Structural Integrity of Mechanical Components
View Published Articles →01About This Special Issue
The design of a mechanical component or equipment is basically an exercise of creativity triggered by a specific need. Different tools are available to evaluate, optimize a design solution and guarantee the structural integrity. Between them, test rig and prototype development, use of measurement techniques and methodologies, measurement analysis, presentation and uncertainty evaluation, data acquisition and monitoring systems, data wireless communication and remote actuation, data treatment, development numerical models and industry study cases, used in, plays an important role. It is related to such diverse disciplines as physical and mechanical sciences, engineering, materials, and uses experimental methodologies to evaluate the structural behavior of mechanical systems. During the last few decades the development of computer based techniques as well as laser-optical methods, among many other technological advances, added a new dimension to guarantee structural integrity of mechanical components, improve their durability and safe use. The special journal thus contributes significant and improved knowledge in the contemporary scientific and industrial fields and controlling the durability of the mechanical components.02Meet the Guest Editors
Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.
Lead Guest Editor
Teresa Morgado
Department of Engineering, Tomar Polytechnic Institute, Abrantes, Portugal
Guest Editor
Ricardo Baptista
DEM - ESTSetúbal - IPS, Portugal
Guest Editor
Helena Navas
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Guest Editor
Luis Miguel Ferreira
Mechanical Engineering, Polythecnic Institute of Tomar, Abrantes, Portugal
Guest Editor
Juan Garcia
Research Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering, University Autonumus of Morelos State, Cuernavaca, Mexico
03Published Articles
The following articles have been published in this special issue.
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Fatigue Life Extension Study in Cast Steel Railway Couplings Used in Freight Trains
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015Pages: 1-6Received: 4 November 2014Accepted: 6 November 2014Published: 14 November 2014Abstract: In this paper, fatigue life extension results from pre-existing surface defects in cast steel ASTM A148 90-60 of railway couplings, used in service in Portugal for coal transportation, are presented using two crack growth relationships (Paris equation and modified Paris equation). Fatigue lives were obtained and the results were discussed in terms ... Show More
