Application of Symmetry in Mechanics of Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Symmetry is a fundamental concept in the mechanics of materials and has numerous practical applications. In engineering design, structural symmetric designs can ensure uniform stress distribution and enhance the overall durability of structures. The use of symmetric loading conditions in mechanical testing can also simplify the analysis of material behavior and facilitate the determination of key mechanical properties. Additionally, symmetry can be utilized in the development of analytical models for complex structures, reducing computational complexity and enabling more accurate predictions of material behavior. As such, understanding the principles of symmetry in the mechanics of materials is essential for engineers and researchers seeking to optimize the performance of materials and structures.

This Special Issue aims to collect contributions exploring symmetry theories/methods to simplify/solve problems in continuum mechanics, solid mechanics, materials science, and structural engineering. It also seeks to enhance the overall mechanical performance and efficiency of all kinds of materials and structures. Original contributions focusing on modelling, experiments, and numerical calculations are all welcome.

Dr. Pingping Zhu
Dr. Mariusz Bogdan
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• material/geometrical symmetry
• mechanics
• materials
• structural design and analysis
• engineering
• applications
• dynamical systems
• finite element analysis
• structural experiments
• additive manufacturing
• architectures