Vibration Engineering, Reliability Assessment and Fault Diagnosis in Mechanical Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan 65167-38695, Iran
Interests: vibration engineering; structural health monitoring; condition monitoring; inverse problems; sensors and signal processing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on "Vibration Engineering, Reliability Assessment and Fault Diagnosis in Mechanical Systems".
The performance and longevity of mechanical systems are heavily influenced by their dynamic behaviour and vibration characteristics. Advances in vibration engineering, coupled with cutting-edge sensing, signal processing, and machine learning techniques, have significantly enhanced our ability to assess reliability and diagnose faults. These innovations are crucial for predictive maintenance, minimizing unexpected failures, and optimizing system performance in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and technological advancements in vibration-based diagnostics, reliability modelling, and fault detection techniques. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Vibration-based condition monitoring and fault diagnosis;
- Structural dynamics and modal analysis for mechanical systems;
- Advanced signal processing techniques for vibration analysis;
- Machine learning and AI applications in predictive maintenance;
- Non-contact and remote sensing for structural health monitoring;
- Sensor networks and IoT for real-time diagnostics;
- Prognostics and health management (PHM) strategies;
- Reliability modelling and lifecycle assessment of mechanical components;
- Emerging technologies for noise and vibration control;
- Case studies on aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery applications;
- Security and robustness in sensor-based fault detection systems.
We welcome high-quality original research articles and comprehensive reviews that contribute to the advancement of vibration engineering, reliability assessment, and fault diagnosis in mechanical systems. Your insights and expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of intelligent system monitoring and maintenance strategies.
We look forward to your contributions!
Dr. Hamed Kalhori
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vibration engineering
- reliability assessment
- fault diagnosis
- condition monitoring
- structural health monitoring
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