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Expert in Advanced Composites
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advanced composite manufacturing expert
advanced composite processing expert |
Expert is a consultant in the field of aerospace materials and structures, specializing in the engineering and manufacturing aspects of advanced composite materials. He was responsible for composite hardware development at Boeing from the mid-1960s. He worked with the manufacturing processes for the composite wing of the USAF's B-2 aircraft from 1980 to 1992. He was also responsible for the A-6 and V-22 aircraft with regard to issues involving composite manufacturing, engineering, and qualification. As an active consultant in this area, Expert is knowledgeable of autoclave, vacuum-bagging, machining, drilling, and fastening processes of composites. Most recently, he has been a consultant to Boeing's JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program. |
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advanced composite expert
composite material selection expert
composite material expert |
Expert had responsibility for selecting the composite materials for the B-2 bomber and was active in composite development for nearly 30 years. He represented Boeing on governmental panels and was active on review teams that studied composite materials. He has worked with boron, graphite, fiberglass, and Kevlar fibers as well as epoxies and thermoplastics. |
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advanced composite process development expert
composite material processing expert |
As Chief of Structures Technology for the Boeing B-2 Program, Expert led teams in process development and later solved processing problems. He was responsible for stress, loads and dynamics, and materials and process organizations, and over 200 engineers at the program's peak. While on temporary assignment with B-2 Manufacturing, Expert led multi-discipline task groups that solved program-level problems in fuel tank sealing, fastener installation, factory defect reduction, and lightning protection of composites. |
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composite aircraft structure expert
composite aircraft structure certification expert |
Expert has worked with all aspects of composite technology to support a database for design. He is familiar with static and fatigue strength, durability and damage tolerance, and repair and maintenance. He is experienced with verification by full scale testing for certification by meeting all performance requirements. |
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advanced composite technology expert
composite structure design expert
composite structure expert |
Expert developed design concepts and did structural analysis for composite structures. He applied the principles of aerospace design to honeycomb, laminate, and sandwich structures. Expert participated in audits of composite material suppliers and hardware vendors. |
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titanium technology expert |
Expert developed superplastic forming/diffusion bonded (SPF/DB) concepts for titanium. He conducted titanium bonding development, as well as aluminum bonding development. |
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Bellevue, Washington; Everett, Washington; Federal Way, Washington; Kent, Washington; Yakima, Washington; Bellingham, Washington; Lakewood, Washington; and Renton, Washington.
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1961
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PhD
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Mechanical Engineering
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Oklahoma State University
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1959
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MS
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Oklahoma State University
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Nuclear Engineering
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1954
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BS
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Mechanical Engineering
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Oklahoma State University
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1995 to
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Independent Consultant
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1992 to 1994
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The Boeing Company
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Chief of Navy Systems Technology
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1984 to 1991
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The Boeing Company
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Chief of Boeing B-2 Structures Technology
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1960 to 1983
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The Boeing Company
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Various Positions
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During this time Expert held the following positions within the Boeing Company. He was Manager of Boeing B-2 Structural Development (80-83), Manager of Structures Development (76-79), Manager of Advanced Structures Development (72-75), Stress Group Supervisor for USA Supersonic Transport (70-71), and Manager of Structures Development (60-69).
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1955 to 1957
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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Lieutenant
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1954 to 1955
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Standard Oil (Indiana)
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Inspection Engineer
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Associations/Societies
Expert is an Associate Fellow of AIAA and served as Chairman of the National Technical Committee for Materials (1980-81). He was also a member of the Editorial Board for the AIAA Progress Series from 1990 through 1993.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert received several Northrop/Boeing Awards for Excellence on the B-2 program.
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Publications and Patents
Expert has authored and presented numerous technical papers and participated in many industry-government panels and technical review teams.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Advanced Composites Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
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Intota experts can serve as expert witnesses or litigation consultants offering expert testimony, expert advice, litigation support,
forensic services, and related expert witness services. Expert can serve as an expert witness or litigation consultant in intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright),
product liability, and insurance matters. Expert may provide forensic expert witness testimony, litigation consulting services, forensic investigation,
and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as an Advanced Composites Expert Witness.
Intota provides attorneys and legal professionals the opportunity to ask an expert initial screening questions and
ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Advanced Composites.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and
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and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools
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