
The integration of machine learning and AI in mechanical design, optimization, and predictive maintenance is rapidly expanding, reflecting the digital transformation of engineering. - Nanotechnology and Microfabrication:
Increased research into the behavior and applications of materials at the nanoscale, particularly in enhancing mechanical properties and functionalities. - Sustainability and Green Engineering:
A rising trend towards research that emphasizes sustainable practices in mechanical engineering, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and eco-friendly materials. - Multiscale Modeling:
Emerging focus on multiscale approaches that bridge different levels of analysis, from atomic-scale phenomena to macroscopic behavior in materials and structures. - Bio-inspired Design:
Research leveraging principles from nature to innovate mechanical designs and materials, enhancing performance and functionality in engineering applications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Material Testing:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focused solely on traditional material testing methods, as researchers increasingly integrate advanced computational and simulation techniques. - Standard Mechanical Design:
Research centered on conventional mechanical design principles appears to be waning, with more emphasis now placed on innovative design approaches and adaptive systems. - Static Analysis of Structures:
The focus on static analysis methods for structural integrity assessments has diminished as dynamic and time-dependent analyses gain prominence in research. - Basic Fluid Dynamics:
Publications on fundamental fluid dynamics without application to specific engineering problems are less frequent, as there is a shift towards applied fluid mechanics and complex systems. - Conventional Manufacturing Processes:
Research on traditional manufacturing processes is declining, with a stronger focus on advanced and additive manufacturing technologies taking precedence.
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