Homogenization Methods in Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to academic researchers who want to propose studies on the homogenization of complex materials and structures, covering the whole process, from the idealization and design, to the real application.

The subject has received great attention in the last few years, involving researchers whose expertise exploits different scientific areas, including continuum mechanics, structural mechanics, acoustics, materials design, and 3D printing techniques.

Some of the topics considered for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The formulation of homogenous models of micro-structured materials and periodic structures;
• The static, dynamic, and stability behavior of homogenous models of lattice members;
• Analytical and numerical methods in materials and structures design;
• Wave propagation in periodic media;
• The experimental validation of the homogenization.

Prof. Dr. Angelo Luongo
Prof. Dr. Francesco dell’Isola
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Piccardo
Prof. Dr. Daniele Zulli
Dr. Francesco D’Annibale
Dr. Manuel Ferretti
Guest Editors

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