buckling
The critical buckling load is given by Pcr=n2 * (pi2 * E*I)/L2 where L is effective length.But what does the n refer to?Is it the number of buckling modes we want to see or some numbers depending upon the end fixity conditions?
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PhD opening in Fall 2014 University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The group of Composite Materials and Dynamics Lab at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has one opening for a Ph.D. scholarship in the field of mechanics of metamaterials and structural health monitoring. The appointment is to commence in Fall 2014 or as early as possible.
Is the CST element more accurate than bilinear element (Q4) for bending problems?
I did a 2D beam bending problem with CST and Q4 element, respectively. CST gives better accuracy. Is it due to the shear locking effect with Q4?
Difference between shell 99 and shell 181
Hi Friends,
I am currently writing my thesis in riser of marine and i want to model a Thermoplastic composite pipe with e glass fibers. In the pervious version of ansys they have used the shell elements 99 but in ansys 14.5 the shell element does not exist , i want to that shell element shell 181 have the similar properties of shell 99? or which other element type can be used for composite pipe ?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Amit
Hydrogenation-Assisted Graphene Origami (HAGO)
Hydrogenation-Assisted Graphene Origami and Its Application in Programmable Molecular Mass Uptake, Storage, and Release
Shuze Zhu and Teng Li, ACS Nano, 8 (3), pp 2864–2872 (2014)
Journal Club Theme of March 2014: 3D Experimental Measurements in Soft Materials
3D Experimental Measurements in Soft Materials - from measuring cell displacement fields to complex hierarchical material deformations and beyond
The Why? - Why do we need 3D material deformation measurement?
Ph.D. positions at Oklahoma State University - Computational Solid Mechanics
We are looking for outstanding candidates for doctoral positions in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University to work in the area of computational solid mechanics.
Candidates should have earned a M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field from an accredited University.
Candidates with a strong background in numerical simulations, finite element analysis, and/or computational solid mechanics will be only considered.