Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Improving and Predicting the Effectiveness of Dispersed, Multi-Disciplinary Design Teams, Matthew Oliver Wald
Visual Servoing for Precision Shipboard Landing of an Autonomous Multirotor Aircraft System, Jesse Stewart Wynn
Methods for Creating Rigid Foldability in Origami-Inspired Deployable Mechanisms, Alden Daniel Yellowhorse
A Definition and Demonstration of Developable Mechanisms, Trent Karl Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Selecting Surrogate Folds for Use in Origami-Based Mechanisms and Products, Jason Tyler Allen
Microstructural Evaluation of Hydrogen Embrittlement and Successive Recovery in Advanced High Strength Steel, Quentin Scott Allen
An Analytical Model to Predict the Length of Oxygen-Assisted, Swirled, Coal and Biomass Flames, David Arthur Ashworth
Characterizing the Electromechanical Response of Flexible Foam for Multifunctional Impact-Sensing Applications, Evan Troy Bird
Design Optimization and Motion Planning For Pneumatically-Actuated Manipulators, Daniel Mark Bodily
Highly Compressible Origami Bellows for Harsh Environments, Jared J. Butler
An Analysis of Enabling Techniques for Highly-Accessible Low-Cost Virtual Reality Hardware in the Collaborative Engineering Design Process, Joshua Q. Coburn
An Analysis of Enabling Techniques for Highly-Accessible Low-Cost Virtual Reality Hardware in the Collaborative Engineering Design Process, Joshua Q. Coburn
Hydrodynamic and Thermal Effects of Sub-critical Heating on Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Microchannels, Adam M. Cowley
Considering Manufacturing in the Design of Thick-Panel Origami Mechanisms, Erica Brunson Crampton
Developing New Classes of Thick-Origami-Based Mechanisms: Conceal-and-Reveal Motion and Folding Printed Circuit Boards, Bryce Parker De Figueiredo
Experimental and Computational Analysis of an Axial Turbine Driven by Pulsing Flow, Mark H. Fernelius
Computer-Aided Design Integration in Virtual Reality Design Reviews for Improved Interaction with Engineering Models, Ian James Freeman
Aerodynamic Drag On Intermodal Rail Cars, Philip Donovan Kinghorn
Eigenblades: Application of Computer Vision and Machine Learning for Mode Shape Identification, Alex W. La
Eigenblades: Application of Computer Vision and Machine Learning for Mode Shape Identification, Alex W. La
A Comparison Between Self-Cleaning Properties via Rolling Droplets and Condensation on Superhyrophobic Surfaces, David Leland Miller
Carbon Nanotube Prosthetic Venous Valve, Ryan Coulton Packer
Distribution of Essential Tremor in the Degrees of Freedom of the Upper Limb, Adam Charles Pigg
Distribution of Essential Tremor in the Degrees of Freedom of the Upper Limb, Charles Charles Pigg
Modeling Three Dimensional Ground Reaction Force Using Nanocomposite Piezoresponsive Foam Sensors, Parker Gary Rosquist
Design and Analysis of Compressed Air Power Harvesting Systems, Zachary James Sadler
Design and Analysis of Compressed Air Power Harvesting Systems, Zachary James Sadler
Hybrid State-Transactional Database for Product Lifecycle Management Features in Multi-Engineer Synchronous Heterogeneous Computer-Aided Design, Devin James Shumway
Non-Dimensional Modeling of the Effects of Weld Parameters on Peak Temperature and Cooling Rate in Friction Stir Welding, Bryan Jay Stringham
An Obstacle Avoidance System for the Visually Impaired Using 3-D Point Cloud Processing, Evan Justin Taylor
Balancing Technical and User Objectives in the Design of Improved Biomass Cookstoves for Developing Regions of the World, Kendall Steven Thacker
The Development of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Wake Model for Use in Wind Farm Layout Optimization with Noise Level Constraints, Eric Blaine Tingey
