Rapidly Deployable Bridges for DARPA

In early 2012, I collaborated with a research team working under a DARPA grant to study and prototype portable, rapidly deployable bridges.

My primary contribution was developing detailed physics simulations in AutoCAD and MATLAB. These simulations modeled critical factors such as tension, torque, stress, and load-bearing capacity.

We validated the simulations by correlating them with real-world measurements, enabling quick iteration and refinement of suitable materials and support structures.

The final outcome helped the team identify the best materials and beam designs for various configurations, ultimately improving the reliability and efficiency of bridge deployment under challenging conditions.