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Full-Text Articles in Mechanical Engineering
Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review, Catherine Maware, Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Tinotenda Machingura, Ilesanmi Daniyan
Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review, Catherine Maware, Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Tinotenda Machingura, Ilesanmi Daniyan
Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Publications
The quest for waste reduction and the development of manufacturing processes that meet the economic, social and environmental requirements necessitate this study. Additive manufacturing is an emerging digital technology that can be used to seamlessly develop a product through material deposition in layers. The study aims to investigate the progress made in the development of additive manufacturing to support lean, green and sustainable manufacturing. The study employs a systematic literature review approach, specifically the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). A total of 158 articles identified from different academic databases that detailed empirical, conceptual and theoretical findings …
Battery Management System Development For Electric Vehicles And Fast Charging Infrastructure Improvement, Yu Yang, Hen-Geul Yeh, Cesar Ortiz
Battery Management System Development For Electric Vehicles And Fast Charging Infrastructure Improvement, Yu Yang, Hen-Geul Yeh, Cesar Ortiz
Mineta Transportation Institute
The electric vehicle (EV) has become increasingly popular due to its being zero-emission. However, a significant challenge faced by EV drivers is the range anxiety associated with battery usage. Addressing this concern, this project develops a more efficient battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles based on a real-time, state-of-charge (SOC) estimation. The proposed study delivers three modules: (1) a new equivalent circuit model (ECM) for lithium-ion batteries, (2) a new SOC estimator based on the moving horizon method, and (3) an on-board FPGA implementation of the classical Coulomb counting method for SOC estimation. The research team extends the traditional …
A Study Of Directionality Effects In Three-Beam Coaxial Titanium Wire-Based Laser Metal Deposition, Remy Mathenia, Braden Mclain, Todd Sparks, Frank Liou
A Study Of Directionality Effects In Three-Beam Coaxial Titanium Wire-Based Laser Metal Deposition, Remy Mathenia, Braden Mclain, Todd Sparks, Frank Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Coaxial wire-based laser metal deposition is a versatile and efficient additive process that can achieve a high deposition rate in the manufacturing of complex structures. In this paper, a three-beam coaxial wire system is studied, with particular attention given to the effects of the deposition direction and laser beam orientation on the resulting bead geometry symmetry. With the three-beam laser delivery, the laser spot pattern is not always symmetric with respect to the deposition direction. Single titanium beads are deposited in different directions and at varying deposition rates, and the bead profile is quantitatively scored for multiple symmetry measures. Through …
Analytical And Fem Models For Thermal Analysis And Residual Stresses Using Wire Arc-Based Welding And Additive Manufacturing Of Sus304, Muhammad Arif Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Mihai Oane, Frank Liou
Analytical And Fem Models For Thermal Analysis And Residual Stresses Using Wire Arc-Based Welding And Additive Manufacturing Of Sus304, Muhammad Arif Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Mihai Oane, Frank Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Austenitic stainless steel, also known as SUS304, has a wide industrial application. The resultant residual stresses and deformation due to arc welding play a critical role in an in-service SUS04 part failure. Various experimental studies have been presented to predict residual stresses and part deformation. However, these techniques are expensive and time-consuming owing to the trial-and-error approach, limiting their application to industrial applications. Based on the emergent need, this study introduces two simulation models based on analytical and FEM techniques for thermal distribution and residual stress estimation. The experimentally calibrated models results have been implemented for SUS304 multi-pass arc welding. …
In Situ Synthesis, Characterization And Photocatalytic Efficacy Of Silver-Enhanced Mxene And Graphene Nanocomposites, Kishore Chand, M. Mustafa Azeem, Muhammad Nazim Lakhan, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam, Ahmer Hussain Shah
In Situ Synthesis, Characterization And Photocatalytic Efficacy Of Silver-Enhanced Mxene And Graphene Nanocomposites, Kishore Chand, M. Mustafa Azeem, Muhammad Nazim Lakhan, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam, Ahmer Hussain Shah
