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Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 555

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College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
Interests: polymer-based composite material mechanics; structural mechanics; experimental mechanics; structural health monitoring (SHM); cementitious composite

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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue titled “Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing” aims to highlight innovative approaches and methodologies in the testing and analysis of polymer composites. As these materials gain prominence in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and construction, understanding their mechanical behavior under diverse loading conditions becomes paramount.

This Issue will feature a collection of original research article/review papers that explore the mechanical characterization of polymer composites, including tensile, compressive, and impact testing, as well as the effects of environmental factors on their performance. Additionally, interdisciplinary studies that combine experimental results with computational modeling to enhance material understanding will be welcomed. By fostering collaboration among researchers and industry professionals, this Special Issue aims to advance the field of polymer composites and promote innovative testing strategies.

Prof. Dr. Wenfeng Hao
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Keywords

  • polymer composites
  • experimental mechanics
  • mechanical testing
  • non-destructive testing
  • computational modeling
  • advanced testing techniques

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High-Temperature Compressive Properties of 3D Printed Polymeric Lattice-Reinforced Cement-Based Materials
by Yawen Gu, Jing Qiao, Junwei Liu, Wenfeng Hao and Can Tang
Polymers 2025, 17(6), 802; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17060802 - 18 Mar 2025
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Currently, research has confirmed the significant potential of 3D printed polymer lattices in enhancing the mechanical properties of cement-based composites. Polymer materials are influenced by high-temperature environments. This study aims to further explore the impact of 3D printed lattice structures on the compressive [...] Read more.
Currently, research has confirmed the significant potential of 3D printed polymer lattices in enhancing the mechanical properties of cement-based composites. Polymer materials are influenced by high-temperature environments. This study aims to further explore the impact of 3D printed lattice structures on the compressive mechanical properties of cement-based materials under high-temperature conditions. The approach employed in this paper involves utilizing the multiple jet fusion (MJF) technique to fabricate two types of lattices with the same volume fraction within cement-based samples. Uniaxial compression experiments were carried out on cement-based samples both with and without the 3D printed lattice at room temperature, 50 °C, and 100 °C. The research explores the compressive properties of cement-based samples reinforced with different lattice structures at varying ambient temperatures. Additionally, digital image correlation (DIC) technology was utilized to analyze the deformation characteristics of the samples. The experimental results demonstrate that the 3D printed lattice effectively enhances the compressive properties of cement-based materials. However, it is worth noting that the cement-based samples reinforced with this material exhibit higher temperature sensitivity compared to the lattice-free reinforced samples. Full article
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