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Machine Embroidery Of Light-Emitting Textiles With Multicolor Electroluminescent Threads, Seungse Cho, Taehoo Chang, Tianhao Yu, Sunland L. Gong, Chi Hwan Lee

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Advances in electroluminescent threads, suitable for weaving or knitting, have opened doors for the development of light-emitting textiles, driving growth in the market for flexible and wearable displays. Although direct embroidery of these textiles with custom designs and patterns could offer substantial benefits, the rigorous demands of machine embroidery challenge the integrity of these threads. Here, we present embroiderable multicolor electroluminescent threads—in blue, green, and yellow—that are compatible with standard embroidery machines. These threads can be used to stitch decorative designs onto various consumer fabrics without compromising their wear resistance or light-emitting capabilities. Demonstrations include illuminating specific messages or designs …

Identification Of Faulty Sensor Nodes In Wban Using Genetically Linked Artificial Neural Network, Haider Rasheed Abdulshaheed, Mayasa M. Abdulrahman, Israa Ibraheem Al_Barazanchi, Jamal Fadhil Tawfeq

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) have risen as a promising innovation for checking human physiological parameters in real time. Be that as it may, the unwavering quality and precision of WBANs depend on the right working of sensor hubs. The distinguishing proof of defective sensor hubs is vital for guaranteeing the quality of information collected by WBANs. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to recognizing faulty sensor hubs in WBAN employing a hereditarily linked artificial neural organize (GLANN). The GLANN is preparedto employa crossbreedfuzzy-genetic calculation to optimize its execution in distinguishing defective sensor hubs. The proposed approach is …

Utilizing Culturally Responsive Strategies To Inspire African American Female Participation In Cybersecurity, Deanna Bailey, Michel Kornegay, Ladawn Partlow, Charnee Bowens, Karen Gareis, Kevin Kornegay

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

The number of African American females participating in cyber fields is significantly low. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education requires a new approach to student engagement to increase African American female participation in cybersecurity. The most common approach to engaging more African American females in STEM is to provide students access to professional images or role models active in STEM; however, more is needed. More race-centered strategies beyond role modeling are necessary to attract and retain African American females in STEM. Research studies show that integrating personal experiences and making cultural connections can help improve student participation in STEM …

A Prediction Of Interfacial Tension By Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation: A Study On Effects Of Cushion Gas (Co2, N2 And Ch4) For Underground Hydrogen Storage, Quoc T. Doan, Alireza Keshavarz, Caetano R. Miranda, Peter Behrenbruch, Stefan Iglauer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel consumption have caused global warming and remain challenging problems for mitigation. Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS) provides clean fuel and replaces traditional fossil fuels to reduce emissions of CO2. Geological formations such as depleted oil/gas reservoirs, deep saline aquifers and shale formations have been recognized as potential targets to inject and store H2 into the subsurface formations for large-scale implementation of CCS and UHS. However, the presence of H2 with cushion gas at different fractions under different geo-storage conditions, which can influence Hydrogen's flow properties, was not investigated widely. Until now, studies of interfacial …

Vacuum Lift Apparatus, Ruben Adorno, Anthony N. Palazotto

AFIT Patents

An apparatus for lifting a load to a desired altitude using an evacuated hollow lift body is disclosed. Once evacuated, the apparatus is lighter than the surrounding atmosphere. The lift body can be formed as a hollow fluid tight structure with a tube wound and sealed in a helical pattern or a dual membrane structure with a pressurized intermediate volume sandwiched between inner and outer membranes. A load can be attached to the apparatus and lifted to an altitude where the effective density of the apparatus and load is equivalent to the density of the surrounding atmosphere.

