本雜志的目的是提供涉及有限元方法及其變體的思想和信息，無論是在科學研究還是在專業實踐中。范圍是有意廣泛的，包括在工程中使用有限元方法，以及純科學和應用科學。該期刊的重點將是開發和使用數值程序來解決實際問題，盡管與數學和理論基礎以及計算機實現數值方法有關的貢獻同樣受到歡迎。還將提供對最新主題的公正和全面審查的審查文章。所有提交給Finel的文件都將經過同行評審，并且必須具有適合出版的存檔價值。考慮到上述對解決實際問題的重視，建議方法的數值演示通常被視為Finel中出現的論文的必要組成部分。相反，現有的有限元技術在廣泛研究的問題上的應用通常不會被考慮出版，除非此類展示特別新穎或具有啟發性，無論是關于獲得的結果還是使用的應用方法。該期刊涵蓋了任何需要初始/邊界值問題的數值求解程序來滿足設計和分析需要的領域。盡管以下列表并不詳盡，但在結構力學、地質力學、機械工程、材料力學、流體力學、熱學、水文學、化學工程、生物力學、電氣工程、航空/航天工程以及環境工程和科學等領域都有廣泛的貢獻。除了直接關注數值方法的貢獻外，還要求提交涉及計算機輔助工程方法、并行計算、優化設計策略、網格生成和后處理、代碼驗證、實驗驗證和可視化的文件。在線提交文章：我們很高興地宣布，一個新的電子提交和處理系統，EES，已經在分析和設計中實現了有限元。EES（Elsevier編輯系統）是一個基于網絡的系統，具有完整的在線提交、審查和狀態更新功能。EES允許您直接從計算機上傳文件。這是我們不斷努力提高編輯程序的效率和準確性以及出版的手稿的質量和及時性的一部分。我們強烈建議所有作者在向Finel提交論文時使用以下網址的ees。可以在http://ees.elsevier.com/finel上訪問Elsevier編輯系統（首次用戶需要注冊）。相關會議將通過“相關網站”下右側菜單欄上的鏈接找到。

The aim of this journal is to provide ideas and information involving the use of the finite element method and its variants, both in scientific inquiry and in professional practice. The scope is intentionally broad, encompassing use of the finite element method in engineering as well as the pure and applied sciences. The emphasis of the journal will be the development and use of numerical procedures to solve practical problems, although contributions relating to the mathematical and theoretical foundations and computer implementation of numerical methods are likewise welcomed. Review articles presenting unbiased and comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art topics will also be accommodated.All submissions to FINEL will be peer reviewed, and must have archival value to be suitable for publication. Reflecting the aforementioned emphasis on solution of practical problems, numerical demonstration of proposed methodologies will generally be considered a necessary ingredient for papers appearing in FINEL. Conversely, applications of existing finite element techniques to widely studied problems will typically not be favorably considered for publication, except where such presentations are particularly novel or enlightening, either with respect to the results obtained or the method of application used.The journal encompasses any field where numerical solution procedures for initial/boundary value problems are needed to meet design and analysis needs. Although the following list is not exhaustive, contributions are sought in structural mechanics, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, hydrology, chemical engineering, biomechanics, electrical engineering, aero/astro engineering, and environmental engineering and science. In addition to contributions focused directly on numerical methodologies, submissions dealing with computer-aided engineering methods, parallel computing, optimal design strategies, mesh generation and post processing, code validation, experimental verification, and visualization are also solicited.Submit your Article online:We are pleased to announce that a new electronic submission and handling system, EES, has been implemented for Finite Elements in Analylsis and Design. EES (the Elsevier Editorial System) is a web-based system with full online submission, review and status update capabilities. EES allows you to upload files directly from your computer. This is part of our ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our editorial procedures, and the quality and timeliness of the manuscripts published. We strongly encourage all authors to use EES at the following URL when submitting papers to FINEL. The Elsevier Editorial System can be accessed at http://ees.elsevier.com/finel (First time users will need to register.)Related Conferences will be found via the links on the right menu bar under 'Related websites'.