Educational Background
- Ph.D. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University – 1996
- Executive M.B.A., University of Houston – 2002
- M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Clemson University – 1992
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas – 1991
Certifications & Memberships
- Registered Professional Engineer
Selected Publications
- Horn, A.M., Wästberg, S., and Cordes. R. (2013): “Fatigue of Risers and Pipeline Girth Welds,” 32nd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, OMAE2013-10889.
- Cordes, R.D., and San Pedro, R.I. (2008): “Fracture Mechanics-Based Fatigue Predictions for HPHT Equipment,” Proceedings of the Offshore Technology Conference.
- Hsiao, H.M., Daniel, I.M., and Cordes, R.D. (1999): “Strain rate effects on the transverse compressive and shear behavior of unidirectional composites,” Journal of Composite Materials, vol. 33 (17), pp. 1620-1642.
- Hsiao, H.M., Daniel, I.M., and Cordes, R.D. (1998): “Dynamic compressive behavior of thick composite materials,” Experimental Mechanics, vol. 38 (3), pp. 172-180.
- Kuo, C.H., Keer, L.M., and Cordes, R.D. (1995): “A Note on the Line Spring Solution for a Part- Through Crack,” International Journal of Fracture, vol. 72, pp. 191-195.
