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3 weeks left to submit your abstract for the International Conference on BioTribology (ICoBT 2011).

The topic of research must include a biological surface as part of the interface (eg articular cartilage, skin), have a direct impact on biological function (eg prosthetic joints, dental implants), or involve the implementation of natural lubrication in man-made systems (biomimetics).

For mor information or to submit your abstract, please go to www.biotribologyconference.com

Hi all ,

       I am simulating Cohesive zone simulation of polymer coated steel using abaqus 6.9 ( Room Temp ).  The thickness of steel plate is 0.8mm ( 800 Micrometre). Thickness of PET ( Poly Polyethylene terephthalate ) is 0.03 mm ( 30 micrometre ). Cohesive zone is defined in between these two materials with zero thickness. I use standard traction seperation method embedded in abaqus 6.9. I have the following questions

(a) Regarding material properties,

This is the second call for mini-symposia proposals for the Twelfth Pan

American Congress of Applied Mechanics (PACAM XII). The deadline for

proposals is March 30, 2011. Only one week left!



We welcome mini-symposia proposals in any area of Applied Mechanics, as

described in the conference website www.pacamxii.org.



The conference will be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad from January 2 – 6,

2012, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, St.

Augustine.

Hi friends,

I'm going to model a composite plate in ansys but I have few information about it. I need to know the exact procedure of selecting material ID and attributing to lay-ups and also to mesh the domain.This is a 5 layer laminate to analyse uniaxial buckling. I would be thankful for providing me with your friendly notes. 

All the best,

I want to simulate the crack growth under cycle load through ANSYS

I have thought two way to simulate it, first way is cohesive model(debonding)

second way is remesh(rezone at certain load step), this way is important for me, since this method mapsolves the new mesh into the old mesh, so the plastic strain information near crack tip element could transfer to new mesh.

I need a example file(code-command file of ansys) or comment

Dear colleagues,

First time in iMechanica. As a presentation, I am a researcher interested in Fluids and Solids Mechanics. My approach to research involves an interplay between experimental, theoretical and numerical modeling techniques. My principal research areas might be categorized as: Fluid-Structure-Thermal Interaction, Aeroelasticity, Material Resistance, Rotating flows, Mechanical Instabilities.

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