Sebastien Godart

Project: Analysis of 787 Passenger Doors mechanism


Responsibilities: Stress analyst integrated in mechanism division.

Results: Mechanism justification and certification, Stress notes drafting, Optimization and weight saving on metallic parts. Analysis of junctions between mechanism and composite structure.

Methodology: Finite element modelling with the use of MSC Patran/Nastran, use of Boeing methods and aeronautical theories for hand calculations (Bruhn, Roark, Peterson, Shigley...)

Sector: Aeronautic construction

Internship of 6 months.


Project 1: Aircraft Interiors Certification


Responsibilities: Stress Analyst

Results: Analysis and certification of Galleys installed in a boeing 747 and an Airbus A380, Stress notes drafting.

Methodology: Finite element modeling with the use of FEMAP and MSC Nastran, Check of Tsaï-Hill criteria for composite structures, Hand calculations using Bruhn methods.


Project 2: Study of the sunshiel deployement of the James Webb Telescope


Responsibilities: Stress Analyst and Mechanical Engineer

Results: Design studies with Gossamer Technology. Finite element modeling of the sunshield deployment sequence and analysis of plies appearance when totally deployed.

Methodology: Brainstorming and use of value analysis methods (APTE), Non-linear finite element modeling with the use of SAMCEF.

Sector: Engineering - Projects

Internship of 6 months

Project: Re-engineering of a foldable Skateboard Ramp


Responsibilities: Mecahnical engineer.

Results: Design of a foldable ramp using hydraulic jacks, and creation of a parametric 3D-model.

Methodlogy: Brainstorming and use of value analysis methods (APTE), 3D modeling on Top Solid (Missler Software), Kinematic analysis with Top Solid.

Sector: Leisure - Sports - Gardening