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The emergence of 2D materials has significantly expanded the wide range of nanomaterials with diverse applications. Notably, their high conductivity, catalytic efficiency, and hydrophobicity have fueled heightened research interests for water treatment applications. This research aimed to investigate the synthesis and characterization of MXene and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites with silver nanoparticles (Ag) for enhanced catalytic activity in the decomposition of Direct Blue-24 dye. In this study, we employed well-established methods, previously documented in the literature, to prepare two distinct nanocomposites. Novel nanocomposites, namely reduced graphene oxide–silver nanoparticles (rGO–Ag) and MXene–silver nanoparticles (MXene–Ag), were synthesized using the hydrothermal and …
In Situ Synthesis, Characterization And Photocatalytic Efficacy Of Silver-Enhanced Mxene And Graphene Nanocomposites, Kishore Chand, M. Mustafa Azeem, Muhammad Nazim Lakhan, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam, Ahmer Hussain Shah
In Situ Synthesis, Characterization And Photocatalytic Efficacy Of Silver-Enhanced Mxene And Graphene Nanocomposites, Kishore Chand, M. Mustafa Azeem, Muhammad Nazim Lakhan, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam, Ahmer Hussain Shah
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The emergence of 2D materials has significantly expanded the wide range of nanomaterials with diverse applications. Notably, their high conductivity, catalytic efficiency, and hydrophobicity have fueled heightened research interests for water treatment applications. This research aimed to investigate the synthesis and characterization of MXene and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites with silver nanoparticles (Ag) for enhanced catalytic activity in the decomposition of Direct Blue-24 dye. In this study, we employed well-established methods, previously documented in the literature, to prepare two distinct nanocomposites. Novel nanocomposites, namely reduced graphene oxide–silver nanoparticles (rGO–Ag) and MXene–silver nanoparticles (MXene–Ag), were synthesized using the hydrothermal and …
A Kinematic Analysis Of The Shoulder During The Volleyball Attack Using Euler And Helical Axis Methods, Victoria Jolliff
A Kinematic Analysis Of The Shoulder During The Volleyball Attack Using Euler And Helical Axis Methods, Victoria Jolliff
Biomedical Engineering Theses & Dissertations
The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation. In volleyball, repetitive overhand movements can cause shoulder overuse injuries. The primary offensive move, the attack, involves the approach, arm cocking, arm acceleration, and follow-through phases. Motion capture analysis and techniques like calculating Euler angles and rotation about a mean helical axis can evaluate shoulder movements. This study aimed to calculate shoulder movements during each phase of the volleyball attack using the Euler angle YXY sequence and the helical axis method. Different attack types, such as cross-court and …
Ductape: A Steady-State, Axisymmetric Ducted Fan Analysis Code Designed For Gradient-Based Optimization, Judd Mehr, Andrew Ning
Ductape: A Steady-State, Axisymmetric Ducted Fan Analysis Code Designed For Gradient-Based Optimization, Judd Mehr, Andrew Ning
Faculty Publications
Electric ducted fans have become an intriguing option for the propulsion systems of clean, quiet advanced air mobility technologies due to their potential benefits in both aerodynamic efficiency and reduced noise profiles compared to open rotor systems. Exploration of conceptual electric ducted fan design in the context of novel, and often complex, applications may be greatly aided by the use of optimization techniques. Specifically, gradient-based optimization lends itself to the exploration of large, complex, multi-disciplinary systems due to its inherent scalability. Despite ducted fans/propellers having been relatively well studied for the last century, modern, gradient-based, optimization-ready analysis tools for ducted …
Jme 4110: Better Beach Wagon, Jalen Rhodes, Joshua Peters, Seth Peters, Jevonn Lewis-Harris
Jme 4110: Better Beach Wagon, Jalen Rhodes, Joshua Peters, Seth Peters, Jevonn Lewis-Harris
Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110
This project aims to add to a current beach wagon and improve effective movement through sand and concrete. Some beach wagons out in the market make it incredibly difficult to navigate through sand, often requiring more effort to push or pull. Some beach wagons solve these issues, such as electric beach wagons and their use of balloon tires; however, they are typically expensive, costing up to $2500.00. With Visionary Solutions’ design, the beach wagon will be able to move smoothly through both terrains (concrete and sand) and will be inexpensive to produce. The materials design includes polylactic acid (PLA) 3D …
Jme 4110: Stand-Up Pedicure Final Report, Heather Burt, Brian Hinkle, Jonathon Riggle, Anna Domingo Garcia
Jme 4110: Stand-Up Pedicure Final Report, Heather Burt, Brian Hinkle, Jonathon Riggle, Anna Domingo Garcia
Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110
This project focuses on designing a pedicure device specifically for individuals who struggle with bending down to cut their toenails. While many people may not give this task a second thought, for some, it is a daily challenge. The goal is to create a device that allows users to safely and comfortably cut their toenails without needing to bend down or visit a nail salon, saving them time, effort, and money. This innovative design will cater to those with physical limitations, enabling them to maintain their nail care independently.