Thermo-Photo Catalytic Anode Process For Carbonate-Superstructured Solid Fuel Cells, Hanrui Su, Yun Hang Hu

Michigan Tech Publications

Converting hydrocarbons and greenhouse gases (i.e., carbon dioxide, CO2) directly into electricity through fuel cells at intermediate temperatures (450 to 550 °C) remains a significant challenge, primarily due to the sluggish activation of C-H and C=O bonds. Here, we demonstrated a unique strategy to address this issue, in which light illumination was introduced into the thermal catalytic CO2reforming of ethane in the anode as a unique thermo-photo anode process for carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells. The light-enhanced fuel activation led to excellent cell performance with a record-high peak power density of 168 mW cm-2at an intermediate temperature of 550 °C. Furthermore, …

The Valuation Of Exit Option In A Lignite Mine Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Marcin Pawlak, Tomasz Wiśniewski

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This study aims to demonstrate the application of simulation techniques to the valuation of real options. The nature of the paper is methodological and empirical. The purpose of the valuation of the option to close a lignite mine in Poland is to demonstrate the methodology and advantages of employing Monte Carlo simulation in the valuation of real options. Close to actual numerical data reveals a complex optimization problem in the context of strategy selection by decision-makers. Numerous factors (extraction costs, reclamation costs, the write-off for the reclamation fund, etc.), their interpenetration and multilevel influence on the decision to close the …

Mathematical Model For The Management Of The Wave Processes In Three-Winding Transformers With Consideration Of The Main Magnetic Flux In Mining Industry, M. S. Seheda, O. S. Beshta, P. F. Gogolyuk, Yu. V. Blyznak, R. D. Dychkovskyi, A. Smoliński

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The aim of the work is to study the wave processes in three-winding power transformers caused by impulse overvoltage, to create an improved mathematical model for reproducing the process of distribution and transmission of the impulse in the windings of a three-winding power transformer. A mathematical model has been developed for the study of internal overvoltage in the windings of three-winding power transformers, based on the proposed substitute circuit of an infinitesimal element, taking into account the longitudinal and transverse inductive connections between the turns of the winding, the electromagnetic connections between the windings and the flux splitting from the …

The Effect Of Blasting Using Low-Density Emulsion Explosives, Vinko Škrlec, Mario Dobrilović, Barbara Štimac Tumara, Vječislav Bohanek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Low-density emulsion explosives are essentially blends of an emulsion matrix and a certain amount of gaseous phase inclusions acting as hot spots. With the addition of expanded polystyrene for gaseous sensibilization, the resulting explosive blend was developed to reduce peak values and pressure impulse of gaseous detonation products on surrounding rock. This resulted in a decrease in rock stress and a decrease in cracking zone width outside of the minefield boundary. The use of low-density emulsion explosives correlates with the decrease in the seismic effect of blasting, more precisely, the decrease of induced rock oscillation velocities. The low-density emulsion explosive …

Numerical Simulation On Effect Of Coal Pillar Width On Stability Of Retained Roadway: A Case Study Of Khe Cham Coal Mine, Vietnam, Quang Phuc Le, Tien Dung Le

Journal of Sustainable Mining

When extracting coal seams in Vietnam underground mines, coal pillars are often left unmined for the protection of retained roadways in the longwall mining method. During longwall mining operations, coal pillars are often placed where high-stress concentrations occur in the abutment pressure zone of adjacent panels, especially when extracting seams under hard-to-cave main roof conditions. The instability of coal pillars under the loading of the main roof may cause the roadway to collapse, threatening the safe operation of a coal mine. This paper presents a detailed numerical investigation of the effect of coal pillar width on the stability of retained …

Taiwan’S Semiconductor Strategy: A Developmental State Model For Economic Growth, Christine Vuu

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

No abstract provided.

