The 3rd International Conference on Heterogeneous Material Mechanics-First Announcement and Call for Papers

First Announcement and Call for Papers

ICHMM-2011

The 3rd International Conference on Heterogeneous Material Mechanics

May 22-26, 2011

Shanghai (Chong Ming Island), CHINA

http://ichmm2011.shu.edu.cn

Co-Chairs

D.L.
McDowell, Georgia
Institute of Technology

david.mcdowell [at] me.gatech.edu

Y. L. Bai, Institute
of Mechanics, Chinese Academy
of Science

baiyl [at] lnm.imech.ac.cn

J. Fan, Alfred
University and Chongqing University

fanjing [at] alfred.edu

J.Q. Zhang, Shanghai University

jqzhang2 [at] shu.edu.cn

Scientific
Committee

T.
Belytschko (Northwestern
University, USA)

E. Busso (Ecole des Mines des Paris, France)

G. Cailletaud
(Ecole des Mines de
Paris, France)

M.
Chakraborty (IIT
Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar,
India)

W. Curtin (Brown
University, USA)

F. Dunne (Oxford
University, UK)

D.N. Fang (Peking University)

H. Gao (Brown
University, USA)

M. Geers (Eindhoven
University of Technology, Netherlands)

H. Huang (University
of Connecticut, USA)

Y. Huang (Northwestern University USA)

Z.P. Huang, (Peking University)

M. Kahrizi, (Concordia University, Canada)

C-S. Liu (National Taiwan
University)

J. Li (University
of Pennsylvania, USA)

K. Lu (Institute
of Metal Research, the Chinese Academy of Sciences)

J.G. Li (Shanghai Jiaotong
University)

J.F.
Molinari (EPFL-ENAC-LEMS, Switzerland)

N. Ohno (Nagoya
University Japan)

T. Pardoen (Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain
SST/IMMC,Belgium)

X.H. Peng (Chongqing University)

J. Polak (Institute of Physics
of Materials, Czech Rep.)

D. Raabe (Max-Planck-Institut für
Eisenferschung GmbH, Germany)

Y. Shindo (Tohoku
University, Japan)

L. Shen (The University of Sydney, Australia)

Q-P. SUN (Hong Kong University
of Science & Technology)

T.J. Wang (Xian Jiaotong
University)

W. Yang (Zhejiang University)

Y.G.
Yanovsky (Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia)

H. Zbib (Washington
State University, USA)

Q.S. Zheng (Tsinghua University)

Organizing
Committee

ichmm2011 [at] oa.shu.edu.cn

J.Q. Zhang, Shanghai University

Z.H. Jin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

H.B. Chen, University of Science
and Technology of China

General
Conference Secretary

Y.C. Song, Shanghai University, ycsong [at] shu.edu.cn

Phone (cell):
+86-13916501078

Conference
Goals and Scope

ICHMM 2011
seeks dissemination of recent, cutting edge research results as well as
in-depth discussions regarding future research directions in the challenging
subject of heterogeneous material mechanics. Sessions will focus on original
recent research developments presently underway, while invited panel
discussions aim to stimulate future research directions.

Plenary
Kick-Off Lectures will
be given by Dr. K. Lu (Institute of Metal Research, the Chinese
Academy of Sciences) and Dr. W. Curtin
(Brown University), 17:00-19:00, May 22, 2011
(Sunday).

Sessions are organized with papers addressing
various classes of heterogeneous materials, including for example metals,
composites, biomaterials, concrete, soils and rocks, porous materials and smart
materials. Topics include, but are not limited to: nanomechanics,
micromechanics, scale effects and multiscale modeling, multi-physics modeling,
microstructure-property relations, materials design, biomimetics and
biomaterials, smart materials, composite and cellular materials, geological
materials and concrete, stochastic mechanics, plasticity, creep, damage and
failure, coupled diffusion and deformation/damage, tribology, and environmental
effects involving heterogeneous material systems.

Panel
discussions will
focus on fundamental challenges in (i) crystal plasticity of microstructures,
(ii) key interfaces of materials and mechanics in heterogeneous materials,
(iii) time-scale issues in atomistic modeling, (iv) critical path issues in
materials for energy, and (v) molecular and cellular biomechanics.

Conference
Venue

Bao Dao
Resort

ICHMM 2011 will
be held at the Bao Dao resort, Chong Ming Island,
Shanghai, China. It is neighbor to and in
front of the Dong Ping National Forest Park. The resort is surrounded by a
large area of woods and meadows. All the rooms and suites are open to an
excellent woods view. The resort setting includes meals, rooms, meeting and
leisure as a whole. It is an ideal place for a large-scale conference.

