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Using XFEM with Implicit Dynamic step in Abaqus

Submitted by deepak_0308 on

Hi,

I have used XFEM in Abaqus for static analysis. I use traction-separation cohesive behavior with XFEM.

I want to use XFEM in implicit dynamic analysis. I am using Abaqus version 6.12. As far as I know xfem was allowed only with static analysis in earlier Abaqus versions (6.9). I read that the newer versions have implicit dynamic analysis compatiblity with XFEM.

PhD Position in Computational Modeling of Soft Active Materials

Submitted by Harold S. Park on

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.

2011 Drucker Medal paper by Prof. John Rudnicki

Submitted by Yonggang Huang on

Journal of Applied Mechanics just published the 2011 Drucker Medal Paper: Localized Compaction in Porous Sandstones, authored by Profesor John Rudnicki from Northwestern University.  

http://appliedmechanics.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/article.aspx?articleid=1724444

Professor John Rudnicki received the ASME Drucker Medal in 2011. 

large deformation of beam element

Submitted by mjalilych1 on

hello

my name is mohamad. I am phd student in mechanical engineering. I want to use of total lagrangian formulation for analysis of a cantilever. my difficulty is on implementation of newton raphson method and incrementing load. my code does not converge. can you help me. if there is a simple code I was wondering if someone aware me.

thanks in advance.

Nonlinear elastic inclusions in isotropic solids

Submitted by arash_yavari on

We introduce a geometric framework to calculate the residual stress fields and deformations of nonlinear solids with inclusions and eigenstrains. Inclusions are regions in a body with different reference configurations from the body itself and can be described by distributed eigenstrains. Geometrically, the eigenstrains define a Riemannian 3-manifold in which the body is stress-free by construction. The problem of residual stress calculation is then reduced to finding a mapping from the Riemannian material manifold to the ambient Euclidean space.

Transportation Geotechnics - New Journal Welcoming Submissions

Submitted by Laure Ballu on

Transportation Geotechnics, a new journal providing a valuable resource for pavement and railroad track engineers, engineers and professionals to publish their work and keep up to date with the latest advances in this field.