The objectives of COMPLAS XIII are to address both the theoretical bases for the solution of plasticity problems and the numerical algorithms necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation. COMPLAS XIII aims to act as a forum for practitioners in the field to discuss recent advances and identify future research directions.

COMPLAS XIII is one of the Thematic Conferences of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS). It is also an International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM) Special Interest Conference.