The papers of M.V. Keldysh in the field of mechanics and applied mathematics : (On the centenary of his birth)

The most representative papers of M. V. Keldysh (10.02.1911-24.06.1978) in the field of mechanics and applied mathematics concerned with aircraft construction, shipbuilding and explosion theory are reviewed. Formulations of problems with their substantiation, the methods of solving them, which he used, and the main results obtained are given.