micromechanics of composite materials
This blog focuses on the micromechanics modeling of composite materials.
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a little about myself
First of all, I am hardly a writer and to be honest, this tiny entry will probably have taken me a couple hours. Between watching tv, procrastinating, surfing the web, dealing with my recent concussion and the dizziness that has been associated with it, I've been having a bit of a tough time this semester. I think some of that may just be due to the fact that I'll be graduating (hopefully) soon.
World Universities’ ranking on the Web
I found very interesting web site (at least for me). That is World Universities’ ranking on the Web (WR).
Characterization of myocardial viscoelastic behavior based on ventricular harmonic motion
Our current ability to accurately measure ventricular global contractile behavior remains unsatisfactory due to the lack of quantitative diagnostic indexes that can assess the mechanical properties of myocardial tissue.
ELASTOMERS
Elastomers, or rubber like materials, have many engineering applications due to their wide availability and low cost. They are also used because of their excellent damping and energy absorption characteristics, flexibility, resiliency, long service life, ability to seal against moisture, heat, and pressure, and non-toxic. It can be easily molded into almost any shape. Applications of elastomers include solid propellant, biomechanics and medical/dental, tires, gaskets, and engine mounts.
David C. Schanuel
My name is David Schanuel and I am enrolled in the flexible macroelectronics course taught by professor Teng Li at the University of Maryland College Park. I am enrolled in this class for a couple of reasons, first being the interest in a new field of science and the second being a course that fufills a graduation requirement.
Locating Journal Article
I was working on the problem set for and on question 16 and 17 refers to a paper by Charalmbides, Lund, Evans and McMeeking entitled
"A Test Specimen for Determining the Fracture Resistance of Bimaterial Interfaces." (1989)
Course announcement: "Fracture Mechanics & Complexity Sciences"
Enclosed please find the announcement of a Short Course on FRACTURE MECHANICS & COMPLEXITY SCIENCES taught by Alberto Carpinteri at the University of Pisa (Italy) on April 11-13, 2007.
Motion of precision linear bearings on nanometre scale
A systematic characterization of the motion and friction of a linear bearing with rolling elements used for nanopositioning reveals an explicit distinction of static and rolling friction. The effects
Six strategic issues shaping the global future of mechanical engineering
(Initially posted at Applied Mechanics News on 21 May 2006)
The ASME commissioned the Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF), a nonprofit futures think tank, to scan the world for the future of ASME. The IAF report, dated on 30 June 2005, listed the following six strategic issues: