HCMCOU Journal of Science - Advances in Computational Structures (ISSN: 2815-6218; eISSN: 2815-6226) is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal established in 2024 through the specialization, continuation, and further development of the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Engineering and Technology (ISSN: 2734-9330; eISSN: 2734-9608), a specialized journal established in 2011 as part of the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science (ISSN: 1859-3453), founded in 2006. In recognition of this continuous publishing history, HCMCOU Journal of Science - Advances in Computational Structures retains the established annual volume numbering, with its inaugural issues published in 2024 as Volume 14. The Journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in computational mechanics, structural engineering, and intelligent computational methods for addressing complex problems in structural engineering and infrastructure systems.

The Journal publishes high-quality research that makes significant contributions to the development and application of mathematical models, analytical and numerical methods, computational algorithms, simulation techniques, experimental methodologies, and data-driven technologies for the analysis, design, optimization, and performance assessment of structural and infrastructure systems. The journal particularly encourages studies integrating theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, experimental validation, and digital technologies to enhance the safety, reliability, resilience, sustainability, and operational performance of engineering systems.

The journal places particular emphasis on research that develops novel computational methodologies, provides new scientific insights into existing analytical and numerical approaches, or demonstrates substantial advances through rigorous mathematical analysis, numerical simulations, experimental evidence, and well-designed validation studies. Submitted manuscripts are expected to advance the state of the art in computational structural engineering and related disciplines while demonstrating the potential to generate meaningful impact on both engineering research and professional practice.

The Journal serves an international community of researchers, academics, engineers, practitioners, and professionals working in computational mechanics, structural engineering, infrastructure engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Scope of the Journal

The Journal welcomes original contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Computational Mechanics and Computational Methods

• Computational mechanics and structural mechanics;
• Analytical and numerical methods for structural systems;
• Finite element methods, boundary element methods, meshfree methods, and advanced computational techniques;
• Structure–fluid–soil interaction and multiphysics problems.

Structural Reliability, Optimization, and Design

• Structural reliability;
• Probabilistic analysis, uncertainty quantification, and risk assessment;
• Structural optimization and optimization algorithms;
• Performance-based design and resilience-based design;
• Multi-hazard engineering.

Intelligent Structures and Data-Driven Engineering

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning for structural engineering;
• Digital twins and digital engineering;
• Structural health monitoring;
• Damage detection and characterization;
• Data-driven engineering methodologies.

Infrastructure Engineering and Engineering Applications

• Infrastructure engineering and intelligent infrastructure systems;
• Wind engineering and environmental effects on structures;
• Mechanics of materials and advanced structural materials;
• Experimental methods and integrated computational-experimental studies.

Expected Scholarly Contribution

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate scientific originality, scholarly significance, and practical relevance. Manuscripts are expected to make at least one of the following contributions:

• Theoretical contribution;
• Methodological or algorithmic contribution;
• Experimental contribution;
• Data-driven contribution;
• Generalizable engineering application;
• Contributions to engineering design, infrastructure management, or engineering policy.

Types of Articles

The Journal considers the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles;
• Review Articles;
• Systematic Reviews;
• Methodological Studies.

Out of Scope

The Journal generally does not consider manuscripts that:

• are primarily descriptive without methodological novelty or scientific advancement;
• present consultancy reports, engineering applications, or case studies lacking broader scientific generalizability;
• fail to demonstrate clear scientific, computational, experimental, or engineering contributions;
• employ insufficiently rigorous analytical, numerical, experimental, or validation methodologies.