GAMM Rundbrief 2002/Heft 2

66 Wissenschaftliche Tagungen
March 12 - 14, 2003
Contract Mechanics 2003
Sixth International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental
Measurements in Contact Mechanics
Crete, Greece
Intoduction
Contact Mechanics 2003 is the sixth international conference in this successful series
on the application of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements in
Contact Mechanics. Modern engineering design has led to the realisation of the
importance of contact problems in many technological fields. They are complex and
inherently non-linear due to the moving boundary and the existence of friction along
contact surfaces. Until a few years ago, researchers were engaged only in the
fundamental concepts of contact problems. Today, due to substantial improvements in
computer technology and experimental methods, it is possible to solve many complex
practical problems accurately and efficiently.
Contact Mechanics 2003 will discuss papers on Mechanical Models, Numerical
Aspects, Experimental Measurements and Engineering Applications as well as other
topics related to the theme of the meeting. There will be particular emphasis on the
application of advanced theories; participants will be encouraged to critically review
existing ideas and to explore new research ideas.
Topics
- Multi-Boundary contact,
- Extrusion and Forming Process,
- Composite materials,
- Soil Structure Interaction,
- Computational Methods,
- Crashworthiness, Impact and Shock,
- Biomechanics,
- Experimental Techniques,
- Computational Methods Versus Experimental Results,
- Fracture, Fatigue & Wear.
Call for Papers
Papers are invited on the topics outlined above and others falling within the scope of
the meeting. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted by mail, fax,
email or via our website as soon as possible.
Electronic Submission
We strongly encourage the submission of abstracts electronically. Please complete the
Abstract Submission from our website.
Please insert Contact 2003 in the subject line and also include your name, full address
and conference topic in the main body of your email. For further instructions on paper
submission, please see:
http://www.witpress.com/authors.htm#Conference
Time Schedule
Submit Abstract (300 words) by: 20 May 2002. The Proceedings of this conference will
be published in hard cover book form by WIT Press and will be available to delegates
at the time of registration. In addition the Proceedings will be widely distributed after