Applied Mechanics Commons^™

A High-Strength Precipitation Hardened Cobalt-Free High-Entropy Alloy, Matthew Luebbe, Jiaqi Duan, Fan Zhang, Jonathan Poplawsky, Hans Pommeranke, Maalavan Arivu, Andrew Hoffman, Mario Buchely, Haiming Wen

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Recent studies on precipitation-hardened high-entropy alloys (HEAs) demonstrate their high strength and thermal stability, making them promising materials for high-temperature structural applications such as nuclear reactors. However, many existing HEAs contain cobalt (Co), which is unsuitable for nuclear applications because of the long-term activation issue of Co. Co is also expensive and considered a critical material for other applications. Therefore, it is desired to exclude Co from the composition. a Co-free (Fe0.3Ni0.3Mn0.3Cr0.1)88Ti4Al8 HEA was developed and studied in this work. in contrast to previous Co-free HEAs, this alloy is close to Equi atomic in its composition and promises a more …

Mechanical Metamaterials, Brent A. Peluso, Oliver T. Parker

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical metamaterials are an emerging design strategy aimed at tailoring lattice structures to achieve specific properties such as negative Poisson’s ratios and guiding wave propagation. These metamaterials have received increasing attention from various application domains, including medical devices, aerospace, automobile, and infrastructure. The scope of this project is to vary a single lattice parameter and quantify its effect on the structural properties of the given 3D lattice.

Sensible Heat Bean Cooker, Casiana Lwiwa

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Alternative cooking energy to replace wood fuels is needed in the African context. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is a solution but is still based on burning fossil fuel. Electrical cookers can be an alternative as well. However, for off-grid systems this means electrical batteries are required, as the solar electricity from Photovoltaic (PV) panels is intermittent, and as cooking is also to be made after sunset. Heat storage technologies can provide solutions where available energy is stored in the form of heat for cooking when needed. The challenge is then to develop systems which are robust, safe, and technically simple. …

Preparation And Characterization Of Microporous Cellulose Membranes As Potential Pathogen Filters, Peresi M. Bulemo

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Growth and development in the textile and fashion industry have resulted in the generation of large amounts of industrial pre consumer textile wastes. It is estimated that 10 to 20% of textile fabrics are wasted during garment manufacturing, with most of the wastes being burned or landfilled. Reusing pre-consumer fabric wastes is therefore considered a viable approach to alleviate environmental impacts associated with their disposal. To achieve a higher porosity membrane, pre-consumer cotton fabrics were partially dissolved in a solution of dimethyl acetamide (DMAc) and lithium chloride (LiCl), and the resulting fibre suspension was utilized to prepare a microporous cellulose …

Extraction And Characterization Of Collagen From Cattle Horns For Potential Wound Healing, Yeriko Halson

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The need for bandages and gauze for wound dressing and healing is inevitable due to the high increase in accidents. Most of the material used for the production of bandages and gauzes for wound healing are from non-renewable synthetic material. The sustainability of non renewable resources is at jeopardy due to the health and associated environmental impact. Consequently, the use of naturally occurring and biodegradable material is a promising solution to the sustainability challenges of synthetic material. In this paper, the extraction of collagen films from cattle horns for potential wound healing is reported. Collagen was extracted from cattle horns …

Studying Dielectric Losses Of Serially Combined Silicone Rubber And Epoxy Resin, Aviti Thadei Mushi

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

High voltage outdoor insulation systems are conventionally ceramics and glass with several advantages, such as proven in the field, excellent dielectric properties, durability, and long life. However, they are heavy, attract vandals and break easily, and they can lose their dielectric properties easily when subjected to high voltage transients, arcing, and surges. To curb this, polymer insulators are used because they have excellent dielectric properties, such as those of ceramics and glass, with the added advantages that they do not break easily and recover their lost dielectric properties after any electrical transients. Therefore, this paper investigates the dielectric properties of …

Cellulose-Keratin Supramolecular Composite: Conformation By Combined Fourier Transform Spectroscopy And Partial Least Square Regression Coefficient, Ngesa Ezekiel Mushi Dr

