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Enduro Campers, Ryan J. Shomsky, Alexander W. Horst, Kevin S. Pickering, Jackson L. Aplanalp, Luke Arana, Will Firestone
Enduro Campers, Ryan J. Shomsky, Alexander W. Horst, Kevin S. Pickering, Jackson L. Aplanalp, Luke Arana, Will Firestone
Mechanical Engineering
The Enduro Campers senior project team (Formerly known as Lobo Campers senior project team) was recruited by Mr. Leif Stein to assist in the design, manufacturing, and testing of the materials and components of his company’s expedition box camper. The two main focuses of the project, divided into two sub-teams, were on the testing and manufacturing process of the materials used in the camper, and on the design and analysis of the camper’s access door, step box, and other subsystems.
The focus of the materials analysis and manufacturing team was based around the design parameter to use composite sandwich panels …
A Single-Stage Passive Vibration Isolation System For Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Toan T. Le
A Single-Stage Passive Vibration Isolation System For Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Toan T. Le
Master's Theses
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) uses quantum tunneling effect to study the surfaces of materials on an atomic scale. Since the probe of the microscope is on the order of nanometers away from the surface, the device is prone to noises due to vibrations from the surroundings. To minimize the random noises and floor vibrations, passive vibration isolation is a commonly used technique due to its low cost and simpler design compared to active vibration isolation, especially when the entire vibration isolation system (VIS) stays inside an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) environment. This research aims to analyze and build a single-stage …
Jcati Base Plate, Jacob Atamian
Jcati Base Plate, Jacob Atamian
All Undergraduate Projects
Students of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Central Washington University have contributed to an ongoing Carbon Fiber Recycler project funded by the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI). The goal of this project was to modify the existing recycling system to produce a higher success rate of recycled carbon composite material. This report focuses on increasing the rigidity of the crushing gears so that the deflection occurring among the components during operation was below 0.005 inches to ensure proper operating conditions. The operating speed of the crushing gears was 2.5 rpm with a crushing load of 10,500 …
Jcati Carbon Fiber Recycling Shredder, Benjamin Cooley
Jcati Carbon Fiber Recycling Shredder, Benjamin Cooley
All Undergraduate Projects
Once carbon fibers are cast into a resin and used in a composite material, retrieving those fibers can be a difficult task. However, it is beneficial to recycle and reuse the fibers from old unneeded components rather than pay the cost of acquiring new ones. The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI) carbon fiber recycling device condenses the multistep process of extracting the fibers by integrating all steps into one automated device. In the previous version of the device, the cutting blades turned the long composite strips into thin fingers but did not sever them across the width.
The …
Balsa Wood Bridge, Andrew Harris
Balsa Wood Bridge, Andrew Harris
All Undergraduate Projects
Faculty at Central Washington University proposed a challenge to mechanical engineering students that could be accomplished in an in-home setting. The goal was to create a balsa wood bridge, weighing no more than 85 grams, that can support a load over an open span and raise above its resting position by means of a mechanical system. To produce a successful solution to the problem, a vertical lift bridge was created consisting of two lifting towers and a load bearing bridge. Using equations of static equilibrium and strength of materials, the required width for each member was determined. Project requirements were …
