Multiphysics Modeling of Multifunctional Composite Materials

Chien-hong Lin, National Cheng Kung University
Xinrui Niu, City University of Hong Kong
Yan Li, California State University

Multifunctional materials, many of which are naturally found in biological or man-made materials, possess the capability to respond and adapt to various external stimuli. Composite materials, on the other hand, offer an excellent combination of properties which differ from each individual constituent. Multifunctional composite materials coupling multiphysical domains, as a result, have not only active capabilities but also the merits from the composite materials. Because of their numerous applications such as sensors, actuators, and adaptive structures, it is then promising to develop robust modeling methodologies to elucidate their behavior prior to design of them.

The aim of this minisymposium is to discuss recent development of multiphysics modeling of multifunctional composite materials. It covers theoretical, computational, and experimental issues related to any kind of multifunctional composite materials. Scopes relevant to the minisymposium include:
- micromechanics of multifunctional composite materials;
- microstructure evolution in crystalline materials;
- mechanics of structural biomaterials;
- modeling methods in intelligent material design;
- cohesive zone modeling of delamination;
- micromechanical damage mechanics of smart materials;
Also, we welcome other topics related to multifunctional composite materials.