This paper presents a homogenization-based constitutive model for the mechanical behavior of particle-reinforced elastomers with random microstructures subjected to finite deformations. The model is based on a recently developed homogenization method (Avazmohammadi and Ponte Castaneda 2013; J. Elasticity 112, 1828–1850) for two-phase, hyperelastic composites, and is able to directly account for the shape, orientation, and concentration of the particles.

This position is for a senior R&D engineer who will work on the development of industry leading Finite Element/Finite Volume simulation tools. Primary responsibilities include developing solid elements and advanced material models.

Requirements:

  (1) Strong mechanics and FEM background

  (2) Solid programming skill in C++

  (3) Ability to work as a team player, as part of a local and globally R&D team

  (4) Good oral and written skills

You can apply online at Synopsys website or forward your resume to me.

we are looking for a fem software developer. The primary focus is developing implicit structure

dyanmics and  fsi algorithms. If interested send resume to xmeng [at] altair.com (xmeng[at]altair[dot]com) 

Faculty recruitment at Southeast University, China

Southeast University is a Key University in China (985,211 project) located at Nanjing City. 

We are searching for new faculty to work in the Department of Mechanics. 

Major needed:  Ph.D.  in Mechanics/Materials Sciences/Physics or related.

Communicate e-mail: jxmeng [at] seu.edu.cn

Dear Editors,

The first step of starting EML looks promising and with the help of academic people in this community, I think EML has generated enough heat with lots of interesting view points.

We all know that there has been lots of discussion in the imechanica community regarding open source journals, had any one thought about making EML fully open source?.

Thanks and Regards,

Rohith

In this study, researchers at Tel Aviv University and ROHO Inc. analysed how wheelchair cushion design affects the risk of pressure ulcers. MRI data of a male subject was used to generate a robust 3D model in Simpleware software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of stresses in FEBio. Comparisons were made between different types of wheelchair cushions to determine how they respond to pressures. The study was successful at evaluating the effectiveness of FE modelling for studying interactions between wheelchair users and equipment.

Dear Colleagues,

Penn State University Mechanical Engineering is accepting applications for five tenure track faculty positions. Please see the website for details

http://www.mne.psu.edu/About/PSU_MNE_Faculty%20Positions_2014.pdf

For the emerging areas - we are looking at themes such as additive manufacturing, metamaterials, 2D materials, data driven modeling, extreme environment mechanics or a fusion of these.

Starting a new journal is risky.  Starting a new journal in mechanics is particularly risky.  The responses to the two recent posts are encouraging, however.

• Getting ready for Extreme Mechanics Letters

• What can iMechanica do for Extreme Mechanics Letters

Within two weeks since the first post, the combined reads of the two entries have passed 20,000.  

Hello All - 

I am soliciting advice for how to continue to keep mechanics skills sharp while in a more business/leadership role.  

Please advise on techniques you have used or suggestions for ways to stay current.  

Thank you for your input and for your continued development of this discipline.

Regards,

Luke Porisch

p.s. - if you were Harvard DEAS from 2003-05 please send me a note!