Call for Papers
Special Issue on Structural Analysis and Dynamics of Bridges
Bridges stand as iconic symbols of human ingenuity, connecting landscapes and facilitating the flow of civilizations. The structural integrity and dynamic behavior of bridges are critical considerations in ensuring their safety, resilience, and sustainable performance. As we embark on this special issue dedicated to the "Structural Analysis and Dynamics of Bridges," we delve into the forefront of research and innovation, exploring topics that shape the future of bridge engineering. The special issue will be published in the International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics.
In this collection, we bring together a compendium of scholarly works that span a spectrum of cutting-edge themes within the realm of bridge structural engineering. The articles featured herein are a testament to the diverse challenges and opportunities facing researchers, engineers, and practitioners in this dynamic field. The authors contribute their expertise to topics that resonate with the evolving landscape of structural analysis, design, and maintenance of bridges, focussing particularly in the fields of main interest to the Journal: Structural Stability and Dynamics.
Topics of interest:
- Bridge Dynamics and Seismic Analysis:
- Study of dynamic behavior of bridges under various loading conditions.
- Seismic analysis and design for bridges in earthquake-prone regions.
- Bridge Load Testing and Field Measurements:
- Field testing to validate analytical models and assess real-world performance.
- Load testing of existing bridges to determine capacity under dynamic and resonant excitations.
- Health Monitoring and Structural Health Assessment:
- Development of vibration-based technologies for real-time monitoring of bridge health.
- Case studies of bridge SHM based on vibration analysis techniques.
- High-Speed Bridge and Vehicle data collections:
- Comprehensive collections of structural bridge data for high-speed railway lines.
- Comprehensive collections of current high-speed train data.
- The data collections should provide the necessary information for bridge dynamic analysis under moving loads.
- Data-Driven Approaches:
- Integration of big data analytics and machine learning for bridge dynamic performance prediction.
- Data-driven decision-making for SHM.
- Wind Engineering for Bridges:
- Wind-induced vibrations and aerodynamic effects on bridge structures.
- Wind tunnel testing and computational modeling for wind engineering studies.
- Innovative Bridge Design and Architecture:
- Exploration of novel bridge forms and architectures and its relations to structural stability.
- Deadline for accept the invitation: January 31, 2024
- Submission Deadline: May 5, 2024
- Page Limit: Please note that there is a page charge of US$50 per page for submitted manuscripts exceeding 26 pages, utilizing the journal's template.
- Open Access Option: The International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics (IJSSD) is a hybrid journal, offering authors the opportunity to publish their articles as Open Access by covering an Article Processing Charge (APC). The standard APC for this journal is US$2,500, plus VAT or any applicable local taxes based on your location. We also have certain read and publish arrangements with specific institutions, allowing corresponding authors affiliated with these institutions to publish primary research and review articles with no additional open access costs. Further information can be found here: https://www.worldscientific.com/ijssd/openaccess.
- All the submissions will be peer-reviewed using the same process with other articles published in the journal. For details, please refer to this link: https://www.worldscientific.com/page/ijssd/submission-guidelines
| Guest Editors: | |
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Pedro Museros
[email protected] Dpt. of Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Structures Universitat Politècnica de València |
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Jong-Dar Yau
[email protected] Department of Architecture TamKang University |
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Judy P Yang
[email protected] Department of Civil Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University |
About the journal:
The International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, established in 2001, has been under the leadership of Professor Y. B. Yang, Professor C. M. Wang, and Professor J. N. Reddy since its inception. The current impact factor stands at an impressive 3.6. For further insights into the journal, please feel free to explore its website: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/ijssd.