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Multiscale and Functionally Graded
Materials (FGMs) are characterized
by spatially varied microstructures created by non-uniform distributions
of the reinforcement phase with different properties, sizes and
shapes, as well as, by interchanging the role of reinforcement and
matrix materials in a continuous manner.
Such multi-phase materials cover a range of space and time scales,
and are best understood by means of a comprehensive multiscale multiphysics
approach. Such materials have a broad range of applications including,
for example, biomechanical, automotive, aerospace, mechanical, civil,
nuclear, and naval engineering.
New applications are continuously being discovered and developed.
This conference intends to provide opportunities for exchanging,
discussing and enhancing the state-of-art techniques and recent
developments in the fields of FGMs.
Topics will
include (but are not limited to):
Manufacturing:
- Nano-FGMs
- Deposition and Casting
- Non-Reactive Bulk Processing of FGMs
- Reactive Bulk and Melt Processing of FGMs
- Processing of Layers
- Powder Processing
- Infiltration Processing
Design and Characterization
- Functional Materials
- Optimal Design of Material Composition Distribution
- Functionally Graded Composite Structures
- Material-Property Estimation Techniques
- Measurement Methods and Characterizations
- Topology Optimization
- Homogenization
- Design, Sintering and Properties of Bulk Materials
- Properties Characterization
- Fracture Characterization
Modeling
- Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling
- Nano, Micro and Meso-Scale Modeling
- Stress in FGM Coatings and Joints
- Mathematical Modeling
- Properties Modeling
- Computational Techniques
- Fracture Mechanics
Applications
- Tribological Coatings
- Thermal Barrier Coatings
- Graded Abrasive Tools
- Functional Components
- Biomedical Applications
- Bio-Compatible Materials
- Energy Conversion Materials
- Piezoelectric Systems
Contributions are invited for oral and poster presentation on the
above themes.
Abstracts should be submitted via the Online Submission Form by
30th April 2006.
Language
The official language of the conference will be English |
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