Studying The Performance Of Object Recognition With Fusion Of Visible Light And Infrared Images With Neural Networks, Plamen Petkov
Studying The Performance Of Object Recognition With Fusion Of Visible Light And Infrared Images With Neural Networks, Plamen Petkov
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
Neural networks have been used for object detection and recognition in both color and intensity camera images. As the use of infrared cameras, colloquially termed thermal cameras, has increased and costs have decreased, object detection and recognition in infrared camera images have been increasingly studied. An infrared image is treated as an intensity image, just like a grayscale camera image, except the intensity corresponds to infrared radiation instead of visible light. The information provided by these two types of images are different, especially in different lighting and environmental situations, and some types of objects are more easily recognized in visible …
Development Of A Large Format Additive Manufacturing System Based On An Off-The-Self Pellet Extruder, Aywan Das
Development Of A Large Format Additive Manufacturing System Based On An Off-The-Self Pellet Extruder, Aywan Das
Theses and Dissertations
Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM), or Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM), was introduced to resolve the limitations of the low deposition rate, low scalability, and therefore long print times, of traditional 3D printing methods when applied to the manufacturing of large structures and tooling. LFAM can be used to overcome the high conventional tooling costs of large structures. However, even with robotic setups, LFAM still mainly relies on quasi-planar, 2.5D printing strategies. This fails to reap the advantages of multi-axis printing, such as improved adhesion, reduced support material use, and the ability to create complex curved surfaces. In this research, …
Wind Plant Wake Losses: Disconnect Between Turbine Actuation And Control Of Plant Wakes With Engineering Wake Models, Ryan Scott, Nicholas Hamilton, Raul Bayoan Cal, Patrick Moriarty
Wind Plant Wake Losses: Disconnect Between Turbine Actuation And Control Of Plant Wakes With Engineering Wake Models, Ryan Scott, Nicholas Hamilton, Raul Bayoan Cal, Patrick Moriarty
Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
Wake losses from neighboring plants may become a major factor in wind plant design and control as additional plants are constructed in areas with high wind resource availability. Because plant wakes span a large range of physical scales, from turbine rotor diameter to tens of kilometers, it is unclear whether conventional wake models or turbine control strategies are effective at the plant scale. Wake steering and axial induction control are evaluated in the current work as means of reducing the impact of neighboring wind plants on power and levelized cost of electricity. FLOw Redirection and Induction in Steady State (FLORIS) …
Development Of A Rule-Based Monitoring System For Autonomous Heavy Equipment Safety, Amirpooya Shirazi
Development Of A Rule-Based Monitoring System For Autonomous Heavy Equipment Safety, Amirpooya Shirazi
Department of Construction Engineering and Management: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Roadway construction work zones are constantly exposed to interactions among construction equipment, workers, and vehicles. Furthermore, ensuring safety in these areas is considered a challenging task due to the complexity of the environment. As shown in the rising trend of fatal accidents in roadway work zones, current OSHA regulations in construction safety are insufficient in effectively detecting unsafe situations and mitigating the risks. Furthermore, best practices, such as internal traffic control planning (ITCP), exhibit critical limitations requiring continuous monitoring of active work zones as well as adjustments to the site coordination plans due to the dynamic nature of work zone …
Investigation Of Emissions Characteristics Of Natural Gas Engines With Prechamber Enabled Mixing Controlled Combustion, Johnathan Michael Ronsman
Investigation Of Emissions Characteristics Of Natural Gas Engines With Prechamber Enabled Mixing Controlled Combustion, Johnathan Michael Ronsman
