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Montenegro, P.A., Correia, J.A.F.O., Jesus, A.M.P.d. and Calçada, R.A.B. (2021), "Guest editorial", International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 6, pp. 829-833. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSI-10-2021-144
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Structural integrity and failure analysis of metallic materials and structures: part II
This Special Issue represents the second part of a set of contributions in the field of structural integrity and failure analysis of metallic materials and structures. In the first part of the Special Issue (Montenegro et al., 2021), a range of research topics related to fatigue analysis of metallic elements (Santos et al., 2020; Viana et al., 2020), fracture mechanics (Smolnicki et al., 2020), steels structures and connections (Jovasevic et al., 2020), optimization algorithms applied to metallic elements (Li et al., 2020), among others (Liu et al., 2020; Mech, 2020; Xie et al., 2020a, b; Cao et al., 2020; Kebir et al., 2020) were covered and published. Several authors have focused on the topic of structural integrity and failure analysis of metallic structural elements. Recently, Pedrosa et al. (2021, 2022) presented a research study to contribute to the scientific knowledge regarding the fatigue behaviour of connections with preloaded injection bolts in the context of a bridge strengthening scenario. Mohabeddine et al. (2021) assessed the fatigue behaviour of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) retrofitted specimens by means of probabilistic methods where Probabilistic S-N (P-S-N) curves derived using the Castillo & Fernández-Canteli (CFC) model were also proposed. The fatigue performance prediction of riveted connections through experimental investigation has also been addressed (Silva et al., 2021; Correia et al., 2021). Zhu et al. (2021) presented a review study on size effects on metal fatigue under defects. Lesiuk et al. (2021a, b, c, d, e, f) proposed a book on the degradation theory of long-term operated metal materials and structures, where the degradation theory, mechanical properties, microstructure, degradation processes, fatigue and fracture behaviours of metallic materials and components were addressed.
This Part II of the Special Issue on Structural Integrity and Failure Analysis of Metal Materials and Structures, resulted from a number of papers that were subjected to a rigorous peer-review process according to the high scientific standards of the International Journal of Structural Integrity. This special issue is composed of a total of eight papers proposed by engineers and scientists, covering subjects related to the aforementioned topics, such as Weibull statistical data based on Rockwell Hardness (Nam and Son, 2020), failure analysis of high-tension bolts (Nam and Yun, 2020), reliability analysis and safe operation of gas pipelines (Yang et al., 2021; Zhedulov et al., 2021), the relationship between the friction coefficient and interference in rail axles (Liu et al., 2021), efficient steel truss system using CFS sections (Dar et al., 2020), health monitoring and innovative reinforcement of bridges (Zhang et al., 2021a, b).
References
Cao, Y.-P., Dou, Y., Li, Y., Yu, Y., Zhang, J.-T. and Zhang, L. (2020), “FE simulation of sealing ability for premium connection based on ISO 13679 CAL IV tests”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2019-0125.
Correia, J., da Silva, A.L.L., Xin, H., Lesiuk, G., Zhu, S., de Jesus, A.M.P. and Fernandes, A.A. (2021), “Fatigue performance prediction of S235 base steel plates in the riveted connections”, Structures, Vol. 30, pp. 745-755.
Dar, M.A., Subramanian, N., Baniya, M.G., Anbarasu, M., Carvalho, H. and Dar, A.R. (2020), “Development of an efficient steel truss system using CFS sections: a comparative study with a hot-rolled steel truss”, International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 6, pp. 745-755. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-06-2020-0060.
Jovasevic, S., Correia, J., Pavlovic, M., Dantas, R., Rebelo, C., Veljkovic, M. and Jesus, A.M.P. (2020), “Alternative steel lattice structures for wind energy converters”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-05-2019-0042.
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Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Student, O. and de Jesus, A.M.P. (2021), “Preface—degradation theory of long term operated materials and structures”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. v-vi.
Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Jesus, A.M.P. and Student, O. (2021), “Introduction to the degradation theory of low carbon steels”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. 1-19.
Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Jesus, A.M.P. and Student, O. (2021), “Mechanical properties, microstructure and degradation processes in long-term operated bridge materials from the 19th century and early 20th century”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. 21-53.
Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Jesus, A.M.P. and Student, O. (2021), “Sensitivity of puddled steels to stress corrosion cracking and estimation of their state with using electrochemical parameters”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. 55-93.
Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Jesus, A.M.P. and Student, O. (2021), “Case studies: structural, fractographic and mechanical aspects of the steels degradation of the hyperboloid gridshell towers”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. 95-125.
Lesiuk, G., Correia, J., Krechkovska, H.V., Pekalski, G., Jesus, A.M.P. and Student, O. (2021), “Fatigue and fracture behaviour of long term operated bridge materials and components”, Structural Integrity, Vol. 15, pp. 127-205.
Li, Y.-H., Sheng, Z., Zhi, P. and Li, D. (2020), “Multi-objective optimization design of anti-rolling torsion bar based on modified NSGA-III algorithm”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-03-2019-0018.
Liu, X., Zhang, Y., Xie, S., Zhang, Q. and Guo, H. (2020), “Fatigue failure analysis of express freight sliding side covered wagon based on the rigid-flexibility model”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2019-0122.
Liu, X., Wang, T., Guo, H., Qiao, J. and Fan, Z. (2021), “Experimental study on the relationship between the friction coefficient and interference in locomotive axle press-fitting”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-01-2021-0007.
Mech, R. (2020), “Magnetoelectric effect in hybrid composite material”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-09-2019-0098.
Mohabeddine, A., Correia, J., Aires Montenegro, P., De Jesus, A., Miguel Castro, J. and Berto, F. (2021), “Probabilistic S-N curves for CFRP retrofitted steel details”, International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 148, p. 106205.
Montenegro, P.A., Correia, J.A.F.O., Jesus, A.M.P.D. and Calçada, R.A.B. (2021), “Guest editorial”, International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.1108/IJSI-02-2021-142.
Nam, K.-W. and Son, S.-H. (2020), “Weibull statistical properties for Rockwell hardness of Incoloy 825 at different heat treatment temperatures”, International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 6, pp. 834-842. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-04-2020-0033.
Nam, K.-W. and Yun, S.-H. (2020), “Failure analysis and countermeasures of the SCM435 high-tension bolt of three-step injection mold”, International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 6, pp. 843-853. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-07-2020-0064.
Pedrosa, B., Correia, J., Rebelo, C., Veljkovic, M. and Gervásio, H. (2021), “Fatigue experimental characterization of preloaded injection bolts in a metallic bridge strengthening scenario”, Engineering Structure, Vol. 234, p. 112005.
Pedrosa, B.A.S., Rebelo, C.A.S., Correia, J., Veljkovic, M. and Silva, LAPS (2022), “Enhanced fatigue life of old metallic bridges—application of preloaded injection bolts”, RILEM Book Series, Vol. 34, pp. 197-208.
Santos, P., Martins, R.F. and Ginjeira, A. (2020), “On the fatigue resistance of endodontic files subjected to electrochemical polishing and an autoclave's sterilisation cycle”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-02-2019-0009.
Silva, A.L.L., Correia, J., Xin, H., Lesiuk, G., De Jesus, A.M.P., Fernandes, A.A. and Berto, F. (2021), “Fatigue strength assessment of riveted details in railway metallic bridges”, Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 121, p. 105120.
Smolnicki, M., Cieciura, M., Lesiuk, G., Correia, J. and Stabla, P. (2020), “Fracture behaviour of engineering stone material”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-05-2019-0047.
Viana, C.O., Carvalho, H., Correia, J., Montenegro, P.A., Heleno, R.P., Alencar, G.S., Jesus, A.M.P. and Calçada, R. (2020), “Fatigue assessment based on hot-spot stresses obtained from the global dynamic analysis and local static sub-model”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-03-2019-0021.
