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Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Moisture Absorption Properties of Epoxy Laminates
(2016-08)
There have been conflicting studies for how multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforcement will affect the moisture absorption properties of an epoxy laminate. The carbon nanotubes were meant to act as a hindrance for the ...
Passive Actuation of a Planetary Rover to Assist Sandy Slope Traverse
(2016)
This thesis introduces the design of a novel locomotive methodology. The problem being addressed is the traverse of unmanned locomotion over sandy inclined traverses. This is a special terramechanical issue regarding terrain ...
Flames as a Unique Pyrolyzing Source for the Formation of Hydrophobic Carbon Films on Solid Substrates
(2022)
In this work the rapid single-step flame synthesis of hydrophobic carbon layers (C-layers) on the surface of stainless-steel (SS) substrates is explored. A co-flow flame is used to generate a hydrophobic monolayer on the ...
The Impact of Hydrogen Blending on Emissions and Performance of a Natural Aspirated Engine
(2023-05-12)
There has been a significant focus on developing alternative fuels and energy sources in order to mitigate the adverse effects of fossil fuel combustion on the environment. Among promising options, hydrogen stands out owing ...
Infrared Thermal Imaging-Based Thermal Diffusivity Measurement Using Angstrom Method
(2021-05-14)
Characterizing the thermal diffusivity of materials is a vital step in the creation of new polymer nanocomposites. Determining the in-plane thermal diffusivity as compared to the through-plane thermal diffusivity may show ...
Development and Simulation of a Novel Guidance System for Quadrotors Flying in a Contested Environment
(2019-08-01)
Due to their accessibility, quadrotors are used as testbeds for guidance, navigation, and control systems and have been used for a wide variety of applications. These applications range from commercial aerial photography ...
Additive Manufacturing of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Nanocomposite Sensors
(2019-05-10)
Highly elastic nanocomposite strain sensors have recently received considerable attention in academic research due to broad applications in fields, such as biomedical and robotics. These sensors combine flexible polymers, ...
Effect of Alignment on Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Polyethylene/Graphene Nanoplatelet Composite Materials
(2017-05)
Polymers offer several advantages such as low cost, light weight, corrosion resistance and ease of processing, however, they have much lower intrinsic thermal conductivity (<0.5 W/mK) compared to metals (> 20 W/mK) which ...
Investigation of the Effects of Weight on Bit and Rotational Speed on Directional Drilling Parameters and Drillstring Mechanics
(2020)
To increase efficiency by optimization, automation has become synonymous with increased drilling efficiency. The oil and gas industry has slowly been adopting automation and process control to improve safety, increase ...
Investigations of the Tricuspid Heart Valve Function: An Integrated Computational-Experimental Approach
(2019-05-10)
The objective of this research is to employ both in silico modeling and in vitro experimental characterization methods to enhance the understanding of the biomechanical function of the tricuspid heart valve.
A finite ...