Modeling unstable gas infiltration through a saturated rock formation is a paramount issue in a wide range of engineering problems especially in the fields of energy storage, greenhouse gas sequestration and radioactive waste disposal. The project aims to develop and implement a new numerical approach for multi-phase fluid flow through porous media allowing to capture complex topological changes in liquid-gas interactions as fingering, pinching and coalescence of one phase against the other and to investigate their effects on the mechanical response of the porous skeleton.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU
The Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering of the University of Genoa is offering a post-doc position within the 2-years research project PRIN PNRR 2022 “A digital framework for the cutting of soft tissues: A first step towards virtual surgery” focused on multiscale modeling of the cutting process in soft tissues. The ideal candidate should have documented scientific experience in computational mechanics, mechanics of materials, and related fields. The main objective of the project is to develop a constitutive framework in such a way as to combine classical material models for soft tissues with the inherent capabilities of peridynamics to model (possibly evolving) discontinuities.
Funding: PRIN 2022 PNRR – Project P2022HLHHB – A digital framework for the cutting of soft tissues: A first step towards virtual surgery (National coordinator Vito Diana).
Research Group: Vito Diana, Andrea Bacigalupo; Luigi Gambarotta
1 research fellowship - Duration 18 months - Annual pre-tax amount: € 23.250,00 (fascia II) - net ~1700 € per month
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E' aperta una posizione di assegnista di ricerca, annuale rinnovabile, nell'ambito del progetto Titolo della ricerca: Modelli meccanici nonlineari di materiali compositi, nell’ambito del progetto PNRR - Missione 4 “Istruzione e Ricerca” - Componente C2 Investimento 1.1 “Fondo per il Programma Nazionale di Ricerca e Progetti di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale (PRIN)”, “Sustainable CompositE materials for the construction iNdusTry (SCENT)”, codice progetto P2022P3Y2T, Decreto di finanziamento MUR D.D. n. 1385 del 1 settembre 2023 (CUP E53D23017380001).
Tutor: Prof. Andrea NOBIL, email: Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.
Abstract Il progetto si prefigge di sviluppare modelli analitici e sperimentali di materiali compositi ad elevato contenuto di materiale riciclato, in particolar modo plastica indistinta, per le necessità del settore edilizia e costruzioni. Le attività prevedono la realizzazione di campioni, il progetto, l'esecuzione e l'analisi delle prove sperimentali, lo sviluppo di modelli predittivi al fine di ottimizzare le formulazioni. Il candidato ideale è un laureato in ingegneria dei materiali, civile o affine, con attitudine alle attività laboratoriali ed alla ricerca. Non è richiesto il dottorato.
L’International Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Università di Pisa & Università di Firenze) organizza una serie di corsi di prossima attivazione, fra i quali:
- 29 febbraio, Introduction to the study of partial differential equations (18 ore), Prof. Antonio Tarsia (Università di Pisa). - 1° marzo, Introduction to tensor calculus (18 ore), Cristina Padovani (CNR-ISTI di Pisa) - 13 marzo, Solid mechanics (18 ore), Prof. Massimiliano Lucchesi (Università di Firenze)
I corsi saranno erogati in modalità mista (in presenza e online).
A PhD position between École des Ponts ParisTech and University of Pavia is available starting October 2024. The position is part of the EU-funded project MISCEA, which is an ambitious inter- and multidisciplinary Doctoral Training Network under the Horizon-Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND.
DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES: There is strong evidence that global climate change is likely to increase seismic activity. Thus, there is a growing need of efficient strategies for mitigating the impact of earthquakes on infrastructures. The relevance of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-based dampers in seismic protection has already been demonstrated in several works. However, one drawback is that the material behavior is strongly nonlinear and difficult to model in detail. Moreover, SMAs are expensive materials with a relatively high carbon footprint. In this context, besides advanced simulation tools, the design of SMA dampers can also benefit from recent advances in metamaterials and additive manufacturing. These are fundamental for producing complex geometries with improved performances, tuning the design based on the type of building where the damper is used, and reducing production costs and times, in conjuction with a potential decrease of emissions and consequently of the carbon footprint of the part production, that is fundamental for their application and commercialization.The aim of this PhD project is to develop new numerical strategies and topology optimization approaches for SMAs, allowing for the advanced simulation and optimization of SMA-based architected damping systems in the dynamic regime. The validation of the approach will be possibly assessed by manufacturing and testing the optimized structures made of NiTi SMAs.
DURATION: doctoral contract of three year, starting October 2024.
SALARY: net stipend of around 2100 € per month.
