Current Trends and Open Problems in Computational Mechanics

This Festschrift is dedicated to Professor Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Wriggers on the occasion of his 70th birthday. It highlights his international network of renowned experts in computational mechanics, covering various topics and applications. The volume aims to present an overview of the state of the art and current trends in the field for academia and industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 607 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This Festschrift is dedicated to Professor Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Wriggers on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Thanks to his high dedication to research, over the years Peter Wriggers has built an international network with renowned experts in the field of computational mechanics. This is proven by the large number of contributions from friends and collaborators as well as former PhD students from all over the world. The diversity of Peter Wriggers network is mirrored by the range of topics that are covered by this book. To name only a few, these include contact mechanics, finite & virtual element technologies, micromechanics, multiscale approaches, fracture mechanics, isogeometric analysis, stochastic methods, meshfree and particle methods. Applications of numerical simulation to specific problems, e.g. Biomechanics and Additive Manufacturing is also covered. The volume intends to present an overview of the state of the art and current trends in computational mechanics for academia and industry.

Peter Wriggers has been a prominent figure in the field of computational mechanics for decades, and his contributions have had a profound impact on the field. His dedication to research has led to the formation of an international network of experts, including former PhD students from all over the world. The range of topics covered by this book is truly impressive, encompassing contact mechanics, finite & virtual element technologies, micromechanics, multiscale approaches, fracture mechanics, isogeometric analysis, stochastic methods, meshfree and particle methods. Additionally, the book also covers applications of numerical simulation to specific problems, such as biomechanics and additive manufacturing.

The volume aims to provide an overview of the state of the art and current trends in computational mechanics for academia and industry. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the field, and it will undoubtedly contribute to the further development of computational mechanics.

In conclusion, this Festschrift is a fitting tribute to Professor Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Wriggers on the occasion of his 70th birthday. His dedication to research, his international network of experts, and his contributions to the field of computational mechanics have made him a true pioneer in the field. This book is a testament to his legacy and will serve as a valuable resource for generations to come.

Weight: 1087g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030873110
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022