Theses & Dissertations
 
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1 Pedersen, Justin MichaelA biomechanical analysis of seating stresses based upon wheelchair propulsionPressure; Pressure Ulcer Prevention; Shear Stress; Wheelchair Propulsion2013-05thesis
2 Rupp, Tyrel ChristianA comparison of magnetoelectric trandsucer designs for use as wireless magnetic power receivers in biomedical implant applications2018thesis
3 Nolin, JamesA control system for an active wearable lift assist deviceLifting and carrying -- equipment and supplies; lifting and carrying; lift assist device; control system2012-05thesis
4 Rangasamy, Nithin SrinivasA fundamental multiscale study on mechanical, microstructural, and topographical characteristics of machining-induced surface integrity in Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloyMechanical engineering; materials science2017thesis
5 Freckleton, K. BeauwenA preliminary analysis of the ability of a potential orthotic device to reduce and mitigate shoe slipEngineering; Robotics2017thesis
6 Burroughs, Michelle L.A sarrus-based passive mechanism for rotorcraft perchingMechanism; Perching; Robotics; Rotorcraft; Sarrus2014-12thesis
7 Wright, Samuel E.A singularity-free mechanism for holonomic orientation control of a spherical permanent magnetApplied sciences2014thesis
8 Hyer, Tony ClaytonA study comparing changes in loading conditions of an extended service life aircraft using 17-7PH stainless steel17-7PH; Spectrum; Stainless2014-08thesis
9 Beal, Roger ZackA study comparing changes in loading conditions of an extended service life system using aluminum 2024-T3512014-08thesis
10 Surathu, RohitA study of coupling two thermoacoustic lasers2013-05thesis
11 Doran, Michael BryanA superelastic helicotome for capsulorhexisBiomedical engineering; Mechanical engineering; Design2018thesis
12 Cavilla, Matthew StephenA superelastic helicotome for capsulorhexisCapsulorhexis; cataract; design; medical device; nitinol; ophthalmology2016thesis
13 Stewart, Charles AndrewA vertical active handrest to aid in dexterous tasks and to provide gravitational supportActive handrest; Admittance control; Ergonomics; Gravitational support; Robotics2012-05thesis
14 Barnes, Owen R.A wearable underactuated kinesthetic device for inducing arm swing during gait rehabilitation2015-05thesis
15 Uprety, BibhishaAcoustic emission-based sensor analysis and damage classification for structural health monitoring of composite structuresComposites; Damage characterization; Low-velocity Impacts; Sensors; Signal processing; Structural health monitoring2015-05thesis
16 Steigerwaldt, Brett AlanActive shoe sole capable of providing a level walking surface on low-angled terrainActive shoe sole; Ankle deflection; Ankle mobility; Ankle moment; Tarsal coalition2011-08thesis
17 Shelby, Brian DouglasActive testing apparatus for force and displacement of the fingersFingers - Mechanical properties; Electromyography; Prosthesis - Control systems2013-05thesis
18 Jamison, Ryan DaleAerothermoelastic modeling of hypersonic vehiclesHypers; Fluid-structure interaction2008-12thesis
19 Nye, Kevin ScottAge-related changes in the mechanical properties of arteriesCerebral Artery; Development; Head Injury; Vessel Mechanics2015thesis
20 Haslam, Michael DeanAligning carbon nanotubes using ultrasound to reinforce composite materialsacoustic, alignment, CNT, composties, nanotubes, ultrasound2012-12thesis
21 Anjewierden, DouglasAn electrostatic microvalve for pneumatic control of microfluidic systemsElectrostatic; MEMS; Microfluidics; Microvalves; Pneumatic control2011-05thesis
22 Damani, AayushAn empirical model of piezoelectric stick-slip actuation of the Kleindiek MM3A micromanipulatorLoop; Micromanipulator; Model; Open; Piezoelectric; Stick-slip2013-05thesis
23 Jauchler, Jason AndrewAn examination into the effects of corrosion blends on sturdy, integrally stiffened aircraft compression panelsCorrosion blend; Integrally stiffened panel; Nonlinear buckling and post-buckling analysis; Upper wing skin2017thesis
24 Kolhe, Sanket AnilAn experimental investigation of thermoacoustic lasers operating in audible frequency range2012-12thesis
25 Nunna, HimabinduAn experimental study on the tribological effects of targetted cutting fluid combinations on surface integrity of machined AISI 1045 steelTribological effects; Cutting fluid; AISI 1045 steel2012-08thesis
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