Immersive Engineering Learning And Workforce Development: Pushing The Boundaries Of Knowledge Acquisition In A Cave, Opeyemi Peter Ojajuni, Brian Warren, Fareed Dawan, Yasser Ismail, Albertha Lawson

Faculty Publications

This study provides insight into the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance engineering curriculums and develop engineering students’ computational thinking (CT) levels at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). The sample population for this research includes students enrolled in a first-year engineering course at an HBCU. To support the students’ education in cybersecurity additive manufacturing, virtual reality was used to simulate classroom teaching and assignments. Participants in this study were first taught using the traditional method that allowed them passive viewing of images and videos of objects and spaces. The participants were later taught the same lessons in a …

Repeated Healing Of Low Velocity Impact Induced Damage In Orthogrid-Stiffened Sandwich Panel, Patrick Mensah, Guoqiang Li, Obed Tetteh

Faculty Publications

Herein, we present a new sandwich panel composed of a carbon fiber grid-stiffened shape memory vitrimer (SMV) core. The sandwich panels were fabricated via a pin-guided dry-weaving technology, and their impact responses were evaluated via low-velocity impact testing. The main failure mode observed after the first round of impact was the transverse cracking of the SMV matrix in the sandwich core. The healing efficiency according to the crack initiation energy (CIE) was found to be 76.5% after the first healing cycle. Even after the second healing cycle, the healing efficiency was greater than 72%. From the low-velocity impact tests, reinforcing …

Self-Healing Of Macroscopic Cracks In Concrete By Cellulose Fiber Carried Microbes, Emmanuel Igbokwe, Samuel Ibekwe, Patrick Mensah, Ogad Agu, Guoqiang Li

Faculty Publications

This research introduces a new approach to healing millimeter scale cracks in concrete using Lysinibaccilus Sphaericus Bacteria (LSB) encapsulated in cellulose fibers. Cracking in concrete, particularly macroscopic cracking, can cause premature structural failure and reduce its lifespan, which is a critical industry challenge. While bacteria encapsulated in cellulose fibers have been used to heal cement mortar, the studies are limited to heal much narrower cracks. In this study, we integrate LSB, known for its strong biocalcification abilities, with the protective environment of cellulose fibers, which are renewable and sustainable, for healing millimeter scale cracks in ordinary cement concrete. To understand …

Sustainable Phone Housing, Jonah Milnor

All Undergraduate Projects

Most commercially available smartphones posed a challenge to consumers due to the use of adhesives, which not only served to seal out dust and water but also hindered repairability and hardware replacement. Drawing inspiration from successful smartwatch designs employing gaskets for water resistance, this project aimed to adapt such design principles to the smartphone form factor.

Utilizing SolidWorks for design and subsequent 3D printing and CNC machining for prototyping, 3D models of a smartphone housing were crafted. The objective was to attain a level of water and dust resistance equivalent to that of model smartphones, utilizing sealing methods equivalent to …

Rc Baja Car Suspension & Steering, Jarvis Hudnall

All Undergraduate Projects

Students at Central Washington University were faced with a challenge to engineer an RC Baja Car with a focus between drivetrain and chassis or suspension and steering for a competition. The different foci were split between two team members and the engineering for this report is focused on steering and suspension.

The suspension and steering components underwent the process of developing calculations for all individual parts for design. The design process included using CAD software to provide a 3D model for each individual part. To save time, 3D modeling software helped find fitment issues before the RC Car was manufactured …

Nasa Student Launch Payload Kinetic Energy Absorption, Harrison X. Fishburn

All Undergraduate Projects

The challenge given by NASA was to design and build a reusable payload capable of a human survivable landing, without the use of a parachute or streamer.

The method chosen to accomplish this was a large spring to extend and mitigate impact forces over a few seconds. The device was attached to the lower end of the payload to act as a secondary force reducer, with the primary device being the gyrocopter assembly built by Brycen. Two 6061 aluminum rods, attached together with a spring, act as the main structure of the payload, connecting the spring assembly, the capsule, the …

Experimental Data For: "Effects Of Network Connectivity And Functional Diversity Distribution On Human Collective Ideation", Yiding Cao, Yingjun Dong, Minjun Kim, Neil G. Maclaren, Sriniwas Pandey, Shelley D. Dionne, Francis J. Yammarino, Hiroki Sayama

Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Faculty Scholarship

This is the dataset collected from our online human-subject experiments described in the following manuscript:

