Mechanics of Composite Materials: Strength, Deformation, and Failure Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue in Inventions titled “Mechanics of Composite Materials: Strength, Deformation, and Failure Analysis”. This Special Issue aims to highlight significant advancements in the mechanical behavior of composite materials, focusing on their strength, deformation mechanisms, and failure analysis. Research in this area is crucial due to the growing demand for composites in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings on the mechanical performance of composite materials. We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews that explore the fundamental and applied aspects of composite mechanics.

The scope of this issue includes theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies that focus on how composites deform, resist loads, and eventually fail. By integrating micro-scale analysis with macro-scale structural performance, this collection seeks to advance the reliability and design optimization of composite structures.

Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Macro- and micromechanics of composites;
• Fatigue, fracture, and damage evolution;
• Impact resistance and dynamic response;
• Environmental effects on mechanical properties;
• Interfacial bonding and delamination analysis;
• Finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-scale modeling;
• Structural health monitoring of composite structures;
• Novel composite architectures.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wenfu Wei
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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