James R. Sorem, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor and Sr. Associate Dean

Research Interests:

• Solid Mechanics
• Machine Design
• Computer Aided Design
• Residual Stress Analysis
• Fatigue Analysis

Teaching Fields:

• ES 2013, Statics
• ME 7093, Finite Element Analysis

Three Representative Publications:

• Martinez, A., Miska, S., Kuru, E. and Sorem, J.R. Jr., “Experimental Evaluation of the Lateral Contact Force in Horizontal Wells,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 122, pp. 123-128, September 2000.
  
  
• Badr, E.A., Sorem, J.R., Jr., and Tipton, S.M., “Evaluation of the Autofrettage Effect on Fatigue Lives of Steel Blocks with Crossbores Using a Statistical and a Strain-Based Method,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 28, Issue 3, pp. 181-189, 2000.
  
  
• Rolović, R.D., Tipton, S.M. and Sorem, J.R. Jr., "Multiaxial Stress Concentration in Filleted Shafts," Journal of Mechanical Design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 123, pp. 1-4, June 2001.
  

Other Responsibilities

• Associate Dean College of Engineering and Natural Sciences

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