Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The continuous evolution of advanced materials—ranging from high-performance alloys and composites to bio-inspired and additive-manufactured materials—has revolutionized industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering. As these materials push the boundaries of performance under extreme conditions, understanding their mechanical behavior and ensuring their structural reliability has become paramount for safe and sustainable applications.

This Special Issue addresses the critical challenges in characterizing, modeling, and predicting the mechanical properties and long-term reliability of advanced materials. Key obstacles include the interplay between microstructural complexity and macroscopic performance, time-dependent degradation mechanisms (e.g., fatigue, creep, and corrosion), and the influence of multi-physical interactions (thermo-mechanical, hygro-thermal, etc.) in harsh environments. Furthermore, bridging the gap between laboratory-scale testing and real-world operational conditions remains a persistent challenge for researchers and engineers.

Prof. Dr. Zhixin Huang
Dr. Zihao Chen
Guest Editors

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