Trends in Solid Mechanics

This volume is dedicated to the scientific legacy of Professor Oleg Morachkovsky (1946-2025), one of Ukraine's most distinguished researchers in solid mechanics, analytical mechanics, and the mechanics of multibody systems. Bringing together contributions from his former students, colleagues, and academic successors, the book shows how his ideas still inspire cutting-edge science. The collection opens with a scientific biography highlighting Professor Morachkovsky's remarkable contributions to research and education, followed by twelve chapters presenting original investigations at the forefront of modern mechanics. Topics include composite materials, creep and damage mechanics, shell structures, nonlinear dynamics, nanotube modeling, cyclic deformation, electromagnetic-mechanical interactions, interfacial fracture, structural optimization, and machine learning approaches to fatigue prediction. Combining rigorous theory, advanced computational methods, experimental studies, and engineering applications, this book reflects both the breadth of Professor Morachkovsky's influence and the vitality of the scientific school he helped create.