The 14th International Fatigue Congress – Fatigue 2026 will be held from 29th June to 3rd July 2026 in the stunning city of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
The deadline for Abstract submission is approaching – January 31th, Abstracts.
Organised by the Portuguese Structural Integrity Society (SPFIE) in collaboration with the Brazilian Association of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (ABCM), Fatigue 2026 aims to bring together leading researchers, engineers, and professionals from around the world to share the latest developments in fatigue phenomena, structural integrity, and monitoring techniques. This congress represents our ongoing mission to promote focused R&D in applied mechanics and contribute to the development of more reliable and efficient systems.
The conference will take place at the Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino, one of the premier venues in Funchal. With its world-class facilities and Madeira’s exceptional hospitality, attendees will enjoy an enriching scientific programme in an inspiring natural setting.
Special issues on top journals: International Journal of Fatigue, and Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures – Wiley Online Library will be available, Publications.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fatigue 2026 and to the unforgettable island of Madeira — a unique venue for scientific exchange, innovation, and international friendship.
More information:https://ifc14.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/index.html
Scientific Program
1. Fatigue Mechanisms and Crack Behaviour
1.1 Cyclic deformation and crack initiation
1.2 Growth of short and long cracks
1.3 Crack growth thresholds
1.4 Crack closure and shielding
1.5 Fretting and contact fatigue
1.6 Creep-fatigue interactions
1.7 Thermo-mechanical fatigue
2. Fatigue Analysis, Modelling and Prediction
2.1 Fatigue modelling and simulation
2.2 Life prediction methodologies
2.3 Variable amplitude loads, multiaxial and mixed mode fatigue
2.4 Statistical and durability aspects
2.5 Reliability analysis
2.6 Artificial intelligence and machine learning in fatigue prediction
2.7 Databases and expert systems
3. Materials and Structures
3.1 New materials (MMCs, CMCs, Intermetallics, Composites, etc.)
3.2 Fiber composites
3.3 Biomaterials
3.4 Microelectronic devices and packaging
3.5 Advanced coating systems
3.6 Surface engineering
3.7 Joints and adhesive bonding
3.8 Welding, casting, and other manufacturing techniques
3.9 Additive manufacturing
4. Testing and Characterization
4.1 Non-destructive testing
4.2 Experimental techniques
4.3 Damage evaluation and fatigue design
4.4 Hydrogen embrittlement
4.5 Corrosion and environmental effects
4.6 Fretting fatigue
5. Special Fatigue Regimes and Advanced Applications
5.1 Very high cycle fatigue (VHCF)
5.2 Fatigue in micro-scale and MEMS devices
5.3 Fatigue in harsh environments (thermal, chemical, offshore, etc.)
5.4 Fatigue in aerospace and automotive applications
5.5 Fatigue in energy and power systems (nuclear, wind, hydrogen, etc.)
5.6 Sustainability in fatigue design
6. Case Studies and Industry Perspectives
6.1 Case studies and industrial applications
6.2 Certification and standardization issues
6.3 Structural health monitoring
6.4 Repair, remanufacturing and lifecycle extension
7. Open Topics
7.1 Emerging challenges and interdisciplinary approaches
7.2 Other fatigue-related topics not listed above
