The United States trains have the highest energy demands in rail transport in the world. More than 90% of the trains are powered by diesel, which aggressively impacts cli[...]

This research provides preliminary results of electrospraying in elevated surrounding pressures of 40, 50 and 60 psi. Investigations were correspondingly detailed regardi[...]

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 pipeli[...]

Previous experience in race situations has shown that components in the shifter section of the stock car drivetrain are subject to failure. As the engine operates in a s[...]

This dissertation presents applications of the finite element method in studying the durability of components used in aerospace (composites) and medical (hip implants) in[...]