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Call for papers/Topics
All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:
Mechanics
Solid Mechanics and Elasticity
Linear and non-linear elasticity
Stress and strain tensor analysis
Beam, plate, and shell theories
Viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity
Fracture Mechanics and Damage Modeling
Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM)
Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM)
Stress intensity factors and energy release rates
Microstructural damage mechanisms and void nucleation
Dynamic fracture and crack propagation
Computational Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and mesh generation techniques
Boundary Element Method (BEM)
Meshless and particle methods (SPH, Peridynamics)
Multi-scale modeling and homogenization techniques
Computational fluid-structure interaction (FSI)
Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
Modal analysis and dynamic response
Wave propagation in solid media
Structural stability and buckling modes
Non-linear structural dynamics and chaos
Composites
Constituent Materials and Interface Science
High-performance fiber reinforcements (Carbon, Glass, Aramid, Ceramic)
Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic matrix systems
Interfacial bonding mechanisms and surface treatments
Sizing chemistries and interphase engineering
Composite Mechanics and Laminate Theory
Anisotropic and orthotropic elasticity
Classical Laminate Theory (CLT) and first-order shear deformation
Micromechanics and constituent property prediction
Hygrothermal stresses and environmental degradation
Laminate optimization and stacking sequence design
Failure and Fatigue in Composites
Interlaminar shear and delamination mechanisms
Intralaminar failure criteria (Hashin, Puck, Tsai-Wu)
Progressive damage modeling and cohesive zone modeling
Low-velocity impact damage and compression-after-impact (CAI) behavior
Fatigue life prediction under cyclic multiaxial loading
Advanced Structural Composites
Textile and 3D woven preforms
Sandwich structures and core topologies (Honeycomb, Foam)
Bio-based and sustainable composite systems
Smart composites with embedded sensors and self-healing networks
Manufacturing Technology
Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Processing
Autoclave curing and prepreg processing
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum-Assisted RTM (VARTM)
Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Automated Tape Laying (ATL)
Filament winding and pultrusion processes
Compression molding and sheet molding compound (SMC) processing
Additive Manufacturing for Structured Materials
Continuous fiber additive manufacturing
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of short-fiber composites
Powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition for metal composites
Vat photopolymerization for reinforced photopolymers
Post-processing and thermal treatment of printed parts
Subtractions, Joining, and Assembly
Precision machining and drilling of fiber-reinforced polymers
Waterjet cutting and laser ablation processing
Adhesive bonding, surface preparation, and joint mechanics
Fusion bonding and thermoplastic welding techniques
Mechanical fastening and hybrid joint design
Quality Control and Process Optimization
Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection (Ultrasonic, X-ray CT, Thermography)
In-situ monitoring and sensor integration (FBG optical fibers, Dielectric sensors)
Process simulation (Curing kinetics, resin flow, thermal distortion)
Digital twins for manufacturing process control
Interrelated Cross-Disciplinary Domains
Design for Manufacturability (DfM) of Composite Structures
Balancing mechanical performance targets with processing limits (e.g., drapability, resin flow length, void minimization).
Manufacturing-induced defects (e.g., fiber waviness, void content, residual stresses) and their direct impact on mechanical strength and fatigue life.
Multi-Scale Mechanics for Process Simulation
Integrating micro-scale flow through fibrous beds with macro-scale part geometry during liquid composite molding.
Predicting thermal expansion mismatches between fibers and matrix during cure cycles to prevent part warpage.
Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME)
Linking manufacturing process history directly into structural FEA models to predict structural performance with processing-induced variation.
Topological optimization of composite structures considering directional fiber orientations and path constraints of Automated Fiber Placement machines.
Tooling Design and Thermal Management
Mechanics of thermal mismatch between mold materials and composite parts during elevated-temperature curing.
Heat transfer analysis within thick-section composites during processing to eliminate exothermic hot-spots and incomplete degradation