PhD project: SINGLE-CRYSTAL MECHANICS

October 18, 2019 in Funding Opportunity

• Title of project: SINGLE-CRYSTAL MECHANICS
• Funding agency (Optional):
• Description: In all existing crystal plasticity
  models it is assumed that plastic deformation of the single-crystal
  obeys Schmid law. However, recent experimental studies have shown that
  single-crystals displays tension-compression asymmetry; hence the use of
  Schmid law is inappropriate. The objective of the project is to develop
  new constitutive models that will capture the observed polarity of the
  crystallographic slip within the framework recently developed by the
  REEF solid mechanics group in Shalimar (on the Emerald Coast).
• Restrictions/Constraints:
• Knowledge and skills needed: The candidate should
  have a strong academic background. Analytical skills and strong
  background in mechanics is expected. Background in FE is desired.
• How to apply: Send a detailed CV including GPA, GRE, projects, publications, skills, etc by e-mail to Dr. Cazacu
• Faculty contact/webpage: Dr. Oana Cazacu, [email protected] , http://www.reef.ufl.edu/Faculty/Cazacu/NewWebpage/HomePage.html