Chris Riedel

Education

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University
• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University

Courses and Advising

• Director, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering program
• EME 3043 - Dynamics
• EME 4003 - Design of Machine Elements
• EME 5213 - Mechanical Vibrations
• EME 5223 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials
• EME 5333 - Advanced Dynamics

Selected Publications

1. Pape, M., McGuire, J. P., Pastor, G., and Riedel, C., “Finite Element Validation of a Cast Iron Die Shoe,” International Deep-Drawing Research Group (IDDRG) Annual Conference, Golden, Colorado, June 1-3, 2009.
2. Brusoe, M., Pensar, Z., and Riedel C., “Improvement of an LS-DYNA Fuel Delivery Module Crash Simulation,” Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress and Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan, April 2008, paper number 2008-01-02053.
3. Kang, B. and Riedel C., “Wave Motion in a Planar Curved Beam,” 15^th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV15), Daejeon, Korea, July 6-10, 2008.
4. Jawad, B. A., Riedel, C. H. and Wood, J., “Effect of Temperature on Weld Strength in Chrome Moly Space Frames,” Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exposition, Dearborn, Michigan, December 2006, paper number 2006-01-3648.
5. Riedel, C. H. and Kang, B., “Free Vibration of Elastically Coupled Dual-Span Curved Beams,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2006, Vol. 290, pp. 820-838.
6. Gesch, E., Tan, M., and Riedel C. H., “Brake Squeal Suppression Through Structural Design Modifications,” Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition, Traverse City, Michigan, May 16-19, 2005, paper number 2005-01-2311.
7. Minter, A., Chedid, E., Jawad, B. and Riedel, C., “Physical Testing Versus FEA for a Space Frame,” Proceedings of the Sixth International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Marina Del Rey, California, March 1-3 2004.

Honors And Awards

• 2018 Henry B. and Barbara J. Horldt Excellence in Teaching Award

Activities and Service

• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Member,Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)