Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 1990
Finite element analysis of laminated composite beams using a higher order shear deformation theory, Kiran Madhav Bangera
Active vibration control during deployment of space structures, Meng-Cheng Chao
Modeling of multi-dimensional casting solidification, Jen-Hsin Chen
Non-asbestos frictional composites : fracture behavior of binary systems, Yung-Rwei Chen
Control of a single-link robotic arm using artificial neural networks, Edward Thomas DiBuono
Engineering methods for integrating structural dynamics equation of motion, Carlos Arturo Gutierrez
Aerodynamic characteristics of scissor wing geometries, Clinton S. Housh
Extended crack tip plasticity in metal matrix composites, Mark Wallace Kennett
Efficient finite element analysis of high speed mechanisms under inertial and impact loads, Abani Kumar Patra
Experimental study for determining dynamic response of flexible linkage mechanisms, Kwei-Cheng Peng
Investigation resulting in guidelines to optimize fluidized bed fixture performance, Glen Allen Pfeifer
The development of a real-time digital flight simulator on the Apollo DN10000VS, Michael Kevin Sinnett
Analysis of flow rates and building pressurization in a variable air volume system, Baskar Subbarao
A direct method to include latent heat effect for modeling casting solidification, Chun-Hsien Su
The development of feature based automated fixture process planning system for flexible assembly, Dong-Jung Suen
Multiple sensor data acquisition and characterization for quality assurance in end milling, Ramesh Tipirneni
Theses from 1989
Heat and mass transfer in the sand mold and their effects on casting carburization and solidification during the evaporative pattern process, Saman Sunil Shantha Abayarathna
A design method to size refrigeration suction lines and check for oil return problems, Darin Wayne Battles
Aerosol transformation during condensation-evaporation, Millard Alamath Carter
System modeling and vibration reduction of a flexible beam under rotary motion, Jui-Hung Chien
Modelling of automotive induction system and interior noise, Ming-Hui Chien
Modelling of interdendritic fluid flow and microporosity formation during alloy solidification, Ing-Jer Chiou
Investigations for on-line end-mill wear sensing and breakage detection, Yean-Jen Chyou
Analysis of a finite width, unidirectional metal matrix composite containing damage, Rachel Ann Dupuy
A comparison of three thermodynamic methods for combustive heat release for diesel engines, Barbara Mitko Grimm
Numerical simulation of nitrogen-diluted hydrogen opposed jet diffusion flame, Yin-Hsiang Ho
Modeling of the fluid flow and the particle behavior in an atomization process for producing rapidly solidified powders, Nien-Tsung Hsiao
Estimation of the process noise covariance in homing guidance, Yen-Chi Hsu
Mixed convection along vertical cylinders and hot wire anemometry, Hatem Khouaja
Vibration and damping of laminated composite beams, Shankar Krishnaswamy
Finite element analysis of viscous incompressible flow with free surface, Jeong Moon Lee
Microprocessor based CAD/CAM integration system implemented with five bar mechanism, James Hsiu-Tao Liang
Optimal design rules applied to the design of high-speed flexible mechanisms under stress and deflection constraints, Jyh-Dong Liu
Viscous-flow solutions by semi-implicit method for the pressure-linked equations, Kaotsan Liu
Optimal design of elastic mechanisms, Chie-Jung Lou
Numerical solution to automobile passenger compartment cooling by use of PHOENICS, James Joseph Martin
Energy methods for data-track association in multitarget-multisensor problems, Hyungwug Park
The two microphone method with broadband random excitation for testing acoustical materials and filters, Iyad Khalil Qumei
Experimental investigation of energy release rates during delamination of laminated composite flat plates and doubly curved shells, Pandit Raghavendra Rao
Fracture behavior of unidirectional composite laminates with fiber and matrix damage, Roger Lee Recker
An experimental investigation of the rolling and yawing moment characteristics of a GA(W)-1 wing with spoiler and fowler flap deflection, Rick Joseph Reinesch
Comparison of selected results of two building energy analysis programs : axcess and PC-DOE, Kathy L. Schmitt
Prediction of flutter of a T-Tail by the transient response method, Brian Sibbitt
Numerical solutions to wing-body interference of missiles in supersonic flow, Milind Talpallikar
The prediction of dynamic behavior for periodic structures, Chich-Yao Tang
Synthesis for four-position motion generation of planar four-bar mechanisms, Ching-Nan Wang
Effect of swirl on axisymmetric sudden expansion flow, Chih-Kwei Wu
Dynamic analysis of an automotive belt drive system, Yonglin Yang
Two dimensional radiation and scattering at short wave length, Woong-Sup Yoon
