April 2026
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Dear friends, the positive consequences of Fracture and Structural Integrity's integration as a “Verified Journal” on ResearchGate are becoming increasingly evident. In the last issue (January 2026) we announced a climb of the CiteScoreTracker 2025 from 3.4 (matching the 2024 value) to 3.6 … now, after less than 3 months we are able to announce the 3.8 value!! Connect with us on ResearchGate! Following our profile ensures you never miss an update while helping the journal broaden its reach and impact!
And now something completely different … AI in manuscript preparation … is it permitted or is it prohibited? In our journal, we use iThenticate to check both plagiarism/self-plagiarism and AI contribution to the preparation of the paper… but it is undeniable that an “ethical” use of the AI can assist the authors, particularly non-native English speakers! Well, Fracture and Structural Integrity recognises the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance research. In alignment with the TITAN2025 Guidelines, this policy ensures transparency, human oversight, and technical robustness. The Editors will evaluate each case to prevent misuse and ensure that AI application does not compromise the scientific record. Authors utilising AI in the preparation of their manuscript are now required to submit the AI declaration form (available on the journal website), accepting some boundaries in the use of AI and providing a detailed description of the applied procedures.
Now… some details about the next IGF event: IGF29 - the 29th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity, to be held in Vicenza, Italy, and online (February 15-17, 2027). Whether you are a seasoned professor, an industry expert, a young researcher, or a PhD student just starting out, this conference is the perfect place to share your work on fracture, fatigue and structural health in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
Visit https://www.igf-conference.eu/ for important dates and abstract submission details!
A present study reveals the influence of nano Al2O3 and ZrO2 reinforcements on the fracture toughness of Hybrid Metal matrix Composites (HMMCs) made of Al6061 alloy. Composites are synthesized by varying weight fraction of alumina and…
This study presents a hybrid framework integrating a physics-based corrosion model with a feedforward neural network (FNN) to predict corrosion rates and estimate the remaining useful life (RUL) of industrial pressure vessels for…
Considering the fragility of ultra-thin foil material, the machining methods might bring in undesired and non-neglectable damage, which would affect the uniaxial tensile properties of such material. This presented work systematically…
A detailed investigation was conducted into the fracture mechanisms of cylindrical specimens made of a polycrystalline heat-resistant nickel-based alloy XH73MBTU-VD (EI698-VD), under uniaxial tension in the temperature range of 25–700°C.…
The present study develops a knowledge-based machine learning framework for estimating the fatigue life of Al alloy using a combination of data-driven models and an empirical equation. Three different ML models were developed and tested…
An experimental study was conducted to investigate the influence of operational defects, such as surface scratches and dents, on the residual mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) during quasi-static tensile and…
In the maintenance work of cable configurations, which have limitations such as cables in cable-stayed bridges, suspenders in suspension bridges, and hangers in arch bridges, tension on the cables is required. The safety of the cable is…
This work primarily aims to carry out a numerical assessment of the seismic vulnerability of the historical Rammed Earth (RE) remains of the enclosure of Mansourah, a small town in the Wilaya (Province) of Tlemcen, in northwestern Algeria.…
New biomedical supportive and lightweight structures require the creation of sustainable polymer composites of high strength and wear resistance. This research explores the use of alkali-treated pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced epoxy…
This study investigates jute fibre reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using a controlled vacuum bag moulding process, with emphasis on establishing reliable structure property relationships relevant to sustainable engineering…
Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are currently contributing to significant progress in the design of lightweight metal components. Al alloys constitute the most studied light metal, particularly the Al-Si ones, due to their high…
This study presents an experimentally calibrated methodology to enhance the predictive accuracy of finite element simulations for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) parts in Abaqus by replacing idealized filament geometry with a physically…
Among the various severe plastic deformation techniques, Equal Channel Angular Extrusion (ECAE) is a widely used method that introduces significant plastic deformation into a sample by forcing it through two intersecting channels, without…
Reliable discrimination of small damage states under operational variability requires uncertainty aware Structural Health Monitoring. A pipeline is presented that couples guided wave physics with supervised machine learning to classify…
The current study focuses on the influence of varying levels of boron-carbide (B4C) particles on mechanical and tribological characteristics of Al7075 hybrid composites that are strengthened by fixed percentages of graphite (Gr) and…
This paper assesses a hybrid bracing system involving concentric steel bracing in combination with friction dampers to improve seismic performance in steel moment frame buildings. Three prototype (5, 10, and 15 stories) steel moment frame…
