MachWorks at Virginia Tech
Propulsion and Test Stand Subteam Engineer
MachWorks is a student-led engineering design team at Virginia Tech working to design, build, and fly an autonomous supersonic aircraft powered entirely by air-breathing engines. I am currently a part of the Propulsion and Test Stand Subteam, where I have help develop some of the hardware and rigs we use to test the performance of our inlet.
MachWorks project
Engine Test Stand Table
Our existing engine test stand table was racking under load and did not provide enough work surface for the team’s testing needs. I designed a stronger, modular replacement that could fit through a standard doorway, remain easy to transport, and support future dual-engine testing. The table was modeled in Autodesk Fusion 360, with MATLAB calculations used during design to estimate deflection and shear before confirming its structural performance in ANSYS Mechanical.
Technical work
- Designed a modular table design in Autodesk Fusion 360
- Used MATLAB to calculate expected deflection and shear during the design process
- Performed static structural analysis in ANSYS Mechanical to validate the final design
- Authored table section in Critical Design Review, detailing design, methodology, calculations, and results
Technical documentation
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