Mini Rc Baja Car, Jason Schindler
Mini Rc Baja Car, Jason Schindler
All Undergraduate Projects
Incorporating each aspect of engineering incorporated into a senior project is difficult. That is why an RC Baja car is a great senior project for Mechanical Engineering students. The approach that students must take to design, construct, and test the car is to set parameters, and to make overall goals that can be easily measured. These goals include, but not limited to things like a $700 budget and the ability to withstand a 1-foot drop to a flat surface on all four wheels simultaneously. First, the design must meet the specifications and rules that are set previously. This ensures that …
Hydraulic Balsa Wood Rising Bridge, Kaitlyn Greenfield
Hydraulic Balsa Wood Rising Bridge, Kaitlyn Greenfield
All Undergraduate Projects
What is the solution to allowing tall vessels to navigate past a vehicle bridge that is less than 10 [ft] above the water? To answer this question, a balsa wood bridge was designed, constructed, and tested. The bridge needed to articulate by mechanical means, allow for travel through the bridge, and be able to withstand ample force while the main structure only being constructed of balsa wood and glue. The project was analyzed in sections. These sections include: the bridge structure and its members, the hydraulic lift, and the pins needed for the bridge and hydraulic lift to operate. The …
Asme Rc Baja Car Drivetrain, Gizan G. Gando
Asme Rc Baja Car Drivetrain, Gizan G. Gando
All Undergraduate Projects
The purpose of the RC Baja Car is to compete in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) competition, a series of events to prove the functionality of the vehicle. This series of events includes the Slalom, Drag, and Baja race. The Slalom is a test in the steering capability of the car. The Drag is a test in the acceleration of the car in a straight line. Lastly, the Baja puts all factors together in a race to test every component of the car. This project is about building an RC car that can function under these conditions and …
หุ่นยนต์ 3 มิติชนิดจับที่ปลายแบบรับรู้แรงเพื่อการฟื้นฟูรยางค์ส่วนบน, เกวลี อัศวะไพฑูรย์เสริฐ
หุ่นยนต์ 3 มิติชนิดจับที่ปลายแบบรับรู้แรงเพื่อการฟื้นฟูรยางค์ส่วนบน, เกวลี อัศวะไพฑูรย์เสริฐ
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อออกแบบต้นแบบหุ่นยนต์ 3 มิติชนิดจับที่ปลายแบบรับรู้แรงที่มีระบบควบคุมทางพลศาสตร์และโปรแกรมควบคุมการทำงาน เพื่อการประยุกต์ใช้ในการฟื้นฟูรยางค์ส่วนบน โดยงานวิจัยนี้ได้ออกแบบและพัฒนาต้นแบบหุ่นยนต์ที่มีชื่อว่าหุ่นยนต์ 3DEE (3D End-effector Manipulator Arm) ซึ่งเป็นหุ่นยนต์กายภาพบำบัดชนิดจับที่ปลายที่มีจุดสัมผัสอยู่ที่บริเวณข้อมือ มีลักษณะโครงสร้างเป็น 3-dimensional five-bar linkage manipulator ซึ่งสามารถเคลื่อนไหวใน 3 มิติได้และมีโครงสร้างที่ไม่ซับซ้อน อีกทั้งหุ่นยนต์ยังถูกออกแบบให้เหมาะสำหรับหุ่นยนต์กายภาพบำบัดและคำนึงถึงความปลอดภัยของผู้ใช้เป็นหลัก ระบบควบคุมที่ใช้ในงานวิจัยนี้เป็นระบบควบคุมกำแพงเสมือนแบบสปริงและตัวหน่วงสำหรับโปรแกรมอุโมงค์เสมือนที่เหมาะสำหรับให้ผู้ป่วยได้ออกแรงเคลื่อนไหวเองโดยมีหุ่นยนต์ประคองให้อยู่ในเส้นทางเท่านั้น โปรแกรมถูกออกแบบให้สามารถปรับค่าพารามิเตอร์ต่างๆ บันทึกข้อมูลและแสดงผลข้อมูลได้ การทดสอบหุ่นยนต์เริ่มจากการทดสอบความแม่นยำของส่วนชดเชยน้ำหนักของแขนหุ่นยนต์ก่อนซึ่งเป็นส่วนสำคัญส่วนหนึ่งของระบบควบคุม ซึ่งผลที่ได้นำมาสรุปได้ว่าส่วนชดเชยน้ำหนักของแขนหุ่นยนต์มีความแม่นยำที่มาก ตามด้วยการทดสอบประสิทธิภาพของระบบควบคุม ซึ่งผลที่ได้แสดงให้เห็นว่าระบบควบคุมนี้สามารถช่วยให้เคลื่อนไหวในเส้นทางที่กำหนดได้อย่างสะดวก อีกทั้งยังออกนอกเส้นทางได้ยาก
