Bradley Price
Mechanical Engineer
Melbourne
Professional Background
Experience in measurement and analysis of large data sets, 3D CAD Modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Design verification of pressure equipment. High temperature stress analysis for power industry.
Areas of Expertise
- 3D CAD Modelling
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Experimental stress analysis (strain gauge surveys)
- Site testing and data acquisition system development
- Monitoring and analysis of large data sets using MATLAB
- Development of MATLAB data analysis tools for engineering assessments
- Failure analysis and assessment of high temperature plant
- Design verification of pressure equipment to AS 1210 Pressure vessels
- Testing of engineering components to Australian Standards
- Review of engineering designs
- Fatigue life assessments of plant
Relevant Project Experience
PROJECT: Life assessment of rail components
- Client: Transport Industry
- Role: Analysis and modelling of data, investigation and determination of root cause of failure.
- Key achievements: Fatigue life and rainflow analysis of high speed data. Advanced FEA modelling of data including modal analysis. Investigation of cyclic loading and synchronicity within gearbox assembly.
PROJECT: Integrity assessments of piping
- Client: Power Industry
- Role: Analysis and modelling of data
- Key achievements: Life assessment of piping systems and supporting components
Qualifications
- B. Eng (w/ hons)
- B. Sci