Solids • Structures • Fluids • Multiphysics

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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Special Issue on CIVIL-COMP 2025 CAS
Submission Date: 2026-02-22

This special issue of Computers and Structures includes papers presented at the Civil-Comp Conferences in held in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy from 27th to 29th August 2025. The papers are specially extended and reviewed versions of papers presented at the conferences.

Contributions to the special issue were by invitation only.

Guest editors:
Prof. Barry H.V. Topping
Affiliation: University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary/ Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Areas of expertise: Parallel Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Optimization, Re-Analysis
Prof. Peter Iványi
Affiliation: University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
Areas of expertise: Distributed Computing, Finite Elements, Fluid-Structure Interaction
Prof. Jaroslav Kruis
Affiliation: Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Areas of expertise: Computational Mechanics, Hydro-Mechanics, Bentonite Modelling

Manuscript submission information:

    Guest Editor Invitation Only
    Open for Submission: from 22-Dec-2025 to 22-Feb-2026
    Submission Site: Editorial Manager®
    Article Type Name: "VSI: CAS_CIVIL-COMP 2025" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.
For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Managing Guest Editor Prof. Barry H.V. Topping.
Guide for Authors will be helpful for your future contributions, read more: Guide for authors - Computers & Structures - ISSN 0045-7949 (elsevier.com)
For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Computers & Structures | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

Keywords:

    Civil-Comp
    Computational Mechanics
    Civil
    Structural and Mechanical Engineering

Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Structural Design and Green Transition of the Civil Construction Sector
Submission Date: 2026-05-01

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Special Issue (SI) “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Structural Design and Green Transition of the Civil Construction Sector”, dedicated to advancing the application of AI technologies in structural engineering to drive the development of a more sustainable and resilient built environment.
Modern engineering structures are becoming increasingly complex, with rising demands for performance, safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Meeting these multifaceted challenges requires innovative approaches that go beyond traditional engineering methods. In this context, cutting-edge AI techniques offer significant potential to transform how we design, analyze, and optimize structural systems, enabling smarter, more adaptive, and environmentally responsible solutions across the civil construction sector.

This Special Issue invites original contributions that address complex structural challenges through AI-driven design methodologies and intelligent decision-making tools. Of particular interest are contributions that integrate advanced AI methods—such as deep learning, physics-informed models, hybrid optimization algorithms, and generative design—with refined economic and environmental prediction models. Submissions should emphasize both the structural feasibility and the sustainability impact of the proposed solutions.

Contributions that embed sustainability metrics and environmental performance indicators, throughout comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle cost (LCC) procedures, directly within AI-powered frameworks are strongly encouraged.

The scope of the Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:

    AI-aided structural design supporting circularity in the construction sector (recycling and reusing)
    Multi-decision criteria tool and multi-objective optimization trading-off technical and environmental qualities
    Physics-informed AI models for structural analysis and performance prediction
    Deep learning and hybrid AI methods for structural optimization
    AI-powered integration of life cycle environmental assessments
    Generative and topology optimization algorithms for efficient structural design of metamaterials (e.g. porous and lattice structures)
    Data-driven methods enhancing decision-making towards low-carbon solutions

We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share their latest findings and methodologies, contributing to the creation of intelligent, sustainable, and resilient structures for the future built environment.

Guest editors:
Prof. Raffaele Cucuzza
Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
Prof. Dr. Xinzheng Lu
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Prof. Amedeo Domenico Bernardo Manuello Bertetto
Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
Prof. Giuseppe Carlo Marano
Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy

Manuscript submission information:

    Guest Editor Invitation Only
    Open for Submission: from 01-Nov-2025 to 01-May-2026
    Submission Site: Editorial Manager®
    Article Type Name: "VSI: CAS_ARTISTE25" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.
For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Managing Guest Editor (Raffaele Cucuzza).
Guide for Authors will be helpful for your future contributions, read more: Guide for authors - Computers & Structures - ISSN 0045-7949 (elsevier.com)
For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Computers & Structures | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

Keywords:

    AI-aided design; 
    Structural optimization; 
    Data-Driven decision making tool; 
    Generative; 
    Topology optimization; 
    Circularity; 
    Green transition