《理性力学与分析档案》作为经典传统中的演绎、数学科学，滋养了力学学科，并促进了分析，特别是在应用背景下。它的目的是迅速而全面地发表对特殊时刻、深度和持久性的研究。
The Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis nourishes the discipline of mechanics as a deductive, mathematical science in the classical tradition and promotes analysis, particularly in the context of application. Its purpose is to give rapid and full publication to research of exceptional moment, depth and permanence.