Mechanics provides the link between mathematics and practical engineering applications. It is one of the oldest sciences, and many famous scientists have left and will leave their mark in this fascinating field of research. Perhaps one of the most prominent scientists in mechanics was Sir Isaac Newton, who with his laws of motion initiated the description of mechanical systems by differential equations. Even today, more than 300 years after Newton, this mathematical concept is more relevant than ever. The rising computer power and the development of numerical solvers for differential equations have allowed engineers all over the world to predict the behavior of their physical systems quickly and easily in a numerical way. The trend toward computational simulation methods is still increasing, not only in mechanics but practically in all branches of science. Numerical simulation aims to...