The conference topics will include (the list is not exhaustive):

• Algorithms for crack propagation and evolving discontinuities
• Continuum damage mechanics
• Coupled experimental-computational identification
  
• Ductile and large deformation fracture
• Dynamic fracture
• Failure mechanisms in forming processes
• Finite elements with embedded strong discontinuities
  
• Fracture of composites
• Fracture of nano-structures
• Fragmentation
• Interaction of fracture with heat and moisture transport
• Interpolation enrichments capturing strong discontinuities
• Micro-cracking
• Multi-scale analysis for cracks
• Objective description of localized strain, regularization methods
• Transition from damage to fracture