This book discusses the expertise skills and techniques needed for the development of new
materials and technologies. It focuses on finite element and finite volume methods that are
used for engineering simulations and present many state-of-the-art applications and advances
to highlight these methods' importance.For example modern joining technologies can be used to
fabricate new compound or composite materials even those formed from dissimilar component
materials. These composite materials are often exposed to harsh environments must deliver
specific characteristics and are primarily used in automotive and marine technologies i.e.
ships amphibious vehicles docks offshore structures and even robots. To achieve the desired
material performance computer-based engineering tools are widely used for simulation data
evaluation and design processes.
