MAE Faculty
Steven Folkman

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Faculty
Associate Professor
Contact Information
Go toOffice Location: EL 141B
DialPhone: 435-797-2879
SendEmail: steven.folkman@usu.edu
Educational Background
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University, 1990 Dissertation
Measurement and Modeling of Joint Dampening in Large Space Structures
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University, 1978 Thesis
Engergy Use in the Fluid Milk Industry
Expertise
Structural analysis, finite methods, structural dynamics, design and analysis of buried structures.
Teaching Interests
Structural analysis. Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis for both static and dynamic analyses. Machine design.
Research Interests
structural analysis using finite element methods, structural dynamics, and analysis and testing of buried structures.
Awards
Outstanding Advisor Award, 2007
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department, Utah State UniversityK.B. Woods Award for the best paper in the area of design and construction by the Transportation Research Board , 2006
Transportation Research Board Annual MeetingOutstanding Advisor of the Year Award, 2002
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department, Utah State UniversityOutstanding Researcher of the Year Award, 1996
College of Engineering, Utah State UniversityOutstanding Researcher of the Year Award, 1996
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department, Utah State UniversityOne of 12 finalists in ASME’s Best Paper Competition , 1996
AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference (37th annual)Research Initiation Award, 1993
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department, Utah State University"Top Prof", 1991
Utah State University Mortar BoardFinalist in the Annual Design Engineering Software Competition Awards, 1986
1986 Fall National ASME Design Engineering ConferencePublications - Abstracts
Publications - Books & Book Chapters
Books
Book Chapters
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Fact Sheets
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Curriculum
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Journal Articles
- Ott, R., Folkman, S.L, “Full Scale Pyroshock Separation Test: Attenuation with Distance. AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
- Folkman, S.L, Rice, J.D, Sorenson, A., Braithwaite, N., (2012). Survey of Water Main Failures in the United States and Canada. AWWA Journal, 104:10, 70-79.
- Burgon, R.P, Folkman, S.L, Moser, A.P, (2012). Design Guidelines for Buried Profile-Wall Pipe. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Academic Journal
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Literary Journal
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - MultiMedia
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Technical Reports
- Folkman, S.L, (2012). Pull Tests of PVC Pipe Using Self-Restrained Joints for JM Eagle.
- Folkman, S.L, (2015). Deep Burial Tests of 24" Kanaflex Pipes. *
Research Reports
Other Reports
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Translations & Transcripts
Publications - Other
- Folkman, S.L, (1985). How to Compare Fuel and Electricity Costs for Home Heating. Cooperative Extension Service, Utah State University
Bulletins
Other
* Has not been peer reviewed
Scheduled Teaching
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2017
CEE, MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2017
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2017
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Summer 2017
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2017
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2017
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Spring 2017
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2016
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2016
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Summer 2016
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2016
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2016
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2015
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2015
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2015
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2015
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Summer 2015
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2015
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2015
CEE,MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2014
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2014
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Summer 2014
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2014
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2014
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2013
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2013
MAE 3040 - Mechanics of Solids, Fall 2013
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials, Summer 2013
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2013
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2013
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2012
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2012
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2012
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2012
MAE 3040 - Mechanics of Solids, Fall 2012
MAE 2300 - Thermodynamics I, Summer 2012
MAE 6010 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II, Spring 2012
MAE 4300 - Machine Design, Spring 2012
MAE 6180 - Dynamics and Vibrations, Fall 2011
CEE,MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2011
MAE 3040 - Mechanics of Solids, Fall 2011
MAE 6010 - FINITE ELEMENT II, Spring 2011
MAE 4300 - MACHINE DESIGN, Spring 2011
CEE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2010
CEE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2010
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2010
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2010
MAE 5020 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I, Fall 2010
MAE 3040 - Mechanics of Solids, Fall 2010
Graduate Students Mentored
Richard Ott, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, September 2014 - November 2016
Scott Rowley, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, September 2012 - December 2013
Ammon Sorenson, April 2011 - June 2012
Andrew Hanson, September 2010 - June 2011
Brad White, June 2010 - June 2011
Darin Johnson, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, December 2009 - June 2010
Katherine Berg, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 2008
David Aldous, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, November 2006 - July 2008
David Winget, 2005
Jared Jeffery, June 2002 - June 2003
Orson Eggleston, 2002
Rex Burgon, 2002
Jason Eastmond, 2001
Bret Ashby, 2000
Michael Stevens, 2000
Michale Veile, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 2000
Patrick Strong, 2000
Scott McEntire, 2000
Jerilyn Downs, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 1999
Kip Kobayashi, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, June 1998 - June 1999
Bret Holman, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 1998
Jess Crookston, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 1996
Jeff Bingham, 1996
Brook Ferney, 1995
Joe Dutson, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 1995
Mike Veile, 1994
Edwin Rowsell, 1994
Greg Ferney, 1993
Paul Wheelwright, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, June 1991 - June 1992