Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 1999
Mathematical model for energy management of solar vehicles, Keith James Weepie
Material model and finite element analysis of V-ribbed belt tracking, Minjie Xu
Theses from 1998
Inspection point placement and path planning algorithms for automatic CMM inspection, Vijay Andrew Albuquerque
Statistical analysis of structural response via a quadratic regression model, Mahesh Balasubramanian
Shear bands, cracks, and their interaction in porous viscoplastic materials, Suraj Belvadi
Experimental investigation in the drilling of advanced composite material, Scott Ryan Birdsong
The development and characterization of an optically transparent glass ribbon reinforced polyester composite, Jason Edward Carter
Design and development of an open modular architecture controller for CNC machining, Mark A. Crawford
Adaptation of a briquetting machine for single-stage dewatering and consolidation of fine coal, Thulasiram Dharman
A framework of web-based collaborative system for assembly problems and evaluation of alternatives, Sumit Gupta
A study of airbag impact with a semi-infinite body of water using the finite element method, Narendra Guruju
Measurement of residual stresses in spot welds by moire interferometry, Canlong He
Dispersed phase liquid fuel droplet characterization methods in the intake port of a fired spark ignition engine, Brian E. Holthaus
Manufacturing and process modeling of FRP rebars by a combined pultrusion/filament winding process, Chuanqing Jiang
A computer implementation of closed-form vector decomposition utilizing automatic equation generation for the position analysis of planar linkages, Clint Allen Kahler
Structural analysis of spherical bearings, Harold Judson McKinnon
Modeling of noise in rotary positive displacement blowers, Ullal Vivek Nayak
Combustion of aqueous ammonium sulfate containing industrial waste streams, Brian Keith Ricker
A neural network controller for constant cutting force in turning, Anand Santanakrishnan
Simulation of V-Ribbed belt tracking, Charles Scott Sloan
Self adaptive vibration control of smart composite structures using piezoelectric materials and neural networks, Manish Thankappan Valoor
Dynamic simulation of multi-body systems in motion for virtual prototyping, Balaji Kothandaraman Vilvaray
A closed form method for backtracking from a modified Burmester curve to a set of precision positions, Derek Lee Watkins
Condensation along an isothermal vertical surface in mixed convection, Chad Michael Winkler
Theses from 1997
Effect of turbulence on velocity measurements taken by the electronic vane anemometer, Faisal Mohammed Asaad
Modeling of diffusion in micro-cracked composite laminates using approximate solutions, Tozer Jamshed Bandorawalla
The effect of stiffening on the maximum stress in a flat plate, Michael Gerard Duchek
Application of thrust recovery and mission based analysis techniques to wave riding hypersonic vehicles, Christopher Dennis Gettinger
Control of highly-deformable shell structures with embedded smart materials, Chun-Shan Gu
Simulation of conventional and unconventional deployment of an automotive airbag using FEM, Ajit Chandrakant Kolhe
An investigation of automotive airbag deployment between the windshield and an impacting sphere, Sandeep Laddha
A case-based reasoning approach to process planning for prismatic parts using feature-based design, Sridhar Marella
Control of friction and backlash in a machine tool feed drive system, Keshav Menon
A theoretical study of three-dimensional radiative transfer with polarization, Donald W. Mueller Jr.
Modifications to adaptive critic based controllers for uncertain plant dynamics, Mayank Pant
Simplification of CAD models for virtual reality applications, Ravikrishnan Ramachandran
Adaptive critic-based neurocontroller for autolanding of aircrafts, Gaurav Saini
Critical characteristic capture model reduction, Michael Kent Sharp
Evaluation of energy saving alternatives for HVAC systems, Yogita Shirsat
Thermal diffusion in opposed jet diffusion flames, Joy Sinha
Measurement of vapor concentration and cycle-to-cycle variation in pulsed, evaporating fuel sprays, Jeffrey H. Wright
An improved nonlinear model for the cutting process in turning operation, Yun-Bo Yi
Experimental testing and modeling of automotive belt drive tensioner, Jiaxin Zhao
Theses from 1996
Modeling of piezoelectric traveling wave ultrasonic motors, Jayakumar Chandrasekar
A critical review of convection heat transfer equations for single and two phase systems, Patrick John Ferber
An experimental investigation of the failure mechanisms in composite materials by acoustic emission techniques, Mark Alan Hall
Results of an aerodynamic study of wing tip sails, Joshua Bruce Jarvis
A study of inflation and impact of an airbag using nonlinear finite element method, Prasad Mysore
Active vibration control of beams and plates simulation and experiment, Srinivas Nemani
Predictions and preliminary measurements of turbulent natural and mixed convection, Kalpesh Patel
