Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2022,
2023
Michigan Technological University
Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2022, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief
No abstract provided.
Freespan Analysis For Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management Strategy,
2023
Universitas Indonesia
Freespan Analysis For Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management Strategy, Nurul Hadi, Muhammad Helmi, Edo Cathaputra, Dedi Priadi, Donanta Dhaneswara
Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings
Abstract. Over a rough seabed or on seabed subject to scour, freespans can occur when contact between a subsea pipeline and the seabed is lost over an acceptable distance. When this exceeds the allowable freespan length, design stresses can be exceeded, and a vortex induced vibration (VIV) response can be initiated, resulting in the risk of fatigue failure. If this is not predicted and controlled properly, it will affect pipeline integrity, leading to expensive rectification and intervention work. Freespan analysis consisted primarily of a screening check in which the as-found freespans from Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) or multibeam Side …
Effect Of Platelet Length And Stochastic Morphology On Flexural Behavior Of Prepreg Platelet Molded Composites,
2023
Old Dominion University
Effect Of Platelet Length And Stochastic Morphology On Flexural Behavior Of Prepreg Platelet Molded Composites, Siavash Sattar, Benjamin Beltran Laredo, Sergii G. Kravchenko, Oleksandr G. Kravchenko
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications
Prepreg platelet molding compound (PPMC) can be used to create structural grade material with a heterogeneous mesoscale morphology. The present work considered various platelet lengths of the prepreg system IM7/8552 to study the effect of platelet length on the flexural behavior of PPMC composite. A progressive failure finite-element analysis was used to understand competing failure modes in PPMC with the different platelet length. The interlaminar and in-plane damage mechanisms were employed to describe complex failure modes within the mesostructure of PPMCs. Experimental results of the flexural tests of the PPMC with different platelet length sizes were used to validate the …
Post-Weld Heat Treatment Effects On Microstructure, Crystal Structure, And Mechanical Properties Of Donor Stir–Assisted Friction Stir Welding Material Of Aa6061-T6 Alloy,
2023
Old Dominion University
Post-Weld Heat Treatment Effects On Microstructure, Crystal Structure, And Mechanical Properties Of Donor Stir–Assisted Friction Stir Welding Material Of Aa6061-T6 Alloy, Aiman H. Al-Allaq, Manish Ojha, Yousuf S. Mohammed, Srinivasa N. Bhukya, Zhenhua Wu, Abdelmageed A. Elmustafa
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications
Friction stir welding (FSW) technology combines heat input from friction and extreme plastic deformation to produce high-quality joints in aluminum and other alloy systems. This necessitates examining the final welded joint’s mechanical and structural properties. Post-weld heat-treated AA6061-T6 alloy that resulted from the application of a Cu donor stir–assisted (CDSA) friction stir welding (FSW) material was examined for crystal structure and mechanical properties. CDSA FSW samples were tested at a constant tool rotational speed of 1400 rpm and a welding translational speed of 1 mm/s. CDSA samples of 20% and 60% thickness of the AA6061-T6 base alloy were selected to …
Rc Baja Suspension And Steering,
2023
Central Washington University
Rc Baja Suspension And Steering, Garrett Bailey
All Undergraduate Projects
The RC Baja team set out to engineer and construct a working remote-control device that can compete in the ASME Baja Competition. The students have a focus on either suspension and steering or drivetrain and chassis. This report is centered on the suspension and steering. First, multiple analyses were completed using engineering methods such as mechanical design, statics, strengths of materials, and dynamics for parts of the device. The calculations found in the analysis are then used to create designs for the parts so that they will meet the requirements and be successful in the competition. After the parts are …
Space Force Design Project,
2023
The University of Akron
Space Force Design Project, Emily Greene, Ashton Orosa, Julia Patek, Nathan Doty
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The objective of our research project is to develop a lab testbed composed of a curved surface to represent a spacecraft hull, a mobile robot equipped with repair tools, and a robotic arm equipped with a laser 3D scanner. This project is part of a larger grant to the University of Akron from Space Force and Air Research Labs. The lab testbed developed in this project will be used to assist in creating and testing a software and algorithm to inspect and repair spacecraft while in orbit. The project will involve researching spacecraft hulls to create an accurate simulation bed, …
Internal Structure And Breakage Behavior Of Biogenic Carbonate Sand Grains,
2023
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Internal Structure And Breakage Behavior Of Biogenic Carbonate Sand Grains, Elieh Mohtashami, C. Guney Olgun, Chenglin Wu, Tara Selly
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This Study Investigates the Mechanical Behavior of Biogenic Carbonate Sands from Puerto Rico at Grain-Scale Level. Micro-Computed Tomography Has Also Been Used to Get Insights on the Internal Structure of These Particles Before and after Loading. the Crushing Strength of These Particles Are Smaller Comparing to the Values Reported for Silica Sands. It Has Also Been Shown that These Particles Have Complex Internal Structure Including a Network of Pores Connected with Channels. This Study Also Demonstrates the Effect of Intragrain Structure of Biogenic Carbonate Sands and Shows How Internal Grain Structure Plays a Role on Particle Fracture.
