Symmetry/Asymmetry of Composite Materials and Structures
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 May 2023) | Viewed by 2158
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The research in composite materials and structures is closely related to symmetry. For example, symmetric stacking sequences are mostly used to manufacture composite components, and most composite structures are symmetrical in configuration. The study of the symmetry and asymmetry of composite materials and structures is a critical issue. Symmetric components or structures made of composite materials are widespread in automotive, civil engineering, aeronautics, and astronautics industries. Moreover, ideal composite materials can be obtained through the design and control of symmetrical, periodic meso-structure and micro-structure, and novel material properties such as lightweight materials, negative Poisson's ratio materials, and even metamaterials can be obtained. From an analytical point of view, symmetry/asymmetry phenomena provide a convenient way to simplify and establish numerical methods, which may lead to interesting results.
This Special Issue invites researchers to submit original research papers and review articles related to composite materials and structures in which theoretical or practical issues of symmetry are considered. All analytical, experimental, and numerical studies with considered validation are welcome. The topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Symmetric and asymmetric structures or components;
- Symmetry in lightweight structure design;
- Symmetry in the mechanical response of composite materials;
- Symmetric and asymmetric microstructure of composite materials (design, characterization, and analysis);
- Symmetry in metamaterials;
- Symmetry in bio-inspired composite materials;
- Symmetry in discretely assembled composite materials;
- Symmetry in multifunctional composite materials;
- Symmetry in the fabrication of composite materials;
- Numerical models of the symmetry of composite materials.
Dr. Huimin Li
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- composite materials
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- metamaterials
- bio-inspired materials
- lightweight optimization
- discretely assembled materials
- multifunctional composite materials
- advanced manufacture
- numerical methods
