Advances in Mechanical Problems of Functionally Graded Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Functionally-graded materials (FGMs) are an advanced class of composite materials that exhibit continuous variations of properties, arising from spatial gradation in composition. Engineering FGM structures, thus, integrates the advantageous properties of constituent compounds. Research and development in the area of mechanics of FGMs have made great leaps towards the application of FGM structures in various engineering fields, such as aerospace, aircrafts, engine combustion chambers, fusion reactors, and biomedical devices. In addition, recent developments in material science and computational technology have enabled us to make further advancements in the research area of FGM structures, and the enthusiasm of numerous research teams is still far from being exhausted.

This Special Issue aims to collect recent studies and developments associated with mechanical problems of FGMs and FGM structures. Manuscripts are invited from various researchers/investigators, to contribute to this Special Issue with their original research articles, short communications, and review articles.

Prof. Dr. Tinh Quoc Bui
Dr. Le Van Lich
Prof. Dr. Tiantang Yu
Dr. Indra Vir Singh
Guest Editors

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