This volume investigates the mathematical frameworks and computational techniques required to model and analyze the behavior of surfaces subjected to physical deformation. The editors, D. G. Dritschel and R. J. Perkins, compile a series of peer-reviewed papers originating from an Institute of Mathematics and its Applications conference. The text synthesizes theoretical approaches with practical applications, providing a comprehensive overview of how various materials—ranging from textiles to sheet metal and fluid interfaces—respond to external forces.

Experts and researchers in the field of applied mathematics and mechanical engineering identify this collection as a specialized resource for those focused on surface mechanics. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for an audience of professional mathematicians and engineers.