Composite Structural Systems: Materials, Components, Structures, and Symmetry
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 58
Special Issue Editors
Interests: earthquake engineering; steel structures; transmission tower structures; seismic resilience
Interests: theory and method of new structure design for high-performance bridges; steel-concrete composite structure; infrastructure security and intelligent operation and maintenance
Interests: steel/aluminum alloy structural stability; new spatial structure system and shape optimization; lightweight assembled joint performance and design method; evaluation of structural fire resist
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the integration of composite materials, components, and structural systems, emphasizing the pivotal role of symmetry in enhancing performance and innovation. Symmetry principles govern material microstructures (e.g., fiber alignment), component geometries (e.g., balanced layering), and structural configurations, optimizing load distribution, dynamic response, and sustainability. Contributions will address symmetrical design in additive manufacturing, modular construction, and adaptive systems, balancing technical efficiency with esthetic coherence. We invite scholars to submit research on symmetry-driven optimization, novel composites, and applications in aerospace, civil, and architectural engineering, highlighting how symmetry bridges material science, structural mechanics, and sustainable design to advance next-generation composite systems.
Dr. Jun Gong
Dr. Zefang Wang
Guest Editors
Dr. Yilinke Tan
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- composite materials
- structural systems
- dynamic behaviors
- symmetry principles
- multi-material coupling effects
- symmetry of damage modes
- refined numerical simulation
- optimization techniques
- morphology
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