Chong Ming
Island

Chong Ming Island is located in the central point of the Chinese
coastal region known as the West Pacific Bank, at the estuary of the Yangtze River. It is the largest alluvial river island
and the third largest island in China.
The island is encircled by rivers on three sides and by the East Sea
on one side. It links the majestic Yangtze River in the west to the vast East Sea.
This island has become available as the conference location due to recent construction of an 8.9 km under-water channel
and a 12 km long bridge as part of preparations for the World EXPO in Shanghai, held May to
October, 2010. It is about 40 minutes by bus from the Shanghai Pudong
International airport to Chong
Ming Island,
and another 40 minutes to the Bao Dao Resort.

 

Shanghai City and Shanghai
EXPO 2010

With a history of more than 700
years, Shanghai was once the financial center of
the Far East. Since the reforms that began in
the 1990s, great changes have taken place in the city. Shanghai is rapidly developing into a modern
metropolis and is considered one of the world’s leading economic, financial,
trading, and shipping centers.

 

Shanghai EXPO has started since
May 1 2010. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City,
Better Life" – representing humankind’s common desire for a better
life in future urban environments. Expo 2010 Shanghai
China
will be a grand international gathering. Over 200 nations and international
organizations have confirmed participation, as well as 70 million visitors from
home and abroad, ensuring the widest possible participation in the history of
World  Expositions.

Social Program

Day1: May 22 (19:30-21:30): Reception cocktail party.

Day2: May 23 (18:30-21:00): Picnic in central forest park area.

Accompanying persons: 9:00-16:00
Sightseeing on the Oriental
Pearl Tower
and Qibao town, 300 RMB ($44 USD*).

Day3: May 24 (12:30-22:30): Day excursion in Shanghai
(World Expo, Cheng Huang Temple),
Evening: Dinner in Shanghai
downtown hotel & Boat sightseeing over Huang Pu River.

Day4: May 25 (16:00-21:00): Sightseeing & banquet on West
River Bank of the Island.

Accompanying persons: 8:30-14:30
Roundtrip bus serves Shanghai Downtown, 100 RMB ($15 USD), for shopping &
sightseeing.

Key Dates

Deadline for abstracts and
pre-registration form: Nov. 15, 2010

Notification of acceptance: December
15, 2010

Early registration ends (last
date for discounted rate/special offer) and Deadline for paper submission: March
30, 2011

Conference: 22-26 May, 2011
(Sunday to Thursday)

Registration Fee (includes attendance at all the sessions of ICHMM-2011
held in the Bao Dao Resort, lunch, dinner, sightseeing for participants,
reception and banquet in Shanghai):

Before March 30, 2011: 4040 RMB
($590 USD*)

After March 30, 2011: 4710 RMB
($690 USD)

Accompanying spouse or friend:
820 RMB ($120 USD)

(includes meals, reception
party, banquet, sightseeing but does not include fees for events listed above
in the Social Program).

Cancellation policy: The registration fee can be refunded subject to a
cancellation fee of 680 RMB ($100 USD), but only if a request is received in
writing at least 35 days in advance of ICHMM-2011. No refund of the
registration fee can be made after that date.

Hotel Fee*

Yi Qin Yuan Hotel (Brand new 4
star hotel): 683 RMB ($100 USD) per night (the Yi Qin Yuan Hotel neighbors the
Bao Dao Resort Hotel).

Bao Dao Resort Hotel (Quasi-4
star hotel): 515 RMB ($75 USD) per night.

2 star hotels: 300RMB ($44
USD)/night – For those desiring more economical budgeting arrangements.

Information regarding villas and
forest cabins at or near the Bao Dao resort are available upon request.

ICHMM-2011 Pre-registration
Form

(Pre-register soon to
get more information on website)

Name: Title:

Affiliation:

Address: E-Mail address:

Phone: Fax:

Other accompanying person(s)
(number and name(s)):

Abstract: An abstract template is available on the website
Abstracts should contain no more than 250 words, and should be submitted via
the website:

http://ichmm2011.shu.edu.cn

*Current exchange rate: 1 USD=6.827 RMB as of April 3,
2010. The exchange rate may fluctuate as always. Since all ICHMM-2011 fees are
based on the Chinese currency RMB, it is suggested to pay all fees later in
2010 or very early 2011. For payment by international participants, please see
the ICHMM-2011 website and contact: Marlene Wightman

Wightman [at] alfred.edu

Phone: xxx-1-607-871-2425 Fax: xxx-1-607-871-2392