(Journal of Elasticity, Carlson memorial Volume)

A methodology is devised to utilize the statistical mechanical entropy of an isolated, constrained atomistic system to define the dissipative driving-force and energetic fields in continuum thermomechanics. A thermodynamic model of dislocation mechanics is discussed. One outcome is a definition for the mesoscale back-stress tensor and the symmetric, polar dislocation density-dependent, Cauchy stress tensor from atomistic ingredients.

The Institute of Structural Analysis (ISD) of Leibniz Universität Hannover organizes the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on the Mechanical Response of Composites, from 21st - 23rd September 2011, in cooperation with the Graduate School on Multiscale Methods for Interface Coupling (MUSIC) of Leibniz Universität Hannover, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and REpower Systems AG. 

What a methodology and a software designed for large-scale engineering problems have to do with carbon nanotubes? See J. Nanotechnol. Eng. Med. 1, 041009 (2010).

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (HSEAS) seeks applicants for an appointment at the level of tenure-track assistant professor in the field of fluid mechanics. The ideal candidate will have high expertise in fluid mechanics and will also have a demonstrated commitment to significant and innovative applications in engineering.

In 2008 I wrote about ResearcherID, a service provided by the publisher of the Web of Science.  The service is now used by many mechanicians.  Here are several examples:

Important Dates

deadline for submitting the two-pages abstract           Dec,1,2010

announcement of acceptance                                    Dec,15,2010

Nov.5, 2010

Openingfor Research Fellow Position in Composite Structures

The Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology in Gyeongsang National University (Jinju, South Korea) has opened a postdoctoral research fellow position for the research on composite structures.

6^th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design

to be held in American University in Cairo, Egypt



November 15- 18, 2011