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Early Design Evaluation of See-Through Automotive A-pillar Concepts Using Digital Human Modeling and Mixed Reality Techniques

Creator:: Srinivasan, Sriram
Abstract:: Pillars in modern vehicles provide structural integrity by surrounding the windows and joining the roof with the frame. Although they protect the driver and passengers, A-pillars also create obstruction zones by limiting drivers' forward field of view leading to unforeseeable accidents or mishaps. We argue that providing a better pillar...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Optimization & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations

Creator:: Rose, Trevor J.
Abstract:: In this work, I developed a six degree of freedom flight simulator specific to liquid engine launch vehicles. This flight simulator improves upon available software by accounting for liquid engine specific phenomena such as tank pressurization, liquid engine performance, and center of gravity modeling. Additionally, I implemented methods for optimization...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Trevor J. Rose for the

Combustion Characteristics of a Jet Fuel and its Surrogate in MILD Conditions

Creator:: Weide, Parker D.
Abstract:: This research seeks to identify how changes in temperature and oxygen concentration in the reaction zone affects liftoff heights for moderate or intense low-oxygen dilution (MILD) combustion of a jet fuel and a surrogate fuel. MILD combustion offers a method of burning fuels with reduced CO and NOx production by...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Alternative design considerations for a wave energy converter : a sustainability approach

Creator:: Collins, Erin
Abstract:: As the negative impacts of a fossil fueled electricity market are becoming more prevalent and destructive, the necessity for alternative energy techniques increases as well. However, before commercial implementation is underway, these alternatives must be assessed from three important perspectives: environmentally, economically, and socially, which are known as the three...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Influence of Two-Phase Fuel on Detonation Behavior

Creator:: Barlow, Dustin
Abstract:: Detonation combustion is of great interest for propulsion devices because of its potential to increase thermodynamic efficiency, reduce the weight of current gas turbine engines, and rapidly accelerate to high Mach numbers. Detonation engines might also have the ability to decrease harmful exhaust products from traditional propulsion methods. In order...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Shear Moduli Estimates of Thermoplastic Natural Fiber Composites via Off-Axis Tensile Tests

Creator:: Johnson, Natalie N.
Abstract:: Fiber reinforced polymers have gained considerable attention due to their wide range of applications, leading to significative concerns for end-of-life recyclability and disposal. Natural fibers and recycled carbon fibers, coupled with thermoplastic matrices can provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional materials. This study focused on experimental materials...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: construction [25]. A carbon/polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) J-nose component for Airbus was successfully

Adhesive Properties Subject to Variation in Temperature, Thickness, and Working Time

Creator:: Aerne, Nicholas, S. J.
Abstract:: Adhesive use is becoming increasingly common in manufacturing processes. The advantage of adhesives are light weight components, non-destructive fastening techniques and distribution of loads over the applied bond region. Modeling the behavior of adhesive bond lines in fastening joints can help in the design process to make an optimized joint,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by Wells, and J Integral by Rice [22,23]. Crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) was originally

A performance comparison of chainsaw bar lubricants

Creator:: Suryan, Levi J.
Abstract:: Chainsaws, an indispensable tool for modern forestry operations, rely on bar lubricant to prevent rapid wear of the chain and bar. Choice of bar lubricant must balance performance, cost, and biological impact. Many bar lubricants are available, but little published work exists that conclusively ranks the performance of these choices....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: their help in wrapping up my studies. Another thank you goes to my GCR, Dr. Camille Palmer. Another

Temperature Evolution of Spark Kernels in Quiescent and Cross-flow Conditions

Creator:: Okhovat, Sebastian
Abstract:: Numerous physical and chemical processes are required for successful ignition of a flammable mixture, many of which have been well characterized. However, one aspect of the ignition process that has received limited consideration is understanding the temperature of the spark kernel. A spark kernel is the volume of heated gas...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Symbols As Surface area, m 2 cp Specific heat, J/kg-K D Diameter of igniter, m LIST

Utilizing the thermodynamic properties of E85 to increase the specific efficiency of a high specific output single cylinder Formula SAE engine

Creator:: Duncan, Derek N.
Abstract:: Formula SAE is a collegiate engineering competition that has participants from around the globe. Of the 1000 points available throughout the event, 100 (10%) are dedicated to the fuel efficiency of the student built race cars. Competition rules allow either gasoline or E85, a mix of 85% ethanol and 15%...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: = Energy density of fuel, J/liter 1 1 - Introduction Formula

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Early Design Evaluation of See-Through Automotive A-pillar Concepts Using Digital Human Modeling and Mixed Reality Techniques

Optimization & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations

Combustion Characteristics of a Jet Fuel and its Surrogate in MILD Conditions

Alternative design considerations for a wave energy converter : a sustainability approach

Influence of Two-Phase Fuel on Detonation Behavior

Shear Moduli Estimates of Thermoplastic Natural Fiber Composites via Off-Axis Tensile Tests

Adhesive Properties Subject to Variation in Temperature, Thickness, and Working Time

A performance comparison of chainsaw bar lubricants

Temperature Evolution of Spark Kernels in Quiescent and Cross-flow Conditions

Utilizing the thermodynamic properties of E85 to increase the specific efficiency of a high specific output single cylinder Formula SAE engine

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