Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 What Is Mechanics? -- A. Theoretical Framework -- 1. Newtonian Foundations -- 2. Mathematical Formulation of Newtonian Mechanics -- 3. Improved Representation of Material Properties -- 4. Consideration of Additional External Forces -- 5. Advances in Mathematical Methods -- B. Examples of the Applications of Mechanics -- 1. Applied Mechanics and its Growing Utilisation of Theoretical Mechanics -- 2. Structural Engineering -- 3. Hydraulics -- 4. Mechanical Engineering -- 5. External Fluid Dynamics -- 6. Planetary Sciences -- 7. Life Sciences -- 2 Current Solid Mechanics Research -- 3 Current Research in Fluid Mechanics -- 4 About the Early International Congresses of Applied Mechanics -- A. Summary -- B. Prehistory: Innsbruck Conference -- C. First Congress-Delft -- D. Second and Third Congresses -- E. International Relations in Sciences After WWI -- F. Nature of the Scientific Discipline: Applied Mechanics -- G. Epilogue -- 5 Post World War II Activities: From Paris to Lyngby -- A. The Union is Formed -- B. IUTAM Symposia -- C. The Circuit Widens -- D. Closure -- 6 Turn of the Century Activities: From Grenoble to Montreal -- A. Adhering Organizations -- Admittances -- Changes of Territories and Suspension -- B. Affiliated Organizations -- C. Changing Activities -- 1. World Congresses -- 2. Scientific Symposia -- 3. Summer Schools -- 4. Working Parties -- D. Statutes, Rules, and Procedures -- Statutes -- Procedures -- E. Publications -- F. Celebrations -- 1996: 50th Anniversary of IUTAM -- 2000: Mechanics for a New Millennium -- 2004: 80th Anniversary of ICTAM -- 2016: 70th Anniversary of IUTAM -- G. Prizes -- IUTAM Bureau Prizes -- Batchelor Prize -- Hill Prize -- H. Concluding Remarks -- 7 Congresses -- A. Summary -- B. When and Where -- 1. Usual Cycles and Deviations -- 2. Countries and Cities.

3. Congress Organizations -- C. Meeting Places, Residences and Transportation -- 1. Congress Locations and Facilities -- 2. Logos, Banners and Signs -- 3. Residences and Meals -- 4. Transportation -- 5. Weather -- D. Participants -- 1. Number of Participants -- 2. Number of Host Country Participants -- 3. Travel Grants and Other Support -- 4. Founders Participation -- 5. Nature of Participation -- 6. List of Participants and Name Tags -- 7. Photos -- E. Presentations -- 1. Numbers -- 2. Formats -- 3. Acceptance Policies for Submitted Papers -- 4. Languages -- F. Non-Lecture Programs -- 1. Socials, General -- 2. Topical Description of Past Socials -- G. Exhibits -- 1. Conversazione -- 2. Publisher Exhibits -- 3. Institutional Exhibits -- H. Proceedings -- 1. General -- 2. Publication Modes -- 3. Tables of Contents -- I. Accomplishments -- 1. Advancement of the Art -- 2. Building Contacts Between Participants -- 3. International Aspects -- 8 Symposia -- A. Summary -- B. Origin -- 1. Concept -- 2. IUTAM Symposia -- C. Frequency -- D. Participation -- 1. Policies -- 2. Fully Open, Fully Closed, and Middle-of-the-Road Meetings -- E. What and Where -- 1. Subjects and Approval of Proposals -- 2. Locations -- F. Participants -- 1. Geographic Breakdown -- 2. Numerical Breakdown -- G. Proceedings -- 1. General -- 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Publication Modes -- 3. Length -- H. Sponsors and Arrangements -- 1. Organizers -- 2. Socials -- 3. Photos of Participants and List of Participants -- 9 General Assemblies -- A. When and Where -- B. Membership -- C. Activities -- 10 Reports and Further References -- A. Frequency, Availability -- B. Standardization -- C. Further References -- Appendix 1: Congresses by Number, Location, and Year -- Appendix 2: Congress Participants by Countries -- Appendix 3: Congress Participants from "Other" Countries.

Appendix 4: Congress Participants by Continents -- Appendix 5: Congress Participation by Host Country Participants -- Appendix 6: General and Sectional Lecturers: Delft 1924 -- Appendix 7: General and Keynote Lecturers with Lecture Titles -- Appendix 8: Number of Congress Presentations and their Publication Modes -- Appendix 9: Congress Papers by Subject (1922-1984) -- Appendix 10: Bibliographic Details Congress Proceedings -- Appendix 11: Conversazione -- Appendix 12: Symposia Locations -- Appendix 13: Symposia by Subject, Location, and Number of Participants -- Appendix 14: Symposia Publications -- Appendix 15: General Assemblies -- Appendix 16: General Assembly Members (1948-2014) -- Appendix 17: Symposia Panels -- Appendix 18: Number of General Assembly Representatives by Countries -- Appendix 19: Adhering Organizations -- Appendix 20: Affiliated Organizations -- Appendix 21: Officers and Additional Bureau Members -- Appendix 22: List of Reports -- IUTAM-ICTAM Photos.

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