Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Off-axis Stiffness and Piezroresistive Sensing in Large-displacement Linear-motion Microelectromechanical Systems, David G. Smith
Experimental Characterization of Flow Induced Vibration in Turbulent Pipe Flow, Andrew S. Thompson
Laminar and Turbulent Flow of a Liquid Through Channels with Superhydrophobic Walls Exhibiting Alternating Ribs and Cavities, Brady L. Woolford
Development of Methods to Propagate Energy Density and Predict Farfield Directivity Using Nearfield Acoustic Holography, Scott Richard Woolston
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Design and Testing of a Pumpless Microelectromechanical System Nanoinjector, Quentin Theodore Aten
Robust Parameterization Schema for CAx Master Models, Courtney L. Berglund
Measurements and Modeling of Coal Ash Deposition in an Entrained-Flow Reactor, Ryan P. Blanchard
Generating CAD Parametric Features Based on Topology Optimization Results, William R. Blattman
Optimization Constrained CAD Framework with ISO-Performing Design Generator, Kelly Eric Bowman
Characterizing the Three-Dimensional Behavior of Bistable Micromechanisms, Brian B. Cherry
Characterization of the Thermal Transport Through a Temporally-Varying Ash Layer, Darron Palmer Cundick
An Investigation of Positive Engagement, Continuously Variable Transmissions, Ryan R. Dalling
Characterization of Synthetic, Self-Oscillating Vocal Fold Models, James S. Drechsel
Parametric Optimization Design System for a Fluid Domain Assembly, Matthew Jackson Fisher
Attitude Estimation and Maneuvering for Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance by Miniature Air Vehicles, James K. Hall
Design and Analysis of a Positively Engaged Continuously Variable Transmission, Brandon Levi Haupt
Development of a Miniature VTOL Tail-Sitter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Jeffrey V. Hogge
Mode I Fracture Toughness Testing of Friction Stir Processed HSLA-65, Jeffery D. Horschel
Investigation of Heterogeneity of FSW Inconel 718 Coupled with Welding Thermal Cycle, Dong Fang Huang
Fundamental Components for Lamina Emergent Mechanisms, Joseph O. Jacobsen
Vision-Assisted Control of a Hovering Air Vehicle in an Indoor Setting, Neil G. Johnson
Exploring the Common Design Space of Dissimilar Assembly Parameterizations for Interdisciplinary Design, Brady M. Larson
Material Flow Behavior in Friction Stir Welding, Brian C. Liechty
A Mechanistic Investigation of Nitrogen Evolution in Pulverized Coal Oxy-Fuel Combustion, Andrew John Mackrory
An Optimization-Based Framework for Designing Robust Cam-Based Constant-Force Compliant Mechanisms, John Christian Meaders
Tooth Engagement Evaluation of Involute Spline Couplings, Robert R. Robins
Design of a Three-Passage Low Reynolds Number Turbine Cascade with Periodic Flow Conditions, Daniel R. Rogers
Analog Feedback Control of an Active Sound Transmission Control Module, Jason Derek Sagers
High-level, Product Type-specific Programmatic Operations for Streamlining Associative Computer-aided Design, Nathan W. Scott
Multi-physics Modeling and Calibration for Self-sensing of Thermomechanical In-plane Microactuators, Kendall B. Teichert
A Compliant Threshold Acceleration Sensor Integrated with Radio Frequency Identifiable Tags, Benjamin L. Todd
ECAD to MCAD Interoperability for Automated Enclosure Design, Adam C. Wilcox
Achieving Complex Motion with Fundamental Components for Lamina Emergent Mechanisms, Brian Geoffrey Winder
Product Family Design Using Smart Pareto Filters, Jonathan D. Yearsley
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
An Investigation of a Positive Engagement, Continuously Variable Transmission, Brian S. Andersen
Principles, Functions, and Concepts for Compliant Mechanically Reactive Armor Elements, Cameron S. Andersen
Accurate Target Geolocation and Vision-Based Landing with Application to Search and Engage Missions for Miniature Air Vehicles, Duncan B. Barber
One-Dimensional Performance Modeling of Centrifugal Flow Vaned Diffusers, Jamin J. Bitter
The Effects of Vortex Generator Jet Frequency, Duty Cycle, and Phase on Separation Bubble Dynamics, Matthew J. Bloxham
A Geometry-Based Motion Planner for Direct Machining and Control, Robert M. Cheatham
Particle Size, Gas Temperature, and Impingement Cooling Effects on High Pressure Turbine Deposition in Land Based Gas Turbines from Various Synfuels, Jared M. Crosby
Autonomic Product Development Process Automation, John E. Daley
A Generalized Two-Dimensional Model to Reconstruct the Impact Phase in Automobile Collisions, Regis Agenor David
Design and Fabrication of Out-of-Plane Silicon Microneedles with Integrated Hydrophobic Microchannels, Michael S. Diehl
Incorporating Grain Size Effects in Taylor Crystal Plasticity, Bradley S. Fromm
An Investigation of Methods to Homogeneously Entrain and Suspend Abrasive Particles in a Low Pressure Dental Water Jet, Michael Sean Grygla
Multi-stable Compliant Rolling-contact Elements, Peter Andrew Halverson
