Elizabeth R.

I am a structural analysis engineer specializing in finite element analysis (FEA), computational mechanics, and aerospace composite structures.

My experience includes static strength and buckling analysis, nonlinear contact problems, structural dynamics, impact simulations, and the assessment of composite structures. I primarily work with Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Explicit, and Altair HyperMesh.

My engineering projects have included:

- Finite element analysis of a composite aircraft wing box, including comparison of numerical predictions with experimental measurements.
- Global-local modeling of composite stiffener run-outs to assess the initiation of skin-stiffener debonding.
- Comparison of solid, simplified, and connector-based approaches to modeling bolted joints.
- Structural and dynamic analysis of a small aircraft, including evaluation of alternative structural configurations.

I focus on selecting appropriate modeling assumptions, interpreting simulation results, identifying limitations, and producing clear technical reports and engineering recommendations.

I also have experience in university teaching and research. I use Python for scientific data processing, visualization, and selected engineering geometry analysis tasks.

I am interested in part-time and project-based assignments involving FEA, structural mechanics, composite structures, simulation review, and engineering documentation.