Structural analysis for commercial and military aircraft: static strength, fatigue & damage tolerance, fail-safe, and composite structures. Ten years of hands-on work across the Boeing 787, F-35, CH-47, A-10, and F-18 — classical hand calculations and FEA, documented to certification standards.
Classical hand calculations and FEA-based structural assessments of metallic and composite joints, components, and assemblies. Certification-ready documentation.
Fatigue life estimation, crack growth analysis, and fail-safe assessments per FAA, MIL, and OEM standards. In-service support and anomaly investigation.
Rapid engineering disposition and root cause analysis for in-service structural anomalies, repairs, and fleet-wide design changes.
Laminate analysis and strength substantiation for composite structures, with emphasis on joints: bolted and bonded, composite-to-metal and composite-to-composite. Load transfer, bearing/bypass interaction, and repair substantiation.
Structural analysis of manufacturing and assembly tooling per ASME Y14.5 and customer SOW. FEM and classical verification for critical tool components.
Design and analysis informed by hands-on airframe repair and fabrication as a US Army structural mechanic — not just the analyst's desk. Producibility and repairability reviews, shimming and tolerance assessments, and structural support for rate ramp-up.
We define the structural question, applicable standards, deliverables, and timeline up front — fixed scope or retainer, in writing, before work begins.
Hand calculations and FEA sized to the problem — no over-modeling. Assumptions, load paths, and margins documented as the analysis develops.
Certification-grade stress notes and reports, formatted to your template or mine, ready for internal review or DER submittal.
Review cycles, disposition of comments, and follow-up support after delivery — including in-service questions that surface later.
Structural analysis of the 787 Mid-Body fuselage–wing box integration using FEA, classical methods, and proprietary Boeing tools. Certification documentation, in-service failure investigation, and design change evaluation for metallic and composite structures.
Led tool design for military aircraft programs (F-35, A-10, F-18) from concept through customer buyoff. FEM and classical stress analysis on critical tooling. Managed up to $100K tool designs with full ASME Y14.5 compliance.
Structural repair and maintenance of Boeing CH-47F Chinooks per technical manuals and aviation standards. Trained soldiers in engineering drawing interpretation, shop safety, and composite repair techniques.
Structural test planning and reporting on composite materials. NDI-UT, impact and porosity testing, and technical documentation for aerospace engineering research projects.
Send a short description of the structure, the question, and the timeline. Inquiries are confidential, and an NDA can be executed before any technical discussion. Scope, applicable standards, and deliverables are set in writing before work begins. Replies within one business day.