Citation
Pantelakis, S. (2015), "Guest editorial", International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 6 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSI-02-2015-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Guest editorial
Article Type: Guest editorial From: International Journal of Structural Integrity, Volume 6, Issue 2.
Preface
In recent decades it has been widely recognized that preventing of failure of engineering structures necessitates involvement of a large amount of expertise and, depending on the application, might require for a multi-disciplinary and multi-scale approach in terms of both, size and time. The series of the International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) aims to provide on a bi-annual basis a Forum to present relevant scientific and technological achievements and discuss with an audience of international experts.
The current Special Issue contains papers presented at the 3rd International Conference of Engineering against Failure (ICEAF-III), which took place during the period June 26-28, 2013. Several distinguished scientists and researchers contributed to a high-level scientific gathering during which the latest advancements in the conference topics were presented and discussed upon.
The Conference, co-organized by the Laboratory of Technology and Strength of Materials (University of Patras) and the Hellenic Metallurgical Society (HMS), was held under the auspices of The Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) and the EASN Association.
I would like to take the opportunity and thank all the people that have contributed to the successful organization of this event. We are really grateful to the International Steering Committee, the Local Organizing Committee, the session organizers and of course to our Sponsors. Last but not least, I have to thank the Editor of the International Journal of Structural Integrity for hosting this Special Issue.
I am confident that the 4th ICEAF Conference, will build on the successful ICEAF-I, ICEAF-II and ICEAF-III and continue the already established tradition of a “customized,” low-cost Conference acting as a Forum for experienced international scientists but also young, motivated researchers to present new scientific knowledge and technological innovation, exchange views and establish new cooperation perspectives.
Looking forward to seeing you again during ICEAF-IV!!!
Professor Spiros Pantelakis
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras, Greece