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Title: A Discrete Element Study of the Uniaxial Compressive Response of Plain Concrete using the JCFPM Constitutive Model
Author: Joshi, Anay
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: The standard bonded-particle models available in many discrete element method (DEM) codes are known to predict unrealistically low values for the ratio of ultimate compressive strength (UCS) to tensile strength (UTS) for concrete. To correct this,...

Title: A MESHLESS METHOD WITH ENRICHED BASIS FUNCTIONS FOR SINGULARITY PROBLEMS
Author: Hong, Won-Tak
Date Created: 2009
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Mechanics, Mathematics
Description: For the last several decades, the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been a powerful tool in solving challenging science and engineering problems, especially when solution domains have complex geometry. However the mesh refinements and construction o...

Title: A comprehensive study of the microstructure and mechanical behavior of HCP-based multilayered nanofilms
Author: Lu, Yuanyuan
Date Created: 2014
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Materials science
Description: Metallic multilayer films with the individual layer thickness h decreased to submicron or even less have attracted a great deal of attention over the past decades because of their impressive mechanical properties, especially the high strength. Mos...

Title: A discrete element approach to predicting the uniaxial compressive response of plain concrete
Author: Tannu, Nakul
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: Discrete element method (DEM) has become the method of choice for modeling the mechanical response of materials with granular structure. The method consists of representing the material as a collection of particles that interact with each other by...

Title: A finite element approach for calculating the wave attenuation characteristics of epoxy polymer matrix composites
Author: Ghag, Pratik Prashant
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: The macroscopic properties of a polymer composite are significantly affected by the properties of the inclusions, size, shape, and distribution. Finite element (FE) modeling provides a viable approach for investigating the effects of the inclusion...

Title: BIOKINETIC PROCESSES OF EXTRACELLULAR POLYSACCHARIDE (EPS) STABILIZATION OF SURFACE SOILS AGAINST DUST GENERATION
Author: Zebulun, Humphrey
Date Created: 2009
Subjects--Topical: Civil engineering, Environmental engineering
Description: Extracellular polysaccharide produced by a oligotrophic and nonpathogenic bacteria, Arthrobacter viscosus, promises to be an effective alternative to the use of chemical substances in dust control on exposed soil surfaces. The feasibility of this ...

Title: COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE RESPONSE OF BURIED STEEL PIPELINES DUE TO SUDDEN GROUND MOTION
Author: Gawande, Kshitij
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: Pipeline systems are the primary means by which natural gas and liquid fuels are distributed to delivery points from pumping and compressor stations. Many of these pipelines are buried underground and consequently are susceptible to sudden ground ...

Title: Coupling of peridynamics and the finite element method and Study of the damping property of polymer composites
Author: Kulkarni, Shank
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Mechanics
Description: Part - I: Coupling of peridynamics and the finite element method and modeling of creepOne of the important modes of unpredicted failure for large complex structures such as power stations, turbines, processing plants, refineries is a failure due t...

Title: Fall Detection Using a Single Video Camera
Author: Schlegel, Elizabeth
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Computer science, Aging
Description: Falls among the elderly are concerning, especially if they go unnoticed for an extended period of time. Due to fear of falling, many people end up in assisted living facilities or nursing homes which are costly and the lack of independence greatly...

Title: Finite Element Modeling and Simulations of Tractor-Trailer Impacts on Highway Median Barriers
Author: Gutowski, Matthew
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: Roadside safety hardware systems play a vital role in reducing both the number and severity of multi-vehicular collisions by preventing errant vehicles from traversing through an open median into oncoming traffic. The safety hardware used to preve...

Title: Finite element modeling and simulation of occupant responses in highway crashes
Author: Li, Ning
Date Created: 2014
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Mechanics
Description: Roadside barrier systems play an important role in reducing the number of fatalities and the severity of injuries in highway crashes. After decades of work by researchers and engineers, roadside barriers have been improved and are generally effect...

Title: Investigation of Shoulder Rotational Properties as Related to Injury History for Collegiate Baseball Pitchers
Author: Duemmler, Marc
Date Created: 2021
Subjects--Topical: Biomechanics
Description: MARC THOMAS DUEMMLER. Investigation of Shoulder Rotational Properties as Related to Injury History for Collegiate Baseball Pitchers.(Under the direction of DR. NIGEL ZHENG) Baseball is one of the most common sports played in the United States. It ...

Title: Knee Joint Biomechanics after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Author: Wang, Hongsheng
Date Created: 2012
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics, Biomedical engineering
Description: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important stabilizer of the knee joint. After ACL rupture, the knee joint has difficulty maintaining its stability; thus the patient often has to receive an ACL-reconstructive surgery to regain the knee joint...

Title: Lower limb biomechanics after total knee arthroplasty
Author: Wang, Shangcheng
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Mechanics, Biomechanics, Kinesiology
Description: Knee osteoarthritis is a painful and disabling disease that is prevalent among elder adults. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can effectively alleviate knee arthritic pain and improve patient quality of life. Unfortunately, there are evidences showin...

Title: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ONE-DIMENSIONAL NANOSTRCTURES, EXPERIMENTAL MEASUREMENT AND NUMERICAL SIMULATION
Author: Wu, Xiaoxia
Date Created: 2012
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Nanotechnology
Description: One-Dimensional (1D) nanostructures are generally defined as having at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nm. Investigations of their mechanical properties are important from both fundamental study and application point of view. Different metho...

Title: PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF 4340 STEEL/POLYUREA LAMINATE
Author: Pajjuri, Vishnu Vardhan Kumar
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Military art and science, Chemistry, Polymers
Description: Enhancement of the penetration resistance of materials used in the defense industry is of great interest since such improvements can save human life and can reduce the loss of resources caused by high velocity projectiles penetrating through the w...

Title: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF W-BEAM GUARDRAILS ON SLOPED MEDIANS USING NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATIONS
Author: Baker, Ryan
Date Created: 2014
Subjects--Topical: Transportation--Planning
Description: This thesis presents the research using finite element (FE) modeling and simulations to evaluate the performance of single-faced and double-faced W-beam guardrails for different heights under MASH Test Level 3 (TL-3) impact conditions. The modelin...

Title: QUANTITATIVE FALL RISK ASSESSMENT WITH WEARABLE SENSORS
Author: Xu, Zheng
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics
Description: Falling has become one of the leading causes to both fatal and non-fatal injuries among the elder adults and patients with dysfunctional mobility. The following consequence of a fall will be that the fear of falling can reduce the daily activities...

Title: Resistance Optimization for Skeletal Muscles during Exercise
Author: Edwards, Matthew
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics
Description: The physical fitness industry is booming due to an increase in health awareness. People are spending more time and money to become healthy and stay healthy. Physical exercise has been proven to improve mental and physical health, but what if we ar...

Title: SCHWARZ METHODS FOR FOURTH-ORDER PROBLEMS CONTAINING SINGULARITIES
Author: Palta, Birce
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Mathematics
Description: We develop numerical methods for analysis of fourth-order partial differential equations on domains with angular corners. For the finite element analysis of fourth-order partial differential equations, we have to use smoother basis functions whose...