Design and Optimization of Composite Structures
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mechanics of composite materials and structures; reliability engineering; optimal design
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Dear Colleagues,
Composite materials have been used widely to fabricate high-performance composite structures in different industries. In general, composite structures operate in severe environments, which may impose the effects of extremely high loads and material degradation on the structures. Hence, the design of high-performance composite structures that possess high reliability and light weight for enduring environmental effects is the subject of intense research. In recent decades, outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications have been achieved. Many useful new concepts and methodologies have been developed in the design of composite structures. In particular, it is not uncommon that optimization techniques have been used to design more reliable and lighter composite structures. Furthermore, optimization techniques have been used in the health monitoring and residual life assessment of composite structures. In light of the rapid advancements in the applications of composite structures, it is appropriate at this time to conduct an extensive review of its state-of-the-art materials. Researchers are invited to submit papers exploring both theoretical research and practical industrial applications to this Special Issue and make contributions to enrich the knowledge of different aspects related to the design and optimization of composite structures.
Prof. Dr. Tai-Yan Kam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- composite structures
- composite materials
- structural design
- optimization
- reliability
- structual heath assessment
- life assessment
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