Harish Karekyathanahalli Prakash

Mine Modelling and blast simulation according to STANAG regulations using RADIOSS code (Explicit-Dynamic-Non linear). Hypermesh-pre-processor, Hyperview & HyperGraph- post-processors. Fluid Structure Interaction, soil dynamics, Development of standard code for the simulations (Tcl scripts). Model optimization.

Creep characterization of specimens having Smooth area and Notched area. Different stress concentration factors and different microstructures of the Ni-based superalloy are studied to identify the most stress concentration sensitive Microstructure. Outline of Activities: Finite Element(FE) Simulations in ABAQUS/CAE, Design of Specimens (CATIA V5) , Preparation of designed specimens, Creep tests, Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM), Heat treatments.

Basic understanding of shock physics. Dynamic Non-linear laser impact simulations of singe crystal Magnesium samples in RADIOSS, CATIA V5 and Hypermesh . Microstructural analysis(Electron Backscatter Diffraction) using Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM). Simulations in FEM and SPH definitions. Insight into the laser shot experiments on Foam.

High temperature materials- Material science, Finite Element Methods, Structural Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue, Creep, Helicopters, Mechanics of Materials, Plasticity-viscoplasticity, Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials and Non linear Mechanics

Mechanics of Materials, Kinematics of Material, Dynamics of Materials, Finite Element Analysis, Theory of Vibrations, Fracture Mechanics, Experimental Stress Analysis, Aircraft Structures,Flight Vehicle Design, Introduction to Composite Materials, Computer Aided Engineering Drawing.