[Special Issue] Research on Material Mechanics and Performance Analysis

Guest Editor

1. Prof. Raul Campilho Webpage1

Affiliation: ISEP—School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal

Keywords: adhesive joints; material characterization; polymers; composite materials; advanced manufacturing systems; industrial design; finite element method, and cohesive zone models

2. Prof. Kouider Madani Webpage

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, laboratory of solid mechanics and LMSS structure, Faculty of Technology, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

Keywords: materials, functionally graded materials, composites, finite element method, extended finite element method, numerical modelling, adhesive joints, bolted joints, material characterization

Special Issue Information

The special issue "Research on Material Mechanics and Performance Analysis" in Material Communications aims to collect papers with cutting-edge research and advancements in the mechanics and performance of materials. This issue will cover experimental, theoretical, and computational studies that address fundamental insights and practical applications in material mechanics. Topics include but are not limited to material characterization, stress-strain relationships, advanced material models, fracture mechanics, fatigue, deformation, novel numerical approaches, and the influence of microstructure on material performance. We invite contributions that explore novel methodologies, innovative material characterization techniques, and interdisciplinary approaches integrating chemistry, physics, and engineering. This special issue seeks to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers to share their findings and advance the understanding of material behaviour under various conditions.

Keywords: material mechanics; performance analysis; stress-strain relationships; fracture mechanics; fatigue; deformation; microstructure; material characterization

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