Advances in Mechanics: Theoretical, Computational and Interdisciplinary Issues

Michal Kleiber, Tadeusz Burczynski, Krzysztof Wilde, Jaroslaw Gorski, Karol Winkelmann, Lukasz Smakosz

• Preface; Interactions between mechanical systems and continuum mechanical models in the framework of biomechanics and vehicle dynamics; Multiscale mechanics of dynamical metamaterials; Consistent plate theories-a matter still not settled?; Experimental attempts for creep and fatigue damage analysis of materials-state of the art and new challenges; Micro and nano fluid mechanics; Shape memory materials and structures: Modelling and computational challenges; Advanced mechanics in High Energy Physics experiments; Hierarchic isogeometric analyses of beams and shells; Finite element method simulations of linear and nonlinear elasticity problems with error control and mesh adaptation; Physics and computations of turbulent dispersed flows: Macro-consequences from micro-interactions; Finite strain analyses of deformations in polymer specimens; Regular contributions Experimental tests for the determination of mechanical properties of PVC foil; Asymptotic solution for free vibration of weakly nonlinear oscillator with two serially connected springs; Strain hardening effect on elastic-plastic contact of a rigid sphere against a deformable flat; Multiscale evolutionary optimization of functionally graded materials; Optimization of structural topology using unstructured Cellular Automata; A mesh-free particle model for simulation of trimming of aluminum alloy sheet; New method of generating Strut and Tie models using truss topology optimization; The influence of imperfect interfaces on the overall mechanical response of metal-matrix composites; The effect of technological parameters of shot peening on the surface roughness of 51CrV4 steel; Analysis approach for Diffusor Augmented Small Wind Turbine Rotor; Geometric analysis of a 1-dof, six-link feeder; Modal approach in the fluid-structure interaction in aerospace; Investigations on the chip shape and its upsetting and coverage ratios in partial symmetric face milling process of aluminium alloy AW-7075 and the simulation of the process with the use of FEM; Sensitivity analysis of behavior of sandwich plate with PU foam core with respect to boundary conditions and material model; Distribution of damages in unconventionally reinforced concrete slabs subjected to impact loads; Experimental verification of the relationships between Young's modulus and bone density using DIC; Construction of stress trajectories in optimal, non-homogeneous elastic bodies; Multiobjective optimization of electrothermal microactuators by means of Immune Game Theory MultiObjective Algorithm; Detection of damages in a riveted plate; Nonlinear dynamic response of periodically inhomogeneous Rayleigh beams; Investigation of turbulent boundary layers at moderate Reynolds number in the vicinity of separation