José A.F.O. Correia – författare

This volume contains the proceedings of the XIX International Colloquium on Mechanical Fatigue of Metals, held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. This International Colloquium facilitated and encouraged the exchange of knowledge and experiences among the different communities involved in both basic and applied research in the field of the fatigue of metals, looking at the problem of fatigue exploring analytical and numerical simulative approaches.

This book addresses the fatigue behavior of riveted connections from ancient Portuguese metallic bridges as well as the fatigue crack propagation behavior of related materials. Some examples of the fatigue assessment of long-term operated metallic bridges are presented and discussed. The phenomena of degradation is discussed in chapter 2, devoted to the material aspects of the Degradation Theory. Applications of structural integrity assessment/ corrosion aspects are discussed in chapter 3; case studies in chapter 4 and fatigue and fracture test results in chapter 5.

This book contains full papers presented at the First Virtual Conference on Mechanical Fatigue (VCMF 2020), which was organised by the University of Porto (FEUP, Portugal), the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (China), Siberian Federal University (Russia), and the ESIS/TC12 Technical Committee (European Structural Integrity Society–ESIS), between 9 and 11 of September 2020. This conference was intended to be a forum of discussion of new research concepts, equipment, technology, materials and structures and other scientific advances within the field of mechanical fatigue and fracture. The first edition of the VCMF 2020 event has reached more than 60 participants from more than 20 nationalities demonstrating the vitality of this new event.

This book publishes contributions of the 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023), an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science. The book is divided in several parts. In ''Materials Science,'' readers delve into nanostructural correlations in thermochromic VO2 thin films for smart windows, as well as microstructural observations of super duplex stainless steel. The ''Marine Technology'' part explores riverbed scour, wave reflection, and innovative nature-based solutions for coastal protection. ''Additive Manufacturing and Welding Technology'' delves into studies on carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and fatigue properties of 3D-printed specimens. ''Structural Integrity and Structural Health Monitoring'' offers insights into offshore pipeline fatigue life prediction and risk-informed decision-making for existing structures. The ''Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation'' part encompasses stress monitoring, rail profile measurement, and health-monitoring approaches for debonding diagnosis. ''Dynamics and Vibrations'' ventures into investigations on combined viscous and Coulomb damped systems and seismic signal analysis for landslides. ''Materials Engineering'' delves into strengthening reinforced concrete members and dynamic properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers. ''Building Materials and Concrete Structures'' cover topics like minibar reinforced concrete, impact response of reinforced columns, and residual strength of cement-based composites. ''Electronic Sensors and Intelligent Systems'' showcase simulations under high voltage transmission lines, synthesis of BaxSr(1-x)TiO3, and antenna catheter modeling. ''Asset Integrity'' discusses analytical and experimental analyses of buckling in aluminum columns and I-beams, lateral-torsional buckling capacity, and modulation of fluid streams. Finally, ''Climate Change and Circular Economy'' addresses climate-adaptive design, circular economy integration, and eco-innovative concrete applications with recycled materials. This book provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research and advancements in mechanical and civil engineering, offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the field.