Structure and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The engineering landscape is being reshaped by advanced composite materials, which are pivotal in enabling lightweight, durable, and high-performance structures across critical sectors such as the aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and construction industries. The performance of these structures is inherently governed by the intricate relationship between their internal architecture and their resultant mechanical properties.

This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research and review articles that deepen our understanding of this critical structure–property relationship. We encourage submissions that investigate key mechanical responses and failure mechanisms, including but not limited to strength, fatigue, impact resistance, and buckling instability. Furthermore, we are particularly interested in recent advances in optimization methods and AI-driven design for enhancing composite performance, such as layout optimization, configuration optimization, and machine learning-based prediction of mechanical behavior.

The primary aim is to create a valuable resource for researchers and engineers, fostering the development of next-generation composites with tailored mechanical performance for demanding applications.

Dr. Zhefeng Yu
Dr. Wu Xu
Guest Editors

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