The investigation of phenomena involving fractals has gone through a spectacular development in the last decade. Many physical, technological and biological pro

Since the beginning of the century the technological desire to master the fracture of metals, concrete or polymers has boosted research and has left behind an o

Since the beginning of the century the technological desire to master the fracture of metals, concrete or polymers has boosted research and has left behind an o

Invited international contributions to this exciting new research field are included in this volume. It contains the specially selected papers from 45 key speci