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Spatial Control in the Heterogeneous Nucleation of Water

Submitted by Kripa Varanasi on

The attached paper was recently published
in Applied Physics Letters. We show for the first time that Nucleation and
Condensation of Water can be spatially controlled. Such control of nucleation
phenomena and the fundamental findings discussed in the paper have implications
for the Energy and Water industry. The paper can be found at http://link.aip.org/link/?APL/95/094101/1

Engineering strain vs logarithmic strain

Submitted by kajalschopra on

Engineering Strain vs Logarithmic strain I would like to have your (experts) interpretation on Engineering strain and Logarithmic strain.  Based on what I’ve studied, I would request your comments on what I state below in regard to Engineering strain and logarithmic strain: 

Lightweight structures

Submitted by R. Gabbrielli on

For those of you interested in the geometry of light frameworks and models for extremely porous materials, here are a couple of links. The first one contains two 3D objects. You need Java to view them.

http://people.bath.ac.uk/rg247/swansea/javaview/gyroid_146_007.html

http://people.bath.ac.uk/rg247/swansea/gyroid_146_007_n.png

Non linear (geometric non linearity) problem- Programming shallow truss element-Reference book by Crisfield

Submitted by bruno-page on

I’m trying to program geometric non linear analysis (finite element)-for a shallow truss element.I am using the book by Crisfield for the purpose. Basically, I am using the incremental approach for analysis.And I am struck with a problem.The problem is that my Structural stiffness matrix (after application of Boundary conditions) is singular i.e. it’s determinant value is “0”.

Can somebody suggest a general-purpose object oriented design of the finite element?

Submitted by Wenbin Yu on

I am looking into object oriented programing of the finite element method. I don't know whether somebody can provide a general-purpose oop design of a general finite element program, say a linear static analysis of a 3D solid. Or somebody who are experienced in this field point out some good references for this purpose. It will be better if the oop design is language free, i.e. not directly related with implementation in a specific language such as c++. Thanks in advance.

Post-doctoral fellow position in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics @ Northwestern

Submitted by jandrade on

We are currently seeking candidates for a Post-doctoral Fellow position in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Northwestern University. The successful candidate is expected to possess a Ph.D. in engineering or science and must have experience in the area of computational mechanics, broadly involving computational inelasticity, finite elements and continuum mechanics. Knowledge of discrete mechanics is desirable but not essential.

My Ph.D. Defence

Submitted by Ajit R. Jadhav on

I am pleased to inform you that I will be defending my Ph.D. thesis, formally in mechanical engineering, at COEP, University of Pune, India, on the next Sunday (i.e. 20th September, 2009).

The title of my thesis is: "A New Approach to Computer Modeling and Analysis of Certain Fundamental Field Problems from Engineering Sciences." 

tenure-track assistant professsor at Northwestern University

Submitted by Yonggang Huang on

Northwestern University, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)and Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) jointly seek an outstanding individual in the area of mechanics for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, internationally-recognized research program, teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses, and supervise graduate research.  Both CEE and ME

Post-Doctoral position available

Submitted by hmkhan on

A post-doctoral position is available at Kongju National University,South Korea to work in the field of nanomechanics(atomistic modeling) or Bio/nano mechatronics.Interested candidate should send their detailed CV to Prof.Sung-Gaun Kim via email to the following email address-(kimsg [at] kongju.ac.kr).The initial contract is for one year and is extendable to multiple years subject to his/her performance and availability of funding.