Évaluation Des Méthodes D’Essai Pour Déterminer La Résistance Au Glissement Des Chaussures Sur Des Surfaces Glacées : Document Synthèse, Chantal Gauvin, Atena Roshan Fekr, Yue Li, Gordon Wong, Wayne Cheng, David Pearsall, Tilak Dutta
Évaluation Des Méthodes D’Essai Pour Déterminer La Résistance Au Glissement Des Chaussures Sur Des Surfaces Glacées : Document Synthèse, Chantal Gauvin, Atena Roshan Fekr, Yue Li, Gordon Wong, Wayne Cheng, David Pearsall, Tilak Dutta
Rapports de recherche scientifique
En saison hivernale, glisser sur la glace est l’un des principaux risques inhérents aux activités professionnelles exercées à l’extérieur. Alors que de nombreux travailleurs comptent sur leurs chaussures de travail pour les empêcher de glisser, ces derniers se retrouvent souvent devant un choix difficile quand vient le temps de sélectionner les meilleures bottes antidérapantes pour l’hiver. Des méthodes d’essai normalisées existent déjà pour évaluer le coefficient de friction (CdF) des chaussures sur des surfaces autres que la glace. Bien que l’appareil utilisé pour ces tests puisse être utilisé en tandem avec une machine qui permet de fabriquer des surfaces glacées …
Evaluation Of Test Methods For Determining Footwear Slip Resistance On Ice Surfaces, Chantal Gauvin, Atena Roshan Fekr, Yue Li, Gordon Wong, Wayne Cheng, David Pearsall, Tilak Dutta
Evaluation Of Test Methods For Determining Footwear Slip Resistance On Ice Surfaces, Chantal Gauvin, Atena Roshan Fekr, Yue Li, Gordon Wong, Wayne Cheng, David Pearsall, Tilak Dutta
Rapports de recherche scientifique
Slipping on ice is one of the main risks of outdoor occupational activities during winter. Ice and freezing rain were involved in 14% of slip, trip and fall (STF) accidents from 2014 to 2016 in Quebec. Many workers who perform outdoor activities rely on their boots to prevent them from slipping. However, choosing the best slip resistant footwear is challenging. Currently, there is no standard test method for evaluating slip resistance of footwear on ice surfaces. The SATRA STM 603 whole shoe tester is used in standard test methods (ASTM International, 2019b, F2913-19; International Organization for Standardization [ISO], 2019, 13287:2019) …
การประยุกต์ใช้แผ่นที่ปรับค่าความแข็งด้วยลมเข้ากับมือจับแบบง่าย, เจตนิพิฐ อรุณรัตน์
การประยุกต์ใช้แผ่นที่ปรับค่าความแข็งด้วยลมเข้ากับมือจับแบบง่าย, เจตนิพิฐ อรุณรัตน์
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
จากแนวคิดการใช้งานผิวหนังเทียมหรืออุปกรณ์ห่อหุ้มเพื่อเพิ่มความปลอดภัยและประสิทธิภาพในการทำงานของหุ่นยนต์ นำมาสู่การพัฒนาผิวหนังเทียมที่ติดตั้งบริเวณมือจับของหุ่นยนต์ โดยผิวหนังเทียมเหล่านี้จะมีค่าความแข็งที่แตกต่างกันตามการใช้งาน วิทยานิพนธ์เล่มนี้นำเสนอการออกแบบและขึ้นรูปแผ่นที่ปรับค่าความแข็งได้ (VSPs) ด้วยความดันลม ซึ่งทำหน้าที่เสมือนเป็นผิวหนังเทียมของมือจับ จากนั้นนำแผ่นดังกล่าวไปทดลองใช้กับมือจับแข็งเกร็งอย่างง่าย เพื่อหยิบจับวัตถุซึ่งไม่ทราบตำแหน่ง รูปทรงและความแข็งที่แน่ชัดด้วยวิธีการควบคุมอิมพีแดนซ์ VSPs สร้างขึ้นจากวัสดุอ่อนนุ่มประเภทซิลิโคน ซึ่งขึ้นรูปโดยใช้การหล่อและเสริมความแข็งแรงด้วยเส้นใยไฟเบอร์ มีโครงสร้างภายในเป็นทรงกระบอกเรียงตัวขนานกัน สามารถควบคุมค่าความแข็งผ่านการควบคุมค่าความดันโดยใช้ปั๊มเข็มฉีดยาร่วมกับตัวควบคุมแผนเลื่อน จากการทดลองประยุกต์ใช้ VSPs ร่วมกับมือจับแข็งเกร็งพบว่า VSPs ช่วยเพิ่มความปลอดภัยและความยืดหยุ่นในการทำงาน เนื่องจากสามารถปรับค่าความแข็งให้เหมาะสมกับการทำงานนั้น ๆ ได้ โดยการปรับค่าความแข็งเพิ่มจะช่วยลดระยะเวลาในการทำงาน หากลดค่าความแข็งจะช่วยเพิ่มความปลอดภัยและความเสถียรในการทำงานแทน
การระบายความร้อนของเเผ่นเรียบด้วยโครงสร้างเชือกดูดซับน้ำ, ชลธิชา แกล้วทนงค์
การระบายความร้อนของเเผ่นเรียบด้วยโครงสร้างเชือกดูดซับน้ำ, ชลธิชา แกล้วทนงค์
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
การศึกษาครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาการประยุกต์อุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ งานวิจัยนี้ได้แบ่งการศึกษาออกเป็น 2 ส่วนด้วยกันคือ การศึกษาส่วนแรกเป็นการทดสอบผลของอุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์จำลอง และการศึกษาในส่วนที่ 2 เป็นการเสนอการประยุกต์อุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ ซึ่งได้นำเสนอต้นแบบการประยุกต์อุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์โดยมี 3 รูปแบบ รูปแบบที่ 1 คือกรณีติดตั้งบนดาดฟ้าอาคารเรียบโดยใช้ระบบน้ำร่วมกับอาคาร รูปแบบที่ 2 คือกรณีติดตั้งบนดาดฟ้าอาคารเรียบโดยแยกระบบน้ำกับอาคาร และรูปแบบที่ 3 คือกรณีติดตั้งบนหลังคาที่มีความลาดเอียงโดยแยกระบบน้ำกับอาคาร และวิเคราะห์ความคุ้มค่าทางเศรษฐศาสตร์ โดยวิเคราะห์มูลค่าปัจจุบันสุทธิ (NPV) อัตราผลตอบแทนภายใน (IRR) วิเคราะห์ระยะเวลาคืนทุน (Payback Period) และวิเคราะห์ความอ่อนไหวของโครงการ การทดสอบอุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์จำลองแสดงให้เห็นว่าสำหรับกรณีฟลักซ์ความร้อน 205.8, 483.8 และ 661.8 W/m2 สามารถลดอุณหภูมิของแผงได้ถึง 5.9, 8.3 และ 11.3°C ซึ่งประมาณได้เป็นการเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ 2.95, 4.15 และ 5.65% ตามลำดับ และผลการวิเคราะห์ความคุ้มค่าทางเศรษฐศาสตร์ของประยุกต์อุปกรณ์ระบายความร้อนระเหยน้ำจากผ้ากับเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ตัวอย่างที่ขนาดการติดตั้ง 6.6 kW ตลอดอายุโครงการ 25 ปี แสดงให้เห็นว่าการติดตั้งในรูปแบบที่ 1 คือกรณีติดตั้งบนดาดฟ้าอาคารเรียบโดยใช้ระบบน้ำร่วมกับอาคาร มีค่า NPV สูงสุด IRR มากสุด และระยะเวลาคืนทุนน้อยสุด ได้แก่ 109,112.11 บาท, 255.33% และ 0.39 ปี ตามลำดับ ในการวิเคราะห์ความอ่อนไหวโครงการที่พิจารณาผลกระทบจากการเปลี่ยนแปลงค่าไฟฟ้า ค่าน้ำ และค่าผลกระทบของอุณหภูมิต่อประสิทธิภาพเซลล์แสงอาทิตย์ พบว่า ค่าผลกระทบของอุณหภูมิต่อประสิทธิภาพที่เปลี่ยนไปส่งผลต่อ NPV, IRR และระยะเวลาคืนทุนมากที่สุด โดยที่การเปลี่ยนแปลงค่าน้ำมีผลกระทบน้อยที่สุด
A Numerical Study Of Flow Past Arrays Of Cylinders At Low Reynolds Number, Woraphon Wannaviroj
A Numerical Study Of Flow Past Arrays Of Cylinders At Low Reynolds Number, Woraphon Wannaviroj
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Coastal erosion along shorelines has increasingly been prevalent. A popular method for alleviating this problem is to use breakwaters, made of bamboo, known as “bamboo fencing”. The thesis numerically investigates steady, low-velocity flow past several geometrical configurations of bamboo fencings, modelled as array of cylinders using the ANSYS®-Fluent software. The Reynolds number based on incoming flow velocity (U∞), cylinder diameter (D), and fluid kinematic viscosity is Re = 100. Validation is done for mesh convergence and time-step size for the two-dimensional flow past a circular cylinder. For a pair of side-by-side arranged cylinders, it is found that the effect of …
Multiscale Finite Element Modeling Of Active Contraction In Striated Muscle, Charles Kurtis Mann
Multiscale Finite Element Modeling Of Active Contraction In Striated Muscle, Charles Kurtis Mann
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Greater than one in three American adults have at least one type of cardiovascular disease, a major cause of morbidity. Computational cardiac mechanics has become an important part of the research effort to understand the heart’s response to mechanical stimuli and as an extension, disease progression and potential therapies. To this end, the present work aims to extend these efforts by implementing a cell level contractile model in which active stress generation in muscle tissue is driven by half-sarcomere mechanics. This is accomplished by enhancing the MyoSim model of actin and myosin in order to produce a multiscale model. This …
Viscoelasticity Of Ptfe-Based Face Seals, Bo Tan
Viscoelasticity Of Ptfe-Based Face Seals, Bo Tan
