Based on the courses given at the CISM school in 2008, this volume presents a coherent account of state-of-the-art research in the field. The level of exposition is appropriate for postgraduate students or researchers in aerospace, mechanical or civil engineering.

Based on the courses given at the CISM school in 2008, this volume presents a coherent account of state-of-the-art research in the field. The level of exposition is appropriate for postgraduate students or researchers in aerospace, mechanical or civil engineering.

Based on the courses given at the CISM school in 2008, this volume presents a coherent account of state-of-the-art research in the field. The level of exposition is appropriate for postgraduate students or researchers in aerospace, mechanical or civil engineering.