International Journal of Structural Integrity (IJSI) is published in partnership with the European Aeronautics Science Network, as a platform for state of the art in the area of structural integrity. International Journal of Structural Integrity (IJSI) aims to bring together academic and industrial research in the area of Damage Tolerance Design and structural integrity. Works published in the journal reflect extensive and expensive research projects and usually have the quality control of large research centres and manufacturers. The journal encourages papers that encapsulates trends and problems usually not present in tradition research. In its unique conceptualisation, the journal brings together the key players governing the sectors of universities, research institutes, the manufacturing industry, legislative bodies, SMEs, consultancy companies and maintenance companies.