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Creator:: Jackson, Danielle M.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Dr. Robert B. Stone This

Creator:: Arlitt, Ryan M.
Abstract:: Analysis of alternative concepts has a significant impact on design project outcomes, and yet many design teams fail to consider a significantly broad range of conceptual solutions. Within the realm of conceptual design exists a technique called design by analogy (DBA) -- the practice of reapplying old solutions to new...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Robert B. Stone Analysis of

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...
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Full Text:: : ______________________________________________ Robert B. Stone Biological organisms, phenomena and strategies, herein

Creator:: Nagel, Robert Lewis, 1982-
Abstract:: Since the Industrial Revolution, automated systems have increasingly become a part of everyday life. Automated systems range in scale and scope from simple assists to complete robotic replacements. Inexpensive integrated circuits, sensors and microprocessors have allowed automated systems to become smaller, cheaper and more prevalent. Identifying appropriate opportunities for automation,...
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Full Text:: Robert B. Stone Since the Industrial Revolution, automated systems have increasingly become a part of

Creator:: Nix, Anthony A.
Abstract:: This research presents a methodology to analyze customer needs and direct the gathering of customer needs that both span the need space and are independent. An ontological categorization, the fundamental research contribution of this work, is created to support both aims of the overall methodology. Providing designers with a customer...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Robert B. Stone / Kenneth H. Funk II This research presents a

Creator:: O'Halloran, Bryan M.
Abstract:: An open area of research in complex systems is to move reliability and failure assessments earlier in the engineering design process. When compared to later design, early decisions are cost effective and have a large impact on the system. Standard methods are limited by the availability of data and often...
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Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Robert B. Stone! ! ! ! ! Irem Y. Tumer An open area of research in complex

Creator:: Poppa, Kerry R.
Abstract:: A number of computational tools now exist to aid in developing conceptual solutions based on a functional description of a design problem. A key limitation of these tools is the way results are organized for presentation to the user. In general, results are an undifferentiated mass of potential solutions. Analysis...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Computer Assisted Conceptual Design Abstract approved: Robert B. Stone Irem Y. Tumer A

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