SHINDO, Y.
Tohoku University
Sendai - Japan

Abstract
The purpose of the Mini-Symposium is to examine current knowledge and recent advances in Electromagnetic Fracture Mechanics as applied to the various fields of science and technology. The topics include Electro-magneto-mechanics, Magnetoelasticity, Piezoelectric mechanics, and Smart sensors and actuators. All aspects (theoretical, experimental, computational studies and/or industrial applications) will be considered. One of the emphases of the mini-symposium is the area of electromagnetic fracture and damage mesomechanics, with applications to smart micro/nano devices.