This open access book gathers authoritative contributions concerning multiscale problems in
biomechanics geomechanics materials science and tribology. It is written in memory of Sergey
Grigorievich Psakhie to feature various aspects of his multifaceted research interests ranging
from theoretical physics computer modeling of materials and material characterization at the
atomic scale to applications in space industry medicine and geotectonics and including
organizational psychological and philosophical aspects of scientific research and teaching as
well. This book covers new advances relating to orthopedic implants concerning the
physiological tribological and materials aspects of their behavior medical and geological
applications of permeable fluid-saturated materials earthquake dynamics together with aspects
relating to their managed and gentle release lubrication wear and material transfer in
natural and artificial joints material research in manufacturing processes hard-soft matter
interaction including adhesive and capillary effects using nanostructures for influencing
living cells and for cancer treatment manufacturing of surfaces with desired properties
self-organization of hierarchical structures during plastic deformation and thermal treatment
mechanics of composites and coatings and many more. Covering established knowledge as well as
new models and methods this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the field
yet also with extensive details on each single topic.