Determining H2O Vapor Temperature and Concentration in Particle-Free and Particle-Laden Combustion Flows Using Spectral Line Emission Measurements, John Robert Tobiasson
Developing Hybrid Thickness-Accommodation Techniques for New Origami-Inspired Engineered Systems, Kyler Austin Tolman
Estimating Short-Term Human Intent for Physical Human-Robot Co-Manipulation, Eric Christopher Townsend
Integration of a Complete Detect and Avoid System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Jared Kevin Wikle
Principles and Insights for Design for the Developing World, Amy Eleanor Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Evolvability and Excess Capability as a Response to Uncertain and Future Requirements, Jeffrey Douglas Allen
Position and Stiffness Control of Inflatable Robotic Links Using Rotary Pneumatic Actuation, Charles Mansel Best
Neutral Parametric Database, Server, Logic Layers, and Clients to Facilitate Multi-EngineerSynchronous Heterogeneous CAD, Kelly Eric Bowman
Packing Sheet Materials Into Cylinders and Prisms Using Origami-based Approaches, Jared Thomas Bruton
Droplet Impingement on Superhydrophobic Surfaces, Cristian Esteban Clavijo Angeles
Fundamental Principles of Tremor Propagation in the Upper Limb, Andrew Doran Davidson
Design and Analysis of Two Compliant Mechanism Designs for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments, Jason Lon Dearden
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast for Detect and Avoid on Small Unmanned Aircraft, Matthew Owen Duffield
The Effect of Projectile Nose Shape on the Formation of the Water Entry Cavity, Jeremy Conrad Ellis
Autonomous Goal-Based Mapping and Navigation Using a Ground Robot, Jeffrey L. Ferrin
Understanding and Addressing Collaboration Challenges for the Effective Use of Multi-User CAD, David James French
Comparing Efficacy of Different Dynamic Models for Control of Underdamped, Antagonistic, Pneumatically Actuated Soft Robots, Morgan Thomas Gillespie
An Automated Method for Optimizing Compressor Blade Tuning, Kurt Berlin Hinkle
The Feasibility of Using a Markerless Motion Capture Sensor (Leap MotionTM Controller) forQuantitative Motor Assessment Intended for a Clinical Setting, Clay Jordan Kincaid
Conjugate Heat Transfer and Average Versus Variable Heat Transfer Coefficients, Tyler James Macbeth
Haptic Shape-Based Management of Robot Teams in Cordon and Patrol, Samuel Jacob McDonald
Stiffness Reduction Strategies for Additively Manufactured Compliant Mechanisms, Ezekiel G. Merriam
Design and Frequency Characterization of Dual-Piezoresponsive Foam Sensors, Cory Nelson Newton
Assessing User Expectations of Undo in a Multi-User CAD Environment, Jeffrey Eric Nuss
Error Propagation Dynamics of PIV-based Pressure Field Calculation, Zhao Pan
Implementations of Fourier Methods in CFD to Analyze Distortion Transfer and Generation Through a Transonic Fan, Marshall Warren Peterson
Decomposition of Manufacturing Processes for Multi-User Tool Path Planning, Andrew Scherbel Priddis
An Analysis of the Effectiveness of a Multi-Disciplinary Decision Support System on System-Level Decision Making, Troy Mario Seletos
In Vitro Molecular Modification of Human Cultured and Primary Cells Using Lance Array Nanoinjection, John W. Sessions
Inversion Characteristics of a Buoyant Cylindrical Puck During Oblique Water Impact, Zachary Crawford Smith
Analysis of High Fidelity Turbomachinery CFD Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition, Ronald Alex Spencer
Associative CAD References in the Neutral Parametric Canonical Form, Daniel Robert Staves
Maximizing Virtual MUCAx Engineering Design Team Performance, Brett Randall Stone
