Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Behavior of Materials, Welding Joints and Structures
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 107
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Interests: fatigue and fracture; welding and joining; structural integrity; residual stress; computational method; mechanics of welded structures
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Interests: fatigue; marine structures; welded joints; digital image correlation; infrared thermography; finite element analysis; explosion welding; composites; shipbuilding
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2. School of Ocean Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, Weihai 264200, China
Interests: fatigue performance analysis of welded structures; multiaxial stress state; fatigue lifetime prediction; fatigue crack initiation and propagation; traction structural stress method
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to present this special issue dedicated to the crucial and ever-evolving field of “Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Behavior of Materials, Welding Joints and Structures”. This special issue aims to bring together the latest research and advancements in this interdisciplinary area.
Materials play a fundamental role in various engineering applications, and their design, mechanical properties, and fatigue behavior are of paramount importance for ensuring the reliability and longevity of structures and components. Welding joints, as common connection methods in manufacturing, have a significant impact on the overall performance and durability of assemblies.
This special issue invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies that explore various aspects related to the design, mechanical behavior, and fatigue performance of materials, as well as the integrity and reliability of welding joints and structures. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Innovative design approaches for materials and structures to enhance mechanical and fatigue properties.
- Characterization and modeling of the mechanical behavior of advanced materials.
- Fatigue life prediction and assessment methods for materials and structures.
- Effects of welding processes and parameters on the mechanical and fatigue behavior of welding joints.
- Failure analysis and prevention strategies for materials and welded structures.
- Development and application of non-destructive testing techniques for evaluating the integrity of materials and welding joints.
We encourage submissions from academia, industry, and research institutions worldwide. Submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and scientific validity of the published work.
We sincerely hope that this special issue will serve as a platform for sharing valuable knowledge and insights, promoting collaborative research, and driving the advancement of this important field.
We look forward to receiving your excellent contributions and making this special issue a great success.
Best regards,
Dr. Xianjun Pei
Dr. Pasqualino Corigliano
Dr. Haibo Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- modeling, test and theoretical analysis
- lifetime prediction
- welding process
- residual stress
- fatigue crack propagation
- civil engineering materials
- fatigue behavior analysis
- welding joint characteristics
- material fatigue resistance
- welding process optimization
- welded structure durability
- structural mechanics
- welding joint reliability
- material fatigue testing
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