ISIMM-Workshop on Mathematical Problems of Solid Mechanics

ISIMM-Workshop

on Mathematical Problems of Solid Mechanics

Wikipedia: Haus der Geschichte (Darmstadt)

ORGANIZERS

H.-D. Alber Fachbereich Mathematik Technische Universität Darmstadt Schlossgartenstraße 7 64289 Darmstadt

P. Neff Fachbereich Mathematik Universität Duisburg-Essen Universitätsstraße 2 45141 Essen

For ISIMM: A. Visitin Dipartimento di Matematica Università di Trento Via Sommarive 14 I-38050 Povo di Trento, Italy

Objectives of the Workshop

In the last two decades the investigation of mathematical problems of solid mechanics has become a very active field. In this workshop recent progress made in modelling, simulation and analysis shall be discussed. Topics include for example

• Plasticity, viscoplasticity, piezoelectri­city: Model­ling, existence and regularity of solutions, rate independent problems, inverse problems, crack propagation.
• Homogenization of microstructures: Model­ling of microstructures and dislo­cations, numerical methods for simulation, ana­lytical justification.
• Phase transitions and evolution of surfaces: Phase field models for martensitic and diffusion dominated phase transitions, transition from phase field models to sharp interface models, sintering and surface diffusion.
• Dimensional reduction: Justification of thin walled structure models by Γ-convergence, rods, films, plates, shells.

The workshop takes place under the auspices of the International Society of the Interaction of Mathematics and Mechanics (ISIMM).

(http://www.isimm.ing.unitn.it/)

From the ISIMM-constitution:

The history of both mechanics and mathematics shows much evidence of the beneficial influence of each of these disciplines on the other. Mechanics is understood here in the broad sense of the word, including relevant physical phenomena such as electromagnetic and thermal fields. It is the purpose of this Society to promote the interaction of mathematics and mechanics. With this objective, international meetings shall be organized for the presentation and discussion of research at the interface of the two disciplines.

 

Structure

The lecture time is 30 minutes including discussion. Lectures start on Thursday, 9:00 am, and will end on Friday afternoon.

 

LOCATION

The workshop will take place in the lecture hall of the ‘Haus der Geschichte’ (Hessisches Staatsarchiv), Karolinenplatz 3, 64289 Darmstadt (www.staatsarchiv-darmstadt.hessen.de)

 

DINNER

On Thursday evening there will be a dinner. Participants are invited to this dinner on the occasion of the 60^th birth­day of H.-D. Alber, this year.

 

Registration and abstracts

There is no conference fee. For registration use the form via the workshop homepage. One page abstracts should be written in Latex and submitted via email to:

herdler@mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de

 

DEADLINES

Registration:                        August 15, 2009

Abstract:                         September 10, 2009

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Some hotels in Darmstadt are listed here.

 

CONTACT

herdler@mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de

Tel.:     0049-6151-16 21 87

Fax:     0049-6151-16 60 27