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A model is a theory which predicts the evolution of a structure. It does not explain the underlying physical phenomenon, it only predicts what is going to happen: physics explains, mechanics predicts the motion. A model is schematic and limited to some aspects of the phenomenon which occurs. In this point of view, the scientist or the engineer has an important and major role.
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Frémond, M. (2012). Introduction. In: Phase Change in Mechanics. Lecture Notes of the Unione Matematica Italiana, vol 13. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-24609-8_1
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