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.