1. ThomasE.Braswell
Objective Applying mature skills-set in the general areas of analytical and computational mechanics and
thermodynamics in resolving structural/mechanical engineering problems.
Experience Mature expertise in structural/mechanical modeling/analyses and application of applicable
design codes. Linear/nonlinear simulations of plastic and rate dependent strains resulting
from impact/blast loads. Stochastic analyses due to launch loads. Evolving expertise in fluids,
fracture/fatigue, design optimization, composites, control systems and multi-body dynamics.
2012–Present Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT) KSC
Analytical Engineer
Analyses of SLS ground support equipment. Body contact and large strain FEA to obtain
plastic/Hertzian stresses. Vibration abatement of structural systems under random vibration.
1990–2012 United Space Alliance KSC
Analytical Engineer
• Analyses of ground support equipment and booster flight hardware. Utilized a wide array
of FEA methods: buckling (linear/nonlinear), nonlinear statics, direct/modal frequency
response, direct/modal transient response, nonlinear transient and linear heat transfer.
Coupled loads analysis, model updating via design optimization (master’s thesis), implicit
nonlinear analysis (MSC/Marc, NX/Adina), multi-body dynamics (MSC/ADAMS) and
fatigue (NASGRO).
1984–1990 Lockheed Martin Space Operations KSC
Structural Engineer
• Structural analyses of ground support equipment with an emphasis on finite elements.
Performed seismic FEA of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) segment stands used at the
Vandenberg, California launch site.
1979–1984 Planning Research Corporation KSC
Mechanical Engineer
• Design/analysis of Shuttle ground support equipment. Mostly hand calculations of
subsystems for the Tail Service Mast, Holddown Posts and Payload Ground Handling
Mechanism with some FEA for static loads and normal modes.
Education 1978 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
• B.S.E., Structures Track.
• 3.0/4.0 Average.
2007 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
• M.S.E., Structures Track.
• 4.0/4.0 Average.
2012 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
• M.S.M.E. (Master of Science Mechanical Engineering)
• 3.7/4.0 Average.
Skills Operating System: Windows, Unix.
Computer languages: FORTRAN, AWK, Perl.
Finite Element Solvers: MSC/NASTRAN, NX/NASTRAN.
Finite Element Pre/Post Processors: MSC/Patran, NX/I-DEAS, NX/Simulation.
Software: Matlab, Mathcad, Mathematica, MS Office, STAAD, TEDDS, NASGRO.
Industry Codes: American Institute of Steel Construction Design Manual, Aluminum
Association Design Manual, ASCE 7 Wind Code, ASME Pressure Vessel Code