Progress on Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials

This collection of chapters presents case studies on the design, fabrication, performance testing, and modelling of materials for modern applications in engineering, biomedical, and seismic fields. It aims to reduce trial-and-error by correlating fabrication parameters with improved material performance. Various materials are analyzed for their mechanical, electrical, biological, and piezoresistive properties, including their response to environments such as water or biological fluids. The research covers bio-composites, laminar bi-materials, and biomaterials, both in laboratory and in vivo conditions. It highlights the impact of component ratios and fabrication methods on the final properties, offering insights into designing multifunctional, multiscale structures. A special focus is placed on mechanical behavior relevant to the automotive and aerospace industries, assessed using classical and non-destructive methods. The work underlines the need to enhance composite testing, especially for bio-composites, to enable faster, more efficient evaluations for targeted applications.