New Simpleware Case Studies
We have a number of new case studies at www.simpleware.com, which cover recent applications of our 3D image to model software in the fields of Biomedicine and Materials research.
finite element
The archetype-genome exemplar in molecular dynamics and continuum mechanics
M. Steven Greene, Ying Li, Wei Chen, Wing Kam Liu
PhD Position in Computational Modeling of Soft Active Materials
I am looking to recruit a new PhD student in the area of computational modeling of soft active materials. The position will begin as early as January 2014, or alternatively in September 2014. Requirements for this position including the ability to program in C++, knowledge of nonlinear finite element methods and continuum mechanics, and a good background in solid mechanics. If interested, please contact me at parkhs(at)bu.edu, with a copy of a CV and a description of your previous research experience.
Linearization of stress rates
Hello all,
ADINA Research & Development Engineer in Solids and Structures
We at ADINA R & D are looking for a Research & Development Engineer in Solids and Structures — general
finite element development. A PhD in applied mechanics or a related
discipline is highly desirable for this position. Applicant must have excellent
knowledge of finite element methods and good programming skills (Fortran
or C/C++).
Viscoelastic Effects on Electromechanical Instabilities in Dielectric Elastomers
Recently accepted for publication in Soft Matter:
(http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2013/SM/C2SM27375F)
FLUID CAVITY HELP
I am modelling an inflated sphere. The sphere is composed off two circular planar membranes joined together at the boundries.
I have modelled the inside of the sphere as a fluid cavity and will inflate it to its threshold limit.
I have achieved this by using the fluid cavity and fluid inflator method but for some reason when I run my input file I receive the following message:
***ERROR: THE FLUID INFLATOR ACTIVATION HAS BEEN SPECIFIED ON THE FLUID
Technology Brief: Optimization of Turbine Blade Dovetail Geometries Using Abaqus and Isight
The reliability of a gas or steam turbine is strongly
dependent on the blade structural design.
Turbine blades are subjected
to very strenuous environments such as high temperatures, high stresses, and a
potentially high vibration environment. To avoid blade failures, they must be
designed to withstand these conditions.