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.