Mechanical Behavior and Functional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials and Structures
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 251
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; 4D printing; continuous fiber; polymer composites; composite structures; mechanics; multiscale analysis; failure mechanism
Interests: impact behavior of composite structures; failure analysis of composites; damage resistance and damage tolerance; multiscale design and modeling
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Interests: composite structures; composite materials; impact mechanics; collapse behaviors
Interests: composite structures; assembly processes; digital twin; shape performance regulation; damage mechanics
Interests: polymer composites; smart structures; mechanics; multiscale analysis; elasticity and viscoelasticity; non-destructive testing and evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures are crucial in addressing modern engineering challenges across aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare fields. Their ability to deliver high strength-to-weight ratios, energy efficiency, and multifunctionality makes them indispensable for the development of next-generation technologies.
In this Special Issue, we will focus on the mechanical behavior and functional applications of fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures, aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications. We encourage submissions of original research papers, short communications, and review articles. This Special Issue aims to cover the latest progress in this field and stimulate further academic interest to promote and benefit multidisciplinary scientific communities.
This Special will address innovative fabrication techniques, enhanced mechanical properties, and advanced functional capabilities of fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures. Potential topics for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Structural analysis and optimization design for fiber-reinforced composite materials.
- Energy absorption and impact resistance in fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures.
- Design concepts and engineering examples for mechanical protection.
- The modeling and simulation of mechanical behavior in fiber-reinforced composite structures.
- The mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures under extreme environments.
- The failure mechanism of 3D/4D-printed composite materials and structures.
- Deformable or shape memory control method.
- The design and analysis of morphing structures.
- Repair and evaluation technology for fiber-reinforced composite structures.
- The health monitoring of fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures.
- Functional applications of fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and electronics industries.
Dr. Xin Zhang
Guest Editor Assistant
Dr. Di Zhang
Dr. Jin Wang
Guest Editors
Dr. Qinyuan Lin
Guest Editor Assistant
Prof. Dr. Bing Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- structural design
- mechanics
- function
- finite element analysis
- multiscale analysis
- optimization
- energy absorption
- mechanical protection
- extreme environments
- repair
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