Joseph D. Mello

8695 San Rafael Rd

Atascadero, CA 93422

 

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Ph.D., Engineering, University of California, Davis, September 1996.

Dissertation: Finite Element Implementation of Bond Model Including Dilation for Reinforced Material. Advisor: Dr. Leonard Herrmann.

Master of Science, Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, March 1989. Thesis: Automated Data Acquisition and Analysis of Low-Velocity Impact Tests of Composites. Advisor: Dr. Lawrence Nelson.

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, June 1983.

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, 9/98 - present

Lecturer, Summer Session, UC Davis, 6/96 - 8/96.

Taught undergraduate Engineering Statics courses. Work included all facets of teaching including preparation and presentation of lectures and exams and issuance of final grades

Associate Lecturer, Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 9/94 - 1/95.

Taught upper division introductory course in Matrix Structure and Finite Element Analysis. Developed and presented lectures and exams. Tasks also included design of lab computational projects and direction of Teaching Assistants (ECI131B). Teaching evaluations are available.

Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 9/92 - 6/93.

Assisted in teaching of experimental TV course in Mechanics of Materials (ECI104A).

Taught structural testing laboratory classes (ECI104L).

Assisted in graduate Finite Element Analysis course where duties included some lectures and preparation of computational projects (ECI212B).

Lecturer I, Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 9/87 - 6/88

Taught undergraduate Engineering Statics courses. Work included all facets of teaching including preparation and presentation of lectures and exams and issuance of final grades (ME211).

 

Professional and Research Experience

Engineering Consultant, JMB Consulting, Atascadero Ca., 3/89 - present (part time)

Gencorp-Aerojet (May1999) ñ Design and structural Analysis of high-temperature pressure vessels assemblies of high temperature metals and ceramic matrix composite (SiC-SiC)

K&S Analysis (February 1999) ñ Structural Finite Element Analysis of Large Scale Bulk Solid Storage Equipment.

Qualcomm Inc. San Diego, Ca. (1997,1998) ñ Structural Design and Analysis of Wireless and Cellular Communication Computer Rack Systems. Work includes static, modal, and transient dynamic analysis of electrical equipment and structure. Performed failure analysis and re-design for seismic events.

Invacare Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio (1992,1993) - Primary responsibilities included the development of reinforced plastic products for the health care industry. This included: design, finite element analysis, prototype fabrication and evolution of manufacturing processes for SRIM (Structural Reaction injection molded), co-injection molded, and laminated composite structures.

Lionakis-Beaumont Design Group, Sacramento, Ca. (1996) - Performed inelastic finite element analyses of beam-column joint for structural steel buildings. Analysis was used to verify integrity of post Northridge earthquake joint design.

Gibson Design Group, Rancho Cordova, Ca. (1992,1993) - Used laminated plate theory and finite element techniques to design an elastic-tailored fork for road racing bicycles. Developed proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process and produced and tested prototypes.

Engineering Specialist, Advanced Development Engineering

Gencorp Aerojet, Sacramento, Ca. 6/88 -9/92, 9/96-9/98

Lead Engineer in charge of Space Vehicle Structure Design and Development. Work includes CAD 3-D parametric solids modeling, structural analysis using mechanics of materials methods and linear and nonlinear finite element analysis, composites analysis, prototype design, manufacturing process and tooling design, and development testing. Major Projects include:

Kistler Program ñ Lead Structural Engineer for Propulsion System of Commercial Satellite Launch Vehicle. Principle work is the design and analysis of orbital and maneuvering system structure, pressurization system structural analysis, and structural integration of Russian NK33/43 rocket engines. Responsibilities included directing a team of analysts and collaboration with Russian engineers and scientists.

Rocket Materials Program ñ Lead the design and analysis efforts for composite material research program. Developing Silicon Carbide/Silicon Carbide Composite Material and Demonstration Components. Work includes development of triaxial braid architectures, mechanical and bonded joint techniques, finite element material models and analysis techniques. Teamed with researchers from IHI Corporation of Tokyo Japan. Work includes collaboration with Japanese engineers and scientists.

Brilliant Pebbles Integrated Structure - Developed a graphite/epoxy and beryllium structure that integrated payload and propulsion subsystems. The design included very-high modulus carbon reinforcement, elastically-tailored thrust mounts, and passive damping to limit structural dynamic response.

High Endo-atmospheric Interceptor (HEDI) Engine Analysis - Performed linear and nonlinear FEA of composite propulsion system. Verified integrity of stainless, titanium and silica-phenolic chamber and injector assembly.

