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Two doctoral (Ph.D.) research assistant (RA) student positions are available on the synthesis, characterization, and modeling of high performance energy-storage materials with nanostructures.

Topic 19: TEXAS CITY FIRE DISASTER, 16th APRIL, 1947.

Submitted by Ezenwa Udoha on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 22:57

industry

Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012

16th
April, 1947, remains a day that can never be forgotten easily in the history of
the United States. When a French cargo (SS Grand camp) that was loaded with
2300 tons of Ammonium Nitrate and ammunition exploded shortly after the engine
room was gut by fire.
The
explosion climaxed and 14 hours later exploded the second ship (SS High Flyer, heavily loaded with
Ammonium Nitrate) that was anchored adjacent the SS Grand Camp. The chain

Postdoctoral Position Opening in the Sottos group, University of Illinois

Submitted by Nancy Sottos on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 22:32

job

experimental mechanics

polymers

wave propagation in solids

Shock Wave Energy Dissapation in Mehcanochemcially Active Polymers

Finite Element Analysis Developer position with Convergent Manufacturing Technologies Inc.

Submitted by Abdul Rahim Arafath on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 19:48

job

composite materials

finite element

Differential Equations

Convergent Manufacturing Technologies Inc. (www.convergent.ca), a small but growing university spin-off company located on the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, is a world-leader in virtual manufacturing for the aerosapce industry. We develop specialized engineering simulation software and provide engineering support to the leading aerospace companies world-wide.

Topic 18: THE PERCEIVED CONFLICT BETWEEN SAFETY AND PRODUCTION

Submitted by ASOKHIA BENJAM… on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 19:41

industry

Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012

Discussions are welcome on: "THE PERCEIVED CONFLICT BETWEEN SAFETY AND PRODUCTION"

History of Bueckner’s principle?

Submitted by Mike Prime on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 17:44

I am hoping someone has some historical knowledge of some
interesting mechanics, or just an interest to discuss it. A superposition principle is widely used to solve crack problems, with illustrations like these:

http://ars.sciencedirect.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0142112308002211-gr1.jpg

http://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0142112399000778-gr2.gif

Topic 17: Should Arctic drilling activities be halted until the Safety and Technology are improved?

Submitted by Lee Soo Chyi on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 16:59

industry

Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012

Arctic drilling has
been happening since the 1920s, but it become much more contentious as BP’s
Deepwater Horizon spill in the GOM dominates the headlines while firms were
scrambling to expand production in the far North.