Call for Papers Special Collection on Numerical Simulation of Large-Scale Structural Systems Large-scale structural systems or so-called infrastructures are an important part of modern societies. Experimental tests for such systems are rarely applicable as they require enormous expense and there are many complexities in scaling down of prototype. On the other hand, with new developments in computer science, numerical simulation of structural systems becomes increasingly feasible. Numerical simulation and analysis of infrastructures are also complex, as extra features are involved in the modeling procedure and connecting the different (and sometimes diverse) domains. Thus, this Special Collection is dedicated to the numerical simulation of large structural systems. Theoretical and application papers are both welcomed. This is a challenging task for all scientists, software developers, and engineers. Many infrastructures were built with limited information and their performance should be re-evaluated according to new findings and standards. The outcome of this Special Collection can be useful for many agencies and scientists working on safety and risk analysis of large-scale structures. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
• Assessment of numerical methods
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such as finite element method (FEM), extended FEM, finite difference, mesh free, in structural analysis of infrastructures. Special considerations in numerical simulation of large-scale structures. Calibration of numerical techniques with experimental tests. Detailed numerical simulations and equivalent simplified models. Finite element analysis of infrastructures under extreme loading (e.g. wind, seismic, and wave).
• Coupled system simulation of large-scale structures (e.g. fluid-structure interaction, soil-structure interaction). • Modeling the nonlinear response of large scale structures (e.g. material and geometry nonlinearities). • Case studies of infrastructures such as dams (concrete and embankment), levees, bridges, nuclear containment vessels, tunnels, tanks, high-rise towers, wind turbines, offshore platforms, stadiums, and more.
The submitted manuscripts for this Special Collection will be peerreviewed before publication. Find the submission guidelines here: http://bit.ly/AIME-guidelines Please submit your article here: http://bit.ly/AIME-Submit
Lead Guest Editor Mohammad Amin Hariri-Ardebili, Department of Structural Engineering and Mechanics, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
[email protected] Guest Editors Jerzy Salamon, Waterways & Concrete Dams Group, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, USA
[email protected] Jun Xu, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, China
[email protected] Luca Furgani, Buildings & Infrastructure (BNI), Mott Macdonald Group, UK
[email protected] Manuscript Due Sunday 15 July 2018 First Round of Reviews September 2018 First Papers Published November 2018 Impact Factor: 0.827 *Source: 2016 Journal Citation Reports® (Clarivate Analytics, 2017)
