TY - BOOK ID - 138645957 TI - Characterization and Modelling of Composites PY - 2022 PB - Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute DB - UniCat KW - structural dynamics KW - composite plastics KW - stiffness KW - damping KW - fiber orientation KW - ODF KW - viscoelasticity KW - geopolymer concrete KW - fly-ash KW - bottom-ash KW - freeze-thaw KW - leachability KW - non-destructive test KW - TCLP KW - RFT KW - fiber matrix interface KW - finite element analysis KW - characterization KW - composite KW - measurements KW - testing KW - structural monitoring KW - flax-epoxy composite KW - interlaminar fracture energy KW - fracture toughness KW - delamination KW - Mode I KW - Mode II and Mixed-mode I–II interlaminar fracture KW - critical energy release rate KW - machine learning KW - mould filling simulations KW - composite materials KW - liquid moulding KW - lattice cell structures KW - InsideBCC KW - equivalent solid properties KW - three-dimensional printing KW - nacre KW - hexagonal tablets KW - analytical model KW - finite element simulations KW - Abaqus KW - fused filament fabrication KW - PLA KW - bamboo KW - mechanical strength KW - damage detection KW - laminated composite plates KW - modal analysis KW - curvature mode shape KW - strain energy KW - n/a KW - Mode II and Mixed-mode I-II interlaminar fracture UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:138645957 AB - Composites have increasingly been used in various structural components in the aerospace, marine, automotive, and wind energy sectors. The material characterization of composites is a vital part of the product development and production process. Physical, mechanical, and chemical characterization helps developers to further their understanding of products and materials, thus ensuring quality control. Achieving an in-depth understanding and consequent improvement of the general performance of these materials, however, still requires complex material modeling and simulation tools, which are often multiscale and encompass multiphysics. This Special Issue aims to solicit papers concerning promising, recent developments in composite modeling, simulation, and characterization, in both design and manufacturing areas, including experimental as well as industrial-scale case studies. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous review process and will only be considered for publication if they meet journal standards. Selected top articles may have their processing charges waived at the recommendation of reviewers and the Guest Editor. ER -