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations have motivated the exploration of ways to decarbonize the internal combustion engine (ICE). Alternative fuels are of interest as they can easily be implemented with existing infrastructure. Among these alternative fuels, natural gas stands out due to its large abundance and high hydrogen-to-carbon ratio, which can significantly reduce CO2 emissions. Due to its low reactivity, most natural gas engines today are premixed lean burn spark ignited (SI) engines. These engines produce criteria pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO), but due to their premixed nature, also produce relatively large amounts of unburned methane …
Design And Verification Of A Planar, Programmable, Compliant Hand For Use In General Open-Loop Constrained Manipulation, Jacob Frye
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Conventional robots are adept at performing tasks where the desired absolute position of the robot's end effector is well defined. However, these robots will struggle with tasks in which the desired position is poorly defined, subject to variation, or determined by contact with a constraint with positional uncertainty. This problem can be solved by introducing compliance to the system, either active or passive. Active compliance uses force feedback to make corrective motions, but is limited in speed and experiences higher contact forces than passive systems. Passively compliant systems are capable of realizing the necessary compliance for a given task but …
Development Of A Mechanical Boot For Prevention Of Deep Vein Thrombosis In Outpatients, Julian David Trevino
Development Of A Mechanical Boot For Prevention Of Deep Vein Thrombosis In Outpatients, Julian David Trevino
Theses and Dissertations
This work presents the development of a mechanical boot designed to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in high-risk individuals such as those who have just had major procedures. DVT is a serious condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins, particularly of the lower limbs, which can lead to life-threatening complications if not adequately addressed. The mechanical boot utilizes the principle of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) to facilitate blood flow in the lower extremities, thereby mitigating the risk of clot formation. Through a combination of mechanical engineering, biomedical research, and user centered design, the project outlines …
Solving Unsteady Potential Flow Problems In O(N) Time, Ryan Anderson, Andrew Ning
Solving Unsteady Potential Flow Problems In O(N) Time, Ryan Anderson, Andrew Ning
Faculty Publications
Design of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is challenging in part due to significant aerodynamic interactions between rotors and wings. Computational models can aid in their design, but are computationally expensive. 3-D panel methods coupled with vortex particle wakes offer an attractive solution, but solving for the panel strengths scales poorly for large problems. Multigrid methods, such as Krylov subspace methods in conjunction with the fast multipole method (FMM), have been demonstrated to reduce the scaling to O(𝑁). We explore the performance and limitations of the Krylov-FMM method, traditional matrix-powered GMRES, LU decomposition, and a novel O(𝑁) multigrid approach to …
Formula Integrated Monocoque Development, Hayden Wagner, Aaron Fang, Elijah Schulz, Carson Smith
Formula Integrated Monocoque Development, Hayden Wagner, Aaron Fang, Elijah Schulz, Carson Smith
Mechanical Engineering
Every year the Cal Poly Racing FSAE club set out to create two separate race cars to compete in the upcoming formula combustion and formula electric competitions. Both the combustion and electric formula cars operated on the same vehicle platform with the powertrain systems being the main difference between the two cars. Cal Poly Racing FSAE is the only school in California to run a full carbon fiber monocoque chassis, with each chassis design operating on a roughly four year design cycle. A new FSAE senior project team has set out to improve upon the previous chassis design as the …
Enhancement Of Polytetrafluoroethylene-Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibers Triboelectric Effect With Carboxylic Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Coating, Fernando Viesca
Theses and Dissertations
In this study, we fabricated a TENG using Forcespinning® (FS) Polytetrafluoroethylene microfibers (FS-PTFE-MFs) and Electrospun (ES) Polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers (ES-PVA-NFs). The FS-PTFE-MFs were physically linked with functionalized carboxylic multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH) employing water dispersions. MWCNTs-COOH were dispersed using three different surfactants: Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS), and Triton X-100 (TX-100). Coated FS-PTFE-MFs were then characterized using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) attachment and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). While no significant difference in performance was observed with different surfactants, electrical results of the TENG recorded a notable enhancement of …
