Browsing by Author "Alvin Strauss"
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Marince, Christopher Evan (2015-07-27)Department: Mechanical EngineeringIn efforts to improve the abilities of surgeons through robotic technology, surgical systems need to be equipped with haptic feedback to better provide a sense of realism for the doctor performing an operation. The benefits ...
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Turba, Ronald David (2011-03-11)Department: Mechanical EngineeringMuch of today’s research in military assets is focused on remotely controlled designs and alternative energy. In this thesis, a modified design for a current UAV used by the military is discussed. Four distinct designs ...
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Cox, Chase Davison (2010-08-05)Department: Mechanical EngineeringFriction Stir Welding is a solid state joining process that has been shown to successfully join Mg alloys. However the presence of FSW Mg AZ31B in a lap joint configuration in the literature is largely underrepresented ...
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Fleming, Paul Aaron (2009-01-22)Department: Electrical EngineeringFriction stir welding (FSW) is a relatively new (1991) solid-state welding technique where the material is joined via mechanical stirring. In this dissertation, methods for the automatic monitoring and control of FSW are ...
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Prater, Tracie Joy (2012-07-24)Department: Mechanical EngineeringMetal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are strong, lightweight materials consisting of a metal matrix (usually an Aluminum alloy) reinforced with ceramic particles or fibers. Because of their high strength to weight ratio, ...
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Musho, Terence David (2012-04-10)Department: Interdisciplinary Materials ScienceIn the ongoing struggle to resolve our current energy crisis, many agencies and researchers have spearheaded the application of direct energy conversion materials, such as thermoelectric and thermionic devices for waste ...
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The application of Friction Stir Welding Processes to new materials and new material combinations. Evans, William Todd (2018-04-06)Department: Mechanical EngineeringThe application of Friction Stir Welding Processes to new materials and new material combinations. Design and manufacturing needs in all industrial fields are driving the development of new manufacturing processes and new ...
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Crim, Paul Richmond (2005-12-19)Department: Mechanical EngineeringIn search of a more accurate method of measuring heat flux, a new approach to the solution of the inverse heat conduction problem is examined. The inverse heat conduction problem traditionally uses temperature measurements ...