Conferences
24–26 September 2025, Istanbul, Turkey
4th International Workshop on Plasticity, Damage and Fracture of Engineering Materials
Elastic and inelastic deformation, along with the resulting failure of engineering materials, are some of the key limiting factors in engineering design and manufacturing. The ever-increasing demand for materials with contradicting properties such as high strength and high ductility makes it vital to develop tools that can predict failure phenomena, which requires a multi-scale approach. The aim of the IWPDF 2025 meeting is to discuss recent progress in the fields of plasticity, damage, and fracture mechanics. The workshop is organized by the Middle East Technical University, on 24-26 September 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey, in a hybrid mode, which gives the participants the opportunity to submit online contributions as well. This workshop welcomes both computational and experimental studies aimed at advancing our understanding of how a material’s microstructure, the loading conditions, and environmental factors influence the deformation, degradation, and failure of engineering materials. Contributions presenting novel engineering approaches in elastic deformation, plasticity, damage, and fracture are also encouraged. Beyond ductile deformation and failure, the workshop will also explore brittle fracture in various materials under different loading conditions, as well as fatigue, dwell-fatigue, and creep mechanisms. The workshop intends to provide an open platform for discussion on new directions in the prediction and prevention of failure of engineering materials.
