Fatigue Damage and Fracture Analysis of Aerospace Metal Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue seeks to delve into the advanced study of how aerospace-grade metals withstand the unique stresses and environmental conditions encountered during flight and space missions. Aerospace materials are required to perform reliably under high fatigue and immense pressures, making it critically important to understand their failure mechanisms both for safety and technological advancement. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and technical notes that explore the intricate behaviors of metals under cyclic stress and the subsequent onset of fractures. Topics of interest include microscopic and macroscopic failure analyses, stress and strain assessments, crack propagation studies, and the influence of environmental factors such as temperature and corrosion on a material’s performance. Contributions may also include innovative approaches to improving material design, predictive modeling of life expectancy, and new methodologies for detecting and analyzing material defects. This Special Issue aims to gather groundbreaking research that can contribute to safer, more efficient aerospace designs and operations.

Dr. Zhixin Zhan
Guest Editor

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