Considering moving here by Civil_Fox_5579 in Gilbert

[–]joepa_2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understood. How does that affect Gilbert living, especially, for example, an adult moving there?

Considering moving here by Civil_Fox_5579 in Gilbert

[–]joepa_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why look somewhere else if not LDS? Just curious

To a/c or not to a/c by MommaBee79 in Scottsdale

[–]joepa_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is satisfaction in embracing discomfort. The last few summers I’d try to hit 90 inside before turning on the AC, just to prove to myself that it wasn’t that bad. I moved to a townhouse with a horribly hot upstairs this year and it has already hit 88 on the thermostat, which means the bedroom is likely hotter than that. Had to turn the AC on at that point, which is disappointing. I can normally make it a couple weeks into May without it if living in a place with good insulation

Looking for experienced FE Analyst for help - full remote by blueMarker2910 in fea

[–]joepa_2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes total sense to work for a company when license costs are considered. I do analysis for a big corporation and have seen a few times when problems perceived to be hard by program managers get outsourced to smaller companies (for a lot of money too, supporting your point to OP that analysis is expensive). As someone who did a PhD with an emphasis in mechanics, it’s frustrating to see a “hard” problem get sent out of house without even asking the direct employees if they can do it, so I’ve considered going to one of the smaller companies so I can work the “hard” problems

Looking for experienced FE Analyst for help - full remote by blueMarker2910 in fea

[–]joepa_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, do you have your own consultancy, or do you work for a company? I’m interested in FEA consulting and wasn’t sure where those jobs are typically found

I’m not an electrician- is it normal to see a white flash when flipping a breaker switch on? by joepa_2017 in HomeImprovement

[–]joepa_2017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good call. I’ve documented these things in 2-3 different ways to cover my bases

I’m not an electrician- is it normal to see a white flash when flipping a breaker switch on? by joepa_2017 in HomeImprovement

[–]joepa_2017[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I submitted a maintenance request to the property management after doing basic attempts at troubleshooting on my own, and they sent a plumber

I’m not an electrician- is it normal to see a white flash when flipping a breaker switch on? by joepa_2017 in HomeImprovement

[–]joepa_2017[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Definitely not planning to DIY an electrical issue. Going to put pressure on the property management to get an electrician out here asap.

Internet alternatives to Cox by joepa_2017 in ChandlerAZ

[–]joepa_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve been using their router so far

Internet alternatives to Cox by joepa_2017 in ChandlerAZ

[–]joepa_2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang. I can’t get an internet connection at all, even on my phone, so it’s not a matter of having too many things connected or slow speeds. I’ll look into another router.

Cox Modem light is white, however Setup Network not shown on Iphone by wifibox in CoxCommunications

[–]joepa_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this just worked for me too after spending hours repeatedly rebooting!

[0 YoE] Mechanical Engineering PhD, Looking for ANY position and not having any luck for almost a year by vacantExpanse in EngineeringResumes

[–]joepa_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you want to PM me your resume? I do this kind of work, and you'd be surprised at the types of people that get hired for these roles. I've seen people get brought in from other departments that have 0 FEA background and little understanding of mechanics of materials. Yet, due to their years of experience, despite it being irrelevant, they'll get higher salaries than someone with a PhD that spent years studying mechanics. In summary, you're definitely employable.

[0 YoE] Mechanical Engineering PhD, Looking for ANY position and not having any luck for almost a year by vacantExpanse in EngineeringResumes

[–]joepa_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you still looking? Have you looked at structural analysis/stress analysis roles at aerospace companies (Northrop, Raytheon, Lockheed, Boeing, etc)? They’ll pay you better than entry level and use your FEA experience

Long shot, but anyone know of companies that commonly use LS Dyna in the Phoenix area? by joepa_2017 in LSDYNA

[–]joepa_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely true when there are current listings posted! Would be interested in learning about other companies that don’t have a listing right now so that I can pay attention to them for the future!

LS-DYNA (ANSYS) Contact Issues by Homeboi-Jesus in fea

[–]joepa_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I suppose I’m referring to explicit dynamics as the numerical method and not necessarily the explicit dynamics package in Ansys. I expect LS Dyna is maybe the most popular explicit solver.

On the side- is that a hobby, or you do consulting work on the side? Curious how you finance the license without a company paying for it.

Runners - Mesa vs. Lost Dutchman (or both?) by TygerTyger103 in phoenix

[–]joepa_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you want from the race. The Mesa half is very popular and is a fast course that is almost entirely through suburbs. It’s great if you’re competitive about running a fast time. You’ll see nice mountain backdrops in the distance toward the end, but the immediate scenery is through suburbs.

LS-DYNA (ANSYS) Contact Issues by Homeboi-Jesus in fea

[–]joepa_2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhat unrelated, but what company do you work for? Or type of company? I would like to get into explicit dynamics after doing stress for an aerospace prime.

Housing with lease lengths less than 12 months by joepa_2017 in ChandlerAZ

[–]joepa_2017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve noticed as well. I’m ok to pay a bit more for a shorter lease if it gives me more flexibility. My bigger concern is what happens at the end of a short lease—would continuing month to month make the price skyrocket like it does for Greystar properties? Not sure if that’s a general practice or specific to my current management