Statistical Physics in Constitutive Modeling

FOCUS · Z31 · ID: 2154346

Presentations

  • A Statistical Mechanics Framework for Polymer Chain Scission, Based on the Concepts of Distorted Bond Potential and Asymptotic Matching, with Implications to the Lake-Thomas Theory of Polymer Fracture

    ORAL

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    Publication: 1. Jason Mulderrig, Samuel Lamont, Franck Vernerey, and Nikolaos Bouklas, Accounting for chain statistics and loading rate sensitivity in the Lake-Thomas theory of polymer fracture, In preparation.
    2. Jason Mulderrig, Brandon Talamini, and Nikolaos Bouklas, Statistical mechanics-based gradient-enhanced damage for elastomeric materials, In preparation.
    3. Jason Mulderrig, Brandon Talamini, and Nikolaos Bouklas, A statistical mechanics framework for polymer chain scission, based on the concepts of distorted bond potential and asymptotic matching, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Volume 174, 105244, May 2023

    Presenters

    • Jason P Mulderrig

      Cornell University

    Authors

    • Jason P Mulderrig

      Cornell University

    • Samuel C Lamont

      University of Colorado Boulder

    • Franck J Vernerey

      University of Colorado, Boulder

    • Brandon L Talamini

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • Nikolaos Bouklas

      Cornell University

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  • Micromechanics of dynamically cross-linked nematics

    ORAL

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    Publication: Micromechanics of Elastically Cross-linked Nematics (in progress)

    Presenters

    • Samuel C Lamont

      University of Colorado Boulder

    Authors

    • Samuel C Lamont

      University of Colorado Boulder

    • Franck J Vernerey

      University of Colorado, Boulder

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  • Bridging polymer network scales: crosslinks as fundamental structural units, and emergent multiphysics phenomena

    ORAL · Invited

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    Publication: Grasinger, M., 2023. Polymer networks which locally rotate to accommodate stresses, torques, and deformation. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 175, p.105289

    Grasinger, M., Dayal, K., deBotton, G. and Purohit, P.K., 2022. Statistical mechanics of a dielectric polymer chain in the force ensemble. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 158, p.104658.

    Grasinger, M., Mozaffari, K. and Sharma, P., 2021. Flexoelectricity in soft elastomers and the molecular mechanisms underpinning the design and emergence of giant flexoelectricity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(21), p.e2102477118.

    Grasinger, M., Majidi, C. and Dayal, K., 2021. Nonlinear statistical mechanics drives intrinsic electrostriction and volumetric torque in polymer networks. Physical Review E, 103(4), p.042504.

    Grasinger, M. and Dayal, K., 2021. Architected elastomer networks for optimal electromechanical response. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 146, p.104171.

    Presenters

    • Matthew J Grasinger

      Air Force Research Lab - WPAFB

    Authors

    • Matthew J Grasinger

      Air Force Research Lab - WPAFB

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  • Negative Energetic Elasticity in Gels: Insights from a Lattice Polymer Chain

    ORAL

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    Publication: N. C. Shirai and N. Sakumichi, Phys. Rev. Lett. 130, 148101 (2023).

    Presenters

    • Nobu C Shirai

      Center for Information Technologies and Networks, Mie University

    Authors

    • Nobu C Shirai

      Center for Information Technologies and Networks, Mie University

    • Naoyuki Sakumichi

      Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

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  • Coarse grained simulation of Molecular-motor Gels.

    ORAL

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    Presenters

    • Jude Ann Vishnu

      Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany

    Authors

    • Jude Ann Vishnu

      Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany

    • Xuyang Yao

      Nippon Paint (China) CO., LTD

    • Andreas Walther

      Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany

    • Friederike Schmid

      Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany

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