Engineering Analysis

EDUCATION

Master of Science -Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.62/4.0

Clemson University, South Carolina August 2015

Bachelor of Engineering- Manufacturing GPA 8.4/10.0

College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, India July 2011

CORE COMPETENCIES & RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Engineering Design & Product Development, Linear and Nonlinear FEA, CAD, CAE, Design Optimization, Stress Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Acoustic analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Modal Analysis, Buckling Analysis, Fluid-Structure interaction, Fatigue analysis, Contact Stress, DFMEA,CFD

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis, Vehicle Structural Analysis for Automotive Systems(CU-ICAR), Advanced Finite Element Analysis, Intermediate Dynamics, Advanced strength of materials, Thermodynamics, Engineering Optimization

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Pro-E wildfire-3, Solid works, Nx-7.5, Catia-V5, PLM software (Team center), MS Excel, PowerPoint, Python

Ansys, Abaqus, Radioss-11, Nastran, Optistruct, ModeFRONTIER, Hypermesh-11, Patran, HyperView, Mat Lab, C,

GRADUATE PROJECTS

Performed finite element analysis and optimization of race car frame (FSAE-chassis) for various driving conditions using Hypermesh, Radioss and Optistruct. Experimental data collection for bending and torsional loads on BMW X3 Body in white using string pot potentiometer. Topology optimization of control arm using Radioss for linear analysis and Optistruct for structural optimization.

Analyzed the mast of sail boat yacht for wind loads using Ansys and optimized it using modeFRONTIER. Parameterization was used to automatically control the variables in Ansys.

Finite element analysis of 1D and 2D static linear, thermal, and nonlinear material analysis using matlab codes and comparison of results in Ansys.

Thermomechanical coupled finite element analysis of structural member conducting electricity using matlab codes

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT January 2014-August2015

Studied the acoustical and vibration properties of reiterated hierarchical honeycomb sandwich panels under dynamic loading conditions.

Vibration characteristics of a car interior was studied using a fluid structure interaction FEA model. The sound pressure level near the driver seat was identified due to air pressure outside the car.

Natural frequency extraction of honeycomb structures with matlab using Euler-Bernoulli beam elements.

Modal and frequency response analysis of sandwich honeycomb panel to study the vibration characteristics of the panel.

Compared the effect of Rayleigh damping and structural damping on sound transmission properties of honeycomb panels.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CLEMON UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA

Graduate Grader F.E.A August2014-December2014

Created solution for assignment in Ansys workbench for a undergraduate course on FEA

Structural analyses of Truss systems, Spring-damper system and Crane hook.

Contact stress analyses of wheels

Modal and transient analysis of supporting structural member.

Transient thermal analysis of heat distribution in an electric circuit.

Fatigue analysis of mounting bracket under constant amplitude, proportional loading.

HARTNESS INTERNATIONAL, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Research &Development Intern May 2014-August2014

-Design and Concept development of machine tools components, mechanism and kinematic links using Solid Works, simulation of mechanism in solid works and Optimization of cam for reduced vibration.

JCB INDIA LTD, FARIDABAD, INDIA

Assistant Manager- Current Product Engineering July 2011- July 2013

-Design and Development of Backhoe loader components in Unigraphics

-Analysis of design

Worked on theoretical calculation to modify existing stabilizer leg design in order to optimize mass of backhoe loader chassis. Performed structural calculations, setting up of boundary conditions for analysis and comparison of FEA results. The setup consisted of welded joints, bearings and mounting brackets of hydraulic ram to chassis.

Designed pin for tipping lever of loader arm of Backhoe loader and Non return valve.

Analyzed the torque acting on the driveshaft through a synchromesh gear box and torque convertor

Computed stack up analysis of king post assembly and analyzed forces acting on a connecting rod of a Backhoe loader.

Engineering sign off of Engine mounts and Dump switch-Performed theoretical calculation, designed experiments, developed test rigs, jigs and conducted field trials.

Developed engine fan, battery cables, precleaner assembly, hydraulic pipes and tubes.

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