International Conference on Fatigue Damage of Structural Materials IX, 16-21 September 2012
For up-to-date speaker information visit the website at: http://www.fatiguedamageconference.com/conference-speakers.html
Postdoctoral Associate Position Available at Northwestern University
A postdoctoral associate position is available at the Computational Nanodynamics Group at Northwestern University. This research project focuses broadly on atomistic and multi-scale modeling and simulation of the mechanics and dynamics of organic, biological and bioinspired nanomaterials. The post-doctoral researcher will have the opportunity to investigate diverse issues related to mechanics and transport phenomena in emerging nanostructured materials.
Dynamic model of ion and water transport in ionic polymer-metal composites
In the process of electro-mechanical transduction of
ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs), the transport of ion and water molecule
plays an important role. In this paper, the theoretical transport models of
IPMCs are critically reviewed, with particular emphasis on the recent
developments in the latest decade. The models can be divided into three classes,
thermodynamics of irreversible process model, frictional model and Nernst-Planck
(NP) equation model. To some extent the three models can be transformed into
each other, but their differences are also obvious arising from the various
mechanisms that considered in different models. The transport of ion and water
molecule in IPMCs is compared with that in membrane electrode assembly and
ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs), the transport of ion and water molecule
plays an important role. In this paper, the theoretical transport models of
IPMCs are critically reviewed, with particular emphasis on the recent
developments in the latest decade. The models can be divided into three classes,
thermodynamics of irreversible process model, frictional model and Nernst-Planck
(NP) equation model. To some extent the three models can be transformed into
each other, but their differences are also obvious arising from the various
mechanisms that considered in different models. The transport of ion and water
molecule in IPMCs is compared with that in membrane electrode assembly and
Professor Yannis F. Dafalias to Receive the 2012 Nathan M. Newmark Medal from ASCE
The American Society of Civil Engineers has awarded the 2012 Nathan M. Newmark Medal to Yannis F. Dafalias, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis. The award honors Dafalias’s research in plasticity of metals and soils, finite elastic-plastic deformations, inherent and evolving anisotropy, and structural optimization.
MIT Postdoctoral Position in Finite Element Analysis for DNA nanotechnology
The Laboratory for Computational Biology and Biophysics at MIT (http://lcbb.mit.edu/) is seeking a highly motivated recent PhD graduate with expertise in nonlinear finite element analysis, ideally in the area of beam theory, with a keen interest in applying this knowledge to molecular modeling of DNA-based nanostructures. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, PhD-level training in finite element analysis, and a strong record of productivity publishing in high quality archival journals.
Mechanics of Nanocrystalline Materials: From Discrete to Continuum
18th IUTAM Summer School on “Mechanics of Nanocrystalline Materials: From Discrete to Continuum”
September 10, 2012 — September 14, 2012
at
International Centre for Mechanical Sciences (CISM), Udine , ITALY
http://www.cism.it/courses/C1210/
Coordinators:
Postdoc Position in Structural Mechanics
At Leibniz Universität Hannover, Institute of Structural analysis, a Postdoc position is currently available in the context of a three year project on cracks in photovoltaic modules. The objective of the project is the development of numerical models to simulate microcrack initiation and propagation in photovoltaic modules. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with a renowned solar energy research institute and an industrial partner.
Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica, Vol 25 issue 1 online now
Dear colleague,
The first issue in 2012 (Volume 25, Issue 1) of Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica (AMSS) is now online.
Welcome to this SCI-indexed journal <http://ees.elsevier.com/camss/> for rapid publication of your exciting results.
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Postdoc Positions in Ultrasonics at the Ohio State University
Post-doctoral position is available in the area of ultrasonic material characterization and nondestructive evaluation (strong background and experience in ultrasonic
experiment and modeling are required). The position is supported
from research grants. The focus area is ultrasonic study of
nonhomogenous materials like polycrystalline materials, composites and
adhesive bonds. State of the art ultrasonic laboratories
and other characterization facilities are available. More details will
be provided to interested individuals.
Energy release rate of small cracks in hyperelastic materials
This is the preprint of an article that will appear in the International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics
Energy release rate of small cracks in hyperelastic materials by M. Ait-Bachir, W. V. Mars, and E. Verron