Novel Advances in Multi-Layer Fibre-Reinforced Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced multi-layer composite structures are attracting increasing attention in industrial applications due to their excellent mechanical performance and multifunctionality as compared to their metallic counterparts. As such, the development of advanced composite structures can achieve a variety of engineering goals and offer engineers many mechanical and functional advantages, with limited drawbacks such as brittleness. At present, several novel modelling methods and manufacturing techniques for advanced multi-layer composites have been developed, which are essential to boost the applications of advanced composite structures in several industrial fields.

In this Special Issue, research- and application-related submissions sharing promising techniques and strategies on the topic of novel manufacturing techniques, modelling methods, mechanical characterisation and the applications of advanced multi-layer composite structures, and all other related fields, are all welcomed.

The Special Issue presents the latest advances in, and a comprehensive coverage of, novel manufacturing techniques, modelling methods, mechanical/functional characterisation and the applications of advanced multi-layer composite structures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced manufacturing technology such as 3D printing.
• Novel modelling techniques towards the design and manufacturing of multi-layer composite structures.
• Novel design methods and approaches (theoretical, computational, etc.).
• Mechanical/functional characterisation of multi-layer fibre-reinforced polymer composite structures (e.g., reinforcement with continuous fibres, short fibres or nanoparticles).
• Life-cycle assessment (e.g., fatigue, corrosion resistance and durability analysis).
• Composite response under extreme conditions (e.g., impact, blast, lightning strike).
• Advanced engineering applications (aerospace, automotive, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Kunkun Fu
Dr. Bin Yang
Dr. Yuan Chen
Guest Editors

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