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Thermal Stresses Of Composite Beams With Rectangular And Tubular Cross-sections
(Mechanical Engineering, 2008-04-22)
Closed-form analytical solutions for laminated composite beams with tubular and rectangular cross-sections are developed for evaluating the thermal induced stresses. The derivations are based on modified lamination theory ...
Direct Numerical Simulation Of Interaction Of Detonation Wave With Homogeneous Isotropic Turbulence
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The propagation of a shock or detonation wave through a reactive mixture has been the subject of research for over a century. The basic understanding has been shaped by one-dimensional Euler models, namely, those of ...
Analysis Of Tapered Laminated Composite Tubes Under Tension And Torsion
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
Closed form expressions for determining the displacement and twisting angle of tapered composite tubes are developed. The analytical expressions are developed based on the modified laminated plate theory which includes the ...
Numerical Simulation Of Magnetohydrodynamics
(Aerospace Engineering, 2008-04-22)
Use of electromagnetic fields has been shown to be an effective way to control the behavior of electrically conducting fluids. Specifically, the modification of the boundary layer profile with electromagnetic fields can ...
Structural Optimization Using Ansys Classic And Radial Basis Function Based Response Surface Models
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
This thesis describes a methodology to develop an effective and simple structural optimization method using Response Surfaces. It also further demonstrates how these Response Surfaces can then be utilized for further Multi ...
Derivation Of The Dynamics Equations For Receiver Aircraft In Aerial Refueling
(Aerospace Engineering, 2008-04-22)
This thesis describes the derivation of a new set of nonlinear, 6--DOF equations of motion of a receiver aircraft undergoing an aerial refueling, including the effect of time-varying mass and inertia properties associated ...
Optimization Of The Tool Path In A Robotic Environment
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
The rising costs and demand coupled with shrinking energy generating resources has triggered the need for optimum use of energy resources, minimizing the overhead costs and maximizing the profits. Robots have been long ...
Effect Of Pullout And Torsional Strength Of Composites With Co-molded Thread Inserts
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Rotorcraft transmission housings and drive system components are typically made from cast metals due to their highly complex geometries. Utilizing composite materials offers potential to reduce weigh and manufacturing cost ...
Electromagnetic Flow Control: A Review And Experimental Development And Testing Of A Compact Actuator
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)
This thesis is divided into two sections which both relate to the field of magnetohydrodynamics and particularly electromagnetic flow control (EMFC). The first section contains a review of recent research in EMFC. The ...
Visualizing The Flow Induced By An Air Curtain Over A Mannequin Using Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Air curtains find widespread applications in today's world, such as in malls, supermarkets, airports, cold storage, etc., to allow easy pedestrian movement between two different environments. There is interest in understanding ...