This symposium is focused on the interdisciplinary field of material modeling at different length and time scales with emphasis on coupled problems (including multiphysics, thermal, environmental, diffusion, bio, electromechanical, etc.). The main objective is to bring together researchers and engineers from academia and industry working on the leading edge of applied mechanics, material science and engineering, and physics, to further the fundamental understanding of behavior of materials under complex loading and environmental conditions. Abstracts related, but not limited, to the following areas are welcome:
- Coupled (multiphysics) problems arising from multifunctional materials.
- Time dependent behavior of materials and structures.
- Mechanical behavior of heterogeneous materials, fine-scale composites, polycrystalline materials, multifunctional materials, biological and biomimetic materials.
- Non-traditional/multifunctional materials: Smart and active materials. Composite materials with adaptive, tunable and switchable properties. Morphable and reconfigurable materials and surfaces. Energy harvesting/storage materials, etc.
- Effect of interfaces on mechanical properties.
- Material characterization and strategies for experimental validation and specific engineering applications.
- Development of refined continuum and discrete theories.
- Applications to extreme loading and environmental conditions