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  • Elastodynamic analysis of a propagating finite crack in a micropolar elastic solid

    Creator:
    Han, Seog-young
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    A dynamic propagation of a finite crack of opening mode in a micropolar elastic solid was investigated. By using an integral transform method, a pair of twodimensional singular integral equations governing stress and couple stress was formulated in terms of the displacement transverse to the crack, macro- and microrotations, and...
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    M5(e,S) (L2-1) 42 020 e (2_0/02c22)1/2 A2 -92C22 s75 (3.3.4) and H(t) is the Heaviside function

  • Kinematic analysis of legged system locomotion on smooth horizontal surfaces

    Creator:
    Baek, Yoon Su
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    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...
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    would like to thank my committee members, Dr. Andrzej Olas, Dr. Charles E. Smith, Dr. Alan H. Robinson

  • Derivation and automatic generation of Kane's dynamical equations for mechanical manipulators

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    Nie, Tinglin
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    To design and precisely control a manipulator requires developing an efficient dynamic model of the system. The present work demonstrates how this can be accomplished by employing Kane's dynamical equations. First, a detailed manual derivation of the equations of motion for a particular robot is presented in such way that...
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    privacy Cilailes E. Smith To design and precisely control a manipulator requires developing an efficient

  • Robust controller design for robotic manipulators with saturation

    Creator:
    Liang, Zuyang
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    The development of modern industries calls for the robotic manipulators with high speed and accurate tracking performance. Many authors have paid attention to robust control of robotic manipulators; however, only few authors have also considered the control problem of manipulators with power limitation. In this dissertation, the robotic manipulator is...
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    . Charles E. Smith, Prof. Timothy C. Kennedy, Prof. Alan H. Robinson and Prof. David G. Ullman for their

  • A study of laser generated Rayleigh and Lamb waves in graphite/epoxy composites

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    Park, Heeyong
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    The application of laser generated ultrasonics was first demonstrated in the mid-seventies and has shown good potential when applied to isotropic materials. However, its use with composite materials is still in the early stages of development. This study explores the potential for application of laser generated Rayleigh and Lamb waves...
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    committee members, T. C. Kennedy, M. N. L. Narasimhan, E. Wolff, and Graduate Committe Representative, R. H