An International Journal for Innovations in Computational Methodology and Application

The aim of this journal is to provide ideas and information involving the use of the finite element method and its variants, both in scientific inquiry and in professional practice. The scope is intentionally broad, encompassing use of the finite element method in engineering as well as the pure and applied sciences. The emphasis of the journal will be the development and use of numerical procedures to solve practical problems, although contributions relating to the mathematical and theoretical foundations and computer implementation of numerical methods are likewise welcomed. Review articles presenting unbiased and comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art topics will also be accommodated.

All submissions to FINEL will be peer reviewed, and must have archival value to be suitable for publication. Reflecting the aforementioned emphasis on solution of practical problems, numerical demonstration of proposed methodologies will generally be considered a necessary ingredient for papers appearing in FINEL. Conversely, applications of existing finite element techniques to widely studied problems will typically not be favorably considered for publication, except where such presentations are particularly novel or enlightening, either with respect to the results obtained or the method of application used.

The journal encompasses any field where numerical solution procedures for initial/boundary value problems are needed to meet design and analysis needs. Although the following list is not exhaustive, contributions are sought in structural mechanics, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, hydrology, chemical engineering, biomechanics, electrical engineering, aero/astro engineering, and environmental engineering and science. In addition to contributions focused directly on numerical methodologies, submissions dealing with computer-aided engineering methods, parallel computing, optimal design strategies, mesh generation and post processing, code validation, experimental verification, and visualization are also solicited.

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Special Issue on Digital Twins in Analysis and Design
Submission Date: 2024-09-01

Digital Twins are playing an increasingly important role in science and engineering as computer models are increasingly informed by data and the interrogation of physical systems and materials. The last decade has witnessed a number of innovations in this area with regard to both analysis and design, from advances in methods, the incorporation of data, and the use of digital twins in industry and science.

This special issue of FINEL is aimed at bringing together manuscripts from all of these areas, and establishing the state of the art at this time as well as a forecast for the future.

FINEL has a broad, international audience, with readers interested in both methodological developments as well as how the same can be deployed to advance elements of engineering design, and we expect this special issue to attract a great deal of attention.

Guest editors:

Prof. Alvaro Coutinho
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Prof. Gianluigi Rozza
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, Trieste, Italy

Manuscript submission information:

    Guest Editor Invitation Only
    Open for Submission: from 15-May-2024 to 01-Sep-2024
    Submission Site: Editorial Manager®
    Article Type Name: "VSI: Digital Twins" - 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.

or any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Managing Guest Editor (Prof. Alvaro Coutinho).