An Application Of Optimized Bistable Laminates As A Low Velocity, Low Impact Mechanical Deterrent,
2022
Clemson University
An Application Of Optimized Bistable Laminates As A Low Velocity, Low Impact Mechanical Deterrent, Graham Lancaster
All Theses
This research considers the problem of using bistable laminates as a mechanical deterrent to the impending impact of a particle. The structure will be controlled through an algorithm that will utilize piezoelectric devices to activate them in unison with the bistable laminate to successfully deter. A novel experimental setup will be constructed to ensure that the bistable laminate stays fixed when acting as a mechanical deterrent. Piezoelectricity is the main driving force of the bistable laminate to morph and this study will use a Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuator that contains piezoelectric ceramic rods in a patch to transfer electrical …
Hierarchical Structure And Material Integration For Electrocatalytic Co2 Reduction,
2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Hierarchical Structure And Material Integration For Electrocatalytic Co2 Reduction, Hamed Mehrabi
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
CO2 released by the combustion of fossil fuels is driving significant changes to the earth’sclimate. The natural cycle for removing CO2 from the atmosphere, namely photosynthesis, cannot keep up with the rate at which it is being added. Developing engineering approaches to remove CO2 from the atmosphere is becoming essential to reduce these effects. Removal leads to further issues of carbon sequestration and favorable CO2 reuse strategies, including the electrochemical transformation of recovered CO2 to useful products such as fuels and materials. Copper is an important electrocatalyst for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) because of its unique capability for producing …
Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2022,
2022
Michigan Technological University
Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2022, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief
No abstract provided.
Etching Process Development For Sic Cmos,
2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Etching Process Development For Sic Cmos, Weston Reed Renfrow
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is an exciting material that is growing in popularity for having qualities that make it a helpful semiconductor in extreme environments where silicon devices fail. The development of a SiC CMOS is in its infancy. There are many improvements that need to be made to develop this technology further. Photolithography is the most significant bottleneck in the etching process; it was studied and improved upon. Etching SiC can be a challenge with its reinforced crystal structure. Chlorine-based inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching of intrinsic SiC and doped SiC, SiO2, and Silicon has been studied. A baseline chlorine …
Crack Control And Bond Performance Of Alternative Coated Reinforcements In Concrete,
2022
Clemson University
Crack Control And Bond Performance Of Alternative Coated Reinforcements In Concrete, Sachin Sreedhara
All Dissertations
Concrete cracking in structures is a ubiquitous problem which can lead to the deterioration of the structure. Other than affecting the strength aspect of a structure, cracking impacts the serviceability criteria as well. Although cracking phenomenon in any structure is highly inevitable, it has to be minimized in order to maintain a structure’s life effectively. Cracking in reinforced concrete structures is related to the bond strength developed between the bar and the concrete. It also depends on an ability of the bar to resist the stresses due to shrinkage to minimize the crack. Another important aspect is the resistance offered …
Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2022,
2022
Michigan Technological University
Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2022, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief
No abstract provided.
