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Simpleware Webinars: Intro to Animations Tools and New Physics Modules - February 11th and 18th

Submitted by Simpleware on

(re-arranged from January 14th and 21st)

We're running two webinars in February on the latest additions to our software ScanIP's 3D image processing, visualisation and model generation capabilities. The webinars are ideal for existing users and those wanting to learn more about creating models from 3D images.

Introduction to the new ScanIP Animations Tool on February 11th (8am/5pm GMT)

A Review of Quantitative Phase-Field Crystal Modeling of Solid–Liquid Structures

Submitted by mohsenzaeem on

Phase-field crystal (PFC) is a model with atomistic-scale details acting on diffusive time scales. PFC uses the density field as its order parameter, which takes a constant value in the liquid phase and a periodic function in the solid phase. PFC naturally takes into account elasticity, solid–liquid interface free energy, surface anisotropy, and grain boundary free energy by using this single-order parameter in modeling of coexisting solid–liquid structures.

Effects of geometrical and mechanical properties of fiber and matrix on composite fracture toughness

Submitted by Yuli Chen on

Composites reinforced by thinner fibers are intensively studied in recent years and expected to have better
mechanical properties. With development of nanotechnology, the diameter of fiber can be as thin as
several nanometers, such as nanofibers and nanotubes. Then, do these thinner fibers definitely result in
composites with better mechanical properties? In this paper, the toughening effect of reinforcing fibers in
composites is investigated based on the three-level failure analysis model. It is found that thinner

Submissions to JAM have almost doubled

Submitted by Yonggang Huang on

The submission to JAM in 2013 was ~42 manuscripts/month.  Probably because of its rapid review process (1st round of review ~ 10 days, and 2nd round of review ~24 days including authors' revision time) and rapid publication (online within 48 hours after acceptance), the monthly submission is nearly doubled now.  For example, the submission in December, 2014 is 78 in a single month. 

Fully funded PhD position at Imperial College London

Submitted by v.tagarielli on

We are looking for a PhD researcher to work at numerical simulations of the electro-mechanical response of nano-reinforced polymers, within the Marie Curie training network “TheLink”. The position is fully funded for 36 months and funding includes tuition fees and a competitive maintenance/salary, as well as additional benefits for those with a family. The researcher will work towards a PhD in Mechanics of Composites at Imperial College London, Department of Aeronautics, under the supervision of Dr V.L. Tagarielli and Dr S.T.

Real knee motion in CAD , the best if it is in Solidwords

Submitted by sabrihussin on

Where I can get for free or buy a knee joint complete anatomy ( including femur, tibia, meniscus, ligament, and cartilage). I need a knee joint with accurate knee motion for flexion-extension, internal and external rotation. It supposed to be real human motion. If possible I need it in CAD, it is the best if I can get in Solidworks assembly motion. Really appreciate the information. Thank in advance