Mechanics of Advanced Aerospace Materials and Structures
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: smart structures; composite joints; precision forming; structural optimization; nondestructive testing; multiscale mechanical behavior
Interests: composites; damage; fracture; impact; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aerospace industry faces increasing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and multifunctional materials and structures to meet challenges in fuel efficiency, sustainability, and extreme operational conditions. Advances in materials science, manufacturing technologies, and computational methods are revolutionizing the design and mechanics of aerospace systems, enabling breakthroughs in structural efficiency, smart functionality, and durability. This Special Issue will showcase innovative research at the intersection of mechanics, materials, and aerospace engineering, fostering interdisciplinary solutions for next-generation applications.
We invite contributions on advanced aerospace materials (e.g., composites, metamaterials, and smart materials), lightweight structures, and structural–functional integration, with emphasis on their mechanical behavior, optimization, and manufacturing. Topics of interest include AI-driven design (AI+) and structural health monitoring, precision forming and advanced manufacturing (e.g., additive manufacturing), thermal and mechanical performance of sandwich structures, and multifunctional systems for adaptive or high-temperature environments. Both fundamental studies and applied research addressing real-world aerospace challenges are welcome, with the goal of bridging theoretical advancements with practical engineering solutions.
Dr. Guoqing Yuan
Dr. Jie Zhi
Dr. Jian Zhao
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Aerospace is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- advanced materials
- lightweight structure
- structural functional integration
- smart materials and structures
- AI+
- precision forming
- structure optimization
- advanced manufacturing
- structural health monitoring and testing
- mechanics of sandwich structures
- thermal structures
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