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In this paper, importance of information technology research and development for economic growth and prosperity is presented. Major missio of the research for fundamental science and engineering base is discussed. Critical points of the mechanics and materials research in the 21 st Century are proposed.
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Chong, K.P., Davis, D.C. Engineering mechanics and materials research in the information technology age. Appl Math Mech 20, 1305–1309 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459162
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