Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials and Structures: 2nd Edition
A Special Issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417) belonging to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2026) | Viewed by 8593
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Interests: bio-composites; wood-based composites; vegetable fibers; agricultural wastes; renewable resources; bio-mass valorization; fiber treatment and modification; lightweight structures; eco-design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to novel methods for the analytical modeling and numerical simulation of composite materials and structures. Macroscopic modeling is usually used to model composite structures for which the assigned material is modeled as an orthotropic or anisotropic material. On the other hand, microscopic modeling, which involves the separate modeling of the matrix, fibers and interface, is suitable for approaching homogenization theories and for analyzing the residual thermal stresses occurring at interfaces under the action of temperature variations. This Special Issue also intends to showcase works describing the nanoscale modeling and simulation of nanocomposites and nanostructures. Mixed modeling techniques can also be approached by modeling a discrete number of orthotropic or anisotropic layers.
Lightweight composite structures have been of great interest in recent years, and techniques for their optimization and models of their performance have been a focus of researchers worldwide.
Considering that experimental results are used to validate analytical or numerical models, research that uses combined approaches is also welcomed.
This Special Issue is not limited to the modeling and simulation of the stresses and strains developed in composite structures under static or dynamic loadings. We also expect to receive works on the loss of stability of composite structures and the simulation of layer rupture and delamination. Approaches could also involve the analysis of the effects of temperature or humidity absorption or the estimation of mechanical, electrical or magnetic properties using homogenization models.
Prof. Dr. Camelia Cerbu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- composite materials
- numerical modeling
- simulation model
- finite element analysis
- optimization
- stresses and strains
- thermal stresses
- macroscopic model
- micromechanical simulations
- nanoscale model
- fiber–matrix interface
- homogenization models
- stability
- crush analysis
- delamination
- failure models
- stability analysis
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