Finite Element Discretization in Time Direction
In the finite element analysis of a transient problem, the usual procedure is to discretize the space (domain) using finite elements, while in the time direction, a time-stepping scheme based on finite differences is used. Is it possible to use a finite element type discretization in time also? Is there any work done in this manner?
full professor position available at Shanghai University, China - Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
Shanghai University
Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
and Department of Mechanics
Position:
Structural Engineering in 20 years time??!
Since early 60’s the world of structural engineering has been revolutionised. The advance development in science and technology resolved those issues raised by pioneer engineers but at the same time introduced complications into the world of engineering never known before. The question is where we see structural engineering within the next decade. How do we think it will evolve?
Post-Doctoral Fellow position available at the University of Sydney, Australia - Modelling dislocation-precipitate interaction
The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney, Australia, is currently looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to study the effect of dislocation-precipitate interaction on the strength of Aluminium alloys using Molecular Dynamics.
3rd International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues - abstract submission deadline April 24!
The Third International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues will take place in Clearwater Beach, 13-17 December, 2009. Further information available at http://www.icmobt.elsevier.com
Contributions are invited for oral and poster presentation - extended abstracts should be submitted online at http://www.icmobt.elsevier.com by April 24, 2009.
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QLV (Quasi Linear Viscoelasticity) vs Linear Viscoelasticity
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Can anyone explain what is main difference between Linear Viscoelasticity vs qlv (Quasi linear Viscoelasticity) proposed by Fung. As far as I understand stress relaxation function and elastic response functions separated and given in convolution form which provides "strain rate independent" results in qlv application.
Is linear viscoelastic description is strain dependent?
A*STAR Investigatorship 2009: Prestigious Research Awards
SERC launched the A*STAR Investigatorships in 2007.
This prestigious award for top international young research talent,
tenable at our research institutes, aims to nurture young talent and
build R&D capabilities in Singapore. This year, the award is open
for applications in the following areas:
- Cognitive Systems, including Robotics
- Metamaterials and Plasmonics
- Bioenergy and Energy Storage Technologies
- Medical Technologies for Diagnostics
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3 PhD Research Fellowships at the Department of Structural Engineering (IVT-18/09)
The Department of Structural Engineering announces 3 positions as
research fellows. The department has at present 21 professors, 7
adjunct professors, 3 in other academic positions, 3 adjunct associate
professors, and 50 research fellows.
The employment period is 4 years, and the positions are within these 4 core areas at the department: