This book summarizes defines and contextualizes multiphysics with an emphasis on porous
materials. It covers various essential aspects of multiphysics from history definition and
scope to mathematical theories physical mechanisms and numerical implementations. The
emphasis on porous materials maximizes readers¿ understanding as these substances are abundant
in nature and a common breeding ground of multiphysical phenomena especially complicated
multiphysics. Dr. Liüs lucid and easy-to-follow presentation serve as a blueprint on the use of
multiphysics as a leading edge technique for computer modeling. The contents are organized to
facilitate the transition from familiar monolithic physics such as heat transfer and pore
water movement to state-of-the-art applications involving multiphysics including
poroelasticity thermohydro-mechanical processes electrokinetics electromagnetics fluid
dynamics fluid structure interaction and electromagnetomechanics. This volume serves as both
a general reference and specific treatise for various scientific and engineering disciplines
involving multiphysics simulation and porous materials.