Development And Evaluation Of Modeling Approaches For Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Of Thermoplastics,
2022
University of Maine
Development And Evaluation Of Modeling Approaches For Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Of Thermoplastics, Christopher C. Bock
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This work focuses on evaluating different modeling approaches and model parameters for thermoplastic AM, with the goal of informing more efficient and effective modeling approaches. First, different modeling approaches were tested and compared to experiments. From this it was found that all three of the modeling approaches provide comparable results and provide similar results to experiments. Then one of the modeling approaches was tested on large scale geometries, and it was found that the model results matched experiments closely. Then the effect of different material properties was evaluated, this was done by performing a fractional factorial design of experiments where …
Electromechanical Fatigue Properties Of Dielectric Elastomer Stretch Sensors Under Orthopaedic Loading Conditions,
2022
Mississippi State University
Electromechanical Fatigue Properties Of Dielectric Elastomer Stretch Sensors Under Orthopaedic Loading Conditions, Andrea Karen Persons
Theses and Dissertations
Fatigue testing of stretch sensors often focuses on high amplitude, low-cycle fatigue (LCF) behavior; however, when used for orthopaedic, athletic, or ergonomic assessments, stretch sensors are subjected to low amplitude, high-cycle fatigue (HCF) conditions. As an added layer of complexity, the fatigue testing of stretch sensors is not only focused on the life of the material comprising the sensor, but also on the reliability of the signal produced during the extension and relaxation of the sensor. Research into the development of a smart sock that can be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) of the ankle joint during …
Crystal Growth And Property Tuning Of Layered Magnetic Topological Semimetals,
2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Crystal Growth And Property Tuning Of Layered Magnetic Topological Semimetals, Krishna Pandey
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The demand for energy-efficient devices has been growing rapidly due to the need for data-driven technologies and the global energy crisis. As device size approaches the atomic scale, the miniaturization of electronic devices may stop in the near future unless fundamentally new materials or device concepts are developed. The emergent topological materials with exotic properties show remarkable robustness against crystal lattice defects, which are promising for next-generation technology. These materials host exotic properties such as high mobility, large magnetoresistance, chiral anomaly, and surface Fermi arcs, etc. Among various topological materials, the ZrSiS-family materials exhibit two types of Dirac states, which …
Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2022,
2022
Michigan Technological University
Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2022, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief
No abstract provided.
Permeability, Structural Changes, Flow Regime Transitions In Fuel Cell Catalyst Layers And A Model For Predicting Trapped Saturation For Two-Phase Flow In Porous Media,
2022
Michigan Technological University
Permeability, Structural Changes, Flow Regime Transitions In Fuel Cell Catalyst Layers And A Model For Predicting Trapped Saturation For Two-Phase Flow In Porous Media, Karrar Takleef Alofari
