Opportunity Restricted to US Citizens Only

Research is conducted for the development of theories and computer codes for the analysis and design optimization of propulsion system structural components. These components can be made from advanced materials, advanced composites, high-temperature composites, and ceramics. The structural components are subjected to complex loading conditions and exhibit nonlinear material behavior that can degrade with exposure to service environments and time.

The research in computational structural mechanics encompasses mainly the development of (1) problem-size condensation algorithms; (2) run-stream data-condensation methods; (3) nontraditional structural analysis; (4) parametric optimization methods for preliminary design; (5) computationally efficient computer codes that use expert and/or artificial intelligence concepts; and (6) the exploitation of the emerging major advancements in computer hardware and software science such as parallel architectures, neural networks, and complexity theory.

Location:
Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio

Field of Science:Aeronautics, Aeronautical or Other Engineering

Advisors:
Steven Arnold
steven.m.arnold@nasa.gov
216-433-3334

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Doctoral Degree.