Innovative Finite Element Analysis Methods for Composite Materials
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 February 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: finite element analysis; anisogrid lattice structures; structural engineering; solid mechanics; structural analysis; mechanics of materials; finite element modeling; mechanical behavior of materials; stress analysis; mechanics of composite materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Composite materials, renowned for their superior strength-to-weight ratios and customizable properties, are becoming increasingly critical across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering. However, their inherent heterogeneity and anisotropy pose significant challenges for accurate modeling and simulation. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has become an indispensable tool for predicting the mechanical, thermal, and damage behaviors of composites. Yet, traditional approaches often fall short in capturing the complexities of modern composite architectures.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge developments in finite element methods tailored for composite materials. We welcome contributions that advance novel modeling techniques, multiscale approaches, progressive failure analysis, nonlinear behavior modeling, and computationally efficient methods. Studies involving the integration of machine learning with FEA, adaptive mesh refinement, innovative constitutive modeling, and experimental validation of numerical predictions are particularly encouraged. Applications may span conventional laminates, textile composites, 3D-printed composites, metamaterials, and other advanced materials.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Multiscale and multilevel FEA for composites;
- Nonlinear and progressive failure modeling;
- Cohesive zone and damage mechanics approaches;
- Adaptive and high-fidelity meshing techniques;
- FEA of composite structures joints;
- Machine learning-enhanced FEA for composite prediction;
- Coupled mechanical, thermal, and environmental simulations;
- Experimental validation of advanced FEA models;
- FEA of novel composite architectures, such as 3D woven or architected materials.
By assembling pioneering research on these fronts, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and future directions in finite element analysis of composite materials.
Dr. Valerio Belardi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- composite structures
- numerical simulation
- computational efficiency
- advanced modeling techniques
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