VIETNAM 3rd International Conference on Mechanics, Composites & Manufacturing Technology (IMCMT-27) March 15-17, 2027 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

IMCMT-27


Composite Materials Manufacturing & Machinery Mechanical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Quantum Mechanics



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