On The Correlation Between Pre-Processing Workflow And Dimensional Accuracy Of 3d Printed Parts In High-Precision Material Jetting, Karin Chen, Ahmed Elkaseer, Steffen Scholz, Veit Hagenmeyer
On The Correlation Between Pre-Processing Workflow And Dimensional Accuracy Of 3d Printed Parts In High-Precision Material Jetting, Karin Chen, Ahmed Elkaseer, Steffen Scholz, Veit Hagenmeyer
Mechanical Engineering
Material Jetting (MJ) is distinguished in the additive manufacturing field for its ability to create accurate multi-material functional objects with features in the range of few micrometers. Analyzing the impact of each step in MJ from virtual design to 3D printed object on the process response is essential for optimizing the technology’s capabilities. The current state-of-the-art reveals a gap in MJ regarding the fundamental understanding of the correlation between the pre-processing workflow and the geometrical and dimensional accuracy. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining factors such as utilization of different CAD software with diverse working principles, part-based …
Surface Acoustic Waves-Based Point-Of-Care Biosensor, Debdyuti Mandal
Surface Acoustic Waves-Based Point-Of-Care Biosensor, Debdyuti Mandal
Theses and Dissertations
A biosensor is an analytical tool consisting of biologically active material used in close conjunction with a device that converts a biochemical signal into a quantifiable electrical signal. The early detection of the disease biomarkers can enhance the increased curability of the disease, reduce healthcare costs, and finally, improve the quality of life for patients. Thus, for the following purpose, there is always a need for an effective biosensor as a diagnostic device. The biosensor typically consists of an actuator, a bio-recognition component, and a transducer that converts captured signals into a meaningful display. The bio-recognition component uses biomolecules to …
Multidimensional Simulation Of Cool Diffusion Flame, Ejaz Ahmed
Multidimensional Simulation Of Cool Diffusion Flame, Ejaz Ahmed
Theses and Dissertations
Understanding the behavior of spherical cool diffusion flames in microgravity conditions is crucial for advancing combustion research. This knowledge has significant implications for both fundamental science and practical applications, such as spacecraft fire safety and the development of advanced, high-efficiency engines that benefit from low-temperature chemistry. Spherical cool diffusion flames are typically characterized by peak temperatures between 500 and 1000K and are often followed by the radiative extinction of a hot flame. Some low-temperature ignitions can sustain indefinitely at around 700K, leading to chain-branching pathways that produce intermediate species such as C2H4, H2O2, HO2, CH2O, CH3O, and HCO. In some …
Accelerating Numerical Modeling And Optimization Of Structural Mechanical Systems, Fatemeh Hashemian
Accelerating Numerical Modeling And Optimization Of Structural Mechanical Systems, Fatemeh Hashemian
Theses and Dissertations
This research proposal presents Bayesian optimization and reduced order modeling methods to accelerate numerical analysis and design of structure mechanical system. First, a holistic framework of Bayesian optimization (BO) based on parameterized numerical models and genetic algorithm-guided adaptive sampling is developed to automate and accelerate the design of a front-loading washing machine. The research aims to address challenges associated with the model parameterization and global optimization and design. A multibody dynamics model of the washing machine incorporating a set of 9 key design variables is developed. The design variables are implemented to enable automated modifications of the dynamics model for …
Geometrically Exact Beam Theory For Gradient-Based Optimization, Taylor Mcdonnell, Andrew Ning
Geometrically Exact Beam Theory For Gradient-Based Optimization, Taylor Mcdonnell, Andrew Ning
Faculty Publications
Decades of research have progressed geometrically exact beam theory to the point where it is now an invaluable resource for analyzing and modeling highly flexible slender structures. Large-scale optimization using geometrically exact beam theory remains nontrivial, however, due to the inability of gradient-free optimizers to handle large numbers of design variables in a computationally efficient manner and the difficulties associated with obtaining smooth, accurate, and efficiently calculated design sensitivities for gradient-based optimization. To overcome these challenges, this paper presents a finite-element implementation of geometrically exact beam theory which has been developed specifically for gradient-based optimization. A key feature of this …
