International Conference on Mechanics, Composites & Manufacturing Technology on March 15-17, 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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

Name: EARBM
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