Yiding Cao, Yingjun Dong, Minjun Kim, Neil G. MacLaren, Sriniwas Pandey, Shelley D. Dionne, Francis J. Yammarino, and Hiroki Sayama:
"Effects of Network Connectivity and Functional Diversity Distribution on Human Collective Ideation"
https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.04284

Tractor Test 2282: John Deere 9rt 590 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Operations Research In Civil And Environmental Engineering, Nicholas Lownes

Open Educational Resource

The purpose of this text is introduce fundamental operations research techniques to the civil and/or environmental engineering student, providing a broad background in linear programming, integer programming and network optimization. The material is presented in such a manner so that the student does not need an extensive background in operations research or or linear algebra. Applications include transportation engineering, project management and general civil and environmental engineering applications.

Me-Em 2022-23 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Annual Reports

Table of Contents

• Research Updates
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Facilities
• New Faculty
• Research, Machine Learning
• Research, Ana Dyreson
• In Memoriam
• Student Success
• Alumni Profile and Activity
• Graduates
• Faculty Awards and Honors
• Patents and Publications
• Donors
• Grants and Contracts

Balsa Bridge, Caleb T. Lovett

All Undergraduate Projects

The problem presented throughout this report was to create a small-scale bridge made entirely out of balsa wood and glue, that could withstand substantial force, as well as perform a lifting/lowering cycle. Other requirements associated with the bridge were properties of weight, deflection, size, and shape. This problem presented a challenge that tested the mathematical side of engineering, being strongly reliant on statics, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design analyses.

To approach this problem, the first step was to complete in depth calculations of the chosen design. With this done, manufacturing and assembly was able to be completed. With a …

บทบรรณาธิการ

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

No abstract provided.

การค้าชายแดนระหว่างประเทศไทยกับประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน, สุมาลี สุขดานนท์

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

การค้าชายแดนระหว่างประเทศไทยและประเทศเพื่อนบ้านแม้จะมีปริมาณไม่มากนักเมื่อ เทียบกับปริมาณการค้าระหว่างประเทศของไทย แต่มีความสำคัญกับเศรษฐกิจของจังหวัดต่าง ๆ ที่ อยู่ตามแนวชายแดน และชีวิตความเป็นอยู่ของประชาชนในประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน บทความนี้มีวัตถุ-ประสงค์ที่จะเสนอสภาพการค้าชายแดนระหว่างประเทศไทยกับประเทศเพื่อนบ้านในจังหวัดชาย แดนที่สำคัญ ได้แก่ เชียงราย ตาก หนองคาย สระแก้ว และสงขลา การค้าชายแดนที่กล่าวถึงเป็น การค้าในระบบที่ผ่านพิธีการศุลกากร เนื้อหาของบทความแบ่งออกเป็น 3 ส่วน คือ การค้าระหว่าง ประเทศไทยกับประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน การค้าชายแดนระหว่างประเทศไทยกับประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน และ ปัญหาอุปสรรคของการค้าชายแดน

ท่าเรือบนริมฝั่งแม่นํ้าโขงกับการใช้เส้นทางแม่นํ้าโขงในการขนส่งสินค้า, สุนันทา เจริญปัญญายิ่ง