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Keratin and cellulose are important nano components with excellent mechanical and biological properties. However, the preparation route through dissolution in organic solvents to make manmade materials is challenging because of their intensive bonding interaction characteristics. Structural modification of the natural attributes is difficult to maintain after polymer regeneration. A new technique by a green route was devised to dissolve keratin from wool, hair, and feather with cellulose in situ using 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [BMIm] + Cl- ionic liquid as a solvent. The mixture of keratin and cellulose homogeneously and synergistically resulted in a supramolecular composite film through non-derivatized mechanochemical interactions. The …

Comparison Of On-Line Partial Discharge Detection Techniques For High Voltage Power Cable Joints And Terminations, Aviti Thadei Mushi

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Cable joints and terminations play a vital role in providing dependable electrical connection, mechanical support and physical safeguard. These provide electrical stress control to shielded power cables. Despite their usefulness, they suffer from partial discharges (PD) because of enhanced voltage stress, moisture ingress and poor workmanship (during installation). Therefore, it is necessary to undertake on-line PD detection to determine their state. Some of these techniques are capacitive coupler (CC); acoustic emission (AE); and high frequency current transducer (HFCT). This article presents a literature review of these techniques based on the cost, availability, and applicability. The comparative analysis is also provided …

Development Of An Improved Mathematical Representation Which Captures The Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior Of A Drill-String Assembly, Eleazar Marquez

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

In this study, an improved mathematical representation of a drill-string assembly is developed to provide an alternative assessment on vibration irregularities proliferating downhole due to bit-rock interference. Lateral vibrations receive particular attention due to their high frequency content which alter the dynamic response of the drill-string, instigate casing damage, and impede optimal penetration rates. The response of the drill-string is captured by synthesizing compatible stationary bit excitations, via an auto-regressive digital filter, and implementing Monte Carlo simulation, while the power spectral density function is approximated to elucidate the dynamic characteristics during drilling. Formulating adequate physical parameters for the equation of …

Estimation Of The Response, Power Spectra, And Whirling Patterns Generated From Mud Circulating Along The Annulus During Drilling Procedures: An Alternative Mathematical Representation Via Finite Element Modelling, Eleazar Marquez

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

In this study, an alternative mathematical representation of a drill-string is proposed to provide an alternative assessment on BHA dynamic alterations. Lateral vibrations remain the focal point of drill-string breakdowns given their high frequency characterization and ability to deviate perforation trajectories from the subsurface target. In this paper, the proposed model consists of an anisotropic rotor subjected to distinct RPMs, an axial force, and a bidirectional harmonic excitation with specified amplitude and assorted duration to simulate annulus motion generated from the mud fluid. In this regard, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory was adopted to establish a complete MDOF mathematical expression and thus …

Combat Robot, Riley Buxton

All Undergraduate Projects

In the sport of combat robotics, the goal is to build a robot that can incapacitate an opposing robot before it becomes incapacitated itself. For this project, a combat robot was designed and tested to compete in Western Allied Robotics’ first competition at Central Washington University. The robot was built to compete in the beetle weight class which means the entire robot had to weigh less than 3 lbs.

To ensure the robot was competitive, a number of important design choices were made. Firstly, an effort was made to ensure that the design was simple and easy to take apart …

Jack And Alex Rc-Baja, Alex Vornbrock

All Undergraduate Projects

Teams of two mechanical engineering students were tasked with the construction of an RC Baja car qualified by the rules and regulations of the Baja competition as well as specifications set by the individual team member for their portion of the vehicle. This proposal focuses on the Chassis and Drivetrain of the vehicle while team member Jack Stutz oversaw the steering and suspension. Teams will compete against each other in various modes to determine the best vehicles of the competitors. The chassis was made of standard aluminum, the remaining parts made by the students were made with PLA; both materials …

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 …

Rc Baja Project: Suspension And Steering, Chance Hills

All Undergraduate Projects

Students designed and manufactured an RC Baja car to compete in the ASME RC Baja competition. The goal of this section of the project was to create a steering system and suspension system that work together properly with a partner’s chassis/drive train systems during tests and competitions. The car needed to be able to complete in the three events, which are a drag race, a solemn course, and the Baja event. The RC will also be evaluated on the ability to climb inclines, top speed, and withstand the drop test. This proposal will explain all the details and effort that …

