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Design and Analysis of Optimal Braided Composite Lattice Structures 

Gurley, Austin (2014-07-11)
This work applies to structural optimization within geometric constraints of braided truss structures. Prototypes of the newly developed open-structures have proven useful for their high specific stiffness and rapid ...

The Effect of Sand on the Wear of Anodized Aluminum 

Pope, Sara (2014-12-04)
Sand can cause excessive wear in mechanical systems, especially when the motion is frequent and small in amplitude. A modified block-on-flat wear test of anodized aluminum on hard coat anodized aluminum was used to study ...

Mechanical Characterization of the Braided Composite Yarn and Bond Strength Evaluation of the Joints of the Open-Architecture Composite Structure (O-ACS) 

Kothari, Nakul (2014-07-11)
Open-architecture composite structures (O-ACS) can be seen as structures, optimized for weight, meant to be used as beams or columns, in applications where the stiffness to weight ratio of the structure governs the design. ...

Modeling and Simulation of Missile Launcher System Wear During Captive Carry 

McGinnis, William D. (2014-07-11)
Across the branches of the United States and foreign militaries, missiles are used for a variety of missions. Many of these missiles mount to their respective vehicles by means of a rail system. While the service life of ...

Parameter Estimation Techniques for Determining Safe Vehicle Speeds in UGVs 

Edwards, Dustin (2008-05-15)
This thesis develops simplified equations to predict a velocity in which vehicle rollover or tire saturation occurs. These equations are functions of different vehicle parameters that are important to vehicle handling ...

A Study of Vehicle Properties That Influence Rollover and Their Effect on Electronic Stability Controllers 

Lambert, Kenneth (2007-12-15)
In this thesis, the vehicle properties that most influence rollover are investigated, and methods to improve stability are examined. Every year, vehicle rollover is the cause of thousands of fatalities on US highways. ...