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enCase Studies in Fire Safety - First papers published! Freely accessible
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We are delighted to announce the publication of the first papers in Case Studies in Fire Safety. Case Studies in Fire Safety provides an open forum for the rapid publication of short, structured case studies in fire safety and related short communications providing an essential compendium of case studies for fire protection engineers, designers, researchers and other practitioners in the field of fire safety.
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The short studies come from both industry and practice and provide critical insights from thought leaders on current technology as well as specific examples of technology in use. To read the papers, click on the links below: </p>
<p><a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214398X14000028" title="Fire Scene Reconstruction Of A Furnished Compartment Room In A House Fire">Fire Scene Reconstruction of a Furnished Compartment Room in a House Fire</a> A.C.Y. Yuen | G.H. Yeoh | R.Alexander | M.Cook
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<a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214398X1400003X" title=" proposal of new Swedish framework">Performance-based design of road tunnel fire safety: proposal of new Swedish framework</a> Jonatan Gehandler | Haukur Ingason | Anders Lönnermark | Håkan Frantzich | Michael Strömgren
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<a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214398X13000034" title="Impact of jet fan ventilation systems on sprinkler activation">Impact of jet fan ventilation systems on sprinkler activation</a> P.A. (Tony) Enright
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<a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214398X13000046" title="Pressurization systems do not work & present a risk to life safety">Pressurization systems do not work & present a risk to life safety</a> Simon Lay
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<a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214398X13000022" title="Fire safety engineering at a crossroad">Fire safety engineering at a crossroad</a> Brian J. Meacham
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</div></div></div>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:20:26 +0000Laure Ballu16142 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/16142#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/16142Postdoctoral Position Opening in Solid Mechanics at Columbia University
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A postdoctoral research scientist position is available immediately in the Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University. This position is renewable (up to three years) depending on performance. The main responsibility of the project, sponsored by ARPA-E, is to perform computer simulations of crashworthiness of electric vehicles using finite element method. It also involves multiscale modeling of a new type of impact resistant lithium-ion battery, as well as structural design and optimization.
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Applicants should have a strong background in computational solid mechanics and be familiar with major commercial finite element software. Experience of modeling/simulation of impact and/or crashworthiness is desired. Knowledge of automotive engineering and relevant safety standards is a plus. To apply, please email a CV, list of representative publications, three names of references, and earliest start date to Professor Xi Chen, <a href="mailto:xichen@columbia.edu">xichen@columbia.edu</a> .
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</div></div></div>Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:11:28 +0000Xi Chen15413 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/15413#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/15413Role of Mechanics in Medical Implant Industry
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I believe that <a href="/node/767#comment-1006">questions</a> Zhigang raised today worth discussing as a topic within this forum. I will start and please comment. </p>
<p>The traditional roles of mechanics in the medical implant industry is to ensure safety through reliability assessment and to prove functionality through in-vitro testing.</p>
<p>Things are changing, in mid-90s, <a href="http://me.stanford.edu/faculty/facultydir/taylor.html" target="_blank">Charley Taylor</a> and his colleagues pioneered "predictive medicine" and "simulation-based medical planning" in which they uses CFD to help making surgical decisions. Professor Taylor's research in "predictive medicine" and "simulation-based medical planning" has been featured on several television and radio programs including Quantum, Beyond 2000, New Media News, and The Osgood Files and has appeared in Discover, Mechanical Engineering, Technology Review and The Scientist magazines. (statement directly from his web site). Mechanics goes into the prediction of medicine performances.</p>
<p>To be specific, stent industry need new predictive analysis and test systems to address the mechanical durability of the stent. "<a href="http://www.nitinol.info/pdf_files/005.pdf" target="_blank">We know far more better on materials and mechanics of stent than we know about anatomy</a>" (Tom Duerig, <a href="/www.nitinol.com" target="_blank">NDC, A Johnson and Johnson Company</a>). It's hard to design a safe stent without knowing what the environment it goes into. I believe that many other ares of medical implants are facing the similar challenges. This is the area that need the most attention because we think it's medical doctor's job and they think it's ours.</p>
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