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Proper water management in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is important to achieve high performance. Understanding the percolation of the produced water at the cathode catalyst layer (CL) is critical for any robust water management technique. In this study, an ex-situ experimental setup is used to study percolation in the CL at different injection rates and relative humidity (RH) conditions. The results show that increasing the flow rate force the liquid to flow through the bulk of the pores due to the dominant viscous effect. On the other hand, at low injection rates, the capillary becomes dominant and liquid …
การสื่อสารภายนอกระหว่างรถโดยสารรับ-ส่งอัตโนมัติกับคนเดินข้ามถนน ในสถานการณ์การข้ามถนนตรงทางม้าลาย,
2022
คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์
การสื่อสารภายนอกระหว่างรถโดยสารรับ-ส่งอัตโนมัติกับคนเดินข้ามถนน ในสถานการณ์การข้ามถนนตรงทางม้าลาย, ณัฐชนน กิจประมงศรี
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
ในสถานการณ์ปกติ การข้ามถนนของคนเดินเท้ามักจะใช้สัญญาณมือหรือการสบตากับผู้ขับขี่เพื่อช่วยให้เข้าใจตรงกันว่าผู้ขับขี่จะหยุดให้คนเดินเท้าข้ามถนน แต่หากในอนาคตเมื่อรถอัตโนมัติมีบทบาทบนท้องถนนมากขึ้น ทำให้การสื่อสารระหว่างคนเดินเท้ากับรถอัตโนมัตินั้นจำเป็นต้องเปลี่ยนแปลงไป เนื่องจากไม่สามารถใช้การสื่อสารรูปแบบเดิมได้ จึงจำเป็นต้องมีการสื่อสารที่เรียกว่า eHMI (External human machine interfaces) เพื่อเป็นอุปกรณ์ที่ช่วยให้คนเดินเท้าสามารถเข้าใจเจตนารมณ์ของรถอัตโนมัติได้ โดย eHMI มีการพัฒนาอย่างแพร่หลายผ่านการแสดงผลรูปแบบต่างๆ เช่นการใช้สีในการบ่งบอกสถานะของรถอัตโนมัติ การใช้ข้อความในการสื่อสาร แต่ยังคงไม่มีมารตราฐานใดที่ยืนยันว่าควรใช้รูปแบบใดในการสื่อสาร ทำให้ปัจจุบันยังคงต้องการการพัฒนาเพื่อหารูปแบบที่ดีที่สุด ในงานวิจัยนี้พัฒนารูปแบบของ eHMI ที่ช่วยให้คนเดินเท้าเข้าใจเจตนาของรถโดยสารรับ-ส่งอัตโนมัติ ผ่านทาง รูปแบบข้อความ (WALK, CROSS), รูปแบบสัญลักษณ์ (คนเดินข้ามถนน, ลูกศร), รูปแบบสี (สีขาว, สีเขียว) และการผสมรูปแบบ ผ่านการดูวิดีโอทั้งหมด 20 เหตุการณ์(ที่แสดง eHMI 16 เหตุการณ์, ไม่แสดง eHMI 1 เหตุการณ์ และ เหตุการณ์ที่รถไม่หยุด 3 เหตุการณ์) ที่ใช้ CARLA (open-source simulator for autonomous driving research) ในการสร้างวิดีโอ โดยให้ผู้ทดสอบจำลองสถานการณ์ที่กำลังจะข้ามถนนตรงทางม้าลาย และมีรถโดยสารรับ-ส่งอัตโนมัติขับตรงมาพร้อมแสดง eHMI เมื่อผู้ทดสอบเข้าใจเจตนาของรถให้กดปุ่ม และนำค่ามาวิเคราะห์เพื่อนำเสนอผลลัพธ์พบว่าสีเขียวใช้เวลาในการเข้าใจเร็วกว่าสีขาว แต่ไม่มีความแตกต่างกันที่มีความสำคัญทางสถิติ และรูปแบบข้อความ “WALK” ผู้ทดสอบเข้าใจเร็วกว่า “CROSS” ในขณะที่สัญลักษณ์คนเดินข้ามถนนใช้เวลาในการเข้าใจเร็วกว่าลูกศร และการผสมของสัญลักษณ์คนข้ามถนน กับ ข้อความ “WALK” ใช้เวลาในการเข้าใจน้อยที่สุดจากทุกเหตุการณ์
Development Of Stiffness Sensing And Adaptive Grasping With Soft Pneumatic Grippers,
2022
Faculty of Engineering
Development Of Stiffness Sensing And Adaptive Grasping With Soft Pneumatic Grippers, Chaiwuth Sithiwichankit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study presents a framework for stiffness sensing and adaptive grasping using soft pneumatic grippers (SPGs). The motivation was to imitate the capabilities of human hands. The challenge was the compliance of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs). The study associated the behaviors of grasped objects with those on SPAs, introduced a new concept of SPA modeling, and proposed a method for stiffness sensing through SPG pincer grasping. Compression testing was conducted for validation. A technique for forecasting deformation and force on grasped objects based on their stiffness was established, and a control law was elaborated. The presented technique and control architecture …
