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We are looking for a research assistant who is interested in developing and implementing computational algorithms for simulation and optimization in structural mechanics applications.
Our current research lies broadly in the field of computational mechanics and includes the development and implementation of novel computational methods for the discretization of ordinary and partial differential equations arising in structural and continuum mechanics (such as finite element methods and isogeometric analysis), multi-disciplinary design, shape and topology optimization methods, as well as application of those methods in digital design and additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D/4D printing, lattice structures, metamaterials, composites or textiles, and integration into computer-aided design-to-manufacturing approaches.

Dear all,

Our group has recently published a paper on the kinetics of moisture transport in concrete repair systems. It can be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316876839_Moisture_movement_in…

The abstract is given below:

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to understand what does "Brittle failure in infinite domain" means. Let me explain more:

There is one open Ph.D. student position with financial support (both tuition and stipend) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. The successful applicant will work with Dr. David Cereceda in the Multiscale Modeling and Machine Learning (M3L) Laboratory on interdisciplinary research topics that involve Computational Mechanics, Multiscale Modeling of Materials and Machine Learning.

A postdoctoral position in the UIUC research group of Prof. Harley Johnson is available immediately.  The project, in collaboration with Prof. Shaoxing Qu of Zhejiang University, will involve modeling of coupled mechanical and optical behavior of 2D materials.  Candidates should have experience with empirical and first-principles atomistic modeling.  The position will start no later than July 31st, 2017, for a one-year duration, and may be renewable depending on progress and availability of funds.  

The Adaptive Intelligent Materials and Systems Center (AIMS) at Arizona State University is looking for PhD and Postdoctoral candidates to work in the areas of systems health monitoring and prognosis. The research will be conducted under the supervision of Professor Aditi Chattopadhyay. The candidate should have expertise in at least one of the following desired skills: 

• Structural health monitoring of aerospace components

• Statistical modeling and pattern recognition

• Machine learning

We are looking for serious candidates for two Research Scientist positions in the field of Composite Materials including but not limited to modeling damage in composite materials, innovative composite materials, and data-rich approches for modeling composites:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science

• Strong background in Mechanics of Composite Materials (CFRP, GFRP, Nanocomposites, and/or CMCs)

• Specialization in Computational Mechanics, Materials Modeling, and/or Multi-scale Methods

We have free workshops in Eindhoven (May 22nd), Delft (May 23rd), and Amsterdam (May 24th) - learn more and sign up for these introductions to using Simpleware software for generating high-quality models from 3D image data.

This is the preprint of an article that will appear in JMPS (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2017.05.002)

Leading-Order Nonlocal Kinetic Energy in Peridynamics for Consistent Energetics and Wave Dispersion

by Kaushik Dayal, Carnegie Mellon University

Abstract

 Dear colleagues,

The ECCOMAS thematic conference "Computational Modeling of Complex Materials Across the scales" (CMCS 2017) will be held in Paris, from 7th to 9th November 2017.

https://cmcs2017.sciencesconf.org/