Jcati Carbon Fiber Recycler: Crusher System, Devin Riley

All Undergraduate Projects

With a substantial rise in Carbon Fiber use across all industries, the need for a way to recycle the waste has grown as well. A group of Mechanical Engineering Technology students at Central Washington University funded by the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology (JCATI) have created a machine to recycle waste wing trimmings from the Boeing company’s airplanes. This machine consists of 5 different sub-assemblies being the oven, crusher, gear train, conveyor, and shredder. The purpose of this project was to decrease the deflection in the crusher caused by bulging in the housing and movement of the bearings. To decrease …

การศึกษาการตรวจหาเชื้อวัณโรคจากภาพย้อมสีทนกรดโดยใช้การเรียนรู้เชิงลึกด้วยเทคนิคการจำแนกและการตรวจจับวัตถุ, ธีริศรา มิคาระเศรษฐ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษานี้เป็นการวิเคราะห์ Deep Learning สำหรับตรวจหาเชื้อวัณโรคด้วยวิธีการ Modified Classification และ Object Detection โดยใช้ Pre-Trained Model คือ Enhanced ResNet50 และ AlexNet ในการวิเคราะห์ ซึ่งวิธี Modified Classification มีการนำ Image Processing มาประยุกต์ใช้กับการทดลอง เมื่อ Training ข้อมูล พบว่า ResNet50 เป็น Model ที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุดได้ค่า Accuracy เท่ากับ 92.71% และ Precision เท่ากับ 92.7% เมื่อจัดกลุ่มใหม่สำหรับการวิเคราะห์ แบบ Suspected Positive Low Confidence และ Suspected Positive High Confidence ผลการทดลองพบว่า ResNet50 ยังคงมีประสิทธิภาพที่ดีที่สุด มีค่า Accuracy เท่ากับ 98.06% ค่า Precision เท่ากับ 98.59% ส่วน Suspected Positive High Confidence มีค่า Accuracy เท่ากับ 94.38% และค่า Precision เท่ากับ 91.41% และในการวิเคราะห์ Deep Learning วิธี Object Detection ได้ค่า Precision เท่ากับ 82.81% และ Mean AP เท่ากับ 36.79% จากการเปรียบเทียบการวิเคราะห์ทั้ง 2 Models พบว่า วิธีวิเคาระห์แบบ Modified Classification ได้ผลลัพทธ์ดีกว่า จึงนำไปตรวจร่วมกับวิธีการตรวจของแพทย์ (Doctor …

Utilisation Des Ponts Élévateurs De Véhicules Hors Terre À Deux Colonnes : Identification De Déterminants Techniques De Stabilité Et Des Déterminants Du Travail Des Techniciens Automobiles, Damien Burlet-Vienney, Sylvie Beaugrand, Bertrand Galy, Maud Gonella, François Gauthier, Élise Ledoux, Isabelle Berger, Isvieysys Armas Marrero, Kariane Cusson Bertrand

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Cette recherche porte spécifiquement sur l’utilisation des ponts élévateurs de véhicules (PEV) hors terre à deux colonnes (HT2C). Les PEV HT2C sont utilisés par les techniciens automobiles lors de l’entretien et de la réparation des véhicules et les amènent à travailler sous ou à proximité d’une charge surélevée de plusieurs tonnes. La mort d’un jeune technicien en 2014 est à l’origine d’une concertation du secteur de la réparation automobile et de ces travaux de recherche. La chute d’un véhicule d’un PEV HT2C est le risque ciblé par cette étude.

