Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Aims & Scope

The aim of this journal is to provide ideas and information involving the use of the finite element method and its variants, both in scientific inquiry and in professional practice.

The scope is intentionally broad, encompassing use of the finite element method in engineering as well as the pure and applied sciences.

The emphasis of the journal will be the development and use of numerical procedures to solve practical problems, although contributions relating to the mathematical and theoretical foundations and computer implementation of numerical methods are likewise welcomed.

Review articles presenting unbiased and comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art topics will also be accommodated.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.008

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	94

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4762

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	848

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A proposed standard set of problems to test finite element accuracy

  Citation: 840

  Authors: Richard H., Robert L.

• Convergent and mesh-independent solutions for the bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization method

  Citation: 717

  Authors: X., Y.M.

• Mesoscale models for concrete: Homogenisation and damage behaviour

  Citation: 660

  Authors: P., S.O.

• Peridynamics via finite element analysis

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Richard W., Stewart A.

• Modeling metal deposition in heat transfer analyses of additive manufacturing processes

  Citation: 438

  Authors: Panagiotis

• 2D and 3D Abaqus implementation of a robust staggered phase-field solution for modeling brittle fracture

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Gergely, Anthony

• Discontinuous enrichment in finite elements with a partition of unity method

  Citation: 351

  Authors: John, Nicolas, Ted

• Popular benchmark problems for geometric nonlinear analysis of shells

  Citation: 333

  Authors: K.Y., X.H., S.H.

• An extended finite element method for hydraulic fracture propagation in deformable porous media with the cohesive crack model

  Citation: 318

  Authors: T., A.R.

• A shear wall element for nonlinear seismic analysis of super-tall buildings using OpenSees

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Xinzheng, Linlin, Hong, Yuli, Xiao

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