Derivative Propagation Through Vortex Particle Method Simulation, Eric Green, Andrew Ning
Derivative Propagation Through Vortex Particle Method Simulation, Eric Green, Andrew Ning
Faculty Publications
Automatic differentiation (AD) is a powerful tool for evaluating numerical derivatives. In particular, reverse-mode AD provides numerical gradients in a way that is insensitive to the number of input variables. This makes reverse-mode AD well-suited for solving large optimization problems. However, reverse-mode AD has a particularly large associated memory cost because most intermediate values in operations need to be cached. This is problematic for large problems such as aerodynamics simulations, though, since the memory requirements can quickly become impractical. The solution implemented in this work is to provide analytic pullback expressions for functions for which many of the intermediate values …
Trajectory Optimization Of Evtol And Conventional Aircraft: A Comparative Analysis Of Vortex Particle Method And Vortex Lattice + Blade Element Momentum Theory, Andrew Tagg, Ryan Anderson, Cibin Joseph, Andrew Ning
Trajectory Optimization Of Evtol And Conventional Aircraft: A Comparative Analysis Of Vortex Particle Method And Vortex Lattice + Blade Element Momentum Theory, Andrew Tagg, Ryan Anderson, Cibin Joseph, Andrew Ning
Faculty Publications
Trajectory optimization of aircraft transition maneuvers can significantly influence the design of these systems, particularly when making decisions about aircraft geometry, propulsion sizing, and control system design. This paper presents the trajectory optimization of air vehicles including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) as well as conventional aircraft. The study evaluates the influence of fidelity in trajectory design by comparing the use of two aerodynamic methods in the context of trajectory optimization. The mid-fidelity method utilizes a vortex lattice method (VLM) to model lifting surfaces while employing blade element momentum theory (BEMT) to model rudimentary rotor-wing interactions. The high-fidelity approach …
Jme 4110: Washer To Dryer Clothes Transfer Device, Scott Diep, Jared Edwards, Catherine Mcdonnell, Patrick Geldmeier
Jme 4110: Washer To Dryer Clothes Transfer Device, Scott Diep, Jared Edwards, Catherine Mcdonnell, Patrick Geldmeier
Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110
For those leading busy lives or facing mobility challenges, this project involve a custom device can transfer clothes from washer to the dryer automatically when the person is not home. This solution eliminates the need to manually move clothes from the washer, preventing formation of mildew, and ensuring that the laundry is fresh and ready to wear when you return.
Jme 4110: Inflatable Patient Wedge, Thomas Gunsten, Bushra Zaidi, Zachary Howell, Luke Prichard
Jme 4110: Inflatable Patient Wedge, Thomas Gunsten, Bushra Zaidi, Zachary Howell, Luke Prichard
Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110
The goal of this project was to design, model, and build an inflatable patient wedge, capable of lifting a patient from a laying position to an appropriate sitting position. This system had to be cheap, reliable, and strong enough to lift a wide range of different patients. The design of this project includes repurposed air mattresses, resealed with an epoxy, and shaped into an appropriately angled wedge.
Jme 4110: Patient Mat Mover, Muhammad Mughal, Seth Gallamore, Gabriel Monte, Marcos Navas Gallardo, Jamie Barvian
Jme 4110: Patient Mat Mover, Muhammad Mughal, Seth Gallamore, Gabriel Monte, Marcos Navas Gallardo, Jamie Barvian
Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110
The idea of an improved patient mat mover was suggested to help make the life of patients and their care givers easier. The typical method of using brute force to lift a patient and slide a mat under them can be very challenging and tasking on both the patient and their care giver. It is a large inconvenience in the medical field and makes the process of patient care difficult and uncomfortable. Our value is designing a solution that will eliminate pain and difficulty for both our patients and their nurses/care givers by simplifying patient transport from bed to bed. …