Spatial and Material Forces in Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics

Focusing on the innovative approach to continuum mechanics, this monograph explores both spatial and material perspectives within a dissipation-consistent framework. It emphasizes the role of configurational mechanics, particularly how configurational forces relate to changes in material positions, such as those occurring during crack propagation. The work presents configurational mechanics as a flexible and comprehensive tool for addressing complex issues in continuum defect mechanics, free from geometrical and constitutive limitations, while offering a robust computational strategy.