ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING SOFTWARE

The objective of this journal is to communicate recent and projected advances in computer-based engineering techniques. The fields covered include mechanical, aerospace, civil and environmental engineering, with an emphasis on research and development leading to practical problem-solving. The scope of the journal includes: • Innovative computational strategies and numerical algorithms for large-scale engineering problems • Analysis and simulation techniques and systems • Model and mesh generation • Control of the accuracy, stability and efficiency of computational process • Exploitation of new computing environments (eg distributed hetergeneous and collaborative computing) • Advanced visualization techniques, virtual environments and prototyping • Applications of AI, knowledge-based systems, computational intelligence, including fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary computations • Application of object-oriented technology to engineering problems • Intelligent human computer interfaces • Design automation, multidisciplinary design and optimization • CAD, CAE and integrated process and product development systems • Quality and reliability The journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book reviews. A conference calendar is also included – entries welcome.