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FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LOW-DENSITY POLYMERIC MATERIALS WITH 3D MICROSTRUCTURES
(2015-12-04)Low-density polymeric materials with octet-truss and quad-truss 3D microstructures were studied. The materials with 3D microstructures were created using digital light processing technology with polyethylene glycol (PEG). ... -
Fabrication Of Micropatterns On 3D Surfaces And Generation Of Linked ZnO Nanowires
(Mechanical Engineering, 2011-07-14)Conventional lithographic approaches are good at fabricating structures on the top surfaces of substrates. They are not suited for 3D surface patterning due to the fact that vertical radiation exposure is employed to ... -
Fabrication Of PLGA Nanocomposite Using Two Photon Polymerization
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)The demand of smaller size 3D structures in scale of several nanometers has significantly increased the need of development of new techniques for micro/nano fabrication. Applications of nanomaterial embedded true 3D ... -
Fabrication of superhydrophobic polystyrene surfaces with tunable adhesion by modulating strain recovery temperature
In this work, different superhydrophobic structures were fabricated on the surfaces of polystyrene (PS) blocks, using oxygen reactive ion etch (ORIE) and controllable strain recovery. The PS used here is a thermal shape ... -
FABRICATION, CALIBRATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MICRO-SCALE RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTORS
(2016-12-15)Through this research, fabrication, calibration and characterization of micro-scale Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) were studied. The RTD is meant to sense the temperature at the micro scale level on the hot spot of ... -
Factors Affecting The Performance Characteristics Of Wet Cooling Pads For Data Center Applications
(Mechanical Engineering, 2014-12)The energy consumption of data centers in the current US market is fast growing in large numbers by every day. It was reported that in 2013, US data centers almost consumed 91 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity significant ... -
Failure Analysis Of Composite Laminates With A Hole By Using Finite Element Method
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)Predicting the strength of a given laminate has been extensively studied. There have been several fracture models proposed but still the immense tests of composite laminates are still needed. Different material systems or ... -
Fatigue Performance Modeling in Advanced Out-of-Autoclave Composites for Aerospace Applications
(2023-05-04)Increased application of composite materials in the military and civil applications renewed the interest to development of high-fidelity methodologies for predicting their performance characteristics. Besides the traditional ... -
FEA OF CARBON COMPOSITE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR STEEL (A992) IN CASE OF SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR HOLLOW CROSS-SECTIONS AS BEAMS AND COLUMNS
(2018-05-16)Improvement to an existing design is an ongoing and never-ending process in every field. The improvement can be in a myriad of areas like an increase in strength, reduction in weight, stiffness to a loading condition and ... -
Feasibility Study Of T700 Rotorcraft Engine Rotor Supported By Hybrid Air Foil Bearings
(Mechanical Engineering, 2012-04-11)A potential solution towards light weighted and simple structured turbomachinery lies in elimination of oil-lubrication system. These promising benefits of oil-free turbomachinery have demanded extensive research in the ... -
FEM ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE STRINGERS FOR AN AIRPLANE FUSELAGE
(2017-01-13)With the advent of technology, materials have advanced many folds; One such technical revelation has been Fiber-reinforced Composite Materials. Composite materials have two major advantages, among many others: Improved ... -
FIBER BRAGG GRATING (FBG) SENSORS FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENTS OF STRAIN AND TEMPERATURE
(2016-12-19)This research presents a single fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor that is capable of measuring the axial load and temperature simultaneously. The FBG sensor is coated with a block of recrystallized Lophine, which introduces ... -
Fiber-optic Pressure Sensor For Time-of-flight Measurements In A Shock Wave
(Aerospace Engineering, 2010-11-01)Fiber-optic sensors are widely employed to detect pressures and temperatures precisely. In particular, MEMS-based Ber-optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic interference but may have limitations at high temperatures ... -
FIELD-DIRECTED FABRICATION OF HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURES TOWARD ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
(2017-08-25)The ubiquity of hierarchical structures in nature indicates an inherent advantage to having morphological features comprised of multiple length scales. Such structures help maximize interfacial surface area, allowing for ... -
Filling Of Methane/air Mixture In A Tube For Pulse Detonation Engines
(Mechanical Engineering, 2012-04-11)In pulse detonation engines, filling is a time consuming process; reducing these times will help to increase the frequency. The filling of a detonation tube, 1 m long tube with an internal diameter of 101.6 mm, closed at ... -
Finite Element Analysis and Design Improvement of Aerospace Composite Hinges
(2018-08-13)Hinges are the most commonly used mechanical bearings to connect 2 objects for relative rotational motion. Modern day aerospace hinges are generally made using either Aluminum, Steel or bronze. The study analyzes the use ... -
Finite Element Analysis Of Bio-heat Transfer For Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Application
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)Finite Element solution for the multi-region bio-heat Equation is present to model magnetic fluid hyperthermia. This study solves the Penne's two dimensional bio-heat equation using finite element method and develops the ... -
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE FRAME
(2017-05-15)Composites have been introduced in aircraft industries, for their stronger, stiffer, and lighter properties than their metal-alloys counterparts. The general purpose of an aircraft is to transport commercial or military ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Composite Reactor Pressure Vessel
(2018-05-16)Reactor Pressure Vessel is the container designed to hold gases or liquids above atmospheric pressure. The focus of this study is to develop Finite Element Model to predict the performance of composite reactor pressure ... -
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE WATER BUFFER DRUM
(2018-05-16)Composite materials offer many advantages for to many industries and developments based on their low density, corrosion resistance, and high strength to weight ratio. In addition, the use of composites allows for more ...