Dynamic Behaviour and Crashworthiness of Composite Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composites; crashworthiness; high-strain rate; impact
Interests: composites; crashworthiness; high-strain rate; impact
Interests: composites; crashworthiness; high-strain rate; impact
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce a Special Issue of Materials dedicated to the proceedings of DyCOMP 2024, the inaugural international conference focusing exclusively on the dynamic behavior of composite materials. This Special Issue provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research that advances our understanding of composite materials under dynamic conditions, bridging fundamental studies and applied innovations.
DyCOMP 2024 is uniquely aligned with the third edition of the European Conference on Crashworthiness of Composite Structures (ECCCS3), creating a synergistic environment in which to address critical challenges related to crashworthiness and dynamic performance. ECCCS, established under the ICONIC project, has garnered international recognition for fostering advancements in composite transportation systems.
We welcome contributions that explore innovative experimental methods, numerical modeling techniques, material characterization, and design strategies for composites in dynamic applications. Selected papers from DyCOMP and ECCCS3 will highlight groundbreaking research in crashworthiness, impact resistance, vibration response, fatigue behavior, and the structural optimization of composite systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of innovations in dynamic composites, fostering collaboration among researchers and practitioners in order to drive future innovation in this evolving field.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Tommaso Scalici
Dr. Emilio Vicente Gonzalez
Dr. Giuseppe Catalanotti
Dr. Andrea Alaimo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composites
- crashworthiness
- high-strain rate
- impact
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