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  • Improving part load efficiency of screw air compressors

    Creator:
    Maxwell, Jonathan B.
    Abstract:
    Air compressor systems are inefficient energy transfer devices even under the best of conditions, at full load. When only part load is required, efficiency drops further. This thesis attempts to improve part load efficiency of twin rotor screw air compressors in three ways. First, a guidebook was written to help...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jonathan B. Maxwell for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical

  • Student Club Analysis: The Effects of Organizational Structuring on Competition Performance

    Creator:
    Chandler, Jacob J.
    Abstract:
    This thesis aims to explore the effects of organizational and management principles within the context of a student club – an international Formula Student team. Research on the effects of organizational structuring on student club performance tends to be qualitative in nature. While considering the inherent complexity of the human...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________________________ Joseph R

  • A force plate for measuring contact forces during dependent transfers onboard aircraft

    Creator:
    Schafer, Christopher A.
    Abstract:
    The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an aircraft seat is a major source of injury for both the travelers and the airline personnel assisting in the transfer. The risk to both parties might be reduced through the biomechanical study of the transfer task. Such...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Joseph R. Zaworski The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an

  • Turning Brake Cylinder Housing

    Creator:
    Radcliffe, Noah
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this project is to assist the OSU Baja Racing vehicle in turning more sharply. This is done using a turning brake, which locks one rear wheel to facilitate turning on a smaller radius. This project focuses on the development of a custom cylinder housing for the turning...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    future Baja vehicles. Abstract approved: ______________________ _ Dr. Joseph Piacenza III, Ph.D

  • Effect of lateral force on passenger comfort during a mechanically assisteddependent transfer

    Creator:
    Mast, Jonathan J.
    Abstract:
    Air travel presents several problems for passengers with disabilities. One in particular is how they get from their wheelchair and to an aircraft seat. The commonly used manual transfer method is hazardous to the assistants and the passenger. There are other alternatives, but they have plenty of room for improvement....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: ________________________________________________ Joseph R. Zaworski Air

  • Mechanical engineering design across cultures : a method of designing for cultures

    Creator:
    Van Bossuyt, Douglas L.
    Abstract:
    Mechanical design is often based on formal methodologies such as Quality Function Deployment. Techniques to quantitatively account for attractability, sensory perception, and affective design have been successfully incorporated into these methods and are receiving growing acceptance across many industries. Although the adoption of these methods marks a large improvement for...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : Mechanical Engineering Design Across Cultures: A Method of Designing for Cultures Abstract approved: Joseph

  • Design of a mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism for use on board commercial aircraft

    Creator:
    Gibson, Brenton D.
    Abstract:
    Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel as their cornerstone. Travelers who are disabled and wheelchair bound have to undergo a transfer process to board and deplane a commercial aircraft. This transfer process is typically done manually, with agents physically lifting the passenger who is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    :    _________________________________________________________  Joseph R. Zaworski    Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel

  • Experimental and analytical characterization of bidirectional reflectance data for engineering materials

    Creator:
    Zaworski, Joseph Robert
    Abstract:
    Bidirectional reflectance is a fundamental property used for the analysis of radiative heat transfer. It is a form of reflectivity in which the spectral and directional dependencies of both the beam incident on a surface and the beam reflected from the surface are specified. A new system has been designed...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    bidirectional reflectance data for engineering materials AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph R. Zaworski for

  • International Engineering Interns in their Own Words: Past Interns Share their Stories and their Wisdom with the Future

    Creator:
    Van Bossuyt, Douglas
    Abstract:
    Students participating in international engineering internships are still relatively rare. It is commonly held that more engineering students would choose to intern abroad if there were role models available, as there are in other disciplines. Profiles of past students, participants, and Alumni serve as role models to perspective students allows...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: ___________________________________________ Dr. Joseph R. Zaworski Keywords

  • Designing a passenger lift and transfer device using 3D modeling and kinematic simulation techniques

    Creator:
    Koshti, Sushim
    Abstract:
    Transportation plays such an important role in daily living that, without it, a person might be totally homebound. The nation’s air travel system for persons with disabilities is an area of substantial dissatisfaction, with both passengers and the airline industry recognizing the need for improvement. One of the major concerns...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: _______________________________________________ Joseph R