The candidate is required to print different plastic/metal materials using 3D printer and test them in a tensile testing machine to obtain the stress-strain curve and fit the data into available hyperplastic models. Also, the candidate is required to use Ansys software for evaluating the new models.

• Print different plastic/metal materials using 3D printer  
• Test prints in a tensile testing machine to obtain the stress-strain curve 
• Fit the data into available hyperplastic models.  
• Use Ansys software for evaluating the new models.

• Research assistant must be an undergraduate student.
• Research assistant must have knowledge in using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Research assistant must have knowledge in using Ansys software and 3D printers.

• Some knowledge in using ANSYS software and image processing.
• Mechanical Engineering student preferred. 

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

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