Symposium on Interface failure in thin film structures and composite materials at EUROMAT 2013 Sevilla, Spain, 8-13 September

Symposium on Interface failure in thin film structures and composite materials at EUROMAT 2013 Sevilla, Spain, 8-13 September 2013

At the EUROMAT 2013 (European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes), taking place in Sevilla, Spain, September 8th -13th 2013, there will be an organized symposium titled "Interface failure in thin film structures and composite materials." The aim of this planned symposium is to discuss recent developments in the area of interface failure and the governing mechanisms.

Symposium D2-III: Interface failure in thin film structures and composite materials

Composites, whether reinforced with particles, fibres or filaments are prone (in some cases) to interfacial failure (delamination and/or fracture). The same is true of multi-layer systems, such as thin films and hard coatings. This symposium covers testing methods and characterisation techniques that are capable of shedding some light on the mechanics of interface failure. Applications covering the following topics are particularly encouraged.

1) Adhesion, Pull-out, Delamination, Channel Cracking, Spalling, Fracture
2) Strain Rate Effects
3) Temperature Effects
4) Embrittlement and Segregation in Metallic Microstructures
5) Fatigue Damage
6) Crack Healing and Toughening Mechanisms

If you would like to contribute to this symposium (D2-III), please upload your abstract onto the EUROMAT server by Jan 31st, 2013. You can obtain further information about abstract guidelines and submission at the following link:

http://euromat2013.fems.eu/abstracts_submission.html

We hope to see you in Seville!