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Postdoctoral positions in statistical modeling of fracture and plasticity

Submitted by zapperi on

We anticipate the opening of four postdoctoral positions in 2012 to work on statistical aspects of fracture and plasticity,  and in particular on size effects in the fracture of  disordered media and in microplasticity.  The positions will be funded by the ERC Advanced Grant 2011, SIZEFFECTS.



We look for candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

- statistical mechanics (scaling, critical phenomena, disordered systems)

- numerical modeling fracture

- dislocation dynamics simulations

Post-doc at the University of Liège : Simulation of micro/nano-structured materials described by 3D tomography

Submitted by bechet on

Post-doc at the University of Liège : Simulation of micro/nano-structured materials described by 3D tomography

The tasks involved in this position include geometrical analysis of the

3D images, generation of datasets which are suitable for the computations

(meshes, level-sets fields ...), computations using novel numerical techniques

(X-FEM and related)

More details & contact information at  http://www.cgeo.ulg.ac.be/post-doc.pdf

THREE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

Submitted by Alejandro Orti… on

The University of Chile invites applications for three full time tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants must have deep interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as the purpose to conduct long-term, externally funded research programs at international level. Candidates are also expected to maintain fruitful work relationships with industry in their respective areas. According to qualifications, they may be ranked at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Candidates are sought in three areas:

1D Plasticity - Isotropic hardening, tutorial with examples.

Submitted by yawlou on

For those who may be interested,

 I have put together a paper describing 1D plasticity for a variety of cases of isotropic hardening.  The material is not new, but hopefully it is written with enough detail that it will help beginners learn some basics of computational plasticity.  The notation and material closely follows "Computational Inelasticity" written by Simo and Hughes.

First order linear system

Submitted by D Rabinovich on

A linear (hyperbolic) first-order system has to be solved using Finite Elements.

As I understand usually non-standard discretizations are used in this case (Discontinuous Galerkin for example).

What is the reason for this? Can such an equation be modeled using standard Galerkin methods (say, linear finite elements)? 

Would standard Galerkin discretization cause instability of the solution?

Thanks,

Daniel