Symmetry and Asymmetry in Materials and Mechanical Engineering: Properties and Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 2981
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribological and lubrication theory and experiment; analysis and design of rotating machinery; surface coating; laser surface treatment
Interests: dynamic equipment with low friction, long lifespan, and multidisciplinary cross-cutting technology; fluid-solid-thermal coupled dynamics and control technology; advanced structural and composite material design technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The symmetric and asymmetric characteristics of materials or mechanical design affect the operational performance of mechanical systems. The symmetric and asymmetric properties of materials include symmetry/asymmetry at the atomic, nano-, and micrometer scales, as well as isotropic/anisotropic macroscopic properties. The symmetric and asymmetric characteristics of mechanical structure design include the symmetry and asymmetry of structure and load. Symmetrical material or structural design typically provides better stability and has a wide range of applications. In structural engineering, symmetrical shapes and arrangements are easier to design and manufacture, reducing costs. The performance of mechanical systems is easier to calculate and predict by using symmetrical materials. On the other hand, asymmetry exists extensively in materials and mechanical engineering. For example, the asymmetry of forces can cause stress concentration, posing higher requirements for mechanical design. However, the directed transport of microfluids and heat can be achieved by introducing asymmetry through changing material properties or geometric structures. This Special Issue studies the symmetry and asymmetry characteristics of material and mechanical structure design, as well as related applications. The research method can involve modeling, simulation, machine learning, or experiments.
Dr. Xiuli Zhang
Dr. Gengyuan Gao
Dr. Jun Cao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry
- asymmetry
- mechanical design
- heterogeneous structure
- micro-nano functional structure
- surface technology
- heat transfer
- directed transport
- fluid flow
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