G.E. Otto Widera, Ph.D.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Office: Haggerty Hall 279
E-mail: geo.widera@marquette.edu
Phone: (414) 288-3543
FAX: (414) 288-1647
Research interests
- Analysis of pressure vessels and components
- Application of mechanics in manufacturing processes
- Stress analysis (including FEM)
- Plate and shell structures
- Reinforced and structural plastics
Professional preparation
Ph.D., 1965, Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin–MadisonM.S., 1962, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., 1960, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Selected recent publications
“Study of Elastic Strength of Cylinders with Hillside Nozzle”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol. 131, No. 5, 051202, 2009, (with Z. Sang).
“Elastic Behavior of Cylindrical Vessels with Lateral Nozzle under Internal Pressure, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol. 131, No. 5, 051207, 2009, (F. Zhao, N. Li, Z. Sang).
“Development of a Simplified Theoretical Model for Dynamic Burst Time and Pressure of a Cylindrical Shell”, The Open Ocean Engineering Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 1-6, 2009 (with C. Cheng).
“Investigation of Fatigue Strength of Welded Tube-to-Tubesheet Joint”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol. 131, No. 4, 041205, 2009, (with W. Su, N. Ma, Z. Sang).
“Development of Maximum Secondary Creep Strain Method for Lifetime of HDPE Pipes”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol. 131, 021208-02, 2009 (with C. Cheng).
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