Symmetry in Impact Mechanics of Materials and Structures
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 452
Special Issue Editor
Interests: experimental mechanics; mechanical inverse problems; macroscopic/microscopic characterization of material mechanical properties; metal additive and integrated manufacturing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry simplifies analyses of complex systems and plays a key role in optimizing material properties, improving design efficiency, and ensuring structural safety. By applying symmetry, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of material and structural behavior under impact loading, enabling more accurate predictions of response and failure mechanisms. This Special Issue explores how symmetry influences the dynamic response of materials, structural stability, and design optimization, promoting a closer integration of theory and engineering practice.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Material Response: Symmetry enhances energy absorption, improves elastic–plastic deformation, and aids in crack propagation prediction.
- Structural Stability: Symmetry optimizes shock wave propagation, minimizing energy loss and reducing structural damage under impact.
- Numerical and Experimental Integration: Utilizing symmetry improves simulation and experimental design accuracy, increasing reliability.
- Engineering Applications: Symmetry enhances material and structural designs, boosting performance and safety, especially in the aerospace and automotive industries.
- Artificial Intelligence: AI integrated with symmetry optimizes designs, predicts damage, and supports real-time health monitoring.
- Sensor Design: Symmetry principles refine sensor layout and performance, ensuring accurate monitoring and early damage detection.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hao Jiang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- impact mechanics
- structural symmetry
- material dynamic response
- energy absorption mechanisms
- crack propagation
- shock wave propagation
- numerical simulation
- artificial intelligence optimization
- damage detection
- structural health monitoring
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