Polymer Composites in Engineering: Multiscale/Multiphysics Analyses

Dear Colleagues,

Characterized by being lightweight and having excellent mechanical properties compared to traditional metals, polymer matrix composites composed of reinforcements and polymer matrices are being increasingly sought after for use in high-performance and diverse industrial fields, e.g., aerospace, automobile, construction, marine, etc. Because the macroscopic behavior of polymer composites is highly determined by microscale factors such as volume fractions as well as fabrication, in-depth understanding of the physical and mechanical behaviors that govern at various scales may further promote their extensive application under multiphysics conditions. Non-destructive testing is a promising method that can be used to reveal the insight mechanism of microscale responses which reflects both thermal change and mechanical strain.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest original results in the engineering applications of composite materials based on multiscale and/or multiphysics analyses, including forming, testing through service life and damage evaluation.

Dr. Jun Feng
Prof. Dr. Jianguo Liang
Guest Editors

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