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Experimental Validation of a Piecewise Linear Nonlinear Energy Harvester
Veney, Jacob ( 2022-05 )Vibration energy harvesting is an increasingly viable energy source to provide for our energy dependent society. Researchers have studied systems ranging from civil structures like bridges to biomechanical systems including ... -
How do the smartness identities of female engineering students relate to their academic decision making?
Li, Yiqing ( 2022-05 )(Background) Beliefs and identity related to smartness are a pervasive part of how students learn to see themselves as engineers. Smartness as a cultural practice creates the common assumption and public perception that ... -
Towards Development of an Empirical Model for Prediction of Screech and Coupling in Supersonic Rectangular Twin Jets
Yoder, Samuel ( 2022-05 )Rectangular twin jet engines used on tactical aircraft have several advantages compared to circular twin jet engines, namely, reducing an aircraft's weight and drag, improving its maneuverability, and integration of ... -
PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE TESTING AND ANALYSIS OF A PARKING GARAGE
Mahrouqi, Mazin Hilal Ahmed ( 2022-05 )Progressive Collapse is the total or partial failure of a structure due to the spread of local failure from element to element throughout the structure. This research aims to determine whether the removal of a column ... -
Investigating the Uncertainty in EPA's Nonroad Compression Ignition Emission Factors
Quinlin, Sara ( 2022-05 )This study investigates the uncertainty in EPA nonroad compression ignition (CI) emission factors with a focus on construction equipment. Specifically, this study examines the variability in the EPA's average annual predicted ... -
Evaluating Positional Risk Through the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) Software
Enders, James ( 2022-05 )Leveraging the computational power of modern computer systems to give the war fighter the edge is pivotal to the completion of Objective 1 of the USAF's 2030 R&D strategy. The Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, ... -
Humidity Resistant Hydrogen Sensors: Dual Layer Membrane Inspired by Systematic Review of State of the Art
Sacksteder, Dagny ( 2022-05 )Hydrogen sensors are expected to become an essential component of clean energy infrastructure. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has outlined a set of standards that hydrogen sensor technology should meet. However, it is ... -
Improved Automated Analysis of Coronary Doppler Echocardiograms to Predict Early Coronary Microvascular Disease
Bossenbroek, Jamie ( 2022-05 )Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) is a heart condition that frequently precedes the development of more serious heart diseases. Although it can be assessed through Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography (TTDE) by observing ... -
Design of a Soft, Pneumatic, Robotic Hand End Effector with Variable Stiffness Via Differential Layer Jamming
Trainor, Dylan ( 2022-05 )Soft robotic grippers have become an increasingly popular solution for pick and place tasks involving both rigid and deformable payloads while maintaining a human safe environment. To avoid damage from rigid, motorized ... -
Quantifying Fuel Consumption and Emission Saving of Hybrid Vehicles over Gasoline in Real Traffic
Dong, Zixuan ( 2022-05 )Roadway vehicle emissions are a primary cause of greenhouse gas. The CO2 emissions of a conventional automobile are directly related to the amount of gasoline it consumes, and the fuel consumption increases with acceleration. ... -
Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion System Design Analysis and Simulation Tool Development
Uth, Kevin ( 2022-05 )As climate change becomes an ever-important issue, the aviation industry is looking to eliminate its emissions in the coming generations of aircraft. To make this happen faster, electrified propulsion systems must be ... -
Utilization of Layer Jamming and Pneumatic Actuator for Assisted Limb Support
Titterton, Matthew ( 2022-05 )There are millions of people in this world affected by lack of limb strength and stability. Diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and stroke cause deteriorated muscle strength. ... -
Scalable Neural Network Architecture Search Applied to Super-Resolution Networks
Xu, Lang ( 2022-05 )Based on attention mechanisms, the transformer architecture has been widely adopted in machine learning applications, including natural language processing and computer vision. A common strategy for improving transformer ... -
Practical Investigation into the Diffusion Bonding of 316L Stainless Steel with Boron Carbide for Radiation Shielding in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications
Chandler, Calvin ( 2022-05 )Diffusion Bonding is a solid-state welding process in which two or more materials are bonded together into one seamless structure under high temperature, vacuum, and pressure conditions without requiring any external ... -
Non-Uniform Heating Impact on Specific Impulse in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines
Christian, Spencer ( 2022-05 )One potential game-changing technology for future crewed missions to Mars is Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP). NTP rocket engines are characteristically designed with higher specific impulse, a measure of engine efficiency, ... -
Magneto-Mechanical Metamaterials with Widely Tunable Mechanical Properties
Zemelka, Cole ( 2022-05 )Metamaterials are a class of fabricated materials that can possess properties or exhibit responses to loading that are not representative of bulk materials found in nature. This is possible through unique geometric design, ... -
Implementation and Evaluation of Sample Efficient Reinforcement Learning on Autonomous Manufacturing Test Bed
Sezer, Sarp ( 2022-05 )Reinforcement learning (RL) is a class of machine learning algorithm that receives feedback by interacting with its environment and uses that information to make sequential intelligent decisions, commonly needing an extremely ... -
Computational Investigation Into The Diffusion Bonding of 316L Stainless Steel with Boron Carbide For Radiation Shielding in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications
DeFranco, Timothy ( 2022-05 )Diffusion bonding (DB) is a solid-state welding process in which two or more materials are bonded together into one seamless structure under high temperature, vacuum, and pressure conditions without requiring any external ... -
Water Filtration Optimization
Parsons, Matt ( 2022-05 )Water filtration and treatment is an essential engineering process to support the demands of society. There has not been enough work done in this area which is highlighted by current shortcomings in water access. This ... -
Design of a Framework to Implement and Test Control Strategies for Unmanned Aerial Systems
Gyawali, Shubhank ( 2022-05 )This work details the development of a framework, which can be used to design and test control algorithms for emerging Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicle designs in either a simulated or real-world environment. Most of the ...