HEDI Propellant Tank - Performed failure analysis of insulation. Conceived analyzed and tested a replacement company proprietary composite insulation that is capable of withstanding cryoform cryogenic temperatures and strains in addition to hot gas expulsion temperatures.

Advanced Liquid Axial Stage (ALAS) Composite Structure - Designed, analyzed, fabricated and tested interceptor flight vehicle structure using injection molded thermoplastic, continuos fiber reinforced thermoplastic, and braided fiber and resin transfer molded Bismaleimide resin composites.

ALAS Phase II Axial Engine - Designed Braided Carbon-Carbon Thrust chamber Assembly. Conceived insulated thrust chamber attachment scheme for stainless steel to Carbon-Carbon thermal-structural joint. Directed analyses of the complex coupled thermal-structural problem.

 

Design Engineer, Bailey Bridges, San Luis Obispo, Ca., 9/87-6/88 (part-time)

Developed Computer Aided Design database of Bridge Structural Components.

Design Engineer, James River Corporation, Corte Madera, Ca. 3/84 - 10/86

Design and implementation of computer controlled process and packaging machinery for plastic product manufacturing. Major Projects included:

Development of complete carton packaging and handling machine - Conceived designed, analyzed, developed, fabricated and implemented a computer controlled automated packaging machine. Principal engineer for this $600,000 one and a half year project that culminated with installation of the machine in plants an New Jersey, Chicago and California.

DTL (Drink thru lid) - Developed concept and tooling for production of Drink-thru-lids for McDonalds Corp. and numerous in-house product lines.

Lab Technician, Countis Laboratories, San Luis Obispo, Ca. 9/80-983 (part-time)

Processed and fabricated ferrite, garnet, and dielectric components for microwave communication systems.

 

University and Professional Publications

K. Mish and J. D. Mello, Co-Author, The CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Engineering Chapter, CRC Press, (1998)

Leonard R. Herrmann and Joseph D. Mello (1996) "Implementation of a Bond Model, Including Dilation, for Reinforced Materials in a Finite Element Analysis," Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Davis, Report to Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) Port Hueneme, California.

Leonard R. Herrmann and Joseph D. Mello (1994) "Investigation of an Alternative Finite Element Procedure: A One-Step, Steady-State Analysis, " Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Davis, Report to Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) Port Hueneme, California.

Mello, Joseph D. (1988) "Automated Data Acquisition and Analysis of Low-Velocity Impact Tests of Composites." Master's Thesis, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

 

Conference Papers

Mello, J.D. and Mak S., (1999) "Orthotropic Composite Tension Field Beam Analysis and Experimental Correlation" Presented at ABAQUS Regional Users Conference, October 1999, Costa Mesa, CA

Mello, J. D. and Herrmann, L. R. (1999) "Finite Element Implementation of Bond Model Including Dilation for Reinforced Material." 13th Annual ASCE EMD Conference, June 1999, Johns Hopkins Universtiy, Baltimore Maryland

Herrmann, L. R. and Mello, J. D. (1996) "Finite Element Implementation of Bond Model Including Dilation for Reinforced Material." Presented at ICCE/3, Second International Conference on Composites Engineering, July 1996, New Orleans Louisiana.

Herrmann, L. R. and Mello J. D. (1995) "Investigation of the Numerical Analysis of a Class of Nonlinear, Inelastic, Steady-State Problems," AMD-MD, Joint Applied Mechanics Materials Summer Conference of the ASME, Los Angeles

Mello, Gallet, Yasuhara, Calhoon (1990) "Design and Development of a Primary Structure Based on Advanced Materials Technologies." Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF) Interagency Propulsion Conference.

Professional Presentations

A Selected list of major presentations given:

Kistler Program Main Engine Technical Review (July 1997, October 1997) ñ Technical Review with N.D. Kuznetzov Company Scientific and Technical Complex in Samara, Russia.

Rocket Materials Program (1997,1998) ñ Technical Review with Space Missile Defense Command and IHI Corporation in Sacramento, Ca.

Brilliant Pebbles System Layout Review (1991) - Presented the design of Integrated composite structure for Interceptor flight Vehicle. Review panel included: Prime contractors Hughes, TRW and Air Force Astronautics Lab Personnel.

HEDI Kite-2 Vehicle Flight Readiness Review (1989) - Presented results of Structural Design Analysis of flight vehicle at Final Review before Test Flight. Review panel and audience included prime contractors, McDonnell Douglas, Hughes and Army program management and engineers.

HEDI engine CDR (1989) - Presented the results of Structural Design and Analysis for four engine assemblies prior to Hot-Fire Tests. Review panel and audience included prime contractors, McDonnell Douglas, Hughes and Army program management and engineers.

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)