Engineering
College of Engineering and Information Technology
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing
- Finite Element Modeling
- Computational Fluid Flow Analysis
- Reverse Engineering
- Failure Mode Analysis
- Precision Engineering and Micro-measurements
- Green Manufacturing
- Non-destructive Testing and Mechanical Testing
- Waterjet Machining
- Product Prototyping and Simulation
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Consultation is also available in:
- CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SIGNIFICANT
PROJECTS:
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Shakespeare, Inc.- Assisted in designing
graphite fishing rods. Performed simulated and measured dynamic
analyses along with strength tests for comparison to competitors'
rods. The result was a new cost-effective graphite rod that is on the
market today.
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ConVEL, Inc.-CMAT redesigned a constant
velocity joint, using finite element analysis, dynamic analysis and
QS 9000DFMEA (design failure mode and effects analysis), giving the
company access to a new $10 million market. |
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Coastal Technologies, Inc.- Assisted in the
design of mist eliminators for geothermal power plants and chemical
processing plants. A computational fluid dynamics analysis was
performed which resulted in a new design of the mist eliminator that
achieved a higher droplet removal without exceeding pressure drop
requirements. |
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Cox Wood Preserving Company- Completed a
project that resulted in the design of a new product, with projected
sales of $250,000 in the remaining 9 months of 2000. A second project
is currently being discussed. A paper, "Structural Characterization
of Built-Up Timber Columns" will be published in the American Society
of Civil Engineering Journal of Architectural Engineering. It
provides Engineers and Architects with the technical design
capabilities to use the innovative new product and assist other
manufacturers in this industry sector. |
CMAT-CONTACT
David N. Rocheleau, Ph.D., P.E.
300 S. Main Street Columbia SC 29208
Phone: 803.777.9395
Fax: 803.777.0106
Email: Rocheleau@sc.edu
http://www.engr.sc.edu/
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