VIETNAM 3rd International Conference on Mechanics, Composites & Manufacturing Technology: IMCMT-27

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Mechanics

Mechanics provides the fundamental physics and mathematical models required to understand how materials and structures respond to forces.

• Solid Mechanics & Strength of Materials

  • Stress, strain, and constitutive relations (Hooke's Law)

  • Axial, torsional, bending, and shear loading

  • Beams, columns, and pressure vessels

  • Elasticity, plasticity, and viscoelasticity

• Structural Mechanics & Dynamics

  • Vibration analysis (free, forced, damped, and undamped systems)

  • Modal analysis and resonance

  • Structural stability and buckling

  • Fatigue, fracture mechanics, and crack propagation

• Continuum Mechanics

  • Tensor analysis for stress and strain

  • Kinematics of deformation

  • Conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy)

• Experimental Mechanics

  • Strain gauge testing and photoelasticity

  • Digital Image Correlation (DIC)

  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) mechanics

2. Composite Materials

Composites combine two or more distinct phases (matrix and reinforcement) to achieve bulk properties that neither constituent can provide alone.

• Constituent Materials

  • Reinforcements: Carbon, glass, aramid (Kevlar), and natural fibers

  • Matrices: Thermosets (epoxy, polyester), Thermoplastics (PEEK, Nylon), Ceramic, and Metal matrices

  • Core materials for sandwich structures (honeycomb, balsa, foams)

• Micromechanics of Composites

  • Representative Volume Element (RVE)

  • Rule of Mixtures (predicting density, modulus, and strength)

  • Fiber-matrix interface, load transfer, and wetting

• Macromechanics & Anisotropy

  • Anisotropic, orthotropic, and transversely isotropic behavior

  • Classical Laminate Theory (CLT)

  • Stiffness and compliance matrices ([A], [B], [D] matrices)

• Failure and Degradation Mechanisms

  • First-ply failure theories (Tsai-Hill, Tsai-Wu, Maximum Strain)

  • Delamination and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS)

  • Environmental degradation (hygrothermal effects, UV aging)

3. Manufacturing Technology 

Manufacturing processes shape, assemble, and transform raw materials into final engineered components.

• Traditional Subtractive Manufacturing

  • Machining (turning, milling, drilling)

  • Tool wear, cutting forces, and chip formation mechanics

  • High-speed machining and non-traditional machining (EDM, Laser, Waterjet)

• Forming and Shaping Processes

  • Metal forming (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing)

  • Sheet metal working and stamping

  • Casting and molding fundamentals

• Composite-Specific Manufacturing

  • Open molding (hand lay-up, spray-up)

  • Closed molding (Resin Transfer Molding [RTM], Vacuum Assisted RTM [VARTM])

  • Autoclave processing and vacuum bagging

  • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Automated Tape Laying (ATL)

  • Filament winding and pultrusion

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

  • Polymer systems (FDM, SLA, SLS)

  • Metal systems (DMLS, SLM, Binder Jetting)

  • Continuous fiber 3D printing (bridging composites and additive)

4. Interrelated Cross-Disciplinary Topics

The true power of this field lies at the intersection of these three domains, where design, analysis, and production converge.

• Mechanics of Manufacturing Processes

  • Residual stresses induced by machining, welding, or curing

  • Thermal stresses and distortion during metal casting or composite curing

  • Plastic deformation mechanics in metal forming

• Machining and Processing of Composites

  • Delamination and fiber breakout during drilling/milling of CFRP

  • Tool wear optimization when cutting highly abrasive composite fibers

  • Post-cure trimming and waterjet cutting mechanics

• Process Modeling and Simulation

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite curing (cure kinetics and shrinkage)

  • Molding simulation (resin flow, permeability, and dry spot prediction)

  • Simulation of metal deposition and cooling paths in Additive Manufacturing

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Excellence (DFX)

  • Design constraints of composite draping (wrinkling, fiber deviation)

  • Topology optimization tailored for specific manufacturing limits (e.g., overhangs in 3D printing)

  • Joining and bonding technology (adhesive bonding mechanics, co-curing, mechanical fastening in composites)

• Smart Materials and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

  • Integration of fiber optic sensors or piezoelectrics into composite layups during manufacturing

  • In-situ monitoring of mechanical stress and damage propagation