Variational Methods as Versatile Tools in Multidisciplinary Modeling and Computation

To get predictions from theoretical models of complex mechanical systems, the numerical tools are essential, as very few results can be obtained using analytical methods, especially when large deformations are involved. Variational methods are the preferred (or probably the most powerful) tool to formulate the numerical codes to be used, also in the study of metamaterials. A presentation focused on some aspects of numerical techniques, relevant to the considered class of problems, is presented.