One CommunityOne Community Welcomes Karthik Madhusuthenan Pillai to the Engineering Team!
One Community welcomes Karthik Madhusuthenan Pillai to the Engineering Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!
Karthik is a mechanical engineering graduate from The University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in 3D CAD modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), project management, and new product development. As a member of the One Community team, he contributes to key design projects, including the Earthbag Village 4-Dome Cluster Roof design and the Vermiculture Toilet designs. In the Four Dome Cluster Roof project, Karthik is responsible for the complete design of the roof’s structural framing. He applies mechanical engineering principles to ensure the system can withstand various loads, using detailed FEA to evaluate load-bearing capacity, stress concentration, deformation, and material performance. This analysis allows him to identify potential weak points and optimize the design for durability and safety. For the Vermiculture Toilet project, Karthik is converting an existing structure into a unistrut-based system. He performs thorough structural analysis on the modified design, assessing improvements in reliability and scalability. His work also extends to engineering an efficient waste disposal mechanism that is easy to replicate for wider adoption. His focus is on creating a simplified system that integrates seamlessly into the overall design, prioritizing structural integrity, user convenience, and low manufacturing complexity. Across both projects, Karthik leverages his expertise in mechanical design, material science, and iterative FEA to refine and validate the final designs, ensuring they meet necessary performance standards and are ready for practical implementation.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM KARTHIK!
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