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  • Design of composite sandwich panels for a Formula SAE monocoque chassis

    Creator:
    Story, Robert D.
    Abstract:
    Physical testing of composite sandwich panels in three point bending is an increasingly important aspect of qualifying a composite monocoque for Formula SAE competition. Required stiffness and strength values have increased over the past three years, and more of the monocoque's laminates must be tested as well. As a result,...
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    past and current members of the Global Formula Racing team, and the former Formula SAE teams from

  • Theoretical modeling and experimental analysis of the flight mechanics of Lepidoptera

    Creator:
    Wilson, Tyler
    Abstract:
    Development of micro air vehicles has led to a strong interest in the biomechanics of flapping fliers such as bats, birds, and insects, due to their ability to perform extreme unsteady maneuvers and fly in confined spaces. Determining the methods and mechanisms used by these fliers is a valuable source...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Theoretical Modeling and Experimental Analysis of the Flight

  • On the modeling and control of horizontal pendulum wave energy converters

    Creator:
    Boren, Blake C.
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    Presented is an investigation into the modeling, active control design, and simulation of a generic horizontal pendulum wave energy converter, known as a PWEC. A description is provided of the dominant attributes PWECs have, showcasing their promising potential as wave energy converters. Seeking to further promote this potential, an active...
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    Masters Thesis
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    On the Modeling and Control of Horizontal Pendulum Wave

  • Percent Area Visual Obscuration of F1 Racecar Canopies

    Creator:
    Jennings, Alex
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    Considering human product interactions early and often in the engineering design process may improve product quality, facilitate user safety, reduce time to market, decrease or eliminate the need for costly physical prototypes, and reduce expensive late stage design changes. Currently, F1 race cars do not include a cockpit canopy to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Alex Jennings for the

  • Practical Application of the Finite Element Method for Vehicle System Loads Analysis

    Creator:
    Weitzman, Paul M.
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    This work develops the loads, boundary conditions, and model construction techniques used to create a high-level vehicle analysis model. The loads are derived from the overall performance parameters of the vehicle, which include 3 axis accelerations and aerodynamic forces from Computational Fluid Dynamics outputs. The boundary condition of the analysis...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author would like to thank all current and past members of Global Formula Racing, as the

  • Chassis Design for the Global Formula Racing Team

    Creator:
    Powell, Zach L.
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    For the 2019 season, a new chassis layup was designed that is much stronger than in previous years, yet only slightly heavier. Compared to the baseline steel tube frame, the 2019 chassis has safety factors of about 110% for most zones. Also, a new impact attenuator was designed that absorbs...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    have proven quite successful towards this goal in the past. GFR designs under the philosophy of

  • Bio-Inspired Design of Vehicles that Operate in Complex Environments

    Creator:
    Jackson, Danielle M.
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    This dissertation focuses on defining underlying mechanisms to enable the bio-inspired design of aerodynamic and/or hydrodynamic vehicles that operate within complex environments. This dissertation introduces four overarching research gaps found in current bio-inspired design research and four corresponding approach questions that guide the framework of the presented research. This research...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Danielle Monique

  • Design and Testing of a Tethered, Coaxial Rotor Micro Air Vehicle

    Creator:
    Shryer, Jacob R.
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    Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology is a rapidly developing technological marketspace. This thesis focuses on micro, tethered, coaxial UASs and the development of an electrically-tethered observation platform (ETOP). The thesis details the current status of the technology as well as current products on the market. Stability considerations, critical when adding...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    different past technologies to understand the current state of the art. The first and perhaps most

  • Reverse engineering, modeling, and redesign of a vibratory conveyor

    Creator:
    Foglesong, Timothy J.
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    Some successful products are still developed and produced without the benefit of modern design techniques. One such product is a vibratory conveyor that has been developed largely through prototype iteration. The manufacturer has collaborated with Oregon State University to introduce model-based design into the development process. This research details a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Timothy J Foglesong for the

  • Condensing observation of locale and agents : a state representation

    Creator:
    Valenti, Brett A
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    Computing agents require state information to make coherent and useful decisions. A state representation is a numerical translation of the environment and conditions that are pertinent factors in an agent's decision making. Although many representations, when paired with clever learning algorithms, are able to coordinate and capture prey in specific...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brett A. Valenti for the degree