From Dr. Qizhi Xiao :
We are looking for several new permanent staffs, including software developers with solid background on mechanics and good programming skills. the detailed information about the posts can be found from
http://www.lusas.com/joboffers.html
The following is the information for software developers:
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LUSAS Senior Software Engineer (Ref SSE-W)
2007 Alan T. Waterman Award Winner
Peidong Yang
The National Science Foundation’s Highest Honor
Mathematical Modelling & Computational Methods in Solid Mechanics
26th August - 1st September 2007
University of Glasgow
The Koiter-Sanders-Budiansky bending strain measure and a nonlinear generalization
We know from strength of materials that non-uniform stretching of fibers along the cross section of a beam produces bending moments. But does this situation necessarily correspond to a 'bending' deformation? For that matter, what do we exactly mean kinematically when we talk about a bending deformation?
Erastus H. Lee, professor emeritus and a prominent researcher, with fundamental contributions to plasticity, viscoelasticity and wave propagation, died at the age of 90 on May 17, 2006, in Lee, New Hampshire.
Most departments of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering have a required course called variably "Strength of Materials", "Introduction to Solid Mechanics", etc. In most departments, the content of the coure is mainly about static, elastic deformation of rods, shafts, beams and columns. It might be a good idea to share your thoughts on this course.
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