Xie, S., Niu, C.-L., Li, X.-W. and Wang, W. (2020), “Research on stress state level evaluation method of complex steel welded structures”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2019-0123.
Xie, S., Li, C.-Y., Wang, J., Li, W.-P. and Niu, C.-L. (2020), “Study on welded joints stress state grade of aluminum alloy EMU body”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2019-0124.
Yang, Y.-J., Wang, G., Zhong, Q., Zhang, H., He, J. and Chen, H. (2021), “Reliability analysis of gas pipeline with corrosion defect based on finite element method”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2020-0112.
Zhang, K., Tianyu, Q., Dachao, L., Xue, X. and Zhimin, Z. (2021), “Load testing and health monitoring of monolithic bridges with innovative reinforcement”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2020-0103.
Zhang, K., Tianyu, Q., Dachao, L., Xingwei, X., Wu, F. and Liu, X. (2021), “Research on innovative reinforcement of prestressed T-beam bridge”, International Journal of Structural Integrity. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-11-2020-0117.
Zhedulov, S., Ryakhovskikh, I., Kashkovskiy, R., Kaverin, A. and Stolov, V. (2021), “Safe operation of gas pipelines based on the control of stress corrosion cracking”, International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 12 No. 6, pp. 864-877. doi: 10.1108/IJSI-05-2021-0052.
Zhu, S., Ai, Y., Liao, D., Correia, J., De Jesus, A.M.P. and Wang, Q. (2021), “Recent advances on size effect in metal fatigue under defects: a review”, International Journal of Fatigue.
Acknowledgements
The guest editors hope this Special Issue provides a remarkable impact on the research related to the structural integrity and failure analysis of metallic materials and structures. The editors also would like to express their gratitude to all authors for their contributions and to all reviewers for their generous work to guarantee the excellence of the accepted papers. Finally, the guest editors would like to express a special thanks to Professor Chris Rodopoulos, and to Professor Shun-Peng Zhu and Doctor José A.F.O. Correia, respectively, Founder Editor and Co-Editors-in-Chief of the International Journal of Structural Integrity, and to Emerald staff for their support during the preparation of this issue. Additionally, this research was funded by the FiberBridge project – fatigue strengthening and assessment of railway metallic bridges using fiber-reinforced polymers [project grant POCI-01-0145-FEDER-030103 composed by FEDER funds provided by COMPETE2020 (POCI) and by national funds (PIDDAC) provided by the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT/MCTES)]. Support was also provided by CONSTRUCT – Instituto de I&D em Estruturas e Construções that is funded by base funding – UIDB/04708/2020 and programmatic funding – UIDP/04708/2020 provided by national funds through the FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC).
About the authors
P.A. Montenegro, born 1984 in Porto, Portugal, is a Postdoc Researcher of CONSTRUCT/FEUP (Portugal). He finished his MSc in Civil Engineering at FEUP, with a specialization in structures, in February 2008 and started working in a consulting engineering firm, Adão da Fonseca, Engenheiros Consultores Lda (AdF). In this company, he completed his internship, becoming a member of the Portuguese Order of the Engineer. From 2008 to 2010, he also served as an assistant professor in FEUP, teaching three different subjects related to structural mechanics. In 2010, Pedro started his PhD in railway engineering, and in 2013, he did an internship in Japan in the Kanagawa Institute of Technology in Atsugi and in the Railway Technical Research Institute in Tokyo. In 2015, Montenegro became a doctor in civil engineering and returned to AdF to work as a structural engineer, where he stayed until 2018. From 2015 to 2018, he continued to be connected with the I&D unit CONSTRUCT as an external collaborative researcher working in the H2020 European Project In2Rail and providing advanced consultancy to the Russian bridge design company Institute Gyprostroimost in a project related to the train running safety in bridges belonging to the future Russian HS line connecting Moscow to Kazan. Pedro is currently working in a full time basis in FEUP as a Doctoral Researcher and is the co-author of ten international journal papers and more than 25 proceedings in international and national conferences. He is an Invited Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technologies of the University Lusófona of Porto (since 2018). His main research interests are (1) vehicle–structure interaction, (2) bridge dynamics, (3) structural dynamics, (4) railway engineering, (5) bridge and train numerical modelling, (6) fatigue of railway bridges.
José A.F.O. Correia, born 1984 in Peso da Régua, Portugal, is a Researcher of CONSTRUCT/FEUP of the University of Porto (Portugal). Since 2018, he is a Guest Teacher at the Engineering Structures Department of the Civil Engineering and Geosciences Faculty of the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). He is an Invited Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Coimbra (since 2016/09). He obtained the degrees BSc (2007) and MSc (2009) in Civil Engineering from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. He is the co-author of more 150 scientific journal papers in the most relevant scientific journals devoted to structural integrity, fatigue and fracture of engineering materials and structures, 250 proceedings in international and national conferences, congresses and workshops, 3 book chapters and 1 book. In the Scopus platform, he is the (co)author of 245 documents in scientific journals and has an h-index equal to 30. He was/is also a team member of the organization and participated in approved national (Portugal) and European research projects (11 research projects). Proof of the international recognition of the scientific activities was the recent appointment (since January 2017) of José António Correia to the chairman of the technical committees called “ESIS TC12 - Risk analysis and safety of large structures and components” and “ESIS TC3 - Fatigue of Engineering Materials and Structures” of the European Structural Integrity Society (ESIS). He is a member of technical committees, CEN TC250 SC3 WG 1-9 Fatigue and CEN TC250 SC3 WG 1-10 Fracture, of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
Abilio M.P. de Jesus, born in 1973 in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, is teaching at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Porto (FEUP) since 2014 after 18 years of teaching activity at the Department of Engineering of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal. He obtained the BSc (1996) and MSc (1999) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Porto and the PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in 2004. Recently he won the Associate Professor position in the group of Materials and Manufacturing Processes from FEUP. He is also a researcher at the Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (INEGI) in its unit on Advanced Manufacturing and is integrated in the Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (LAETA), being (co)responsible for the LAETA Thematic Line on Advanced Production. He is the co-author of more than 150 papers in national and international scientific journals and more than 300 papers presented in both national and international conferences. A total of 213 documents in SCOPUS and an h-index of 25 show the research consistency and visibility of the research work that has been developed in the fields of fatigue and fracture of materials and structures and manufacturing processes. He is the co-editor of the Structural Integrity Book series and member of the ESIS TC12 serving as scientific secretary. Currently, he is involved in two European projects on fatigue, FASTCOLD and SHIFT2RAIL2, and several national projects on fatigue and manufacturing such as FIBREBRIDGE, MAMTOOL and ADD.STRENGTH.
Rui A.B. Calçada is Full Professor of the Civil Engineering Department of Faculty Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), Head of the Civil Engineering Department from FEUP and Coordinator of PhD programme – iRail – Innovation in Railway Systems and Technologies. Academic background: Civil Engineer Degree from FEUP (1992); Master Degree in Civil Engineering Structures from FEUP (1995); PhD Degree from University of Porto in Civil Engineering field (2003). Years of relevant experience: 20. Main research interest/expertise: advanced models for train-infrastructure dynamic interaction; wayside (track, bridges, transition zones) and on-board condition monitoring systems; advanced algorithms for condition monitoring systems. Main activities: Principal Investigator of 12 research projects and member of the team of 10 research projects in the area of railways; supervisor of 16 PhD thesis; author of more than 300 scientific and technical publications. Other relevant information: Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Railway Technology; Responsible for the participation of FEUP on European projects CAPACITY4RAIL, MAXBE, IN2RAIL, MRISE and SHIFT2RAIL Joint Undertaking.