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  • Response of guyed offshore towers to stochastic loads in the presence of steady current

    Creator:
    Brynjolfsson, Sigurdur
    Abstract:
    The validity of the widely used stochastic linearization method for analysing the response of guyed towers to stochastic loads is investigated. The governing equations of a guyed tower have two main sources of nonlinearities, fluid-structure interaction and the restoring force of the cables. In this study, two models are considered....
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    Dissertation
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    : / Dr. John W. Leonard Redacted for Privacy Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy The validity of the widely used

  • The effects of diisocyanate-polyol resins on the properties of particleboard.

    Creator:
    Milota, Michael R.
    Abstract:
    The ability of the resin to deform plastically can be an important factor when considering the mechanical properties of particleboard. Between resin droplets there exists an unbonded region that forms the surface for a crack. When particleboard is deformed stress concentrations develop at the crack tips in the voids. A...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Quality driven collaborative decision making for product development under the influence of trustworthiness

    Creator:
    Meier, Stefan
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    The focus of this study is the effective prioritization of customer requirements in collaborative product development. The CR priorities are often retrieved by questioning and interviewing targeted customers. But the targeted customer might not always be easily questioned, because they might not always be obvious or clearly known. If customers...
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    this thesis. The author also thanks Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy and Dr. Michael H. Freilich, who both

  • The application of a band variable-inertia flywheel to an urban transit bus

    Creator:
    Moosavi-Rad, Hamid
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    This dissertation investigates by means of computer simulation the potential of a Band Variable-Inertia Flywheel (BVIF) to store energy for an urban transit bus. Replacing both a fixed-inertia flywheel (FIF) and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Band Variable-Inertia Flywheel is capable of accelerating a vehicle from rest to a...
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    Professor Charles E. Smith for his support and assistance in this project; and Professors Timothy C

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of interaction strategies between product developer and supply chain using activity based modeling in environmental benign product design

    Creator:
    Wang, Bo
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    With growing concerns on environment impact of industrial product development, the product developers are seeking better solutions to achieve desired environmental benign requirements by the regulators and customers besides economic growth. During the last decade, some of the most successful product development companies (such as HP) have established their own...
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    Masters Thesis
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    we all live far away from our parents. Also, thank Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy and Dr. Brian Bay to

  • Cooling rate limitations in the diffusion bonding of large microchannel arrays

    Creator:
    Lingam, Gopi K.
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    A significant barrier to the diffusion bonding of large (i.e. 600 mm) microchannel devices is the large capital investment required to setup production. This large capital investment extends from long heating and cooling cycles leading to poor production capacities. Empirical studies in industry have shown that cooling rate is limited...
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    Masters Thesis
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    would like to specially thank Dr. Timothy Kennedy for being my minor professor in Mechanical

  • Direct coupling of imaging to morphology-based numerical modeling as a tool for mechanics analysis of wood plastic composites

    Creator:
    Lin, Xiang
    Abstract:
    Polymeric composites reinforced with bio-materials have advantages over composites with synthetic reinforcements. Bio-based composites use low-cost and renewable reinforcements, have nonabrasive properties for machining, have improved damping characteristics, and have potential for energy recycling. However, the limited use of bio-based composites is because their mechanical properties are typically much lower...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Wind turbulence input model for horizontal axis wind turbines

    Creator:
    Lin, Shuh-ren
    Abstract:
    In order to estimate wind turbine residL2;characteristics in the presence of atmospheric turbulence, the important atmospheric sources for the force excitations felt by the wind turbine system must be identified and characterized. The goal of this research is to develop the wind turbulence input model for horizontal axis wind turbines....
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    Dissertation
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    . F. Tom Lindstrom, Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy, and Dr. Alan Robinson for taking their time to serve on

  • Design, analysis and evaluation of bridge superstructures for live loads

    Creator:
    Turan, O. Tugrul
    Abstract:
    Due to age, original design that is deficient by modern standards, inadequate maintenance, environmental conditions, and increasing loads, large numbers of bridges in United States and elsewhere are classified as deficient and in need of rehabilitation or replacement. According to a national bridge inventory established by the Federal Highway Administration,...
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    Dissertation
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    like to thank Dr. David V. Rosowsky and my thesis committee members, Dr Rakesh Gupta, Dr. Timothy

  • Creep of Gr/BMI composite laminates in compression

    Creator:
    Tyagi, Sanjeev R.
    Abstract:
    The main source of the time-dependent behavior of fiber-reinforced composites is their polymeric matrix, which causes concerns about their long term durability. Although for composites where organic fibers such as Graphite are used, the fibers are also a contributing factor. A composite material may exhibit an appreciable amount of creep,...
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    program. I would like to thank Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy, Dr. David G. Ullman and Dr. Rasaratnam Logendran