The Special Issue Structural Mechanics highlights both the historical evolution and recent advances in structural mechanics as applied to reactor technology, including topics such as:

• Mechanics of Materials

• Seismic Analysis and Design

• Fracture Mechanics and Structural Integrity

• Computation, Simulation and Visualization

• External, Internal Hazards and Load Characterization (e.g. Impact and dynamic loading)

• Modelling, Testing & Response Analysis of Structures, Systems and Components

• Design Issues, Codes and Standards

• Safety, Reliability, Risk and Safety Margins

• Experimental Testing

• Advanced and Small Modular Reactors

• Issues Related to Operation, Inspection and Maintenance

• Fuel Cycle Facilities, Waste Management and Decommissioning

• and further topics as listed in the following document: https://api.journals.elsevier.com/media/iimjitmk/fda-hnt-preface-final.pdf

We would like to invite you to submit proposals for: 

• Papers on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (research paper),

• Articles on historical developments and recent methods (review article).

Paper Submission Deadline:  31 December 2026.

Publication:  Fast publication after peer review.

Please inform us in advance about the topic and the planned submission date of your paper.

For further details on the scope and objectives of this Special Issue, please see the attached information document (HNT-4) or visit the NED website.

We warmly invite your contributions! When submitting, please select ‘VSI: HNT-4’ in the editorial system.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.