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PTFE-based materials are widely used in areas of tribology, particularly in seal and bearing applications because of their outstanding self-lubricating properties. Often in dynamic seal applications there is a need for ultra-low mechanical friction loss between the sealing surfaces. Due to its extremely low friction coefficient, there is interest in employing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials in such applications. One challenging aspect of employing PTFE is that these materials are viscoelastic and plastic. This dissertation concentrates on the modeling of viscoelastic material response when used as mechanical face seals with a focus on PTFE-based materials. First, the viscoelastic characteristics are measured through …
Effective Modulus Of Cracked Bodies: A Finite Element Analysis, Alan Thomas Varughese
Effective Modulus Of Cracked Bodies: A Finite Element Analysis, Alan Thomas Varughese
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This thesis considers how cracks in an elastic body can alter the body’s elastic properties. In the present study the elastic property of note is the elastic or young’s modulus. It is desired to investigate to what extent the number and orientation of cracks can cause a reduction in the elastic modulus. Because of the complex nature of the elastic fields resulting from multiple cracks interacting together in a finite geometry an analytical solution is not possible or considered. Rather the Finite Element Method is used to determine the elastic response to a body with many cracks. This provides a …
Dual Motor Drive System For Formula Sae Electric Race Car, Bryan D. Neill, Jackson T. Mcfaul, Cole T. Andrews, Isaiah D. Penzell
Dual Motor Drive System For Formula Sae Electric Race Car, Bryan D. Neill, Jackson T. Mcfaul, Cole T. Andrews, Isaiah D. Penzell
Mechanical Engineering
This paper serves as the Final Design Report (FDR) for the senior project developed by our team. This FDR builds on our CDR, in which the main deliverable was the detailed design of a planetary gearbox delivering a 5:1 reduction to be mated to an Emrax 188 motor. This planetary gearbox would allow for the possibility of implementing a dual-motor torque-vectoring rear-wheel-drive system in Cal Poly Racing’s electric FSAE car, which has demonstrated in simulation to yield significant performance gain over the current single motor/mechanical LSD system. As this project’s scope is purely mechanical, the intent is for the Cal …
Marangoni Propulsion Of Active Particles, Saeed Jafari Kang
Marangoni Propulsion Of Active Particles, Saeed Jafari Kang
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
We study the surfing motion of active particles located at a flat liquid-gas interface. The particles create and maintain a surface tension gradient by asymmetrically discharging a surface tension-reducing agent. We employ theory and numerical simulation to investigate the Marangoni propulsion of these active surfers. First, we use the reciprocal theorem to establish a relationship between the propulsion speed and the release of the active chemical. This theoretical relation is utilized to examine the effect of wall confinement and geometry on the Marangoni-driven motion of active particle when the inertial effects are negligible and when the transports of the released …
The Development Of A Wearable Device For Relieving The Lower Leg Muscles Fatigue, Warawarin Nitirojntanad
The Development Of A Wearable Device For Relieving The Lower Leg Muscles Fatigue, Warawarin Nitirojntanad
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Standing is considered one of the most practical working postures since our limbs have the greatest range of motion. Standing yields plenty of benefits, however, prolonged standing could lead not only to discomfort but also to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aims to design and develop a device that could help relieve muscle fatigue in the lower leg as the effects of prolonged standing as well as to evaluate the proposed device. The basics of fatigue, the consequences of prolonged standing and walking, and a review of the existing interventions to cope with muscle fatigue are used in designing the …
