Applications in Engineering Science, a companion title to the International Journal of Engineering Science, is devoted to applied aspects of engineering science, covering a wide range of subfields that are in keeping with the aims and scope of the International Journal of Engineering Science. Its core interest lies in issues concerning the following sub-disciplines: Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Bio-Engineering and Chemical Engineering. High quality applied papers outside these specific sub-disciplines but within engineering will be considered for review. The journal publishes short communications and full-length original research articles. All articles are open access, which ensures easy and free access worldwide and especially also for interested parties from the commercial sector. Published articles: Are fully peer reviewed Permitted re-use defined by the author's choice of Creative Commons user licenses Published with CrossMark® to maintain the publication record The Editors reserve the right to reject papers without sending them out for review.