what happens when a body is under hydrostatic stress with respect to its microstructure
what happens when the body is subjected to hydrostatic forces and why it is considered that a body doesnot yeild under hydrostatic stress
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Effect of mechanical pre-stretch on the stabilization of dielectric elastomer actuation
A dielectric elastomer is capable of giant electromechanical actuation but fails at breakdown due to instability under certain conditions with a small deformation. By applying a mechanical pre-stretch, one obtains a stabilized large actuation.
Two more PhD scholarships are available @ NTU, Singapore
Two more PhD scholarships are available in our group.
The topics are related to "self-powered wireless sensor networks" and "micro power conditioning electronics for energy harvesting". Pls contact me or drop email to my supervisor asap since the application for August intake will close soon.
My email: QQ:88049387 / Skype:tolly8210
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A multidisciplinary research team from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is recruiting PhD students.
Reynold equation into line integral
can someone please help me how tos solve the vector form of reynolds equation in to line integratio using gauss theorem and then using piecewise approach to evaluate the equation boxed in the attachment.
Deadline is approaction: 10 april - "Risø Int. Symposium: Composite materials for structural performance: towards higher limits"
The deadline for abstract submission for the 32, 10th April 2011, is approaching. The title of the 32nd Risø International Symposium on Materials Science is "Composite materials for structural performance: towards higher limits". The Symposium will be held from Monday 5th September to Friday 9th September 2011 at Risoe DTU - National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. We think this is an exciting Symposium theme and we are proud to present a great list of key-note presentations:
ICoBT 2011 - Call for paper - deadline 15 April 2011
3 weeks left to submit your abstract for the International Conference on BioTribology (ICoBT 2011).
The topic of research must include a biological surface as part of the interface (eg articular cartilage, skin), have a direct impact on biological function (eg prosthetic joints, dental implants), or involve the implementation of natural lubrication in man-made systems (biomimetics).
For mor information or to submit your abstract, please go to www.biotribologyconference.com
cohesive simulation in abaqus
Hi all ,
I am simulating Cohesive zone simulation of polymer coated steel using abaqus 6.9 ( Room Temp ). The thickness of steel plate is 0.8mm ( 800 Micrometre). Thickness of PET ( Poly Polyethylene terephthalate ) is 0.03 mm ( 30 micrometre ). Cohesive zone is defined in between these two materials with zero thickness. I use standard traction seperation method embedded in abaqus 6.9. I have the following questions
(a) Regarding material properties,
PACAM XII-Second call for mini-symposia proposals
This is the second call for mini-symposia proposals for the Twelfth Pan
American Congress of Applied Mechanics (PACAM XII). The deadline for
proposals is March 30, 2011. Only one week left!
We welcome mini-symposia proposals in any area of Applied Mechanics, as
described in the conference website www.pacamxii.org.
The conference will be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad from January 2 – 6,
2012, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine.
Two postdocs at U. Pittsburgh
Two post-doctoral positions are available in the lab of Sachin Velankar in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh to conduct experimental research on the biomechanics of surface texturing in cephalopods (octopus or cuttlefish), and to devise reversibly-morphing surfaces. These animals are famous for their camouflage abilities. Like many other animals, cephalopods can change their color, but in addition, they can also change the texture of their skin by expressing protuberances or wrinkles.