DUBAI 4th World Conference on Mechanics, Composites & Manufacturing Technology: DMCMT-27

Call for papers/Topics

All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

Mechanics

Solid Mechanics and Elasticity

• Linear and non-linear elasticity

• Stress and strain tensor analysis

• Beam, plate, and shell theories

• Viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity

Fracture Mechanics and Damage Modeling

• Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM)

• Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM)

• Stress intensity factors and energy release rates

• Microstructural damage mechanisms and void nucleation

• Dynamic fracture and crack propagation

Computational Mechanics

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and mesh generation techniques

• Boundary Element Method (BEM)

• Meshless and particle methods (SPH, Peridynamics)

• Multi-scale modeling and homogenization techniques

• Computational fluid-structure interaction (FSI)

Structural Dynamics and Vibrations

• Modal analysis and dynamic response

• Wave propagation in solid media

• Structural stability and buckling modes

• Non-linear structural dynamics and chaos

Composites

Constituent Materials and Interface Science

• High-performance fiber reinforcements (Carbon, Glass, Aramid, Ceramic)

• Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic matrix systems

• Interfacial bonding mechanisms and surface treatments

• Sizing chemistries and interphase engineering

Composite Mechanics and Laminate Theory

• Anisotropic and orthotropic elasticity

• Classical Laminate Theory (CLT) and first-order shear deformation

• Micromechanics and constituent property prediction

• Hygrothermal stresses and environmental degradation

• Laminate optimization and stacking sequence design

Failure and Fatigue in Composites

• Interlaminar shear and delamination mechanisms

• Intralaminar failure criteria (Hashin, Puck, Tsai-Wu)

• Progressive damage modeling and cohesive zone modeling

• Low-velocity impact damage and compression-after-impact (CAI) behavior

• Fatigue life prediction under cyclic multiaxial loading

Advanced Structural Composites

• Textile and 3D woven preforms

• Sandwich structures and core topologies (Honeycomb, Foam)

• Bio-based and sustainable composite systems

• Smart composites with embedded sensors and self-healing networks

Manufacturing Technology

Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Processing

• Autoclave curing and prepreg processing

• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum-Assisted RTM (VARTM)

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

• Filament winding and pultrusion processes

• Compression molding and sheet molding compound (SMC) processing

Additive Manufacturing for Structured Materials

• Continuous fiber additive manufacturing

• Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of short-fiber composites

• Powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition for metal composites

• Vat photopolymerization for reinforced photopolymers

• Post-processing and thermal treatment of printed parts

Subtractions, Joining, and Assembly

• Precision machining and drilling of fiber-reinforced polymers

• Waterjet cutting and laser ablation processing

• Adhesive bonding, surface preparation, and joint mechanics

• Fusion bonding and thermoplastic welding techniques

• Mechanical fastening and hybrid joint design

Quality Control and Process Optimization

• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection (Ultrasonic, X-ray CT, Thermography)

• In-situ monitoring and sensor integration (FBG optical fibers, Dielectric sensors)

• Process simulation (Curing kinetics, resin flow, thermal distortion)

• Digital twins for manufacturing process control

Interrelated Cross-Disciplinary Domains

Design for Manufacturability (DfM) of Composite Structures

• Balancing mechanical performance targets with processing limits (e.g., drapability, resin flow length, void minimization).

• Manufacturing-induced defects (e.g., fiber waviness, void content, residual stresses) and their direct impact on mechanical strength and fatigue life.

Multi-Scale Mechanics for Process Simulation

• Integrating micro-scale flow through fibrous beds with macro-scale part geometry during liquid composite molding.

• Predicting thermal expansion mismatches between fibers and matrix during cure cycles to prevent part warpage.

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME)

• Linking manufacturing process history directly into structural FEA models to predict structural performance with processing-induced variation.

• Topological optimization of composite structures considering directional fiber orientations and path constraints of Automated Fiber Placement machines.

Tooling Design and Thermal Management

• Mechanics of thermal mismatch between mold materials and composite parts during elevated-temperature curing.

• Heat transfer analysis within thick-section composites during processing to eliminate exothermic hot-spots and incomplete degradation