A general methodology for the adaptive control of uncertain dynamical systems using multiple models and model weighting, Ajay Rajagopal
Building HVAC energy analysis software development, Guruprasad Rao
Modeling of the effects of surface active elements on flow patterns and weld penetration, Qi Shi
Robust vibration control of smart composite structures using piezoelectric materials and neural networks, Christopher Smyser
Plastic fiber rolling for concrete reinforcement, Jeffery S. Thomas
Adaptive control of smart composite beams, Sharad Varadarajan
Fracture characterization of cortical bone pins using acoustic emission analysis, Sherri Rea Williams
Experimental and computational studies of the aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils with backward-facing steps, Stephen Daniel Witherspoon
Advisory system for choosing an appropriate rapid prototyping system based on QFD technique and a fuzzy multi-criteria ranking approach, Chun-Ming Yang
Application of approximate models in spot welded structures using statistical analysis methods, Man Ho Yu
Theses from 1995
Aerodynamic investigation of joined wing configurations for transport aircraft, Tracy Lane Bagwill
Design of data acquisition system for 3D scattering facility, Douglas Bryan Cage
Applications of fuzzy logic and neural-fuzzy logic in mechanical engineering problems, Hsin-Chi Chang
Vibration and shape control of composite beams using piezoelectric materials, Prabhakar Donthireddy
Analysis of unsteady pressure distributions around an NACA 0012 aeroelastic wing-model in transonic flow, Jacopo Frigerio
The extraction of turbulent diffusion information from experimental data of high-speed flow: a preliminary investigation using numerical simulations, Laura Ann Gogel
A numerical study of oblique detonation wave combustion, Brent Steven Green
Fabrication of ceramic matrix composites by tape casting and lamination, Stephen B. Haug
Fuzzy logic controllers for restructurable flight control systems, Shih-Hao Howard Ho
A spatial and temporal investigation of the vapor phase of pulsed fuel sprays, Pete David Jennings
Simulation of rigid body collision response using parallel processors, Fu-Sheng Lin
Eigenproperties of nonclassically damped dynamic systems, Daniel Patrick Malone
Integrated design of mechanical components, John Joseph Malyamakkil
Fixture configuration synthesis under dynamic machining conditions, Richard Thomas Meyer
An automated CAD/CAM integrated system using feature based and object oriented approach, Ronak A. Modi
Vibration control of space structures with smart materials using finite element analysis and neural networks, Anil Reddy Poduturu
Digital control and system management for a waste tire processing facility, Nikith Rai
Computer simulation of pressureless sintering of ceramic matrix composites, Paul Raj
Relative performance of various non-CFC working fluids in heat pumps and low temperature power producing systems, Rafael Manuel Rodriguez
Applications of fuzzy self tuning algorithm in performance modeling of electric/hybrid vehicles, Mukund Sridhar
A neural network thrust force controller to minimize delamination during drilling in graphite epoxy laminates, Robert B. Stone
Nonlinear vibration and thermo-mechanical analysis of laminated doubly curved shells : finite element approach, Jerry Thoman
Outside air ventilation control and indoor air quality: An evaluation of an actual VAV HVAC system, Eric George Utterson
The impact of fuel spray behavior on combustion stability in a spark ignition engine, Robert M. Wagner
Temperature corrections for coordinate measuring machines, Amy Lynn Weir
Theses from 1994
Effect of prior quasistatic loading, defect shape, and defect size on the initiation and growth of dynamic adiabatic shear bands, Chandramohan Reddy Adulla
Adaptive critic based neural networks for control, Victor Biega
Genetic algorithms for aeroassisted trajectory optimization and time-optimal spacecraft reorientation controller design, Yao-Feng Cheng
Active noise control of a coupled plate-acoustic system using smart structures, Phil Chrissos
Analysis of the performance and contact behavior of the piezoelectric traveling-wave motor, James Robert Cummings
A computer automation of fatigue design, Taylor Edward Day
DSMC analysis of heat transfer and drag on particles in solid rocket plumes, John Christopher Fields
A Self-organizing fuzzy logic controller for two dimensional path tracking and machining process, Jenn-Terng Gau
Shape control of plates using piezoceramic elements, Kingshook Ghosh
An experimental investigation of the failure mechanisms in hybrid ceramic composites, John E. Goethe
A closed-form vector identification method for the computer implemented position analysis of planar mechanisms, Clement Ralph Goodin
Computational analysis of wave rotor flow, Dawn Lynn Gregory
Numerical analysis of axisymmetric vibrations of thick-walled multi-layered cylindrical tubes in the presence of thermal stresses, Donald Edward Hill
The Numerical simulation and analysis of a large-scale scramjet combustor, Jarrod Brett Hoecker
