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  • Kinematics of arthropod legs : modeling and measurement

    Creator:
    Albright, Stephen L.
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents a method for determining the kinematic geometry of arthropod legs. A kinematic description makes possible the analysis of arthropod leg motion, as a prelude to investigating how various arthropod species are able to negotiate diverse terrains. Such knowledge will aid in design of legged vehicles. The focus...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    . Andrzej Olas and Dr. Lorin Davis for their advice and encouragement. Final thanks go to Susan Albright

  • Mechanical design history content : the information requests of design engineers

    Creator:
    Kuffner, Tom A.
    Abstract:
    This thesis reports on research conducted to determine the information which should be included in a mechanical design history. This is part of a larger research effort aimed at developing a computer tool for storing and replaying mechanical design history information. Three question-asking protocols were conducted to determine what information...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    council: Charles Smith, Andrzej Olas, and James Looney. The other student members of the research group

  • Kinematic analysis of legged system locomotion on smooth horizontal surfaces

    Creator:
    Baek, Yoon Su
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents a model of legged locomotion in which position and velocity of body are directly controlled by positions and velocities of feet. One central relationship between foot acceleration, leg stroke and body velocity is developed. Procedures for determining all parameters of a step sequence including periods of constant...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    would like to thank my committee members, Dr. Andrzej Olas, Dr. Charles E. Smith, Dr. Alan H. Robinson

  • Dynamic finite element analysis of micropolar elastic materials

    Creator:
    Kim, Jong-bum, 1960-
    Abstract:
    In granular or fibrous materials, in which the dimensions of the internal structure can be of the same order of magnitude as major flaws or holes, classical elasticity theory does not consistently provide accurate models of the large stress gradients that may develop. With the incorporation of additional rotational degrees...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Optimal design of traction drive continuously variable transmissions

    Creator:
    Lim, Kyoung Ho
    Abstract:
    The optimal design technique for minimum power loss in traction drive continuously variable transmissions is developed. The mathematical model is developed to evaluate the traction force and torque in traction drive contact. Kinematic analysis of general traction drive contact is conducted to find the best configuration for minimum power loss....
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation