Adverse Effects of Polymer Coating on Heat Transport at Solid-Liquid Interface
Published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b02123
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A ``small'' but interesting riddle from the theory of vibrations
A ``small'' but interesting riddle from the basic theory of vibrations. Haven't run into it in any physics/classical mechanics text/reference.
Postdoc positions in Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, MIT
I am in search of two postdocs to join my group, at MIT, on September 1st , 2017, or earlier. These positions will provide a unique flexibility in choice of research topic which will, in general, target problems in nonlinear solid mechanics. See our group website (http://tal-cohen.wixsite.com/website) for more information on our present research thrusts. Though our primary focus is on theoretical mechanics, candidates with experimental and computational experience are also encouraged to apply.
Seek your input on nano-indentation or basic mechanics of materials
Dear researchers----We spent more than two years to prepare a research proposal and it was submitted to a federal funding agency (not NSF). Based on one reviewer’s comments, the program manager rejected our proposal. Our title is “A Multi-Scale Approach of Combining Nano-indentation with Computational Mechanics to Predict Impact Behavior of Structural Composite Materials”. I only list these comments related to nano-indentation. Your frank opinion is really appreciated.
Best journals in the field of welding
Please introduce the best journals and conferences in the field of welding.
Thank you in advance
Mab
3D-printing biomimetic structures to reveal the mechanics of natural systems
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Michael M Porter
Natural Engineering Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University; Zucker Graduate Education Center, N. Charleston, SC, 29405
On a systematic approach for cracked rotating shaft study: breathing mechanism, dynamics and instability
We present a systematic approach to deal with the modelling and analysis of the cracked rotating shafts behaviour. We begin by revisiting the problem of modelling the breathing mechanism of the crack.
Here we consider an original approach based on the form we give to the energy of the system and then identify the mechanism parameters using 3D computations with unilateral contact conditions on the crack lips.
Is the study of Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) and cyclic plasticity useful for biomedical metals?
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I would like to open a discussion in relation to the following question:
"Is the study of Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) and cyclic plasticity useful for biomedical metals?"
It appears that there is some level of misunderstanding around this issue. Thus, I would be very interested to find out the views of iMechanica community engineers and researchers working on biomedical metals and applications (i.e. implants) on this.
A very simple estimate of adhesion of hard solids with rough surfaces based on a bearing area model
"A very simple estimate of adhesion of hard solids with rough surfaces based on a bearing area model" is in press in Meccanica, can be viewed at http://rdcu.be/s0lV Abstract In the present note, we suggest a single-line equation estimate for adhesion between elastic(hard) rough solids with Gaussian multiple scales of roughness.
A theoretical study on the piezoresistive response of carbon nanotubes embedded in polymer nanocomposites in an elastic region
Herein, we report a theoretical study of polymeric nanocomposites to provide physical insight into complex material systems in elastic regions. A self-consistent scheme is adopted to predict piezoresistive characteristics, and the effects of the interface and of tunneling on the effective piezoresistive and electrical properties of the nanocomposites are simulated. The overall piezoresistive sensitivity is predicted to be reduced when the lower interfacial resistivity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and the higher effective stiffness of nanocomposites are considered.