SHAHZAD AHMAD

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R&D Projects
a. Computational Methodology to Solve Reactions for Statically Indeterminate Beams on Flexible Mounts
-The computational methodology was sorted out to solve the reaction forces on 4 and 6 axles vehicle.
-Already available analytical approaches were studied: Elastic Curve Equation, Three-Moment
Equation, and Beams on Elastic Foundation.
- Experimental Rig setup was devised and results were compared with the computational
methodology.
- A research paper of this study was published in IBCAST-2016 Conference.

b. FEA Study of Crane Out trigger Mat
-Developed a finite element analysis procedure for simulation of stiffness behavior of foundations
under large-scale loads.
-The study was required for criteria building of ATPs for safe handling of the crane and its outriggers.
-It was also published in the International Conference on Structural Dynamics & Vibrations (ICSDV-2014).

c. Mathematical Modeling of 8 Axle Vehicle Steering
- Mathematical modeling in MATLAB/SIMULINK for an eight- axle steering system to simulate the
behavior while turning for 6DOF Steward Platform Motion Simulator.
Mechanical Design Projects
a. Landing Gear of a Light Aviation Grade RC Plane (Ongoing Project)
- Mathematical modeling of landing gear placement and finalization of its configuration.
- Mechanical component design of the nose and main landing gear deploying mechanisms with locking and
unlocking arrangements at deployed and retracted positions as per QMS of AS-9100C.
- Closing/Opening of landing gear stowage bay door with the same EMA of the nose landing gear.
b. Mechanical Design
- Modeling and designing of various mechanical structures/mechanisms using CAD modeling software.
- Preliminary and detailed engineering calculations at the conceptual and detailed engineering phase of
the project.
-Validation of modeled systems through the aid of FEA tools (ANSYS/ABAQUS).
-Taking projects through the Phases of Product Development Cycle (PDC) as per QMS of ISO or AS-
9100C.