Archive of Applied Mechanics (Ingenieur-Archiv) was founded by R. Grammel (Vol. 1/1929-32/1963) continued by K. Magnus (Vol. 33/1963-49/1980) E. Becker (Vol. 50/1981-55/1985) and H. Lippmann (Vol. 56/1986-66/1996). As of 1991 the title "Ingenieur-Archiv" was changed to "Archive of Applied Mechanics". The purpose of this journal is the dissemination of the results of scientific research in the fields of solid mechanics fluid mechanics structural mechanics dynamics and control including related disciplines in a form useful to engineering practice. Contributions in analytical numerical and computational methods are welcome.