Research Interests

• parametric, 3-D solids modeling of solid cast polymer products, mechanical components, and ship structures for finite element stress analysis,
• response of structures to simulated nuclear explosion
• vibration studies of Space Station Freedom components
• analysis of the redesigned space shuttle solid rocket motor joint and seal
• developing an analytical model of a steel-concrete-steel structural system for resisting sea ice loading on offshore arctic platforms
• conducting feasibility studies of large gravity and piled offshore platforms operating in hostile environments
• a compliance analysis of orthotropic and rib-reinforced circular cylindrical shells with application in the space program