Fracture Mechanics of Materials—the State of the Art
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Failure Analysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 236
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Interests: metal structural materials; additive manufacturing; explosion and shock dynamics
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Dear Colleagues,
The fracture mechanics of materials is an interesting research direction that studies how materials develop cracks under load and how these cracks propagate to ultimately fail. It is of great significance for engineering design, material selection, structural integrity assessment, and material life prediction. In terms of safety assessment, by understanding the principles of fracture mechanics, engineers can better predict the possible failure modes of materials or structures during use and take measures to prevent catastrophic failures. In terms of material selection and development, understanding the fracture behavior of different materials can help in selecting the most suitable material for specific applications. In terms of accident analysis and prevention, fracture mechanics acts as an analytical tool to determine the cause of material or structural failure, thereby improving future design and technical standards and avoiding similar accidents from happening again. Thus, the fracture mechanics of materials is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of engineering structures. It not only affects the success or failure of individual engineering projects, but also relates to the overall socio-economic development.
In this Special Issue, we welcome articles that focus on the fracture mechanics of materials and structures. Theoretical analysis, experimental tests, and numerical simulation are all welcomed. Contributions to this Special Issue are highly valued and appreciated. We invite you to contribute research work that relates to the benefits of the fracture mechanics of materials and structures in today's world.
Dr. Xiaofei Cao
Dr. Chunwang He
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fracture mechanics
- fracture mechanism
- life prediction
- failure analysis
- deformation behavior
- materials and structures
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