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Dielectric elastomers are capable of large deformation subject to an electric voltage, and are promising for uses as actuators, sensors and generators. Because of large deformation, nonlinear equations of state, and diverse modes of failure, modeling the process of electromechanical transduction has been challenging.  This paper studies a membrane of a dielectric elastomer deformed into an out-of-plane, axisymmetric shape, a configuration used in a family of commercial devices known as the Universal Muscle Actuators. 

I am writing to recommend my book “Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions-Analytical and Computational Approaches” recently published by Elsevier Science.  The book is available in amazon.com webpage  or Elsevier Science webpage.  The following is

I am looking for acadmic material to address contact & Geometric (Large deformation) non-linearity problem. Can anyone provide the material to address these two concept in details.

Thanks

Ritesh Parikh

Dear Chinese students interested in a PhD in computational mechanics, 

You will find below some information on a fellowship you can apply for.  

http://www.gla.ac.uk/studying/scholarships/internationalscholarships/...

China Scholarships Council

Dear non-EU students who want to study in the UK,

You are encouraged to look at the fellowship offers below. If you qualify for these and are interested in working in a dynamic group in computational mechanics in Glasgow, please contact me directly stephane dot bordas at gmail dot com

 Our department has a growing team of PhD students (more than 20 at the moment) working in cognate disciplines, which will give you a unique opportunity for a strong PhD in computational mechanics.