Mechanical Behavior of Lightweight Metallic Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Lightweight metallic alloys (e.g., aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys) are key materials in the modern industry (e.g., automotive, aeronautic, aerospace, and biomedical industries) because of their intrinsic features, such as high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness, good fracture toughness, good fatigue performance, and excellent corrosion resistance. Current environmental sustainability issues as well as their good processability and biocompatibility make them excellent choices for an increasing number of engineering applications and are gaining growing interest.

In this context, in-depth knowledge about the mechanical behavior of such alloys is pivotal to develop durable and reliable components. Mechanical behavior is associated with different variables, namely processing techniques, microstructure features, environmental factors, and loading scenarios, among others. Thus, the main goal of this Special Issue is to foster the dissemination of the latest research focused on the mechanical behavior of lightweight metallic alloys. Both experimental and numerical approaches are encouraged. Literature review articles are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Ricardo Branco
Prof. Dr. Filippo Berto
Prof. Dr. Joel de Jesus
Guest Editors

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