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Two postdoc positions in computational multiscale mechanics
Two fully-funded postdoctoral positions of multiscale materials modeling and high-performance scientific computing in Germany; in the groups of Karsten Albe (https://www.mawi.tu-darmstadt.de/mm/home_mm/index.en.jsp) and Bernhard Eidel (https://www.mb.uni-siegen.de/heisenberg/index.html?lang=de). The call is open until positions are filled.
A new continuum model for metallic glass based on thermodynamics
My group at Peking University proposed a novel mechano-chemical continuum model based on the framework of thermodynamics that can describe the microstructural evolution in metallic glass, and connect it with the macroscopic plastic deformation. The model successfully simulated the shear band instability and dilatancy effects of metallic glass under uniaxial tension and simple shear.
contact not working
Hello
im trying to model a pin on disk wear using a *STEADY STATE TRANSPORT, INERTIA=YES as i understand i have to create a axysimmetric 2d model an then rotate it using the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION,REVOLVE,ELEMENT=1000,NODE=1000 in a secind file.
On that second file im defining the pin as a an analytic surface and defining the contact, but when i run the model the pin just go trought the disk.
Atached you can found the axisimetric model and the revolution model.
Progress report on HASEL artificial muscles
Dear colleagues,
We have published a progress report on hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) artificial muscles in Advanced Materials. In this progress report we report the recent developments of HASEL actuators—including materials, designs, fabrication, and control—and discuss many opportunities for future research.
Postdoc Positions at Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
Postdoc positions are available in the group of Prof. JG Zhu at Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China. Those possessing PhDs in the area of solid experimental mechanics are sought. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in experimental and computational mechanics, composite materials and structures.
Event of ASME Technical Committee on Mechanics of Soft Materials 2020
Dear Colleagues,
We cordially invite you to participate in an event of ASME Technical Committee on Mechanics of Soft Materials 2020. The detailed agenda is enclosed.
Event of ASME Technical Committee on Mechanics of Soft Materials 2020:
live symposium and committee meeting
An asymmetric elasto-plastic phase-field model for shape memory effect, pseudoelasticity and thermomechanical training in polycrystalline shape memory alloys
(open access) C. Cissé and M. Asle Zaeem. An asymmetric elasto-plastic phase-field model for shape memory effect, pseudoelasticity and thermomechanical training in polycrystalline shape memory alloys. Acta Materialia 201 (2020) 580-595.
3D Image-Based Modeling and Digital Verification of Custom Implants
I recommend people with an interest in working with 3D image data and medical devices attend this upcoming webcast between Synopsys Simpleware and CADFEM Medical, which'll take place on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020.
Details here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6605936638572945679?source=IM…
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An all-natural bioinspired structural material for plastic replacement, Guan, Yang, Han, Ling, Yu, Nature Communications, 2020
Novelty/impact/significance:
A strong (stiffness 20 GPa and strength 281 MPa), tough (11.5 MPa m1/2), lightweight (1.7 g/cm3), and thermal-resistant (thermal expansion coefficient 7x10-6K-1) composite material is created, using all-natural raw materials through a mass-producible method.