Structural Eng

Samuel (Ron) L. Rhone

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Structural Analysis and Structural Design of Aircraft

SUMMARY OF PROFICIENCY SKILLS

Working knowledge of CATIA V6/V5, PATRAN/NASTRAN, ENOVIA, MECHANICA, ELFINI, ANSYS, FEMAP and 3DX.

Strong hand analysis capabilities, design problem solving, composite analysis and customer communication.

EMPLOMENT HISTORY

Expleo with Spirit – Tulsa, OK 9/23 to Present

Structural Analysis (Contract)

Evaluated structural interior components, main console for Bell V-280 FLRAA [Future Long Range Assault Aircraft] program using SAS software tools along with hand calculation and other internal software.

Developed the FEM using Nastran/FEMAP for the FLRAA structural console maintaining 25 HZ modal and design requirements.

Evaluate the structural model for structural integrity using Bell/Spirit requirements.

Prepare the required structural reports.

Analysis required structural components using FEMAP or hand calculations at different temperatures.

Boeing – Huntsville, AL 11/20 to 5/23

Structural Analysis (Contract)

Evaluated structural interior components for VC-25B program (using CSW along with hand calculation and other internal software).

Updated SCN as required with the modified configuration.

Provided support to confirm that modified drawing configurations are structural adequate.

Performed structural analysis supporting electrical components and others equipment as required.

Provided MRB supports as required

Bell Helicopter – Fort Worth, TX 5/17 to 11/20

Structural Analysis (Contract)

Evaluated structural damage limit and fatigue on V-22 Osprey.

Performed maximum damage allowed without compromising airframe structure integrity.

Provide the procedures repairs and update damage limits on requested parts.

Provide hand calculation with FEM to design modification and updated new loads.

Boeing/ Kaman – Charleston, NC 11/16 to 4/17

Structural Analysis

Provided updated analysis on 737 Max Propulsion Inlet and Fan Cowl

Provided MRB on Fan Cowl as needed.

Updated FEM to the structural modification and updated loads

Bombardier/ STS Aviation – Toronto, ON, Canada 3/16 to 11/16

Structural Aid AMP

Provided structural support to mechanic leads – mechanics installer on 8000 and 7000.

Programs [long range business jet] WINGS

Provided MRB as required on older business jet.

Gulfstream – Savannah, GA 10/12 to 11/15

Structural Analysis

Provided mand analysis on G500 and G600 programs cabinets and floor structure.

Evaluated sub-contractor mand analysis with FEM structural report.

Provided hand analysis on bracket assemblies, supporting racks, tanks install, lavatories, related.

Interior install, floor panel.

Provided FEM to support hand analysis if needed.

Boeing – Wichita, KS (closing Boing Wichita) 2/12 to 10/12

Structural Analysis

Provided need structural analysis on existing 767 green plane per the Air Force design specification using hand calculation and FEM.

Provided structural analysis on modified structural design relating to door enlargement, floors, structural frames, bulkhead, and any other modified structures.

Provided structural analysis using Boeing internal programs.

Analyzes and resolves design problems, able to develop and assist others with resolving design discrepancies and analyze the applicability of new and emerging technologies and advanced techniques.

Coordinate with regulatory agencies and representatives to support certification structural components.

Airbus North America Engineering – Mobile, AL 4/09 to 2/12

Structural Analysis

Provided hand analysis and FEM on different Airbus Model interior airframe structure.

Provided structural analysis cargo fittings and related hardware.

Evaluated vendors stress repots and testing procedures.

Coordinate with regulatory agencies and representatives to support certification structural components.

Evaluated and documented structural test on different structural components at vendors location.

Boeing – Long Beach, CA 10/05 to 4/09 Structural Analysis

Provided hand analysis and FEM converting passenger airframe to freighter on 777 and 747.

Structural analysis relating to floor beams, composite components, door modification, and airframe.

Provided analysis on cargo fittings, sub-system structures, composite components, seat tracks, straps and related structural components.

Provided structural support to Boeing Kent program at their location.

Structural Analysis – C-5 Upgrade Pylon

Structural analysis on the engine upgrade to C-5 Pylon components.

Updated FEM to provide detail load distribution due to effect from thermo and fatigue.

Provided detail analysis on support structures.

MRB on the C-5 Pylon during fabrication at vendor location (Foley, Fl).

Provided guidance to MRB Liaison Engineers structural repairs.

Structural Analysis – JSF Program

Provided hand calculation and FEM on related structural components.

Analyzed lower assembly frames FS402 and FS450 mainly to reduce weight.

Provided analysis on composite bomb bay doors, supporting structures, brackets for system design layout relating dynamic and thermo, and composite weapon bay.

Provided design modification in order to reduce weight.

Provided comments relating to the structural airworthiness prior to CDR.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering in Structure, Long Beach University

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