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CDM (Crack band theory)
Hi, I am working on Continum damage mechanics based on crack band theory. The damage initiation is based on Hashin-Rotem theory. I am trying to simulate damage in composite laminates.
I need to store crtical values of stress and strains when Hashin-Rotem equations reaches one (when failure initiates). Is any one aware of getting unique value of critical stress and strains ?
Two positions at the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia
Two positions are open for Ph.D. or Masters students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. The positions are joined with the Modeling and Simulation group and the Micro and Nano mechanics laboratory. We are looking for skilled and highly motivated individuals to pursue a Ph.D. or M.A.Sc. in the area of multiscale modeling of materials and solids mechanics. Two projects are available:
Gyro-elastic beams for the vibration reduction of long flexural systems
The paper presents a model of a chiral multi-structure incorporating gyro-elastic beams. Floquet–Bloch waves in periodic chiral systems are investigated in detail, with the emphasis on localization and the formation of standing waves. It is found that gyricity leads to low-frequency standing modes and generation of stop-bands. A design of an earthquake protection system is offered here, as an interesting application of vibration isolation. Theoretical results are accompanied by numerical simulations in the time-harmonic regime.
new postdoc opening at University of Wisconsin-Madison
We invite applications for a post-doctoral researcher position in the general area of computational design.
Candidates with strong background in isogeometric analysis, finite element analysis, structural optimization, and/or high-performance computing are encouraged to apply.
Postdoc Position (Computational Mechanics) at Idaho National Laboratory
Position: High Performance Particle Numerical Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
Closing Date: Until filled
Contact: Yidong Xia (Yidong.Xia at inl.gov)
1 phd position for NON-italian citizens at Politecnico di BARI - ITALY. Expires 12 sept
1 phd position for phd is reserved to non-italian citizens at Politecnico department of Mechanical engineering.
Attached the SELECTION CALL FOR ADMISSION TO THE RESEARCH DOCTORATE (Ph.D.) PROGRAMS – XXXIII CYCLE AT THE POLITECNICO DI BARI ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018
Various options for research themes are available, also including solid mechanics, fatigue or contact mechanics.
See attachment or write for details at mciava AT poliba.it
Application expires on Sept.12 !!
PhD position at Boise State University
The Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University is seeking a PhD student to work on projects related to computational materials science. The projects are focused on developing models for microstructural evolution in materials. The applications include functional materials, energy materials, materials under extreme environments, and advanced manufacturing.
Ph.D. and Post-doc opportunities in ‘Small-scale mechanics and advanced microstructural characterizations’ at Texas A&M
Dr. Kevin Xie's group at Texas A&M is planning to recruit two Ph.D. students and a postdoctoral research fellow starting 2018.
The overarching aim of the research projects is to understand mechanics of materials at nano- and sub-micron scales by applying advanced microstructural characterization techniques such as Cs-corrected STEM, TEM- based orientation mapping, EELS, and atom probe tomography. The details of the projects are as follows:
Cover of Materials 09 (11)
Dear all,
An image from our paper on micromechanical testing and modelling of heterogeneous materials (hydrated cement paste) has been selected by the editors to be on the cover of the special issue of the Materials journal dedicated to discrete modelling of concrete.
The cover page can be seen here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315897827_Cover_of_Materials_0…