Applications of Search Theory to Coordinated Searching by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Steven R. Hansen
Evaluating the Application of Modularity to Reduce Market Risk in Technology Push Products, Aaron John Hopkinson
A Numerical Vortex Approach To Aerodynamic Modeling of SUAV/VTOL Aircraft, Douglas F. Hunsaker
Panoramic Video for Efficient Ground Surveillance from Small Unmanned Air Vehicles, Joseph Aaron Jackson
Numerical Study of Fully Developed Laminar and Turbulent Flow Through Microchannels with Longitudinal Microstructures, Kevin B. Jeffs
Bio-Surfaces and Geometric References for a Standardized Biomechanical Design Methodology for Mass Customization, Kimberly A. Jensen
Adaptive Quaternion Control for a Miniature Tailsitter UAV, Nathan B. Knoebel
Development of Deployable Wings for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Compliant Mechanisms, Steven D. Landon
Investigation of Particle Velocity and Drag with Spherical and Non-Spherical Particles Through a Backward Facing Step, Kyle Frederick Larsen
Computationally Efficient Modeling of Transient Radiation in a Purely Scattering Foam Layer, Rudolph Scott Larson
Tessellated Surface Machining, Jiewu Lu
Large-Displacement Linear-Motion Compliant Mechanisms, Allen B. Mackay
Numerical Simulation of Vortex Generating Jets in Zero and Adverse Pressure Gradients, Curtis Lynn Memory
Integrated Piezoresistive Sensing for Feedback Control of Compliant MEMS, Robert K. Messenger
Elliptical Rolling Link Toggle Mechanisms for Passive Force Closures with Self-Adjustment, Jacob Ross Montierth
An Investigation of Wear-Resistant Coatings on an A390 Die-Cast Aluminum Substrate, D. Adam Mower
Reducing Curvature in Complex Tool Paths by Deviating from CAM-Produced Tool Paths Within a Tolerance Band, George Benjamin Naseath
Development of a Multiple Microphone Probe Calibrator, Jonathan Reed Oldham
Optimizing Product Variant Placement to Satisfy Market Demand, Jonathan Roger Parkinson
One-Dimensional Radial Flow Turbomachinery Performance Modeling, Robert John Pelton
Effects of Spanwise and Discrete Disturbances on Separating Boundary Layers on Low Pressure Turbine Blades, Daniel D. Reimann
Characterizing the Frictional Interface in Friction Stir Welding, Daryl A. Stratton
Development of an Efficient Solar Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with an Onboard Solar Tracker, Troy Dixon Tegeder
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Compliant Mechanism Suspensions, Timothy Melvin Allred
Methods and Metrics for Human Control of Multi-Robot Teams, Jeffrey D. Anderson
Structuring Emperical Methods for Reuse and Efficiency in Product Development Processes, Marshall Edwin Bare
Active Minimization of Acoustic Energy Density to Attenuate Radiated Noise from a Diesel Generator, Andrew J. Boone
Development of a Variational Part Model Using In-Process Dimensional Measurement Error, Shane A. Carlson
Large 3-D Deflection and Force Analysis of Lateral Torsional Buckled Beams, Robert Parley Chase
Analysis of Viscous Drag Reduction and Thermal Transport Effects for Microengineered Ultrahydrophobic Surfaces, Jason W. Davies
Variation Analysis of Involute Spline Tooth Contact, Brian J. De Caires
Modeling the Mechanical Effects of Liquid Mediated Adhesion Between the Human Vocal Folds, Gifford Zach Decker
Improved State Estimation for Miniature Air Vehicles, Andrew Mark Eldredge
Remote Terrain Navigation for Unmanned Air Vehicles, Stephen R. Griffiths
Recovering Grain Boundary Inclination Parameters Through Oblique Double-Sectioning, Eric Richards Homer
The Piezoresistive Effect In Microflexures, Gary K. Johns
A Dynamic Workflow Framework for Mass Customization Using Web Service and Autonomous Agent Technologies, Daniel J. Karpowitz
Performance of Algebraic Multigrid for Parallelized Finite Element DNS/LES Solvers, Gregory James Larson
The Storage of Parametric Data in Product Lifecycle Management Systems, Jonathan Gary Lund
Characterization of Black Liquor Sprays for Application to Entrained-Flow Processes, Andrew John Mackrory
Numerical Simulation of Plasma-Based Actuator Vortex Control of a Turbulent Cylinder Wake, Nathan Keith McMullin
Flight Testing Small, Electric Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Jon N. Ostler
Two Dimensional Friction Stir Welding Model with Experimental Validation, Charles Blake Owen
Design and Fabrication of Rotationally Tristable Compliant Mechanisms, Tyler M. Pendleton
A Torque Based Power Input Model for Friction Stir Welding, Jefferson W. Pew
Modeling and Validation of Tension-Element Based Mechanisms for Golf Ball-Club Impact, Aaron Robison
Design of a Linear Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Motor, Scott L. Sharp
Automatic Geometric Data Migration Throughout Views of a Model Fidelity Family, Hans L. Soderquist
Human Interfaces for Cooperative Control of Multiple Vehicle Systems, Jisang Sun
Defining a Model for Tool Consumption Rate on Asphalt Reclamation Machines, Matthew H. Taylor
Design of Piezoresistive MEMS Force and Displacement Sensors, Tyler Lane Waterfall