Information For Readers

Welcome to the Fracture and Structural Integrity community.
At Fracture and Structural Integrity, we are dedicated to providing researchers, practitioners, and students with high-quality, open-access research that advances the safety and reliability of our structural world.

Explore our research
Our journal covers the full spectrum of structural integrity, from fundamental mechanics of fatigue and fracture to the development of innovative materials and assessment standards. As an interdisciplinary platform, we bring together insights from engineers, metallurgists, materials scientists, physicists, chemists, and mathematicians.
- Diverse Thematic Sections: Browse our research organised by specialised pillars, including Analytical Models, Damage Mechanics, Environmental Effects, and Forensic Engineering.
- Rapid Access: We believe in the timely dissemination of knowledge. Papers are published online immediately following proof acceptance and the upload of a Visual Abstract.

An enhanced reading experience
We provide multiple ways to engage with our scientific content beyond the traditional PDF:
- Interactive Browsable Issues: Experience our issues in a dynamic, flip-book format (LINK). Our browsable versions include a unique "Notes" feature that lets you add personal comments and annotations directly on the pages. Your notes are saved automatically to your browser session, so they remain available even if you close the tab.
- Embedded PDF Reader: Read our articles directly within your browser using our integrated viewer, or download the full-text files for offline study.
- Visual Abstracts: To help you quickly digest the "core" findings of a study, every paper is accompanied by a 2-minute video abstract. These are designed for the busy researcher, focusing on key results and conclusions. You can explore our full library of videos on our LINK.

Stay connected and informed
Never miss an update on the latest breakthroughs in fracture mechanics:
- RSS Feeds: Integrate our latest publications into your favorite news aggregator (such as Feedly) using our Atom Feed.
- IGF Newsletter: Stay informed about journal activities, special issues, and upcoming conferences by joining our mailing list.
- Open Science Transparency: Look for the Open Data and Open Materials badges on our papers to find research with publicly accessible underlying datasets (LINK).

Join our scientific mission
The quality of our journal is built on the expertise of our community. If you are an expert in the field and wish to contribute to our rigorous peer-review process, we invite you to join the reviewers' team. Exceptional reviewers are recognised through our "Elite Status" program, which offers preferential fast-track handling for their own future submissions.

Thank you for choosing Fracture and Structural Integrity as a resource for your research.