Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering | Solid and Structural Mechanics section | New and Recent Articles https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/mechanical-engineering/sections/solid-and-structural-mechanics RSS Feed for Solid and Structural Mechanics section in the Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering journal | New and Recent Articles en-us Frontiers Feed Generator,version:1 2026-04-10T01:40:56.930+00:00 60 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1681872 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1681872 <![CDATA[Experimental study on the road performance of reduced density fly ash–clayey sand subgrade mixtures from the Yellow River floodplain]]> 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z Original Research Xiuru JiaQiaoling JiYu ChengMeixue Wang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1713674 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1713674 <![CDATA[An enhanced subset simulation algorithm integrating importance sampling for structural reliability analysis]]> 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z Original Research Chunlong Xu https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1800659 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1800659 <![CDATA[Finite-element guided drilled-hole placement and fillet geometry effects on the structural and dynamic performance of spur gears]]> 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z Original Research Ali Malik SaadoonNassear R. HmoadSuhair G. HusseinMohammad Qasim Abdullah https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1775256 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1775256 <![CDATA[Design and finite element analysis of new energy bus body frame]]> 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z Original Research Yingshuai LiuXueming GaoWenzhe LiJianwei Tan https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1781189 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1781189 <![CDATA[Multi-operating-condition adaptability enhancement: simulation and experimental study on the roof beam structure of hydraulic support]]> 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z Original Research Yang LiuGuozhu LiuJingxi Li https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1759085 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2026.1759085 <![CDATA[Data-driven wear prediction method for complex engineering structures]]> 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z Original Research Haibo ZhangQingyuan ZhaoYingxin ZhaoBaiyang ZhaoMeng ZhaoChuang Liu 0.95) in predicting future wear depth at distinct positions against ground truth data. This presented approach offers a wide range of applications for predicting the wear evolution of equipment in various engineering fields.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1719154 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1719154 <![CDATA[A comprehensive review on femtosecond laser polishing of silicon nitride: fundamentals, current progress, and industrial outlook]]> 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z Review Huang JianMonsak PimsarnVaresa ChuwattanakulSmith Eiamsa-ard https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1739057 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1739057 <![CDATA[Structural design and vibration characteristics of a contra-rotating drilling tool based on planetary gear trains]]> 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z Original Research Li QianLiu XuyongLiu HuaiweiZhu ZhigangDeng HehongLi GuangjunZhou HainaFeng XumingZeng Yuefei https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1609543 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1609543 <![CDATA[Design and development of a flexural spindle mechanism enabled in micro drilling machine tool within a PLM environment]]> 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z Original Research Sachin Manohar ShindeSachin SolankeMohit DiwanKiran S. BholeSachin SalunkheRobert CepEmad Abouel Nasr https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1712960 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1712960 <![CDATA[Spatial dependency enhanced dam safety evaluation: a digital-twin based monitoring platform integrating multi-sensor correlation analytics]]> 2026-01-09T00:00:00Z Original Research Yanpian MaoLei HuZhiyong QiZhengyang TangJin YuanXuhuang DuZhongming DongHaowen Fang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1729043 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1729043 <![CDATA[Effect of different wing geometries on their vibration characteristics]]> 2026-01-06T00:00:00Z Original Research Nassear R. HmoadAnmar H. AliAli Malik SaadoonAveen A. AbdulkareemAmjed H. Albayati https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1735111 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1735111 <![CDATA[Microstructure of horizontally continuously cast Stellite rods]]> 2026-01-02T00:00:00Z Original Research Anže BajželjJaka Burja https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1697890 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1697890 <![CDATA[Investigating the impact of imperfections around a wellbore on liner deformation during hydraulic fracturing]]> 2025-12-10T00:00:00Z Original Research Yanhui HanDung PhanYounane AbousleimanKhalid Ruwaili https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1718011 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1718011 <![CDATA[Mechanical and material heterogeneity, strain localization and deformation rate effects in crushable expanded polystyrene foams]]> 2025-12-09T00:00:00Z Original Research Francis YaoMeet JoshiMegan Bland-RothgebPeter CriptonDuane CroninJohn Magliaro https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1708043 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1708043 <![CDATA[Strength analysis and structural optimization of UAV airframe]]> 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z Original Research Longhai YeYanpeng ZhaoHaifeng ZhangYao ZhangJiming LvZonghan Yang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1710902 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1710902 <![CDATA[Post-treatment to enhance the mechanical performance of printed Onyx]]> 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z Original Research Moises Jimenez-MartinezJulio Varela-SorianoRafael Carrera-EspinozaManuel Coca-Gonzalez https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1701456 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1701456 <![CDATA[Optimizing sandwich foam floats for amphibious aircraft: enhancing performance under water impact]]> 2025-10-30T00:00:00Z Original Research Fauzan DjamaluddinZaini Ahmad https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1647580 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1647580 <![CDATA[Redesigned crinkle washer for piezoelectric energy generation]]> 2025-10-29T00:00:00Z Original Research Fergus CrawleyKhalifa IbrahimQing QinZhenhua Luo https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1656081 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1656081 <![CDATA[Enhanced mechanical properties of AA7075 alloy through friction stir processing: a review]]> 2025-10-15T00:00:00Z Review Tukaram PatilDinesh WashimkarAshish PawarMithul NaiduSachin ShindeSachin Salunkhe https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1680007 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1680007 <![CDATA[Research and modelling of the high-speed milling process of heat-resistant high-alloy steel]]> 2025-09-15T00:00:00Z Original Research Bakhytzhan DonenbayevKaribek SherovBakhtiyor MardonovLutfiddin MakhmudovSabit MagavinAsset RakishevAibek Sherov