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Finite Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures
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Finite Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures

A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 189

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Xingyue Sun

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School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
Interests: fatigue; fracture; cyclic plasticity; deep learning; finite element analysis
Dr. Wenbo Sun

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
Interests: fatigue; defect; residual stress; crack growth; additive manufacturing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Finite element analysis (FEA) has become an indispensable tool in the design, optimization, and safety assessment of aerospace structures. With the increasing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and reliable components, advanced numerical modeling plays a critical role in addressing the challenges posed by complex geometries, multi-physics interactions, and harsh service environments. Recent developments in computational methods, high-fidelity simulations, and multi-scale modeling approaches have significantly enhanced our ability to predict structural responses under static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue-loading conditions.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for scholars and engineers to present the latest advances in finite element modeling, numerical techniques, and engineering applications related to aerospace structures. Contributions covering novel simulation methodologies, experimental validation of FEA models, and case studies in structural integrity, reliability, and life prediction are particularly welcome. By bringing together diverse perspectives from academia and industry, this Special Issue seeks to promote knowledge exchange and foster innovative solutions to advance the future of aerospace structural analysis and design.

Dr. Xingyue Sun
Dr. Wenbo Sun
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • aerospace structures
  • finite element modeling
  • multi-scale and multi-physics simulations
  • structural integrity and reliability
  • fatigue and fracture analysis
  • composite and advanced materials
  • optimization and design methods
  • experimental validation and case studies

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Comparative Analysis of Temperature- and Pyrolysis-Based Numerical Models for Predicting Lightning Strike Damage in Laminated Composite
by Pei Xiao, Zhenyu Feng and Jiang Xie
Aerospace 2026, 13(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace13010035 (registering DOI) - 29 Dec 2025
Abstract
The present studies focus on the analysis of the inherent differences between temperature- and pyrolysis-based models and foster a rational and comprehensive understanding of numerical models for lightning strike damage in laminated composites. A systematic methodology combining numerical simulation and pyrolysis kinetics analysis [...] Read more.
The present studies focus on the analysis of the inherent differences between temperature- and pyrolysis-based models and foster a rational and comprehensive understanding of numerical models for lightning strike damage in laminated composites. A systematic methodology combining numerical simulation and pyrolysis kinetics analysis has been developed to examine the inherent differences in damage area and depth, damage threshold, electrical conductivity characteristics, and Joule energy between temperature- and pyrolysis-based models. The results indicate that the pyrolysis-based model demonstrates closer agreement with experimental data in terms of both damage area and damage depth predictions compared to the temperature-based model. The two damage thresholds (500 °C and pyrolysis degree of 0.1) yield equivalent predictions of overall damage, but the temperature-based criterion neglects localized heating rate effects. The pyrolysis-based model exhibits significantly delayed through-thickness conductivity development during initial current conduction compared to the temperature-based model due to the influence of heating rate. This lag results in the pyrolysis-based model predicting larger damage areas and shallower penetration depths. Joule heating analysis further confirms that the pyrolysis-based model exhibits higher overall electrical resistance than the temperature-based model. Through a systematic comparison of temperature- and pyrolysis-based models, this research holds the significance of enhancing the understanding of lightning strike damage mechanisms and advancing the development of high-fidelity numerical models for predicting lightning strike damage in laminated composite. Full article
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