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A Multi-Physics Finite Element Analysis of Round Pin, High Power Connectors
(2010-04-15)
In the past decade, the general public’s means of transportation has begun to undergo a radical transformation, moving away from only using gasoline and moving toward using a combination of gasoline and electricity. This ...
Terminal Ballistics of Composite Panels and Verification of Finite Element Analysis
(2011-07-29)
Composite materials are becoming more prevalent in a wider range of applications due to the inherent advantages afforded by their strength to weight ratio over more traditional engineering materials such as metals. As such, ...
Flexural Response of Syntactic Foam Core Sandwich Structures: Effects of Graded Face Sheets and Interpenetrating Phase Composite Foam Core
(2011-05-09)
In this thesis, flexural responses of sandwich structures with different syntactic foam core architectures are studied. The syntactic foam core is made by dispersing hollow glass microballoons in epoxy matrix at different ...
A Non-contact Method for Sensing Tire Contact Patch Deformation Using a Monocular Vision System and Speckled Image Tracking
(2011-05-16)
A full-field, non-contact deformation sensing system was developed with an application for tires. Using an image tracking algorithm, in-plane displacements and their gradients were calculated. Furthermore, the effects of ...
State of Charge Estimation for Advanced Batteries: Reduced Order Electrochemical Modeling with Error Compensation
(2011-11-17)
Advanced battery management systems are essential for efficient electrification of vehicles. Correct state of charge (SOC) estimates will maintain a battery within its charge limits and extend its usable life. Existing SOC ...
Numerical Simulations of Boiling in Dielectric Fluid Immersion Cooling Scenarios of High Power Electronics
(2014-04-28)
As server technologies have progressed, the traditional methods of blade level cooling have become very costly. Up to this point, most server units have been cooled through forced air convection; a process that requires ...
High Speed Videographic Quick Stop Device for Orthogonal Machining
(2013-12-04)
Advances in digital high speed video acquisition make it possible to create a fully integrated virtual quick stop device to observe the orthogonal metal cutting process in real time. This research aims to provide additional ...
Guidance of an Off-Road Tractor-Trailer System Using Model Predictive Control
(2013-11-08)
This thesis presents an effort to improve the path following reliability of a tractor-trailer system by using a non-linear Model Predictive Control (MPC) approach. The proposed method allows an autonomous mobile robot to ...
Fracture Behavior of Particulate Polymer Composites (PPCs) and Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs): Study of Filler Size, Filler Stiffness and Loading Rate Effects
(2013-07-11)
Particulate Polymer Composites (PPCs) generally consist of nano- or micro-fillers of various sizes and shapes randomly dispersed in a polymer matrix. Introduction of second phase fillers of different stiffness and alteration ...
An Empirical and Computational Investigation into the Acoustical Environment at the Launch of a Space Vehicle
(2013-12-04)
During the launch of a space vehicle, the intense sound pressure levels created around the vehicle can excite the vehicle itself, payload, launch tower, and ground support systems into hazardous and potentially damaging ...