solid mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Linear and non-linear stress analysis, topology optimisation, and academic research in solid mechanics — composite laminates, bolted joints, buckling stability.
2018 — 2022
M.Sc. Thesis — Composite Rim Optimisation (MOGA-II)
M.Sc. thesis at Istanbul Technical University (2022). Lightweight design of a 19-inch, 8.5-inch-wide ten-spoke automotive rim in plain-weave CFRP prepreg. The MOGA-II genetic algorithm optimises ply orientation and ply count to minimise mass and deformation while keeping the rim structurally sound under radial, cornering and torsion load cases. FE models built in HyperMesh and solved in MSC Nastran; the Pareto-optimal set is narrowed with multi-criteria decision methods.
- MOGA-II
- CFRP
- Composite Optimisation
- MSC Nastran
- HyperMesh
- Lightweight Design
2021
Topology Optimisation of an Aircraft Bracket
Density-based topology optimisation of a metallic bracket with manufacturing constraints, followed by detail re-meshing and non-linear FE re-validation. Used as a methodology demonstrator for mass-down studies on secondary structure.
- Topology Optimisation
- Abaqus
- Non-linear FEA
2020
Non-linear FEA of Bolted Joints
Contact-based non-linear FE study on load transfer through metallic bolted joints. Compares bearing-bypass distribution against classical hand-calc methods and lookup data.
- Abaqus
- Contact
- Bolted Joints
- Hand Calcs
2019
Composite Plate Buckling Study
Linear eigenvalue and non-linear post-buckling analyses of stiffened composite panels across lay-ups and boundary conditions, used to calibrate hand-calc panel-buckling workbooks.
- Composites
- Buckling
- Stiffened Panels
2017
B.Sc. Thesis — Curvic Coupling Parameter Study
Parametric FE study on the behaviour of a gas-turbine-engine curvic coupling under various loads. Mapped tooth-flank stress and contact pressure across geometry parameters to inform design selection.
- Gas Turbine
- Curvic Coupling
- Contact
- FEA