Magne Bratland

Associate Professor
Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences
Department of Process, Energy and Environmental Technology
Campus Porsgrunn (A-198D)
Associate Professor in mechanical engineering with main focus on structural dynamics and mechanical vibrations. Holds a Ph.D. in modal analysis of active mechanisms, and has industrial experience with shock, vibration, and fatigue phenomenon, as well as engineering design with fiber-reinforced composites. Currently teaches classes in mechanical engineering drawing, 3D modelling (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) / the finite element method (FEM).

Responsibilities

Mechanical engineering with computers:

  • Presentation of production documents (mechanical engineering drawing)
  • Production of computer models (3D modelling / CAD)
  • Calculation and analysis of components and structures (FEA)

Competences

Static and dynamic analysis of passive and active mechanical systems in both time and frequency domain. Use of methods and tools such as the finite element method (FEA), discrete Fourier transformations (DFT), power spectral density (PSD), shock response spectrum (SRS), analytical and experimental modal analysis and engineering design with fiber-reinforced composites. Strength and fatigue calculations of mechanical parts, bolt analysis, shock and vibrations according to industry standards for defence (MIL-STD-810, DEF STAN 00-35, AECTP), engineering (VDI 2230), construction (EN 12810, EN 12811) and oil & gas (DNVGL-RP-0005: RP-C203, DNVGL-RP-0142).

Publications in Cristin