Numerical Simulation of Composite Material Performance

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Topic “Numerical Simulation of Composite Material Performance” aims to collect original research and review articles focusing on advanced modelling techniques for predicting the mechanical, thermal, and functional behaviour of composite materials. With the growing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable materials across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and energy, numerical methods play a crucial role in accelerating design, optimising structures, and reducing experimental costs. The Topic welcomes contributions on multiscale and multiphysics simulation approaches, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational micromechanics, damage and failure modelling, virtual testing, and machine learning-enhanced predictions. Studies involving polymer-, metal-, or ceramic-matrix composites, as well as bio-based or recycled reinforcements, are particularly encouraged. Both fundamental and application-oriented works are welcome, including validation against experimental results. This Topic is intended for researchers and engineers interested in simulation-driven innovation and the integration of modelling in the material development process.

Dr. Ana Pavlovic
Dr. Giangiacomo Minak
Prof. Dr. Carlo Santulli
Dr. Nenad Djordjevic
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Journal of Composites Science jcs	3.7	5.8	2017	16.2 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Modelling modelling	1.5	2.2	2020	19.5 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.9	9.7	2009	14 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Applied Mechanics applmech	1.5	3.5	2020	20.4 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Solids solids	2.4	4.5	2020	22.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit

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