Freely jointed chain models with extensible links
Fellow researchers,
Please consider reading our recent paper, "Freely jointed chain models with extensible links" published by Physical Review E.
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The remarkable mechanical properties of crumpled materials
Mechanics of crumpled materials
Crumpled materials exhibit unusual and as yet unexpained mechanical properties. Through the surprisingly complex morphologies of facets and ridges formed in the crumpling of paper into a ball or densser materials, very high strength to weight ratios can emerge.
A paper on fracture resistance enhancement of layered structures by multiple cracks
We have just published a new paper that presents a theoretical model to test if the fracture resistance of a layered structure can be increased by introducing weak layers changing the cracking mechanism. An analytical model, based on the J integral, predicts a linear dependency between the number of cracks and the steady state fracture resistance. A finite element cohesive zone model, containing two cracking planes for simplicity, is used to check the theoretical model and its predictions.
'Getting your paper noticed' - Watch our latest training webcast
At Elsevier, we are committed to supporting authors and reviewers. We have developed several series of freely-available, bite-sized training webcasts containing some useful tips and tricks on a range of valuable topics.
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Two PhD positions in computational and experimental multiscale mechanics of materials – Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our Mechanics of Materials Group at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, in association with Materials innovation institute M2i, has two openings for talented PhD students in the field of multiscale mechanics of materials. They are part of a project on multiscale hygro-mechanics of paper. The industrial background of the project is in inkjet-printing. One opening is on experimental characterisation and the other on multiscale computational modelling.
For exceptionally suited young doctors we may consider changing the positions into PostDoc positions.
Exhaust Manifolds to Medical Devices: 11 Examples of Success with Isight at the SCC
To download any of the 11 conference papers, click here: https://swym.3ds.com/#post:13114. Note that a brief one-time registration is required, but it will provide you with access to the entire SIMULIA Learning Community.
The limits of economy of material in frame-structures (Michell, 1904)
Somebody have the Michell's work about structural optimization??: The limits of economy of material in frame-structures. Please. I need it....if you can send it to me...please contact me. Thanks