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Proven Methods for Building an Enduring Capability for Faster, Better Product Development
Expert has been influential in helping management improve "time to market" since 1984. He has guided manufacturers in many industries to develop integrated product development (IPD) systems, also known as concurrent development. Through analysis of a specific product development organization,…
Mechanical Properties of Metals
Expert has studied aluminum alloys from the 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx series and studied their grain size, tensile properties, heat treatments, corrosion resistance, and fatigue behavior (both room temperature stress - life (S-N) and crack growth behavior). His work…
Metallurgical Engineering
Expert has 30 years of experience in providing effective, unbiased forensic and materials engineering and failure analysis. His knowledge enables him to evaluate the data obtained by the latest materials diagnostic evaluation methods. Expert has a comprehensive understanding of failure…
Hydropower, Hydraulic Turbines, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Index Testing
Expert has 47 years of experience involving the evaluation, licensing, design, construction, equipment procurement, testing, and operation of hydroelectric projects. His emphasis has been on the mechanical and hydraulic aspects, particularly regarding hydraulic turbines. He is also knowledgeable of the…
Turbomachinery
As the founder of his engineering consulting company, Expert consults with manufacturers and owners of turbomachinery such as steam and gas turbines, gas expanders, TG sets, pumps, and fans. His experience as a steam turbine designer includes several patents related…
Abrasive Technology, Machining, Grinding, Expert Witness, and Engineering
Creep-feed grinding was the subject of Expert's PhD work. His research provided the basis for next-generation grinding processes, as well as grinding machine tool design. He has authoritative expertise in the area of creep-feed grinding and related machining operations.Expert has…
Patran, Apex, Finite Element Analysis, Nastran, Metal Failure, Random Vibration, Strength Assessment
ABAQUS; PATRAN; NASTRAN. Expert has had three years of experience in the application of NASTRAN to space shuttle dynamics problems. He has ten years of experience in the development and technical support of PATRAN FE modeling software and interfaces between…