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Heat flux problem with HETVAL and DFLUX

Submitted by zengziw on

Hi,

I am using HETVAL in abaqus to generate the heat. I am testing my subroutine and I set the flux(1) to a constant, like 5000000, but the output 'HFL', which I think should equal to the flux(1), turns out to be a very small number, and also it is a linearly increasing curve w/ time. Thus, the temperature is nearly not increasing.

I am also using the same problem using DFLUX.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks!

PhD Candidate Structural Mechanics

Submitted by jansen on

The Institute of Structural Analysis at Leibniz Universität Hannover invites applications for a
Scientific coworker / PhD Candidate 
(Salary scale E13 TV-L) (reference number 62)

The position is available from now.  The appointment for this position is at first for a period of one year. An extension of the appointment period after the first year is planned. The work should lead to a PhD thesis.

Postdoc Researcher damage modeling of composite and layered structures

Submitted by jansen on

The Institute of Structural Analysis at Leibniz Universität Hannover invites applications for a
Scientific coworker / Postdoc Researcher 
(Salary scale E14 TV-L) (Reference number 65)

 

In the section “Composites” of the ISD, a postdoc position in the area of damage modeling of composite and layered structures is available from now.

Stochastic Review Paper in Movie Form!

Submitted by Lee Margetts on

A while ago, I shared news about the recent publication of our review paper titled: "Practical Application of the Stochastic Finite Element Method".  The first author David Arregui-Mena, a PhD student at the University of Manchester, created a YouTube movie which summarises the content of the paper.

For those interested, its worth a watch!

Link to movie

2nd Call for Abstracts: USNCCM13 Minisymposium 414 on Recent Advances in Mesh Adaptivity for Inelasticity, Damage, Crack Propagation and Failure.

Submitted by Alejandro Mota on

In this minisymposium we seek to highlight challenging problems in computational solid mechanics that require mesh adaptation methods for their solution. We focus on the finite element method and works that address large deformations and the accompanying inelasticity, damage, crack propagation and failure. Discussion will center on Lagrangian descriptions and determining the necessary computational components to resolve, preserve, and evolve the fields that govern these processes. Prototypical material systems may include, but are not limited to, ductile metals and biomaterials.

Ph.D. Positions in Mechanics of Soft Materials at Michigan State University

Submitted by Dargazany on

Our Group of High Performance Materials in Enviormental & Civil Engineering Department at Michigan State University has an openings for PhD positions to work on Multiscale Modeling of Soft Materials starting sSummer  or Fall 2015.

ERC RealTCut biomechanics post-doctoral opportunity

Submitted by Stephane Bordas on

POSITION We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow for a duration of 12 to 23 months, available immediately at the University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with Cardiff University. Gross Salary 68,000EUR per annum.

Post buckling of stiffened composite panel

Submitted by shabber hussain on

Dear all,

I am working on postbuckling of stiffened composite panels using ANSYS. I have done few experiments and trying to simulate in ANSYS. I have performed nonlinear analysis using arc length method and the load-axial displacement curve obtained is too stiff (having 60% higher slope) compared to the experimental curve. I think BCs, material properties and loading is fine in the model. Can anyone have any suggestions to improve my results?