Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dissertations
Dissertations from 1992
An adaptive mesh refinement technique for two-dimensional problems and its application to the analysis of shear bands, Kwang I. Ko
Analysis of matrix damage in unidirectional composites, V. G. Mukunda
An investigation of crack growth at interfaces in bimaterials and composites using a consistent shear-lag model, David Brian Popejoy
An investigation of the dynamic response of lifting surfaces with concentrated structural nonlinearities, Iyad Khalil Qumei
Robust control of smart structures, Seung-Woo Rhee
Dissertations from 1991
The effect of temperature and imperfect bonding on the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites, Douglas R. Carroll
Modeling of fluid flow and porosity formation during casting solidification, Fon-Chieh Chang
Unconstrained and constrained motion control of a planar two-link structurally-flexible manipulator, Byung-Oh Choi
Analysis of steady state axisymmetric penetration problems by the finite element method using a mixed formulation, R. (Rajarathinam) Jayachandran
An application of the boundary element method to two-dimensional sound propagation over an irregular topography, Jong Moo Park
Dynamic analysis and vibration control of smart structural materials, Ming-June Tzeng
Dissertations from 1990
Mixed convection in two dimensional laminar air flow with reverse flow regions, Byung Joon Baek
Non-steady state cracking in unidirectional composites, Li Chai
Intrinsic workability and metal forming analysis, Hen-Li Henry Chen
Studies on the shrinkage-induced transport phenomena during alloy solidification, Kun-Chuan Chiang
Finite element solution of steady state axisymmetric penetration problems, T. Gobinath
Dynamics of an axially moving flexible finite strip, Madana M. Gopal
Polymeric composite tube mold design and hygrothermal stress analysis of composite tubes, Byung Sun Kim
Nonparallel thermal instability of forced, natural, and mixed convection flows, Hsien-Ren Lee
Micromechanics characterization of sublaminate damage, Huanqiu Tang
Melting heat transfer in enclosures, Chudong Wen
Finite and boundary element analysis of three-dimensional linear elastostatics, Amir H. Yahyavi
Comparison of energy consumption of common heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems with closed water loop heat pump systems, Jawad Hussain Zaidi
Dissertations from 1989
Finite element analysis of laminated composite plates, Virat Chomkwah
Shear strain localization phenomenon in viscoplastic materials, Chang-Ho Kim
Dynamic adiabatic shear band development in plane strain deformations of a viscoplastic material, De-Shin Liu
A finite element method to solve a third order convected acoustic wave equation for sheared subsonic flow in a circular duct, with application to propeller noise, James Edward Steck
Dissertations from 1988
An analysis of steady state penetration problems by the finite element method, Pei-Rong Lin
Modeling and control of large flexible space structures, Jayant V. Ramakrishnan
A vortex panel method for unsteady aerodynamics of multiple lifting surfaces with thickness, Kamran Rokhsaz
Development of a three precision position synthesis package for planar four-bar mechanisms, Pei-Lum Tso
Dissertations from 1987
Mean flow effects on the performance of perforated tube silencers and dissipative silencers containing bulk absorbent, Ing-Jiun Daniel Chang
Efficient finite element methods for large displacement elasto-plastic problems, Ching-Chih Fu
A microcomputer model for the performance simulation of cooling and heating coils with applications to heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, Radhakrishna Ganesh
Measurements and predictions for mixed convection in laminar and turbulent boundary layer flows, N. Ramachandran
Experimental determination of strain-energy density function of rubber and 3-D finite element stress analysis of rubber in hose coupling, Raj Shekhar Roychoudhury
Dissertations from 1986
Nonparallel wave instability of mixed convection flows, Shong-Leih Lee
Microscopic and macroscopic fin collar effects in the prediction of finned tube contact conductance, Pradipkumar Rasiklal Shah
Dissertations from 1985
Design and implementation of a joystick based robot teaching system, Arthur Thomas Morton
A study of surface tension dependent inviscid-viscous interfaces, Larry Ray Shipers
Simulation of air-to-air heat pumps operating under frosting conditions on the outdoor coil, Chutchawan Tantakitti
Modeling mine roof swell bolts with nonlinear finite element techniques, Carl J. Wouden
Dissertations from 1984
Applications of finite and wave envelope element approximations to acoustic radiation from turbofan engine inlets in flight, A. V. Parrett
Dissertations from 1983
Steam gasification of wood by indirect fired internal heating, Anek Punyakumleard
A numerical model for subsonic acoustic choking, Noel Walkington
Dissertations from 1981
Cam synthesis and analysis for elastic link follower systems, Donald Raymond Flugrad Jr.
Dissertations from 1979
A finite element fracture propagation study, Herbert George Smith Jr.
