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Thermally induced deformations in multi-layered polymeric struts

Submitted by noyco on

Stimulus activated structures that deform from a reference to target configurations are used in various fields such as soft robotics, smart materials, and actuators.  In this work we introduce a framework that captures the non-linear response of multi-layer polymeric beams subjected to thermo-mechanical loading. We show that the exploitation of the glass transition temperature can lead to a wide variety of interesting responses. Our findings provide guideline for an efficient design of shape-morphing structures capable of polymorphism.

Check out our paper at IJMS:

One fully funded PhD position in the Solids Mechanics Lab (LMS) at Ecole Polytechnique, France

Submitted by Laurence Bodelot on

A Ph.D. position is available in the Solids Mechanics Laboratory (LMS) at Ecole Polytechnique in the Paris area in France.

The project is to investigate three-dimensional instabilities in magneto-active thin films heterogeneously patterned by design.

The proposed thesis includes both experimental (3D printing of magneto-sensitive polymers) and numerical (finite element) aspects.

 

3D Printed Guides for Precision Surgery Webinar, Feb 23rd, 2022

Submitted by Philippe on

There's a webinar coming up this month with Synopsys, Formlabs, and 3D LifePrints on creating intraoperative surgical cutting and drilling guides for a range of procedures. You can learn more and register here: https://3d.formlabs.com/webinar-3dlifeprints-synopsys-surgicalguides.ht…

Postdoc positions at South China University of Technology

Submitted by YINGJUN WANG on

Two-year/three-year Postdoc Positions are available at South China University of Technology. South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a leading educational institution in China. Located in the city of Guangzhou, a thriving metropolis in South China.

PhD position in computational mechanics and machine learning at TU Darmstadt (Germany)

Submitted by OliverWeeger on

The Cyber-Physical Simulation Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt in Germany is looking for an excellent candidate interested in doing research on a Ph.D. in the areas of computational mechanics and machine learning.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Potential research directions include: