Aims & Scope

Aims

The journal Structural Integrity in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (SIAMM) is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality research and innovative developments in the field of advanced materials and innovative manufacturing processes. This journal aims to serve as a leading forum for the dissemination of knowledge related to the structural integrity, reliability, and performance of materials in relation to their manufacturing processes. By encouraging multidisciplinary discussions among researchers, engineers, and industry professionals, SIAMM aims to close the gap between theoretical research and practical applications. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope

The scope of SIAMM includes the following fields and sub-fields, but is not limited to:

  1. Advanced Materials Development
    • Research on the development, characterization, and properties of advanced materials
    • Topics include composites, ceramics, metals, polymers, wood, among others
  2. Manufacturing Processes
    • Exploration of innovative and novel manufacturing techniques
    • Topics include additive manufacturing, advanced machining, joining, casting, and forming processes
    • Coatings and surface processing processes
  3. Structural Integrity and Reliability
    • Studies on the structural integrity of materials and components
    • Focus on fatigue, fracture, creep, and corrosion
    • Correlation of structural integrity and manufacturing parameters
  4. Materials Testing and Characterization
    • Techniques and methods for testing and characterizing materials
    • Includes mechanical testing, non-destructive evaluation, and microstructural analysis
  5. Computational Materials Science
    • Application of computational methods and simulations
    • Focus on predicting material behaviour and optimizing manufacturing processes towards improved structural integrity
    • Physics-based and surrogate modelling
    • Multi-scale material modelling
  6. Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
    • Research on environmentally friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing practices
    • Includes recycling, life cycle assessment, and eco-design
  7. Industry Applications
    • Case studies and applied research in various industries
    • Sectors include aerospace, automotive, rolling stock, civil engineering, and biomedical engineering
  8. Innovation in Material Design
    • Development of novel materials with tailored properties for specific applications.
    • Focus on multi-functional materials, metamaterials, and smart materials.
  9. Failure Analysis and Prevention
    • Studies on the mechanisms of material failure and strategies for prevention
    • Includes real-world case studies and failure investigation techniques
  10. Standards and Regulatory Issues
    • Discussions on standards, regulations, and best practices in materials and manufacturing
    • Focus on ensuring safety, quality, and compliance