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2010

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Uniaxially-Driven Controlled Biaxial Testing Fixture, Fadi K. Abu-Farha, Marwan K. Khraisheh May 2010

Uniaxially-Driven Controlled Biaxial Testing Fixture, Fadi K. Abu-Farha, Marwan K. Khraisheh

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Patents

A uniaxially-driven controlled biaxial testing fixture includes a base, a first coupler mounted to the base, and a load input drive rack mounted for linear movement with respect to the base. A second coupler and a first specimen grip are both mounted to the load input drive rack. Second, third and fourth specimen grips are also mounted for linear movement with respect to the base. First, second and third drive mechanisms connect the load input drive rack to the second, third and fourth specimen grips. Together the four specimen grips are oriented to provide biaxial application of force to a …


Plasma Actuator, Jamey D. Jacob Apr 2010

Plasma Actuator, Jamey D. Jacob

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Patents

An actuator including a first and second conductor on a dielectric, wherein application of a voltage to the first conductor creates a plasma, thereby modifying a fluid flow in communication with the actuator. Related systems and methods are also provided.