Browsing Engineering Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Issue Date

Kinetics of Pd supported on swellable organically modified silica (SOMS) catalysts during aqueous phase hydrodechlorination of trichloroethylene

Rudzinski, Benjamin ( 2021-05 )

The past few decades have seen a rise in concern regarding environmental issues prompting many areas of research to find efficient means of breaking down hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing and industrial centers. ...

Application of Data-Driven Modal Decomposition Techniques to the Non-Stationary Case of Scramjet Unstart

Sullivan, Jack ( 2021-05 )

Scramjets are a class of high-speed aerospace propulsion devices that operate with no moving parts and perform combustion at supersonic speeds. They offer a viable option for reusable, efficient, air-breathing hypersonic ...

Assessment of the Global-Local Generalized Finite Element Method Techniques Using a Heterogeneous Bar

Miller, T. J. ( 2020-12 )

This thesis examines the generalized finite element method (GFEM) applied to a heterogeneous bar using global-local techniques to explore limitations and benefits of GFEM and global-local techniques. Overall structural ...

An Experimental Study of Traction Characteristics for a Family of Transmission Fluids

Thomas, Colton ( 2020-12 )

Efficiency of transmissions used in ground vehicles is a major research topic in automotive industry, aiming at increasing the travel distance and life of hybrid or electric vehicles. Any achievable reductions in power ...

First-Year Students' Beliefs About Smartness and Their Beliefs About the Relationship Between Smartness and Socioeconomic Status

Morris, Carter ( 2020-12 )

In undergraduate engineering programs, we know that students who express beliefs about smartness that are normative (such as prioritizing cognitive ability) are more favored for success, and we know that students hailing ...

Integrating Liquid Metal Elastomers for Flexible Electronics

Frost, Katie ( 2020-12 )

Emerging applications for conformable wearable devices and soft robotics create a need for flexible and durable electronic materials. Non-toxic, liquid metals such as Gallium Indium provide remarkable conformability without ...

Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Surface Defects on High-Speed Gear Performance

Beall, Gunther ( 2020-12 )

Gear tooth surfaces may contain undesirable defects for various reasons. One class of defects, surface scratches, are primarily related to manufacturing and assembly errors. The durability consequences of scratches have ...

Spectroscopic Sky Subtraction and Data Optimization in Observation Exposures from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Fiber Optic Telescope

Folkens, Sarah ( 2020-12 )

The Ohio State University is a participating institution in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), whose mission is creating a 3 dimensional map of the universe, including spectra of astronomical objects. Key spectral ...

Thermal Cycling Reliability of Vanadium Dioxide Films for Switching Applications

Workman, Gus ( 2020-12 )

Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a phase change material that rapidly changes from an electrical insulator to a conductor at 68 C. Because of this property, VO2 has recently been applied in different fields as a thermally activated ...

Pain Sensitivity and Inflammatory Gene Expression in Young and Aged Rat Spinal Cord in Response to Surgery and Morphine

Ruzga, Marissa ( 2020-12 )

After surgery, older adults are particularly vulnerable to experiencing increased and poorly controlled pain (Halaszynski, 2013). Despite its common use after surgery, there is evidence that chronic morphine treatment ...

Optimization of Palladium Promoted Transition Metal Catalysts for Lean Methane Oxidation

Wynne, Brian ( 2020-12 )

The substantial increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has been linked to global warming. Although carbon dioxide (CO2) has the largest contribution to the increase in the Earth's temperature, methane (CH4) has a ...

BAS Integration: Characterization and Analysis of BAS Torque Capabilities

Smith, Ronald ( 2020-12 )

Hybridizing a vehicle can lead to significant increases in the fuel economy and the performance of a vehicle. One hybrid component that can be integrated into a vehicle is a belted alternator starter (BAS). This component ...

Design of Energy Storage System for Motorsports Based on the Statistical Analysis of the Mission Profile

Khanna, Yatin ( 2020-12 )

Motorsports has been the proving ground for novel automotive technology since the last century; hence it is fitting territory to research and develop the next generation of electric powertrains. The backbone of any electric ...

Virtual Design of an Assistive Stair Ascent Device for Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

Weiss, Rebecca ( 2020-12 )

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that is becoming increasingly more prevalent due to heavier and aging populations. Effects of OA in the knee range from weakness and instability to loss of range of motion, resulting in ...

Biomechanical Evaluation of Military Aviation-Related Occupational Tasks on the Spine

Berry, Jonathan ( 2020-12 )

The field of exoskeletons is rapidly developing to better address and prevent low back disorders and neck pain. These wearable devices are designed to relieve the load on the wearer by providing support or transferring ...

Configuration Management at the Edge Services

Zhang, Yue ( 2020-12 )

Internet services are increasingly pushed from the remote cloud to the edge sites close to data sources to offer fast response time and low energy footprint. However, software deployed at edge sites must be updated frequently. ...

An Analysis of Tabular Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for the Design of Additively Manufactured Acoustic Metamaterials

Eubel, Christopher ( 2020-08 )

In the modern age of advancing technology, led by developments in artificial intelligence, automation, precision manufacturing, and optimized design, it is now commonplace to see revolutionary technologies arise from the ...