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Postdoc Position on computational poromechanics

Submitted by WaiChing Sun on

Dear colleagues, 

There is one postdoc opening in my research group. The research topic is on computational hydro-mechanics of porous media across temporal scales. 

Candidates must have established records on constitutive modeling and publication record. Programming experience is required. Experience in contact mechanics, level set and/or meshless method is a plus but not required. 

The starting date is flexible. More information can be found at 

Pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida

Submitted by Biswajit Banerjee on

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12013879

Does anyone know more about the causes of that collapse?

Now that we supposedly know so much about mechanics, why does a small-span bridge like that collapse?  

It it because we are optimizing prematurely based on false confidence in numerical models?

-- Biswajit

CECAM/Psi-k Workshop: "Emergence of surface and interface structure from friction, fracture and deformation"

Submitted by pastewka on

Dear Colleague,

 we are pleased to announce a four-day CECAM/Psi-k Workshop on

 "Emergence of surface and interface structure from friction, fracture and deformation",

that will take place at the EPFL campus in Lausanne from Tuesday 24th July to Friday 27th July 2018.

Looking for an open PhD position

Submitted by Rodi on

Hello and good day, 

I have completed my Master in Mechanical Eng. (GPA 3.58) from the University of Malay (QS Ranking 114), Malaysia. I have published over 18 ISI articles about convective heat transfer, Turbulent flow and Eco-friendly synthesis of nanofluids in high impact factor journals. I aim to focus on any of the following areas:   

Two bioengineering, biochemical, mechanical engineering PostDoctoral openings at the Artificial Organs Lab in Maryland

Submitted by JiafengZhang on

The Artificial Organs Laboratory at the Department of Surgery of the University of Maryland Baltimore seeks highly motivated individuals for two post-doctoral research associate positions in the following areas: blood compatibility and design/development of blood contacting medical devices. 

US National Committee for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics: IUTAM Symposia and Summer School Proposals

Submitted by Ravi-Chandar on

THe US National Committee for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNCTAM) would like to bring to your attention the deadline for submission of proposals for IUTAM Symposia and IUTAM Summer Schools for the years 2020 and 2021 is 31 March 2018. If you or some of your colleagues plan to submit a proposal, please visit the webpage

http://iutam.org/call-for-proposals-for-iutam-symposia-and-iutam-summer-schools-20202021/

Simpleware Release N-2018.03 Now Available

Submitted by Simpleware on

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of Simpleware software which includes many exciting new features and performance improvements. 

Version N-2018.03 significantly enhances Simpleware's ease-of-use and reliability as a comprehensive solution for all your 3D image processing and analysis workflows.

For more information, please contact us at simpleware [at] synopsys.com

Learn more at http://bit.ly/2FzYf6p

Modeling water absorption in cement-based composites with SAP additions

Submitted by shavijabranko on

Dear all,

We have recently presented our work on modelling of water absorption in concrete containing SAP (superabsorbent polymers) at the Euro-C conference in Austria. You can access the full paper at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323667669_Modeling_water_absor…

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