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  • Material science in menstrual health and hygiene

    Creator:
    Aduviri, Brooke
    Abstract:
    Menstrual health and hygiene insecurity is a global health issue people across the world face, particularly in developing countries. According to the World Bank, an estimated 500 million lack access to adequate menstrual products, and “to effectively manage their menstruation, women and girls require access to water, sanitation, and hygiene...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Material Science in Menstrual Health and Hygiene By

  • An architecture for a function driven mechanical design solution library

    Creator:
    Wood, Stephen L.
    Abstract:
    The engineering design process and the advancement of future computer-aided-design systems need new design aids to be used during the conceptual design phase. This design phase is where information gathering and understanding of the problem are developed, analyzed and broken into small more manageable elements. These elements consist of customer...
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    Dissertation
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    . Wood presented on September 1, APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Mechanical Engineering

  • Study of creeping, inertial and turbulent flow regimes in porous media using particle image velocimetry

    Creator:
    Patil, Vishal A.
    Abstract:
    Porous media flows are encountered in many natural and man-made systems such as gas adsorption, filtration, heat exchangers, combustion, catalytic reactors and groundwater hydrology. This study experimentally investigates these flows as function of pore Reynolds number, Re[subscript pore]. The pore Reynolds number is based on the porous bed hydraulic diameter,...
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    Dissertation
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    processes listed above requires bringing together knowledge from diverse fields in science and engineering

  • Exploring the Ductility Minimum of Niobium C103 at Intermediate Temperatures using Triaxial Tensile Specimens

    Creator:
    Wood, Thomas N., II
    Abstract:
    This work explores the mechanical properties of single-phase niobium alloy C103 from room temperature to 600°C for the purpose of expanding safe uses of the material into new applications. The study utilizes a symmetrically notched triaxial tensile specimens to manipulate the internal stress field in order to observe the changes...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Wood II for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on 18 December 2023

  • A numerical study of inertial flow features in moderate Reynolds number flow through packed beds of spheres

    Creator:
    Finn, Justin Richard
    Abstract:
    In this work, flow through synthetic arrangements of contacting spheres is studied as a model problem for porous media and packed bed type flows. Direct numerical simulations are performed for moderate pore Reynolds numbers in the range, 10 ≤ Re ≤ 600, where non-linear porescale flow features are known to...
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    Dissertation
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    for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering presented on March 20, 2013. Title

  • Geothermal well downhole heat exchanger design analysis

    Creator:
    Kreitlow, David Brian
    Abstract:
    The low temperature geothermal resource at Klamath Falls, Oregon is widely used for heating buildings. A common technique for using this resource consists of a heat exchanger down in the well inside a casing which extends the full length of the well. Slots are cut in the casing to allow...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF DAVID BRIAN KREITLOW in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING for the degree of

  • Systematic design of biologically-inspired engineering solutions

    Creator:
    Nagel, Jacquelyn Kay
    Abstract:
    Biological organisms, phenomena and strategies, herein referred to as biological systems, provide a rich set of analogies that can be used to inspire engineering innovation. Biologically-inspired, or biomimetic, designs are publicly viewed as creative and novel solutions to human problems. Moreover, some biomimetic designs have become so commonplace that it...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    design. 1.1.1! Theoretical Motivations Engineering design is considered both an art and a science

  • Failure analysis of pre-notched composite laminated plates under four-point bending conditions

    Creator:
    Arias Gonzales, Sergio
    Abstract:
    Ever since composite laminate technology was introduced into the aerospace and automotive industry, there has been a need to fully understand the damage progression experienced by composite laminated plates in the presence of a notch. While numerous research studies have been conducted on this matter when subjected to in-plane loads,...
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    Dissertation
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    orthotropic properties. For example, a material like wood or a unidirectional fiber-reinforced composite

  • Methodologies to improve reliability engineering in early design

    Creator:
    O'Halloran, Bryan M.
    Abstract:
    This thesis is the summation of two publications with the motivation to move reliability analysis earlier in the design process. Current analyses aim to improve reliability after components have been selected. Moving specific analyses earlier in the design process reduces the cost to the designer. These early design analyses provide...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Thesis

  • Ontologies to Support Repeatable and Valid Customer Requirements Generation

    Creator:
    Lemke, Mark T.
    Abstract:
    Due to the growing complexity, sophistication, and interconnectedness of present day engineered products and services, the use of ontologies in engineering design is becoming more widespread. An ontology provides a standardized way of describing concepts in a domain of interest and the relationships between these concepts to better understand the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on January 6, 2017. Title