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Mixed mode crack growth in 3D

Submitted by chunfang on

We recently developed a numerical frame work, attached, to model 3D crack growths under mixed mode loadings. The result is validated by FULL Eshelby's solution we formulated with Matlab http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0098300411002378.

We want to validate the model experimentally, e.g. fracturing test using transparent materials. If you find it interesting, please comment.

Tower fall Simulation

Submitted by ho1mo on

 

Hi Friends

I am simulating a 400KV power tower crash after cutting wires from one side by ABAQUS 6.10.

it is a 2D simulation,but I have tow Important problems

1- How I can add Body force for importing Ground gravity (g) for Beam Elements?

As I found, the elements can't carry out this kind of load 

2- How I can apply Ultimate Stress for joints? I must simulate cutting and droping every component

looking for your kindly and warm help! 

Ham. Tech. 

Please see the Attached video  

Vortex theory of electromagnetism and its non-Euclidean character

Submitted by Ali_Hadjesfandiari on

Although the theory of electrodynamics has been around for a long time, its fundamental geometrical character has not been understood.  My knowledge in continuum mechanics, especially vortex theory in fluid mechanics and rigid body dynamics, has enabled me to complete the theory of relativity and reveal the hidden geometric character of electrodynamics.  Amazingly, everything in electrodynamics is about rotation, vorticity and mean curvature.  

Looking for a postdoctoral position in Acoustics and Ultrasonics

Submitted by abdelhak on

I am seeking a postdoctoral position in the areas of acoustics and ultrasonics. My name is
Abdelhak El Mouhtadi and I completed my Ph.D. in Acoustics and
Ultrasonic NDE at le Havre University (France) in December 2011.

You can find my research statement and curriculum vitae in the attachments.

Kind Regards

Assistant/Associate Professor vacancies in India

Submitted by kbhas on

The Dept. of Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT) seeks applications for Assistant/Associate Professor openings in the broad areas of Structural Mechanics, Aerodynamics, and Flight Mechanics and Control.  For more details, visit www.ae.iitm.ac.in.  Last date:7 May, 2012.

 

Minisymposium on "Plasticity: Bridging the Scales from Micro to Macro" at IWCMM XXII, Baltimore, MD, USA (Sept. 24-26, 2012)

Submitted by Shailendra on

Dear friends and colleagues,

This is to inform you of the minisymposium

Plasticity: Bridging the Scales from Micro to Macro

to be organized at the 22nd International Workshop on Computational Mechanics of Materials (IWCMM XXII) and request you to consider submitting an abstract. The workshop will be held in Baltimore, MD, USA during September 24-26, 2012.

Open PhD Position at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) of Lyon, France

Submitted by amadeo on

Description
of the position:

This
PhD position is potentially available at the doctoral school MEGA of
INSA Lyon.

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The
funding will be assigned only after a competition and consists of a
net monthly salary of almost 1450 Euros for three years. This
competition will take place in Lyon during the month of june 2012.
Eventual travel expenses could be reimbursed to the pre-selected
candidate if coming from abroad.







Subject:


New Editorial Structure for Construction and Building Materials Journal

Submitted by Laure Ballu on

Professor Luigia Binda, one of the foremost authorities in masonry research, and in particular the restoration of historic buildings, steps down from her role as European Regional Editor of the journal. Professor Andrew Boyd, from McGill University, Canada and Professor Amir Mirmiran from Florida International University, USA who served as North American Regional Editors for the past four years, are also retiring.