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Design, Performance, and Analysis of an Automated Tool for Neuropathy Assessment on the Plantar Surface
(2022-07-25)
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy results in the loss of sensation in the hands and feet. Other symptoms such as numbness, burning, shooting pain, and electrical sensation have been reported. Individuals with this disease are ...
Designing Into 3D for Quadruped Orthotics
(2022-07-25)
The goal of this research is to leverage local equine keratin material properties and their correlation to hoof tubule density (TD), hydration state (biological and environmental), temperature (biological and environmental), ...
Understanding Powder Feedstock-Part Performance Relationships in Additive Manufacturing
(2022-08-01)
In this dissertation, the relationships between the powder feedstock and the mechanical performance of additively manufactured (AM) parts were investigated. In this regard, different aspects of powder feedstock were ...
Methods of Optimal Control for Fuel Efficient Class-8 Vehicle Platoons Over Uneven Terrain
(2022-08-18)
This thesis implements an NMPC control system to facilitate fuel-optimal platooning of
class-8 vehicles over challenging terrain. Prior research has shown that Cooperative Adaptive
Cruise Control (CACC), which allows ...
Quasi-Static and Dynamic Crack Initiation and Growth in Soda-lime Glass: Full-field Optical Investigations
(2022-11-17)
Soda-lime glass (SLG) is a widely used structural material with numerous advantages in terms of thermal, physical, and mechanical properties besides sustainability and recyclability. It is widely used for structural ...
Utilization of Vehicle-Specific Power as a Powertrain Independent Platoon Controller Performance Metric
(2022-12-05)
Heavy-Duty hauling faces challenges regarding the efficiency of transportation, which opens the door to new pathways to saving money while refueling via platooning. Platooning vehicles travel together intending to reduce ...
Fracture of Brittle Materials and Bimaterial Interfaces in the Presence of Compressive Stresses
(2022-12-05)
The present work is aimed at the experimental investigation of the effect of local compressive stress fields on a crack lying along an interface. This is relevant to problems such as interfaces found in adhesively bonded ...
High Strain Rate Material Characterization of Lead-Free SAC Solder Alloy and Solder Joint Reliability under Vibration and Thermal Loads
(2022-12-09)
Electronics will experience high and low working temperatures during operations, handling, and storage in severe environments applications such as automotive, oil and gas, aerospace, medical technologies, and defense ...
Advanced Process-Property Characterization of Additively Printed Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE)
(2022-12-09)
Printed Electronics (PE) is a constant evolving and growing technology that shows a tremendous potential for the future of electronics. Advancements in PE processes demonstrates its viability to fabricate electronic circuits ...
Graph-Based Relative Path Estimation Using Landmarks for Long Distance Ground Vehicle Following
(2022-12-08)
This dissertation presents a graph-based sensor fusion framework for the localization of automated ground vehicles for leader-follower path duplication. A specific focus is given to scenarios where the following distance ...