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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Thermo-mechanical Interaction Within Engineered Tissue During Freezing
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Cryopreservation is the preserving of biological tissues at sub zero temperature. There are many useful applications to cryopreservation such as storing donated organs till they are needed rather than letting them go to ...
Development Of Spectral And Wavelet Time-of-flight Methods For Propagating Shock And Detonation Waves
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)
An accurate time delay estimate for a propagating disturbance, including an estimate of its uncertainty, is important in many areas of science. Several techniques were developed for determining the propagation time of a ...
Effects Of Edge Distance, Hole Size Ratio And Hole Spacing On Peak Stresses Of Composite Laminate With Multiple Holes
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Unlike isotropic material, the stress distribution of laminate with a hole varies with its size, its material properties and fiber orientations of each layer. Moreover, presence of a hole in the neighborhood of another ...
Development Of Optical Fiber Sensors For Distance, Refractive Index And Strain Measurement
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
This thesis is focused on the development of optical fiber based sensors for the measurement of distance, refractive index, and strain. The fabrication, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of the sensors are presented. ...
Numerical Simulation Of Particle Adhesion Dynamics For Applications In Nanomedicine And Biosensing
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Multifunctional nanoparticles hold considerable promise as the next generation of medicine that allow for detection of early on-set of diseases and targeted therapy with minimal toxicity. To achieve targeted drug delivery, ...