Extending Time Until Failure During Leaking in Inflatable, Pneumatically Actuated Soft Robots, Joshua Parker Wilson
Non-Schmid Effects and Criteria for Dislocation Nucleation on Different Slip Systems at Grain Boundaries, Richard Durtschi Wyman
Heteromorphic to Homeomorphic Shape Match Conversion Toward Fully Automated Mesh Morphing to Match Manufactured Geometry, Robert Ivan Yorgason
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Active Control of the Human Voice from a Sphere, Monty J. Anderson
Composition Based Modaling of Silicone Nano-Composite Strain Gauges, Daniel Alexander Baradoy
Design and Validation of a Complex Loading Whole Spinal Segment Bioreactor, Amanda Marie Beatty
A Collaborative Conceptual Aircraft Design Environment for the Design of Small-Scale UAVs in a Multi-University Setting, Joseph Samuel Becar
An Investigation of Off-Design Operation in High Suction Performance Inducers, Ryan Collins Cluff
An Investigation of Friction Stir Welding Parameter Effects on Post Weld Mechanical Properties in 7075 AA, Steven B. Dickson
Aerodynamic Improvement of the BYU Supermileage Vehicle, Sayan Dobronsky
An Automated Method for Hot-to-Cold Geometry Mapping, Brandon Levi Doolin
Development of a Thickness Accommodation Technique for Origami-Inspired Design, Bryce Edmondson
Temperature Measurement Using Infrared Spectral Band Emissions From H2O, Daniel Jared Ellis
Deployable and Foldable Arrays of Spatial Mechanisms, Thomas Evans
Neutral Parametric Canonical Form for 2D and 3D Wireframe CAD Geometry, Robert Steven Freeman
Design and Manufacture of Mesoscale Robot-Actuated Surgical Instruments, Clayton L. Grames
Three-Dimensional Flow Measurements Around a Mechanical Flapping Wing, Eric R. Hardester
Elucidating the Mechanisms of Rate-Dependent Deformation at Ambient Temperatures in a Model Metallic Glass, Matthew Bradley Harris
Ligament Model Fidelity in Finite Element Analysis of the Human Lumbar Spine, Mitchell Scott Hortin
On the Free Surface Skipping Characteristics of Highly Deformable Elastic Spheres, Randy C. Hurd
Vision Based Multiple Target Tracking Using Recursive RANSAC, Kyle Ingersoll
Integrating Synchronous Collaborative Applications with Product Lifecycle Management Workflows, Jordan Lowell Johnson
Temperature and Stress Effect Modeling in Fatigue of H13 Tool Steel at Elevated Temperatures with Applications in Friction Stir Welding, Bradley Valiant Jones
Investigation of Parameters Affecting the Nanoinjection of HeLa 229 Cancer Cells, Tyler E. Lewis
Improving the Suction Performance and Stability of an Inducer with an Integrated Inlet Cover Bleed System Known as a Stability Control Device, Ryan K. Lundgreen
Transport Enhancement of Rate-Limited Chemical Reactions via Pt-Decorated, Carbon Nanotube Microarray Membranes, Kevin M. Marr
An Approach for Designing Origami-Adapted Products with Aerospace Mechanism Examples, Jessica Morgan
Using the Offset Panel Technique to Develop Innovative Origami-Based Applications, Michael Robert Morgan
Globally Consistent Map Generation in GPS-Degraded Environments, Paul William Nyholm
Burnout, NO, and Flame Characterization from an Oxygen-Enriched Biomass Flame, Steven Andrew Owen
Deformation Twin Nucleation and Growth Characterization in Magnesium Alloys Using Novel EBSD Pattern Analysis and Machine Learning Tools, Travis Michael Rampton
A Compliant Mechanism-Based Variable-Stiffness Joint, Jacob Marc Robinson
A Study of Carbon Infiltrated Carbon Nanotubes Fabricated on Convex Cylindrical Substrates for the Creation of a Coronary Stent, Warren Beecroft Robison
Characterization of Geometrically Necessary Dislocation Content with EBSD-Based Continuum Dislocation Microscopy, Tim Ruggles
Effects of Various Mobility Aids on Lower-Extremity Muscle Activity, Michael Ryan Sanders