Claude Bryant, Senior Structural Engineering Analyst
Finite Element Analysis, Dynamics, Engineering Mechanics
ESCG / Barrios Technology
claude.bryant-1@nasa.gov
Wk: 281-244-1868
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Old Dominion University, 1990
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Old Dominion University, 1986
Claude, a member of the Human Exploration Science Office, currently works on the Orion Project where he provides engineering support for the structural analysis of the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. His area of concentration includes structural analysis of the splashdown of the MPCV in the ocean and mission abort land landings. His interests include fluid structure interaction, dynamic stress analysis, constitutive modeling of materials, and finite element model validation. Claude has expertise in the used of various finite element analysis software including Abacus, MSC NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, Mechanica, and Patran.
Claude came to the Johnson Space Center in support of return to flight in 2003. He was responsible for developing a failure model for the Shuttle Orbiter reinforced carbon carbon wing leading edge. His models were successful in predicting damage caused by foam impacts such as the type that caused the Columbia Accident. In 2006, Claude received the Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal for his work on the shuttle wing leading edge. He has also contributed to the development of ISS debris shielding using the hydrocode CTH and Autodyn.
C. Bryant, D Lowry, Orbiter Leading Edge Ice Impact Damage Analysis Using LSDYNA, NASA Technical Report, JSC-63120, 08/17/2005.
C. Bryant, D Lowry, Leading Edge Analytical Damage Tool and Triage Chart Guidelines, NASA Technical Report, JSC-63084, 07/20/2005.
C. Bryant, D Lowry, Orbiter Leading Edge IN-Flight Damage Thresholds for BX-265 Foam, NASA Technical Report, JSC-62971, 04/12/2005.
C. Bryant, D Lowry, Orbiter Leading Edge Impact Damage Analysis Using LSDYNA, NASA Technical Report, JSC-62938, 03/25/2005.
C. Bryant, C. Leger, Finite Element Analysis of Automobile Crash Sensors for Airbag Systems, MSC 1996 World Users' Conference Proceedings, June 1996.