Dissertations from 1978
Two-dimensional multiple scattering in a cylindrical medium, R. L. Dougherty
Development of a design procedure for forged bevel gears with a web, Ebraheem Mohammed Shareedah
Dissertations from 1977
Numerical solution of the complete Navier-Stokes and energy equations for developing channel flow including thermal radiation, free convection and variable viscosity, Russell Ralph Beckmeyer
Nucleate boiling of refrigerants and refrigerant-oil mixtures, Somsri Chongrungreong
Heat transfer and wave instability of mixed forced and free convection flow, Aleksandros Mucoglu
Dissertations from 1976
Finite element investigation of bolted mine roof structures, Janakkumar Girjashanker Dave
Dynamics of a partially-filled cylinder, Don Ross Tichenor
Analysis of thick-walled bourdon tubes, Robert Charles Weber
Dissertations from 1975
Development of helicopter flight path models utilizing modern control techniques, Alfred Fermelia
Influence of initial turbulence intensity on the heat and moisture transfer through a recirculated air curtain, Nguyen Quang Van
Bit penetration into rock - A finite element study, Jaw-Kuang Wang
Dissertations from 1974
Direct and inverse heat conduction in rock materials using the finite element method, Vernon Dale Allen
An analytical and experimental study of the dynamic response of a press, Woosoon Bai
Dropwise condensation as affected by vapor diffusion and molecular sticking, Salil K. Banerjee
The effect of contact angle, surface roughness, and adsorption of heterogeneous nucleation of condensing water, Prafulla Chandra Mahata
A finite element method for three-dimensional analysis of metal forming, Nguyen Don Phu
Solid-fluid drag reduction, Ian Radin
Numerical modeling of the early stage of cloud formation in a simulation chamber, Adel Nassif Saad
Measurements of condensation coefficient exhibited by water drops grown on rural cloud nuclei, Abbas M. Sinnarwalla
Dissertations from 1973
The effects of high pressure and temperature environments on the properties of 6061-T651 aluminum, Patrick George Davidson
Stability of the developing laminar flow in a circular tube, Lung-mau Huang
Hydrostatic extrusion of waste glass and plastic, Subhash Govind Kelkar
A study of the dynamic loading of hydrodynamically lubricated journal bearings, Nader Khorzad
Transient state analysis of separated flow around a sphere, Ching-Liang Lin
Methods for predicting the influence of intense sound, steady flow, and elevated temperature on the acoustic performance of automotive exhaust system components, Richard Chuka Oboka
Rock fragmentation by subsurface thermal inclusions - a finite element study, Mahendrakumar Ramkrishna Patel
Numerical simulation of heat, mass, and momentum transfer in an atmospheric boundary layer, Darrell W. Pepper
Linear stability of non-parallel flow in the entrance region of ducts, Francis Chung-ti Shen
Dissertations from 1972
Methods and applications of systems identification, Allen Glenn Behring
An exact analysis of two-dimensional radiative transfer in an absorbing and emitting gray medium, William F. Breig
An analytical study of a confined viscous vortex, David Edward Crow
A yield and fracture model for TI-6AL-4V titanium and 7075-T6 aluminum, Richard L. Pendleton
The application of impact dampers to continuous systems, Ranjit Kumar Roy
An experimental investigation of the effects of ambient and heated steady flow and intense sound levels on the response of acoustic filter elements, Raymond H. Schaffart
Determination of thermal contact resistance between metals using a pulse technique, William Edward Stewart Jr.
Modal truncation of substructures used in vibration analysis, Suresh Kumar Tolani
Dissertations from 1971
Use of the turbulence kinetic energy equation in analyzing turbulent near wakes, James Edward Auiler
An investigation of subsequent yield phenomena, Joseph George Hoeg
Identification of centers of influence for urban areas, Robert W. Meyer
Dissertations from 1970
Use of the turbulence kinetic energy equation in prediction of nonequilibrium turbulent boundary layers, William Madison Byrne Jr.
Development and application of cartesian tensor mathematics for kinematic analysis of spatial mechanisms, Robert Myrl Crane
An investigation of nucleate and film boiling heat transfer from copper spheres, William David Hardin
Ionization of air produced by strong shocks, Howard Sajon Joyner
An investigation of the stiffness of shafts with integral disks, Richard King Riley
Optimizing diesel engine efficiency using the controllability of a variable ratio hydrostatic transmission, Gordon Wright
Dissertations from 1969
Dynamic response of circular plates to transient and harmonic transverse loads including the effect of transverse shear and rotary inertia, Perakatte Joseph George
A finite element method for geometrically nonlinear large displacement problems in thin, elastic plates and shells, Ronald August Melliere
Dissertations from 1967
The transient dynamics of plane mechanisms, Navnit Chhaganlal Mehta
