Browsing by Author "Raju, P. K."

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The Auburn Engineering Technical Assistance Program Investigation of Polyvinyl Alcohol Film Developments Pertaining to Radioactive Particle Decontamination and Industrial Waste Minimization

Mole, Tracey (2005-12-15)

Formula optimization of new products and improvement of existing merchandise is practiced in many different industries including paints and dyes, polymers and plastics, foods, personal care, detergents, pharmaceuticals and ...

Cavitation Studies of Lumbar Zygapophysial Joints using Vibration Measurements

Bora, Preetam (2011-04-15)

The purpose of this research project was to locate the level of cavitation in zygapophysial (Z) joints in the lumbar spine (L1/L2-L5/S1) and the sacroiliac joints (SIJs) during side-posture positioning and spinal manipulative ...

A comprehensive tool to prioritize multiple engineering R & D projects

Kummarasetti, Srinivas (2005-12-15)

When trying to allocate funds to different projects, people encounter many situations where they need a methodology that can address the issues that arise and provide a quick solution. In the case study described in this ...

Construction Technique and Strength of Connected Regolith Bag Structures

Singh, Mandeep (2007-05-15)

Masonry Arches have been used from a long time in construction of bridges, domes and other structures. They are constructed out of voussoirs and their stability is determined by drawing a funicular polygon representing ...

Development of Test Protocols for Analysis of Low Back Exertions in Standing Position

Soman, Varun (2012-05-16)

More than 80 percent of people suffer from low back pain at some point in their lifetime costing losses of up to $9 billion because of treatment and loss of work hours in the US alone. Kinematics and kinetics of body ...

Energy Cost Reduction for Medical Facilities

O'Mary, Gregory (2012-11-07)

An intensive energy audit was performed on Russell Medical Center located in Alexander City, AL. It began in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The purpose of this audit is to find effective strategies to reduce energy costs ...

Feasibility Study of Human Lumbar Motion using Variability Techniques

Pawar, Yuvraj (2011-04-20)

More than 80 percent of people suffer from low back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in the United States. The pain can be short-lived or long-lasting. In ...

Feasibility Study of Ultrasound Measurements on the Human Lumbar Spine

Pothuganti, Virabadra (2006-12-15)

This study is a part of a research project that aims to measure the variation in the intervertebral distance of patients that are subjected to lumbar flexion-distraction chiropractic manipulation. The purpose of this ...

Innovations in Engineering Curriculum and Teaching: A Research-Based Study

Swamidason, Sai Maharaja (2014-12-15)

Universities have progressively improved in regards to the usage of technology in teaching-learning methodologies. Tools like videoconferences, chats and blogs, podcasting, webcasting and webinars, video streaming, and ...

Modeling Simulation and Preliminary Experimentation on Towed Tether System

Kolla, Pradeep (2007-12-15)

Aero-dynamic drag forces and their effect on the path taken by a cable in a towed system are studied with the aid of an advanced computational software packages. A piece of rope (tether) is towed at the top end in a ...

Some Studies on Modeling and Simulation of a Disc Brake System for Squeal Prediction

Ahuja, Nitesh (2006-08-15)

Most mechanical systems that involve a sliding contact experience some degree of friction induced self-excited vibration. A well known example is brake squeal which is a top concern for automotive companies, who must spend ...