Design For Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing), Michael O'Donnell, Michael J. Levy
Design For Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing), Michael O'Donnell, Michael J. Levy
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The goal of this project is to study the performance of a 3D printed mechanical part subjected to topology optimization. A part that is somewhat complex in its load bearing and geometry will be selected. That part will then be designed, finite element analysis will be performed on it to optimize its topology, and then it will be 3D printed and tested. The goal of topology optimization is to either save material cost and/or part weight due to the ability of 3D printing to manufacture parts with complex and obscure geometry.
Smart Home Pet Feeder, Andrew Markja, Simona Zdravev, Timothy Zubek, Christian Jackson
Smart Home Pet Feeder, Andrew Markja, Simona Zdravev, Timothy Zubek, Christian Jackson
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The goal of this project was to design a Smart Home Pet Feeder that will allow the owner to feed their pet using 4 different methods. The methods are: manually, scheduled, app/url, Alexa/Google. The advantages of this design are that it will become convenient for pet owners who are busy and unable to make it back to their house to feed their pets remotely or for those who enjoy the use of technology from within their home for no-trouble feeding.
Chainless Bike Drive, Dominic Apisa, Bradley Powell, Garrett Colvin, John Monsour
Chainless Bike Drive, Dominic Apisa, Bradley Powell, Garrett Colvin, John Monsour
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The focus of this project was to design a drive system that could replace the conventional chain drive system, improving on both the efficiency and reliability, in addition to being low cost and lightweight. This report will provide background into why this group chose this as the subject of their project, as well as challenges faced throughout the design process. The design developed was a drive shaft driven by a system of pinions and gears, with a freewheel mechanism that allowed the system to coast when not pedaling. Due to cost and time constraints, only a prototype was created, with …
Door Barricade, Alex Cerino
Door Barricade, Alex Cerino
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
My senior capstone project will be a door barricade. The main idea for the use of the door barricade is for schools in the case of an intruder. The barricade that I will be designing is a solution to the inefficient barricades that I saw at my high school. It could also be used at businesses and homes. My design would be easy to use and have a fail-safe option. The two areas of mechanical engineering technology that my capstone project will focus on are stress analysis and electronics. Every part for my door barricade is drawn in SolidWorks. All …
Additive Manufactured Formula Sae Brake Caliper, Auston Obringer, Robert Kucera, Steven Massarelli, Jared John, Michael Finer
Additive Manufactured Formula Sae Brake Caliper, Auston Obringer, Robert Kucera, Steven Massarelli, Jared John, Michael Finer
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
In a world where innovation has become the new norm, automobiles can often be found at the forefront of that movement. Each and every year there are new innovations and concepts that push modern day technology to the edge of what is physically possible. This can be seen from every aspect of these automobiles ranging from the conceptual stage all the way to production.
