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  • Investigating a Universal Prosthetic Design Process

    Creator:
    Martinez, Maria de los Angeles
    Abstract:
    In current prosthetic practices, the design process heavily relies on the prosthetist’s expertise and the limited methods to quantify design choices. This thesis investigates the lower-limb prosthetic fitting process and the importance of the socket design. Previous research has taken local stiffness of the limb to provide prosthetists with more...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Investigating a Universal Prosthetic Design

  • Automated Synthesis of Planar Mechanisms with Revolute, Prismatic and Pin-In-Slot Joints

    Creator:
    Huang, Weifeng
    Abstract:
    The intent of this research is to explore the entire design space of mechanism topologies by using a graph grammar synthesis approach. A new graph representation of planer mechanism has been developed to represent the planar mechanism with revolute (R), prismatic (P), and pin-in-slot (RP) joints. Following Gruebler's equation, the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell The intent of this research is to explore the entire design space of

  • Rapid Prototyping of Rigid & Flexible Microfluidic Devices Using Low-Cost Materials and Maker Tools

    Creator:
    Co, Megan T.
    Abstract:
    Microfluidics is an evolving field that focuses on the manipulation of small fluid volumes. Because of its micron-sized features, it is the basis for many lab-on-chip and point-of-care diagnostic devices. The devices are predominantly molded from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS); however, production is a multi-hour or multi-day process that typically requires clean...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Devices Using Low-Cost Materials and Maker Tools by Megan Co A

  • Automated Tradeoff Analysis of Cost Versus Machinability for Design Feedback

    Creator:
    Grier, Alan Thomas
    Abstract:
    As CAD tools become more sophisticated, engineers are able to more easily create complex part geometries with minimal mass given strength and stiffness requirements. However, these complex part geometries can be difficult to subtractively manufacture, which consequently increases manufacturing cost and production time. This thesis presents a method independent of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Analysis of Cost Versus Machinability for Design Feedback Abstract approved: Matthew I. Campbell As CAD

  • Navigation and coordination of autonomous mobile robots with limited resources

    Creator:
    Knudson, Matthew D.
    Abstract:
    The use of autonomous robots in complex exploration tasks is rapidly increasing. Indeed, robots can provide speed and cost effectiveness in many tasks, as well as allow operation in environments that are hostile to humans. In this dissertation we: 1) provide two adaptive navigation algorithms; 2) develop a coordination mechanism;...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Coordination of Autonomous Mobile Robots with Limited Resources by Matthew D. Knudson A DISSERTATION

  • Automated Synthesis of Hybrid Energy Network Optimization using A* & Ensemble Forecasting

    Creator:
    Luc, Jonathan H.
    Abstract:
    This thesis describes a method for automatically generating and evaluating small-scale off-grid energy systems. Such systems are comprised of components such as solar panels, residential-scale wind turbines, batteries, inverters and charge controllers. These disparate components are assembled into feasible networks through the use of topological optimization and graph grammar rules....
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Automated Synthesis of Hybrid Energy Network Optimization using A* & Ensemble Forecasting Abstract

  • Computational Design for Metal Organic Responsive Frameworks (MORFs)

    Creator:
    Manion, Charles A.
    Abstract:
    Metal organic Frameworks (MOFs) that experience stimuli induced structural transformation could enable a whole new class of materials with remarkable properties. Photoactuating moieties in the structure could effect changes in the pore space or macroscale shape change enabling light driven gas separation and actuators. Here, we present a novel approach...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Charles A. Manion for the

  • Heat transfer during the piston-cylinder expansion of a gas

    Creator:
    Rodrigues, Matthew Jose
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    The expansion of a gas within a piston-cylinder arrangement is studied in order to obtain a better understanding of the heat transfer which occurs during this process. While the situation of heat transfer during the expansion of a gas has received considerable attention, the process is still not very well...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Piston-Cylinder Expansion of a Gas by Matthew Jose Rodrigues A THESIS

  • Feasibility of Lorentz mixing to enhance combustion in supersonic diffusion flames

    Creator:
    Nahorniak, Matthew T.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this research was to determine if it is feasible to apply Lorentz mixing to supersonic diffusion flames, such as those found in SCRAMjet engines. The combustion rate in supersonic diffusion flames is limited by the rate at which air and fuel mix. Lorentz mixing increases turbulence within...
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    Masters Thesis
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    supersonic diffusion flames AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew T. Nahorniak for the degree of Master

  • Automated Assembly Planning : From CAD Model to Virtual Assembly Process

    Creator:
    Rafibakhsh, Nima
    Abstract:
    Assembly planning is a crucial task for every manufacturing product. In general, assembly operations consume more than 30% of the total manufacturing time and cost. Therefore, any effort in optimizing assembly will have a significant impact on the economic success of manufacturing. Finding an optimal assembly plan by hand is...
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    Dissertation
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Assembly