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Postdoc position available in x-ray characterization of geomaterials at Johns Hopkins University

Submitted by Ryan C. Hurley on

A postdoctoral researcher position is available beginning July 1, 2023 in Professor Ryan Hurley’s laboratory (http://hurley.me.jhu.edu) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute at the Johns Hopkins University.

A new method of plastic limit analysis for rectangular plates

Submitted by Jiang Ke on

Based on a new element model of solid body, the plastic limit analysis of plate is carried out. The new element model is a truss composed of 24 bars. Taking the simply supported square plate and rectangular plate under uniform load as an example, by comparing the new element method with the classical plastic limit analysis theory, it can be found that the limit load and the distribution of plastic zone obtained by the two methods are in good agreement.

A new model for elasto-plastic analysis of steel

Submitted by Jiang Ke on

This is a beautiful, unparalleled elastoplastic model for plastic materials.

Based on the equivalent stress and deformation of regular hexahedron microelement and truss element, a new truss element model is presented. It can be used to solve the elasto-plastic plane stress problem and spatial problem of steel. Through a large number of examples, the new element model can be found to have good accuracy.

A new method of plastic limit analysis for beams and frames

Submitted by Jiang Ke on

The plastic limit of beams and frames have analyzed by using a new truss element model of solid bodies, compared with the plastic limit analysis method, it can be found that the limit load of the two methods are in good agreement.

Supplemental Videos:

(1) https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Yt4y1A7a1/?spm_id_from=333.999.0.0

(2) https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1vg411U7Dv/?spm_id_from=333.999.0.0

Two PhD positions available at Multiscale Computational Mechanics Lab at Vanderbilt University

Submitted by Caglar Oskay on

We are seeking two doctoral students to join the Multiscale Computational Mechanics Laboratory (MCML) at Vanderbilt University beginning either Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. The research areas span multiscale computational mechanics and computing, and are briefly described below. Candidates must also have a strong general interest (prior experience is a plus) in computational mathematics, mechanics, modeling and simulation and computer programming. 

The specific research areas as follows:

Postdoc Position in Dynamic Fracture of Materials at Czech Technical University in Prague

Submitted by jirda on

 

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Dynamic Fracture of Materials

 

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to work within our strong research group “Dynamics of material fracture” oriented at experimental and numerical investigation of mechanical response and failure of materials at high strain rates. This post is based in Prague, Czech Republic and is available for 2 years.

 

The detailed description how-to apply for the position and the application form can be found here:

Discussion of fracture paper #37 - A Novel Approach Improving Mode I+III Cohesive Zone Modelling

Submitted by ESIS on

The advantage of simplicity is that mechanics and physics can be understood and predicted just by using pen and paper. In the end, numerics may have to be used but then you should already have a pretty good idea of what happens. The other way around, starting with numerics and a limited toolbox of models will seldom lead to anything new. 

Funded Ph.D. Position at Imperial College London: Composite materials in extreme environments

Submitted by Gustavo Quino on

Imperial College London

Departments of Aeronautics

PhD Studentship

 

Composite materials in extreme environments

 

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentship in the Departments of Aeronautics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of composite materials.