Call for papers/Topics Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to: 1. Mechanics Mechanics provides the fundamental physics and mathematical models required to understand how materials and structures respond to forces. Solid Mechanics & Strength of Materials Stress, strain, and constitutive relations (Hooke's Law) Axial, torsional, bending, and shear loading Beams, columns, and pressure vessels Elasticity, plasticity, and viscoelasticity Structural Mechanics & Dynamics Vibration analysis (free, forced, damped, and undamped systems) Modal analysis and resonance Structural stability and buckling Fatigue, fracture mechanics, and crack propagation Continuum Mechanics Tensor analysis for stress and strain Kinematics of deformation Conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy) Experimental Mechanics Strain gauge testing and photoelasticity Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Non-destructive testing (NDT) mechanics 2. Composite Materials Composites combine two or more distinct phases (matrix and reinforcement) to achieve bulk properties that neither constituent can provide alone. Constituent Materials Reinforcements: Carbon, glass, aramid (Kevlar), and natural fibers Matrices: Thermosets (epoxy, polyester), Thermoplastics (PEEK, Nylon), Ceramic, and Metal matrices Core materials for sandwich structures (honeycomb, balsa, foams) Micromechanics of Composites Representative Volume Element (RVE) Rule of Mixtures (predicting density, modulus, and strength) Fiber-matrix interface, load transfer, and wetting Macromechanics & Anisotropy Anisotropic, orthotropic, and transversely isotropic behavior Classical Laminate Theory (CLT) Stiffness and compliance matrices ([A], [B], [D] matrices) Failure and Degradation Mechanisms First-ply failure theories (Tsai-Hill, Tsai-Wu, Maximum Strain) Delamination and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) Environmental degradation (hygrothermal effects, UV aging) 3. Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing processes shape, assemble, and transform raw materials into final engineered components. Traditional Subtractive Manufacturing Machining (turning, milling, drilling) Tool wear, cutting forces, and chip formation mechanics High-speed machining and non-traditional machining (EDM, Laser, Waterjet) Forming and Shaping Processes Metal forming (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) Sheet metal working and stamping Casting and molding fundamentals Composite-Specific Manufacturing Open molding (hand lay-up, spray-up) Closed molding (Resin Transfer Molding [RTM], Vacuum Assisted RTM [VARTM]) Autoclave processing and vacuum bagging Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Automated Tape Laying (ATL) Filament winding and pultrusion Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Polymer systems (FDM, SLA, SLS) Metal systems (DMLS, SLM, Binder Jetting) Continuous fiber 3D printing (bridging composites and additive) 4. Interrelated Cross-Disciplinary Topics The true power of this field lies at the intersection of these three domains, where design, analysis, and production converge. Mechanics of Manufacturing Processes Residual stresses induced by machining, welding, or curing Thermal stresses and distortion during metal casting or composite curing Plastic deformation mechanics in metal forming Machining and Processing of Composites Delamination and fiber breakout during drilling/milling of CFRP Tool wear optimization when cutting highly abrasive composite fibers Post-cure trimming and waterjet cutting mechanics Process Modeling and Simulation Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite curing (cure kinetics and shrinkage) Molding simulation (resin flow, permeability, and dry spot prediction) Simulation of metal deposition and cooling paths in Additive Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Excellence (DFX) Design constraints of composite draping (wrinkling, fiber deviation) Topology optimization tailored for specific manufacturing limits (e.g., overhangs in 3D printing) Joining and bonding technology (adhesive bonding mechanics, co-curing, mechanical fastening in composites) Smart Materials and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Integration of fiber optic sensors or piezoelectrics into composite layups during manufacturing In-situ monitoring of mechanical stress and damage propagation