De nombreux facteurs sont susceptibles de contribuer à la chute d’un …

Mechanical Energy Harvester For Powering Rfid Systems Components: Modeling, Analysis, Optimization And Design, Alireza Babaei

Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Finding alternative power sources has been an important topic of study worldwide. It is vital to find substitutes for finite fossil fuels. Such substitutes may be termed renewable energy sources and infinite supplies. Such limitless sources are derived from ambient energy like wind energy, solar energy, sea waves energy; on the other hand, smart cities megaprojects have been receiving enormous amounts of funding to transition our lives into smart lives. Smart cities heavily rely on smart devices and electronics, which utilize small amounts of energy to run. Using batteries as the power source for such smart devices imposes environmental and …

Anisotropic Material Behavior Of 3d Printed Fiber Composites, Jordan Garcia

Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Literature has shown that 3D printed composites may have highly anisotropic mechanical properties due to variation in microstructure as a result of filament deposition process. Laminate composite theory, which is already used for composite products, has been proposed as an effective method for quantifying these mechanical characteristics. Starting with the analysis of comparing the printing orientation of premanufactured carbon fiber reinforced filament, the mechanical properties of 3D printed objects were examined. The mechanical properties changed not only as a result of machine choice, but how the sample is oriented along the printing bed. The analysis continued with looking at the …

การพัฒนาชุดทดสอบความล้าดัดสำหรับตะไบทางทันตกรรม, ธีรเมธ เกศโร

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วิทยานิพนธ์นี้มุ่งเน้นไปที่การออกแบบและสร้างชุดทดสอบความล้าดัดสำหรับตะไบทางทันตกรรม ที่สามารถวัดจำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายของตะไบได้โดยตรงผ่านการวิเคราะห์สัญญาณในระบบควบคุมวงปิดของมอเตอร์ โดยที่ไม่จำเป็นต้องใช้วิธีดั้งเดิม ซึ่งเป็นการคำนวณหาจำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหาย ภายใต้สมมติฐานที่ว่าอัตราเร็วในการหมุนของตะไบคงที่ ทั้งที่ในทางปฏิบัติ ตะไบอาจจะไม่ได้หมุนด้วยอัตราเร็วคงที่เสมอไป นอกจากนี้ ในวิทยานิพนธ์ ก็ได้มีการตรวจสอบความน่าเชื่อถือหรือการใช้งานได้ของชุดทดสอบที่ถูกพัฒนาขึ้นมาในแง่มุมต่าง ๆ ผ่านการนำไปทดสอบกับชิ้นงานจริง โดยตะไบรุ่น Zenflex จำนวน 100 ชิ้น ได้ถูกนำไปทดสอบในคลองรากฟันเทียมทั้งหมด 5 รูปร่างที่มีรัศมีความโค้งและมุมโค้งแตกต่างกัน ณ อุณหภูมิห้องและอุณหภูมิร่างกาย ผลการทดสอบแสดงให้เห็นว่า ชุดทดสอบสามารถทำให้ตะไบเสียหายจากความล้าดัดได้ เนื่องจากบนพื้นผิวแตกหักและด้านข้างจุดแตกหักพบลักษณะที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์ของกลไกการเสียหายล้า แต่ไม่พบร่องรอยจากการเสียหายบิด และชุดทดสอบก็สามารถควบคุมให้ตะไบแตกหักที่ตำแหน่งใกล้เคียงกันได้ ไม่ว่าตะไบเหล่านั้นจะถูกทดสอบภายใต้เงื่อนไขใด เนื่องจากตะไบส่วนที่หักมีความยาวใกล้เคียงกันทั้งหมดและใกล้เคียงกับค่าที่ออกแบบไว้ ส่วนแนวโน้มของจำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายเมื่อแปรค่าตัวแปรต่าง ๆ ในการทดสอบไป ก็มีความสอดคล้องกับแนวโน้มเดียวกันจากงานวิจัยที่ผ่านมา จึงอาจกล่าวได้ว่า ชุดทดสอบมีความน่าเชื่อถือเพียงพอ ในฐานะชุดทดสอบความล้าดัดสำหรับตะไบ นอกจากนี้ จำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายจากชุดทดสอบหลัก ก็ได้ถูกนำมาเปรียบเทียบกับจำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายที่คำนวณได้จากวิธีดั้งเดิม โดยข้อมูลที่นำมาคำนวณจะถูกเก็บควบคู่ไปกับการทดสอบหลัก ซึ่งผลปรากฏว่า จำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายจากวิธีดั้งเดิมมีค่าสูงกว่าจำนวนรอบที่ทำให้เสียหายจากชุดทดสอบหลักที่วัดรอบที่ตะไบหมุนได้โดยตรง