Engineering Civil

Binod Dhakal, Ph.D

**** ******* ******* #*** *******, TX, 77077 Cell Phone: 330-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Seeking a full time position in the area of computational mechanics with interests in linear/non-linear finite element analysis (FEA), structure analyses, design and optimization.

• 5+ years of experience in Linear/non-linear finite element analysis (FEA)

• 5+ years of experience in advanced structural analysis with ABAQUS (standard/explicit/CAE)

• Expertise in static, dynamic, contact, and unstable collapse analyses.

• Proficient in the use of Python scripting for ABAQUS.

• Knowledge of scientific programming in FORTRAN, Python, Matlab.

• Strong technical verbal and written skills.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering (Structural Mechanics)

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA Graduation: Dec 2013

Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA Graduation: Aug 2009

Bachelors of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Institute of Engineering, Tribhuwan University, Nepal Graduation: Feb 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Post-doctorate Research Associate, The University of Akron Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

o Performed calibration and validation of the SMA models performing large-scale FEA of the intended applications in aerospace/engineering field such as helical-coil actuators, tubular actuators as well as composite beam bending actuators, and in medical applications such as balloon-expanding or self expanding stent and bone stapling.

o Supervised post-graduate students in research works.

o Prepared research quarterly and annually reports, journal manuscripts as well as key research presentations.

• Research Assistant/Associate, The University of Akron Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

o Performed characterization and calibration of evolutionary behavior, pseudoelasticity, pseudoplasticity of different classes of the NiTi-based shape memory alloys using a three dimensional, multimechanism–based, viscoelastoplatic Shape Memory Alloy constitutive model, with the detail understanding of the effect of various material parameters (internal state variables) on the overall (global) response.

o Implemented the calibrated SMA model in boundary value structural problems to demonstrate and experimentally validate the SMA model response for the actuation behavior of spring models, torque tubes, composite bars under multi-axial stress states and large deformations.

o Investigated the numerical and computational aspects of the developed UMAT for the use with ABAQUS/Standard® solver engine.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Akron Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

o Provided training and instructions for FEA modeling to perform a linear/non-linear static/dynamic analyses (e.g., stress analysis, unstable collapse, moving load, eigen-value problems, etc.) in commercial packages such as ABAQUS (Standard and Explicit) and SAP2000 in the undergraduate/graduate “Computer Methods in Structural Analysis” and “Structural Stability”.

o Instructor for the problem session in the undergraduate course of “Mechanics of Solids” in order to help students in understanding the concepts of mechanics and to develop problem solving skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Finite Element Analysis : ABAQUS® (CAE®/Standard/Explicit)

• Linear & Non-linear, Static & Dynamic analyses

• Boundary, Geometric, and Material Nonlinearity

• Eigenvalue Buckling & Post-buckling, Frequency Analyses

• Contact interaction.

• Cyclic loading, Fatigue, Creep and Relaxation Analysis

• UMAT, Python scripts, Importing geometries, Mesh generations.

SAP2000®

• Linear & Nonlinear, Static & Dynamic analyses

• Influence line diagram, moving load analyses.

ANSYS & COMSOL

• Linear & Nonlinear

• Static & Dynamic analyses

Programming Languages : FORTRAN, Python

Mathematical Analysis Tools : Wolfram Mathematica, MATHCAD, MATLAB®, MS- Excel,

Others : SolidWorks, AutoCAD

COURSES

Continuum Mechanics Stress Analysis and Material System

Finite Element Analysis Advanced Numerical Analysis

Stability of Structures Design of Steel Structures

Computer Methods in Structural Analysis Reinforced Concrete Structures Design

Elasticity and Energy Method Computer Method of Project Management

Plate and Shells Geotechnical Engineering Analysis

Plasticity Hazard Waste Management

Numerical Methods in Plasticity Analysis

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Saleeb, A. F., Dhakal, B., Padula, S. A., and Gaydosh, D. J. (2013). Calibration of a three-dimensional multimechanism shape memory alloy material Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 24(1).

2. Saleeb, A. F., Dhakal, B., Padula II, S. A., and Gaydosh, D. J. (2013). Calibration of SMA material model for the prediction of the ‘evolutionary’load-bias behavior under conditions of Smart Materials and Structures, 22(9).

3. Saleeb, A. F., Dhakal, B., Hosseini, M. S., and Padula II, S. A. (2013). Large scale simulation of NiTi helical spring actuators under repeated thermomechanical cycles. Smart Materials and Structures, 22(9).

4. Saleeb, A. F., Kumar, A., Padula II, S. A., and Dhakal, B. (2013). The cyclic and evolutionary response to approach the attraction loops under stress controlled isothermal conditions for a Mechanics of Materials, 63.

5. Padula II, S. A., Gaydosh, D.J., Saleeb, A.F, and Dhakal, B. (2013).Transients and Evolution in NiTi. Experimental Mechanics.

6. Saleeb, A.F., Dhakal, B., Dilibal, S., Owusu-Danquah, J.S., and Padula II., S.A. (2014). On the modeling of the thermo-mechanical responses of four Mechanics of Materials. DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2014.09.001

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1. A.F. Saleeb, B. Dhakal and S. A. Padula II. ASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent System, September 19-21, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

2. S. A. Padula II, D.J. Gaydosh, A. F. Saleeb, and B. Dhakal. ASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent System, September 19-21, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

3. S. Dilibal, A. F. Saleeb, B. Dhakal, A.E. Hurley, J. S. Owusu-Danquah, S. A. Padula II, R. D. Noebe and G. S. Bigelow. ASME 2013 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 16-18, Snowbird, Utah.

4. B. Dhakal, D.E. Nicholson, A. F. Saleeb, S. A. Padula II and R. Vaidyanathan. ASME 2013 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 16-18, Snowbird, Utah.

5. J.S. Owusu-Danquah, A. F. Saleeb, B. Dhakal, A.E. Hurley, S. Dilibal, S. A. Padula II, R. D. Noebe, and G. S. Bigelow. ASME 2013 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 16-18, Snowbird, Utah.

6. A.E. Hurley, A. F. Saleeb, B. Dhakal, S. Dilibal, J.S. Owusu-Danquah, and S. A. Padula II. ASME 2013 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 16-18, Snowbird, Utah.

7. D. E. Nicholson, B. Dhakal, A.F. Saleeb, S. A. Padula II, R. Noebe, and R. Vaidyanathan. ASME 2014 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 8-10, Newport, Rhode Island.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

1. Obtained E.I.T certification from Texas Board of Engineers on May 2009.

2. Member of ASCE and ASME.

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