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Thermal-Fluid Dynamic Model Of Luge Steels, Brandon Stell
Thermal-Fluid Dynamic Model Of Luge Steels, Brandon Stell
Master's Theses
Luge is an Olympic sport in which athletes ride feet-first on sleds down an ice-covered track. Competitors spring from the starting position and accelerate their sled by paddling with spiked gloves against the ice surface. Once the Luger leaves the starting section, their downhill motion is solely propelled by the effects of gravity. Athletes compete, one after the other, for the fastest time. Runs can differ by as little as a thousandth of a second, meaning that every minor sled adjustment, change of line choice, and shift of body position is critical. In the past, the sport of Luge has …
Friction Test Machine, Alec J. Makowski, Megan Hardisty, Brandon L. Killian
Friction Test Machine, Alec J. Makowski, Megan Hardisty, Brandon L. Killian
Mechanical Engineering
Parker Aerospace is interested in collecting empirical data of friction coefficients for skewed roller bearings. A fixture will be designed, constructed and tested to allow a technician to quickly and easily measure the friction torque of a skew roller bearing with varying axial loads, geometries, lubricants, temperatures and rotational speeds in order to improve actuator efficiency.