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  • Force and impulse control for spring-mass running

    Creator:
    Koepl, Devin N.
    Abstract:
    We present a novel control strategy for running which is robust to disturbances, and makes excellent use of passive dynamics for energy economy. The motivation for our control strategy is based on observations of animals, which are able to economically walk and run over varying terrain and ground dynamics. It...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Impulse Control for Spring-Mass Running Abstract approved: Jonathan W. Hurst We present a novel control

  • Control of spring-mass running robots

    Creator:
    Vejdani Noghreiyan, Hamid Reza
    Abstract:
    We seek the control strategies that are applicable on legged robots and control them to run in real world as robust and efficient as animals. To achieve this goal, we need to understand the principles of legged locomotion and the control policies that animals use during running. In this study...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Control of Spring-Mass Running Robots AN

  • From running birds to walking robots : optimization as a unifying framework for dynamic bipedal locomotion

    Creator:
    Hubicki, Christian M.
    Abstract:
    Bipedal locomotion is a complex phenomenon to understand and control, making it difficult for legged robots to achieve the speed, agility, efficiency, and robustness of their animal counterparts. This thesis argues for the use of numerical optimization to investigate and implement bipedal control as it applies to biology, dynamical models,...
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    Dissertation
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    From Running Birds to Walking Robots: Optimization as a

  • Influence of Two-Phase Fuel on Detonation Behavior

    Creator:
    Barlow, Dustin
    Abstract:
    Detonation combustion is of great interest for propulsion devices because of its potential to increase thermodynamic efficiency, reduce the weight of current gas turbine engines, and rapidly accelerate to high Mach numbers. Detonation engines might also have the ability to decrease harmful exhaust products from traditional propulsion methods. In order...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ____________________________________________________ David L. Blunck Detonation combustion is of great interest for propulsion devices

  • Stability and Liftoff of Non-premixed Large Hydrocarbon Flames in MILD Conditions

    Creator:
    Walters, Eric M.
    Abstract:
    The Moderate or Intense Low-oxygen Dilution (MILD) combustion regime has received interest from the industrial furnace and gas turbine engine industries due to attractive properties of reduced NO[subscript x] emissions and high thermal efficiency. MILD combustion is characterized by low oxygen concentrations (i.e. 3%-9% by volume) and high reactant temperatures....
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    Masters Thesis
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    Liftoff of Non-premixed Large Hydrocarbon Flames in MILD Conditions Abstract approved: David L. Blunck

  • Combustion Characteristics of a Jet Fuel and its Surrogate in MILD Conditions

    Creator:
    Weide, Parker D.
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    This research seeks to identify how changes in temperature and oxygen concentration in the reaction zone affects liftoff heights for moderate or intense low-oxygen dilution (MILD) combustion of a jet fuel and a surrogate fuel. MILD combustion offers a method of burning fuels with reduced CO and NOx production by...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Characteristics of a Jet Fuel and its Surrogate in MILD Conditions Abstract approved: David L. Blunck This

  • A Text-based Simulation Framework for the Automated Simulation and Analysis of Manufacturing Assembly Systems

    Creator:
    Fields, Benjamin G.
    Abstract:
    The rapid advancement of manufacturing has led to the creation of a myriad of technologies that facilitate the analysis and simulation of manufacturing processes. These technologies have become a pivotal component in maintaining and improving processes in today’s complex manufacturing environments. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is one such technology that...
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    Masters Thesis
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    J. David Porter The rapid advancement of manufacturing has led to the creation of a myriad

  • A Free Running Lubrication Comparison of Commonly Used Bar and Chain Oil

    Creator:
    Orawiec, Alexander
    Abstract:
    Chain saws are a common tool used by large logging corporations and family homesteads to manage forests, limb trees and buck lumber. A significant cost of operation is the continuous required supply of bar and chain oil. Consumers and logging corporations desire a lubricant with a high performance to cost...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Running Lubrication Comparison of Commonly Used Bar and Chain Oil Abstract approved

  • A computer-assisted qualitative data analysis framework for the engineering management domain

    Creator:
    Saeedi, Amirali
    Abstract:
    Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is a time consuming and, potentially unreliable research activity. In qualitative research, a number of tasks must be repeated for every new research case, even if each case is closely related or is in the same area of study. Existing QDA applications provide users with a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Toni L. Doolen Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is a

  • Reduced order multi-legged mathematical model of cockroach locomotion on inclines

    Creator:
    Peterson, Delvin E.
    Abstract:
    While the locomotion performance of legged robots over flat terrain or known obstacles has improved over the past few decades, they have yet to equal the performance of their animal counterparts over variable terrain. This work analyzes a multi-legged reduced order model of cockroach locomotion on variable slopes which will...
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    Dissertation
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    : David P. Cann While the locomotion performance of legged robots over flat terrain or known obstacles