LOCATION: The PhD is joint between Ecole des Ponts and University of Pavia. The supervisors in each institution are Prof. Michael Peigney and Prof. Giulia Scalet. The PhD will benefit from the co-supervision of Prof. Gwendal Cumunel. At Ecole des Ponts, the candidate will be hosted by Laboratoire Navier (https://navier-lab.fr/en/research/). At the University of Pavia, the candidate will be hosted by the Laboratory of Programmable Materials and Structures (ProMaSt Lab – https://www.promastlab.com) of the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (https://dicar.dip.unipv.it/it).
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Michael Peigney (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.) and Prof. Giulia Scalet (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.).
The Thematic Project “Applications of Nonlinear Dynamics to Engineering”, supported by FAPESP (São Paulo State Foundation for Research Support), is offering 3 post-doctoral scholarships to carry out research at the University of São Paulo (USP).
The candidates must have developed the PhD thesis in areas related to nonlinear dynamics in electrical, mechanical or structural engineering at research institutions of excellence. The selected candidates will develop research in a multidisciplinary team, working on themes related to energy harvesting, vibration localisation, systems with synchronization and flow-induced vibrations.
Prospective candidates should send their CV, a letter of motivation and a copy of the Brazilian identity card (for Brazilians) or Passport (for foreigners) to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.
We have a 4-year FPI fellowship for a Ph.D. and a Postdoctoral position in the area of mathematical and computational modeling of living matter. The candidates will be involved in the mathematical and computational modeling of structural and regulatory modules toward autonomous biological systems.
The candidates will be supervised by Marino Arroyo (UPC, CIMNE, IBEC) and Pablo Sáez (UPC) in the research program “Cell and tissue mechanobiology” of the LaCàN at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Application deadline: the official deadline is Oct 31st, 2023, but you are strongly encouraged to contact Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. or Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. as soon as possible with a presentation paragraph, a CV, and transcripts.
Starting date: Before 1 February 2024
Located in the city of Barcelona, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) is one of the largest technical universities of the southern EU, with over 30,000 students spanning all levels from undergraduate to PhD, and employing over 2,500 faculty. Within UPC, the LaCàN research center develops new mathematical and computational models to enable quantitative and predictive science and engineering, specifically in the field of cell and tissue mechanobiology.
Marino Arroyo http://www-lacan.upc.es/arroyo/ Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Campus Nord, C2-211b Jordi Girona 1-3 Barcelona, 08034 Tel: +34 93 4011805
POLITECNICO DI MILANO PhD Course: An Introduction to Nonlinear Solid Mechanics The course is delivered to the PhD students of Trento University and of Politecnico di Milano, but is open to all other interested PhD students in Italy and abroad. Classes will be delivered online by Anna Pandolfi in the period November 6 - November 16, 2023. Overview. Rigorous introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics, especially addressing finite kinematics, material frame indifference, constitutive models within a thermodynamic framework. Analysis of nonlinear material behaviors. Specific topics: 1. Mathematical preliminaries. Dual basis. Tensors. 2. Kinematics of deformations. Motions, kinematics of local deformation. Polar decomposition. 3. Conservation laws (mass, linear \& angular momentum, energy). Thermodynamics. Virtual work principle. 4. Constitutive theories. Coleman-Noll's theory. Material frame indifference. Thermodynamic potentials. Kinetic relations. Material classification. 5. Hyperelasticity. Elasticity symmetry. Internal constraints. Elastic materials: isotropic, transversally isotropic, anisotropic materials. 6. Finite Plasticity. Multiplicative decomposition of the deformation gradient. Exponential and logarithmic mapping. 12 plasticity. Pressure dependent plasticity. 7. Special materials: fiber reinforced tissues, liquid crystals. TEACHING ORGANIZATION - The course, 5 credits for the Italian learning system, is delivered online in 8 lectures of 4 hours each, using blackboard and slides. Most lectures deal with theoretical explanations and proofs, supported by examples and applications. Lecture notes are provided. Standard textbooks in continuum mechanics and exercise material are suggested for further readings in each specific topic. - Learning evaluation: theoretical exam on the whole program, by appointment (Only for the Trento University and Politecnico di Milano students).
- All enrolled students must confirm their attendance by November 5,2023 to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo..
- In order to take the exam, Polimi students must be registered to the course @Polimi. Trento students must be registered to the course @Trento PhD school. SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Classroom (for in presence students) | | November 6, 2023 | 14:15-18:15 | 3.1 .6 Leonardo Campus | | November 7, 2023 | 9:15-13:15 | 3.1 .3 Leonardo Campus | | November 7, 2023 | 14:15-18:15 | 3.1 .3 Leonardo Campus | | November 9, 2023 | 14:15-18:15 | LM.1 Campus Bovisa La Masa | | November 13, 2023 | 14:15-18:15 | BL.27.05 Campus Bovisa La Masa | | November 14, 2023 | 9:15-13:15 | B2.25 Campus Bovisa Durando | | November 16, 2023 | 14:15-18:15 | LM.1 Campus Bovisa La Masa |
A password protected OneDrive folder will be used to distribute the material of the course.
The course will be also streamed in webex. Access will be granted only to the enrolled students.
Il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Chimica e Ambientale (DICCA) dell’Università degli Studi di Genova promuove il Premio di Laurea intitolato a Giovanni Solari, Professore Ordinario di Tecnica delle Costruzioni e Ricercatore di fama Internazionale sui temi dell’Ingegneria del Vento.
Il premio, di importo pari a 3000 Euro lordi, è destinato a laureati che abbiano discusso la tesi nelle Università Italiane nell’Anno Accademico 2021-2022 (ultima sessione utile Giugno 2023) e verrà assegnato alla migliore Tesi di Laurea Magistrale sui temi dell’Ingegneria del Vento
La scadenza per la presentazione delle candidature e' il 16 Ottobre 2023.
A call is open for contributions to a Special Issue entitled “Seismic performance of Non-Structural Elements and Systems” to be published in the Journal of Earthquake Engineering (JEE).
Guest editors for the Special Issue are Prof. Keri Ryan (University of Nevada, Reno) and Gennaro Magliulo (University of Naples "Federico II").
The objective of the Special Issue is to present current research and state-of-the-art on seismic design, simulation, and response evaluation of non-structural elements and systems (NSEs and NSSs). Papers may focus on design, detailing, and assessment of individual classes of components, or on generalized performance-based design and loss estimation procedures, component demands, characterization or qualification testing, and associated formalized code procedures.
Si segnala la pubblicazione del bando per l’ammissione al XXXIX ciclo del corso di Dottorato di Ricerca dal titolo “Innovative Engineering Technologies for Industrial Sustainability – IETIS”, avente sede amministrativa presso l’Università degli Studi di Salerno.
Le posizioni bandite per l’intero corso di dottorato sono così ripartite: a) n. 3 Borse di Ateneo; b) n.1 Borsa di Ateneo riservata a cittadini italiani o stranieri che hanno conseguito la laurea magistrale all’estero; c) n.7 Posti senza borsa di studio; d) n.4 Borse Ministeriali DM 118/ ricerca PNRR; e) n.1 Borsa Ministeriale DM 118/ per la Pubblica Amministrazione; f) n.11 Borse Ministeriali DM 117/ cofinanziate da un’impresa; g) n.1 Borse finanziate da progetti di ricerca.
Si evidenzia, nel merito, che alcune tematiche di ricerca vertono su argomenti di meccanica delle strutture, sia teorica che sperimentale, e tra le aziende finanziatrici delle borse industriali di cui alla lettera f) figura il CIRA - Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali.
Scadenza per la presentazione delle domande:
29/08/2023 ore 15:00
Riferimento:
Prof. Valentino Paolo Berardi (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.)
annunciamo con piacere il benchmark sul progetto e ottimizzazione di gusci grigliati a bordo libero (FreeGrid), lanciato con il supporto del Collegio dei tecnici dell'acciaio (CTA, www.collegiotecniciacciaio.it), con il patrocinio dell’International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS, https://iass-structures.org), e con ArcelorMittal Steligence quale partner industriale (https://steligence.arcelormittal.com).
Il benchmark FreeGrid è inteso ad offrire casi studio condivisi per testare e confrontare differenti approcci alla concezione strutturale di strutture resistenti per forma, dal classico progetto euristico basato sull’intuizione del progettista, al progetto su base sperimentale, al progetto supportato da strumenti computazionali. FreeGrid definisce tre gusci grigliati di riferimento con l’imposta parzialmente non vincolata (bordo libero), soggetti a condizioni di carico simmetriche e asimmetriche.
I partecipanti sono chiamati a modificare queste strutture di riferimento e a concepire soluzioni progettuali al fine di migliorare in modo olistico le loro prestazioni strutturali, la loro costruibilità e sostenibilità, espresse e pesate in una singola metrica quantitativa.
Luca BRUNO (Politecnico di Torino), Paolo CIGNONI (Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell'Informazione), Stefano GABRIELE (Università degli Studi Roma Tre), Ernesto GRANDE (Università degli Studi G. Marconi Roma), Francesco LACCONE (Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell'Informazione), Maura IMBIMBO (Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale), Francesco MARMO (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II), Elena MELE (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II), Lorenzo RAFFAELE (Politecnico di Torino), Valentina TOMEI (Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale), Fiammetta VENUTI (Politecnico di Torino)
PhD position in Mechanics of Solids at University of Parma, Italy
There is 1 fully-funded PhD studentship (3 year bursary) available for a 1st November 2023 start.
A description of the research programme is given in the enclosed flyer.
For further details, contact Prof. Andrea Spagnoli, Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo., +39 334 6896430.
Interested applicants should send a CV to Prof. Spagnoli, and follow this link to apply. Preferred applicants should hold a degree in Engineering with a major in Solid and Structural Mechanics.