"We see from the above that the virtual work statement is precisely the weak form of equilibrium equations and is valid for non-linear as well as linear stress-strain (or stress-strain rate) relations." --- written by O.C. Zienkiewicz etc. at Page 71 of <The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals  Sixth edition>

Here is my question: Will the virtual work still be valid for the case of non-linear strain-displacement relations (finite deformation)?

Applications are being accepted from graduate students, postdocs and community college mechanics and materials instructors associated with US institutions to attend the upcoming McMat2015 conference (June 29-July 1, Seattle). The support is made possible by the NSF CMMI Mechanics of Materials program and will be at the level of $500 per applicant. To apply, please go to

http://www.jotform.us/form/50837070838157

and upload the following documents by Friday, April 3, 2015:

http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/journal/jap/117/11/10.1063/1.49159…

Mechanical characterization of soft hydrated materials

By Yuhang Hu, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Importance

Submit Abstract
Abstract submission deadline: 26th June 2015
http://www.mechanicsofbiomaterials.com/submit-abstract.asp

Themes are:

1. Biological Materials

A PhD scholarship is available at Paris Institute of Technology (ParisTech) to work on the computational mechanics of crystalline polymers.

See the file attached for description.

This project is conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Molecular and Macromolecular Studies / Polish Academy of Sciences in Lodz, Poland.

Multiscale material design group  in SUNY at StonyBrook is looking for two qualified candidates pursuing PhD degree starting in Fall 2015.

One position is on multi-scale simulations ( use MD, FEA) and conducting experiments on progressive failure on compoistes materials

Applicants should have a strong background in mechanics and good programming skills. A keen interest in  pursuing knowledge on science is essential.

Characterisation of Energy Absorbing Materials for Helmet Liner Applications

Level: PhD, Funded €40-70k, 3 years

Description: 

Applications are invited for one PhD position (4 years) in the area of atomistic-based modelling of polymer composite degradation at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

The successful applicant will work with Dr. Angelo Simone (Computational Mechanics of Materials Group) and Prof. Barend Thijsse (Virtual Materials and Mechanics Group) on a project funded by the Technology Foundation STW through the High Tech Materials program. The position is to commence in spring/summer 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.