Being able to accurately predict the life span of physical bodies, both living and non-living, has been one of humankind’s eternal endeavors. Over the last 150 years, many attempts were made to unify the field of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics, in order to create a generalized and consistent theory of evolution of life-span.
We have organized a Lorentz Workshop with 60 selected partecipants leading scientists in tribology and contact mechanics mainly from Europe.
Attached a program. Or see the web site
| Micro/Nanoscale Models for Tribology (μ/n-Tribo-Models) | |
Vladislav Yastrebov (co-organizer)
Lucia Nicola (co-organizer)
Annalisa Fasolino (co-organizer)
Michele Ciavarella (co-organizer)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics in the area of experimental nanomechanics/tribology starting Fall 2016. Responsibilities include: teaching a full range of classes (from introductory to graduate level) in physics, especially mechanics; leading mechanics-related activities; performing departmental service; and conducting scholarly activity. Minimum qualifications: A master's degree plus 18 semester hours. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D.
Novelis is hiring for a Principal Scientist in Atlanta, GA.
Understanding the dynamic stability of bodies in frictional contact steadily sliding one over the other is of basic interest in various disciplines such as physics, solid mechanics, materials science and geophysics. Here we report on a two-dimensional linear stability analysis of a deformable solid of a finite height H, steadily sliding on top of a rigid solid within a generic rate-and-state friction type constitutive framework, fully accounting for elastodynamic effects.
We are pleased to announce a 4-day CECAM/Psi-k Workshop on
"Chemical and structural transformations in materials under mechanical load",
that will take place at the EPFL campus in Lausanne from Tuesday 1st September to Friday 4th September 2015.
The focus of the workshop will be on materials’ structural and chemical transformations that are caused by external loads and in turn determine the materials macroscopic mechanical response. Particular attention will be devoted to the following thematic areas:
Friction and wear are important processes that determine the function of many mechanical devices, but their underlying microscopic physical principles are complex and often not well understood. Amorphous – or glassy – materials often form on surfaces that have experienced frictional loading. The research will involve large-scale molecular dynamics simulation of the near-surface deformation upon indentation and scratching of network and bulk metallic glasses.
Submit Abstract
Abstract submission deadline: 26th June 2015
http://www.mechanicsofbiomaterials.com/submit-abstract.asp
Themes are:
1. Biological Materials
