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PhD fellowship in Impact on Sandwich Composites

Submitted by Tamer Sebaey on

We have opportunities for PhD students to join Qatar University. The candidate should have the Master's degree with a specific interest in Composite materials. Experience in experimental and numerical simulation is valuable. The project is three years within which the student should finish his/her degree.The candidate should have at least one publication. Non native English speakers should have the ILETS (6.5). The salary is high and more benefits (including flight tickets and international schools for the children) are applicable.

XFEM in Abaqus

Submitted by M Abdullah on

Hi

I am new to modelling and am trying to model a plate with a middle crack using Abaqus.

 What is the difference between modelling a cohesive and LEFM crack growth (I know cohesive involves plasticity and the traction/displacement curve and LEFM is for brittle materials).

 For cohesive, I used max principal stress for damage criteria and damage evolution based on energy criteria. 

(Fall 2013 MRS) Symposium VV: Designed Cellular Materials—Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Applications

Submitted by William Carter on

Hi Everyone:

We wanted to make sure everyone knew about this symposium, tucked away under the nanotechnology category, for the fall 2013 MRS meeting. Abstracts are due soon. We expect a heavy mechanics component for this symposium.

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MRS Symposium VV: Designed Cellular Materials—Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Applications

Graduate Position Demand

Submitted by Seyed Mohammad Elahi on

My name is
Seyed Mohammad Elahi. I am a BSc student in mechanical engineering of Yasouj
University. I am writing to apply for a PhD position. During my undergraduate
study I have published
a journal paper and presented three conference papers. My researches are on
metal materials and their energy absorption capability. My detailed resume is attached to
this blog entry.