Advanced Composites: From Material Characterization to Structural Application (Third Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

After our successful first two volumes of the Special Issue “Advanced Composites: From Material Characterization to Structural Application”, we decided to launch an additional Special Issue as a collection on this topic. The modern industry allows for the synthesis of composite materials with a wide range of mechanical properties applicable in medicine, aviation, automotive, etc. Structural use of innovative engineering technologies, however, requires a new design concept related to the development of materials with mechanical properties tailored for the purposes of construction. This is in contrast to the current design practice, in which design solutions are associated with the application of existing materials, the physical characteristics of which are generally imperfectly suited to the application requirements. The choice of construction materials has considerable room for improvement from a scientific viewpoint (following heuristic approaches).

The identification of fundamental relationships between the structure of advanced composites and the corresponding physical properties is the focus of this Special Issue. This second volume continues the successful series of publications focused on the development of sustainable composites with valorised manufacturability for a breakthrough from conventional practices and corresponding to the Industrial Revolution 4.0 ideology. The articles published in the previous volume revealed that the application of nanoparticles improves the mechanical performance of composite materials; fibrous reinforcement improves the ductility of structural components; advanced woven fabrics efficiently reinforce soft body armour; heat-resistant aluminium composites ensure the safety of overhead power transmission lines; chemical additives can help with detecting temperature impact on concrete structures; and so on. The publication series aims to combine the innovative achievements of experts in the fields of materials and structural engineering to raise the scientific and practical value of the gathered results of the interdisciplinary research.

Prof. Dr. Viktor Gribniak
Guest Editor

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