Theses from 1988
Monte Carlo approach to non-linear response of heated panels subjected to random loading, Kun-Nan Chen
Synthesis of Geneva mechanisms with finite angular jerk, Jeffrey Eugene Edmison
Modified procedure for rating the combustion quality of diesel fuels, Stacey Miller Eicks
An N-space approach to the analysis of nonclassically damped dynamic systems, Chandragupta Madhao Gharpurey
Natural and mixed convection along slender vertical cylinders with nonuniform heating, Jeffrey J. Heckel
Finite plane strain thermomechanical rolling contact for a nonlinear visoelastic cylinder, Michael Gene Hilgers
Effect of a hot spot on the acoustic response of a flat plate, Chinpai Jong
A study on the injection forming of hollow and solid flanged components, Ravi S. Kelkar
Effect of temperature on the acoustic bending response of a flat panel, Wenjeng Koai
Member stiffness and contact pressure distribution of bolted joints, Kwang Il Ko
Analysis of flexible mechanisms using the finite element method, Herbert Liu
Dynamics and control of a flexible cylindrical manipulator, Min-Shen Lu
Analysis of a buffer strip laminate with a circular cutout, Eric Stephen Meyer
An analytical and experimental investigation of a latent thermal management system, Michael Patrick O'Dell
Performance characteristics of a lean turbocharged spark ignition engine fueled with methanol, Gregory Michael Pannone
Acoustic radiation from cavity elements in exhaust systems, Jong Moo Park
Mapping of input link ground pivot locations for GCRR and GCCC four-bar mechanisms, William Jeffrey Rodgers
Integrated computer-based structural analysis, Ta-Wei Rong
Dynamic modelling and optimal control of composite robotic manipulators, Subir Roy
An experimental and finite element study of mode I failure of adhesively bonded composite material, Pranabendra Sarma
Three-position function generation of planar four-bar mechanisms with equal-deviation transmission angle control, Gwo-Huey Shu
Nonplanar doublet point method in supersonic, three-dimensional, unsteady aerodynamics, Ashish Tewari
Numerical study of hydrogen-air mixing flowfield in a ramjet combustor, Huu Phuoc Trinh
Coal disintegration using high pressure water jets : mechanism study, Lalith Hiran Wijeratne
Geneva mechanism, Bin Zhang
Theses from 1987
Experimental study of instabilities in mixed convection flows, H. I. Abu-Mulaweh
Fluidized-bed gasifier engine system using rice hulls, Luis Cruz Baja
Computer simulation model of a hydroabrasive jet cutting process, Mike Corcoran
The transient response method in aeroelasticity, John Russell Dykman
Investigation and optimization of hydroabrasive cutting head design, Louis J. Finucane
Design chart for extreme value of angular acceleration ratio for planar four-bar mechanisms, Yuan-Ruey Hewang
Stress concentration factors for pressure vessel welds, Ten-Lu Hsiao
Numerical determination of missile aerodynamic interference factors, Andrew Allen Jenn
Dynamic control and parameter estimation of a robotic manipulator, Alan Ray Lewis
Synthesis for three position function generation with planar four bar mechanisms, Cheensun Lin
A global modal parameter estimation process combined with a statistical criterion, Ting-Wei Lwo
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors for nonclassically damped dynamic systems by a perturbation method, Jerry Dean McCormack
Microcomputer assisted tooling and processing for CNC machine tools, Ali Raeissi
Microcomputer simulation of a computer numerically controlled machine for use in manufacturing cell development, Andrew Michael Ryan
Computer control of experimental data acquisition, Wen-Cheng Shiau
Deposition of aerosol particles on hydrodynamically interacting cylinders (fibers), Wen-Hai Shyu
Polydisperse aerosol identification and behavior in expansion type counters, Greg M. Stowell
Development of a design heat loss procedure for radiant heating systems for thermal comfort, Sarma A. V. Suryanarayana
Analysis and application of aircraft departure prediction criteria, Herbert Louis Tinger
Experimental investigation on vibrations induced in pressurized waterjet systems, Ming-June Tzeng
A fluorescence probe for measuring liquid layer thickness in gas-liquid two-phase annular pipe flow, Scott William Van Horn
Analytical and experimental heat transfer study of a latent thermal energy storage unit, Chudong Wen
Finned tube contact conductance studies for a generalized correlation, Randall A. Wood
Experimental measurements of natural and mixed convective heat transfer in an asymmetrically heated parallel-plate channel, Mark Bryson Younger
A study of closed loop heat pump systems with different storage capacities, loop temperature range and storage tank insulation, Jawad Hussain Zaidi
Theses from 1986
Characteristic surfaces for three position motion generation with planar four bar mechanisms, Jeffrey Allen Baumann
