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Enhanced thermal characterization of silica aerogels through molecular dynamics simulation

Submitted by Jingjie Yeo on
research
molecular dynamics
silica
Simulation of nanoporous material
phonon
Molecular Dynamics (MD)
Silica aerogel
Thermal conductivity
phonon density of states

http://iopscience.iop.org/0965-0393/21/7/075004/ 

 

Post-doctoral position in Computational Physics at University of Michigan

Submitted by Krishna Garikipati on
job
Computational materials' science
mathematical biology
theoretical biophysics

The Computational Physics Group, headed by Krishna Garikipati, at University of Michigan, is on the look out for a post-doctoral researcher. The typical candidate will have a background in mechanics, with expertise in computational methods. The ideal candidate also will have a strong training in mathematics. The initial appointment will be for one year. Please apply by email to krishna at umich dot edu with a copy of your CV, up to three papers, and names of up to three referees.

Abaqus Users Meet Up- 25 Locations Worldwide

Submitted by Twebb83 on
conference
ABAQUS
nonlinear
FEA
Multiphysics
Fluid
Optimization
Isight
Design Exploration
Electronmagetics

 The SIMULIA Regional User Meetings (RUM) are being held in 25 locations around the world.

6 locations in the United States; 2 locations in Brazil; 7 locations in Asia/Pacific; and 9 locations in Europe.

Attend a RUM near you to meet other Abaqus users, learn about the latest FEA and multiphysics technology in Abaqus, as well as the latest Process Automation, Design Exploration, and Optimization technolgy in Isight and Tosca.

Find the location nearest to you here:

Underlying Material Response for Lüders-Like Instabilities

Submitted by Julian Hallai on
research
ABAQUS
steel
Shape Memory Alloys
finite elements
SMA
localization
Lüders Bands
Propagating Instabilities
Material instabilities

► The underlying material response of partially unstable materials is measured. ► This is done for Lüders deformed steel and a shape memory alloy. ► They both exhibit an up-down-up response. ► The extracted responses used in numerical models reproduce the structural responses.

Call for Papers: Mechanics of Composites, 8-12 June 2014 at Stony Brook University, NY, USA

Submitted by Lifeng Wang on
conference
Conference
mechanics
composite
Stony Brook
The 1st International Conference on Mechanics of Composites will be hosted by Stony Brook University, Long Island, New York, USA. This conference intends to bring forward the best research and applications on composite materials and structures. The conference has the support of Composite Structures, an International Journal of Elsevier.

The Conference will take place from 8-12 June 2014. 

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