Innovative Methods for Structural Health Monitoring of Metallic Mechanical Components

Dear Colleagues,

The structural integrity of metallic components plays a pivotal role in the performance, safety, and longevity of mechanical systems across numerous industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In recent years, the demand for more resilient, lightweight, and high-performance materials—ranging from conventional metallic alloys to advanced composites with metallic constituents—has catalyzed the need for innovative monitoring strategies. Traditional non-destructive testing techniques, while well established, face increasing limitations in capturing real-time, high-resolution data under complex service conditions. This growing challenge calls for the development and implementation of next-generation Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) methodologies tailored for metallic-based materials and components.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advances in SHM technologies and techniques that enhance the reliability, accuracy, and applicability of structural monitoring in metallic systems. By bringing together cutting-edge research, case studies, and applied methodologies, we hope to foster interdisciplinary dialog and accelerate the adoption of intelligent monitoring solutions.

We welcome original research articles and review papers related to (but not limited to) the following:

• Novel sensing technologies (e.g., fiber optics, piezoelectric sensors, acoustic emission, contact and non-contact monitoring devices at any stage of development);
• Data-driven diagnostics and machine learning for SHM;
• Laser ultrasonics and vibrometry-based monitoring;
• Integrated SHM in smart materials and hybrid metallic composites;
• Prognostics and lifetime prediction models;
• Experimental validation and real-world industrial applications.

Dr. Michelangelo S. Gulino
Dr. Francesca Borgioli
Guest Editors

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