Computational Innovations for Designing and Analyzing Aerostructures With Advanced Materials

Dear Colleagues,

As the aerospace industry continuously strives for improved designs and pushes the boundaries of innovation, it encounters various obstacles that call for innovative solutions. This Special Issue aims to tackle these challenges head-on and provide a collaborative platform for researchers to share their expertise and insights.

The design of aerostructures, particularly those involving composite materials, presents intricate and multifaceted challenges that necessitate a multidisciplinary approach. Techniques such as finite element analysis (FEA), multiscale modeling, and damage/failure analysis play pivotal roles in addressing these complexities. Optimization methods, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and structural dynamics further contribute to optimizing the performance and efficiency of aerostructures.

Researchers are encouraged to submit their work that encompasses the latest advancements in computational modeling for aerostructures. Contributions can cover theoretical developments, practical applications, methodological discussions, state-of-the-art reviews, and forward-looking perspectives.

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Computational modeling techniques for aerostructures;
• Multiscale modeling approaches in aerospace engineering;
• Damage and failure analysis of composite materials;
• Optimization methods for aerostructure design;
• CFD in aerospace applications;
• Structural dynamics and analysis in aerostructures;
• Material characterization and testing in aerospace materials;
• Integration of problem-based learning and serious games in aerostructure education;
• Harnessing the potential of digital twin technology in aerostructure design and simulation.

Dr. Dimitrios G. Stamatelos
Guest Editor

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• computational modeling
• aerostructures
• composite materials
• smart materials
• finite element analysis (FEA)
• multiscale modeling
• damage and failure analysis
• optimization techniques
• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• structural dynamics
• material characterization
• problem-based learning—serious games
• digital twin