Most of these advancements have been made possible with the new technology that has become available on the manufacturing side of the designs. Instead of being constrained by what is possible on your average 3 to …
Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge, Jacob Steiner, David Kotovets, Evan Blitz, Luke Fetherston, Alex Colucy
Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge, Jacob Steiner, David Kotovets, Evan Blitz, Luke Fetherston, Alex Colucy
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The target goal of this project is for a team of students to design a vehicle which is based on human power as the primary mover of the system and achieves vehicle propulsion through the required use of hydraulics and pneumatics. In summary, the rider will power a pump that will generate pressure in order to move the fluid that drives the motor. This will result in the powered rotation of the wheels. As there are many possible designs, naturally, this means that the final design for the vehicle will have specific limitations such as weight and the required use …
Golf Ball Mark Repair Tool, Peter Gildea, Jacob Cunningham, Simon Aramouni, Michael Buckley, Andrew Perez
Golf Ball Mark Repair Tool, Peter Gildea, Jacob Cunningham, Simon Aramouni, Michael Buckley, Andrew Perez
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Golf is a unique sport because the players consist of various ages. Inexperience and old age are two factors that cause issues on the course for others, such as improperly repaired divots. Divots are “craters” in the ground caused by the golf ball landing with high velocity on the greens. Older players encounter body limitations that make it difficult for them to bend over in order to properly fix the divots on every hole. This device will be created to properly repair divots to keep the greens in good playing condition for all players and to keep the older players …
Atomistic Continuum Simulations For Nano-Indentation And Compression Of Multi-Layer Graphene, Ashwini Nikumbh
Atomistic Continuum Simulations For Nano-Indentation And Compression Of Multi-Layer Graphene, Ashwini Nikumbh
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Graphene has attracted a great share of research interest due to its extraordinary electrical, thermal, mechanical, and physical properties. Such spectacular properties of graphene open a wide range potential of applications in electronics, energy storage, composites, and biomedical fields. The mechanical properties of graphene can have a huge impact on its performance in graphene-based devices and thus it is important to study them. But the difficulties in experimental characterization and computational limitations to simulate large graphene sample consisting of billions of atoms makes it a challenging task. Thus, accurate and efficient simulation tools to predict the complex deformation of large …
Studying The Effects Of Initial Crack Angle On The Crack Propagation In Graphene Nano-Ribbon Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Vijay Kumar Pathak
Studying The Effects Of Initial Crack Angle On The Crack Propagation In Graphene Nano-Ribbon Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Vijay Kumar Pathak
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
In this research, we have worked on the brittle fracture of graphene nano-ribbon to explore the behavior of crack propagation at different crack angles. We have performed classical Molecular Dynamics simulations using LAMMPS at ten different crack angles between 0 degrees and 45 degrees, in an increment of 5 degrees to observe the parameters that dominate the crack path. The graphene nanoribbon is loaded in the zigzag direction by pulling it in the armchair direction with a pre-existing crack in the center. We have used OVITO for the visualization of the simulation. AIREBO potential is employed in this work because …
Thermomechanical Mechanisms That Cause Adhesion Of Aluminum High Pressure Die Castings To The Die, Alex Monroe
Thermomechanical Mechanisms That Cause Adhesion Of Aluminum High Pressure Die Castings To The Die, Alex Monroe
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
In high pressure die casting (HPDC) of aluminum, cast material adhering to die is a significant defect. Adhesion occurs in two primary ways. The casting may stick preventing its removal from the die. Aluminum can also adhere to the die and buildup in local areas on the die surface with additional casting cycles. This second form of adhesion is called soldering. Lubricant is the best technology to control all forms of adhesion, but it comes at the cost of casting porosity, blisters, reduced die life, and increased die casting machine wear. New strategies to prevent adhesion are desired to eliminate …