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

แม่นํ้าโขงนับเป็นแม่น้ำนานาชาติที่มีความสำคัญต่อเศรษฐกิจของประเทศในกลุ่มอนุภูมิ-ภาค ด้วยเป็นแม่นํ้าที่ไหลผ่าน 6 ประเทศได้แก่ จีน เมียนม่าร์ ไทย ลาว กัมพูชา และเวียดนามก่อน ออกสู่ทะเลจีนใต้ การสำรวจแม่นํ้าโขงมีมาตั้งแต่ศตวรรษที่ 19 ประกอบกับนโยบายทางการเมืองใน การเปิดตลาดของกลุ่มประเทศเหล่านี้ ส่งผลให้เกิดการพัฒนาร่วมกันเพื่อใช้เส้นทางแม่น้ำโขงเป็น เส้นทางในการขนส่งสินค้าระหว่างประเทศ โดยเฉพาะในกลุ่มประเทศสี่เหลี่ยมเศรษฐกิจ ได้แก่ จีน เมียนม่าร์ ไทย และลาว ในการเดินเรือพาณิชย์เสรีในแม่น้ำล้านช้าง-แม่น้ำโขง การเปิดท่าเรือตาม แนวแม่น้ำโขง 14 แห่งเพื่อรองรับปริมาณขนถ่ายสินค้าที่จะมีมากขึ้นในอนาคต แต่ด้วยการขนส่งทาง แม่น้ำโขงประสบกับปัญหาการเดินเรือที่ต้องเสี่ยงภัยอันตรายจากเกาะ แก่ง โขดหินใต้น้ำ และกระแส น้ำที่เชี่ยวกราก และข้อจำกัดปริมาณนํ้าในฤดูแล้งที่เดินเรือได้เฉพาะเรือขนาดเล็ก อันนำมาสู่การ เสนอแนวคิดจากประเทศจีนที่ต้องการให้มีการระเบิดเกาะแก่งหินใต้น้ำเพื่อให้เรือสินค้าขนาดใหญ่ เกิน 200 ตันขึ้นไปสามารถเดินเรือได้ตลอดทั้งปี และการสร้างเขื่อนขนาดใหญ่หลายเขื่อนกั้นแม่น้ำ โขงเพื่อเพิ่มปริมาณน้ำให้มากขึ้นในฤดูแล้ง อย่างไรก็ตามเป้าหมายหลักที่ควรเกิดขึ้นจากความ ร่วมมือในการพัฒนาเส้นทางการขนส่งสินค้าทางแม่น้ำโขงคือ การได้รับผลประโยชน์ร่วมกันในการ ใช้เส้นทางแม่น้ำโขงอย่างเท่าเทียมกัน

การวางแผนระบบโลจิสติกส์, กสิณ์รินทน์ ชาญศิริศักดิ์สกุล จิวัจฉรานุกูล

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

บทความนี้เขียนถึงแนวทางในการวางแผนงานระบบ Logistics และสรุปใจความสำคัญใน การบริหารงานระบบ Logistics โดยนำเสนอแนวทางและขั้นตอนในการจัดตั้งวางแผนงานต่างๆที่ เป็นองค์ประกอบหลักของระบบ Logistics

การศึกษา : ก่อน --- ความเป็นไปได้ ของโครงการโดยย่อ : เรือเฟอร์รี่ บริการในอ่าวไทย, ตระกูล พุ่มเสนาะ

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

No abstract provided.

Winona State University Alumni Blog: 2011-2022, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Alumni Blog includes articles and entries from May 2011- August 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

การบริหารระบบขนส่งมวลชนแบบบูรณาการกรณีของประเทศสาธารณรัฐฝรั่งเศสและประเทศญี่ปุ่น, นคร จันทศร, อรรถพล เก่าประเสริฐ

Journal of Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG)

In order to succeed in resolving troublesome urban transport problems, one should understand how transport demand occurs. The transport demand, which is derived demand, like the demand for a sewing machine derives from the demand for handmade clothes and the demand for marmalade derives from the demand for toast, is a result from people's need of participation in various social activities rather than the need of experiencing transportation system itself. Furthermore, travel pattern is intimately related to land use pattern, therefore instead of considering transportation and land use separately, both should be managed in parallel with each other to achieve …

Assessing The Relationship Between Contralateral Limb Synergy And Rock Climbing Efficiency, Jeromy Miramontes

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Rock climbing is a total body sport testing the mental and physical capabilities of athletes. Efficiency of movement can improve the ability of climbers to perform at a higher capacity and reduce the risk of injury. Data on the relationship between the continuous relative phase (CRP) of contralateral joint rotations and time to completion of a bouldering move are ways to assess rock climbing. This study aimed to assess this relationship, as well as the geometric entropy (GE) of the center of mass displacement when completing the bouldering move, and the metabolic efficiency over 4 min of bouldering. The study …