Vortex machining is a unique localized material removal process in which footprints of several nanometer in depth are obtained. It employs a resonating quartz tuning fo[...]

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[...]

Structural integrity of electric transmission poles is crucial for the reliability of power delivery. In some areas where blasting is used for mining or construction, the[...]

The optical pitch polishing process has been used over 300 years to obtain high quality optical surface finish with little subsurface damage. A pitch tool consists of a m[...]

Timber is the most common material used for the utility poles that support the transmission and distribution lines of the electrical grid in the United States. Timber is [...]

The aim of this research is to analyze various operational parameters that may affect the wheel balancing measurement. Therefore, wheel balancing measurements were taken [...]

Excessive vibration of footbridges caused by pedestrian excitation is an important design consideration that has received increased attention in recent years following se[...]

Structural identification continues to gain increased attention as an applied technique for structural health monitoring and condition assessment. However, methods for s[...]

The main goal of this research is to design an energy harvesting device that produces enough power to supply a voltage sensor deployed on a power line. Energy harvesting [...]

Friction is a key consideration in the behavior of many dynamic systems. However, modeling friction behavior accurately remains an engineering challenge. Current friction[...]