The Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites are crucial factors influencing the performance and applications of these materials. Fiber-reinforced composites are engineered materials comprising a matrix and embedded fibers, typically of materials like glass, carbon, or aramid. The mechanical properties of these composites are a result of the interaction between the matrix and the reinforcing fibers. Key mechanical properties include: Strength, stiffness, toughness, fatigue resistance, impact resistance, durability, dimensional stability, etc. Understanding and optimizing these mechanical properties is fundamental in designing and manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites for diverse applications, including automotive components, aerospace structures, sporting goods, and various industrial applications. The combination of high strength, stiffness, and other tailored properties makes fiber-reinforced composites a versatile class of materials with a broad range of engineering applications. This Special Issue aims to collect recent advances in mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites with a focus on structural applications. Moreover, we are calling for papers related to advanced mechanical testing and analysis approaches for fiber reinforced composites, such as novel experimental measurement methods, model-/data-driven artificial intelligence and high-fidelity physics prediction modeling.

Dr. Qian Li
Dr. Zhen Zhang
Guest Editors

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• mechanical property
• simulation
• modelling
• composites
• design
• manufacturing