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The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering curriculum provides a solid foundation in the basic engineering sciences of solid mechanics and dynamics, materials engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Building on this foundation are courses key to the discipline of mechanical engineering including machine design, manufacturing methods, and instrumentation and control.
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Natural Convective Heat Transfer From the Horizontal Isothermal Surface of Polygons of Octagonal and Hexagonal Shapes
(ASME, 2019-10-01)Heat transfer often occurs effectively from horizontal elements of relatively complex shapes in natural convective cooling of electronic and electrical devices used in industrial applications. The effect of complex surface ... -
Correlations for Natural Convective Heat Transfer From Vertical and Inclined Cylinders
(Taylor and Francis, 2017-01-02)Natural convective heat transfer from the exposed top surface of an inclined isothermal cylinder, with a circular cross section, mounted on a flat adiabatic base plate, has been numerically investigated. The cylinder is ... -
Experimental Modal Analysis of Business Jet Fuselage Tail Section Sub-Assemblies
Experimental modal testing is a technique through which the dynamic response characteristics of a system can be found. Parameters such as the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a system can be extracted through ... -
Exploring Engineering Students' Interpretations of Success
This study used quantitative methods to explore Canadian undergraduate engineering students’ interpretations of their success. The amorphous term “student success” is used by students, educators, academics, engineering ... -
A Mesh Independent Approach for Multi-Joint Topology Optimization
Topology optimization (TO) has been identified as a leading method to reduce weight in both component and assembly level design. Optimum loadpaths within a designable region are determined, providing non-intuitive designs ... -
INVESTIGATING MEASUREMENT MODALITIES FOR INTEGRATED USE IN OVERUSE INJURY RESEARCH
Running is a common form of exercise enjoyed throughout the world. Unfortunately, it poses a significant risk of injury, as up to 70% of runners suffer an overuse injury within a one-year period. Previous research indicates ... -
Effect of Heating Cycles on Microstructure of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded Age-Hardenable Aluminum Alloys
The effect of heating on microstructural changes in dissimilar friction stir welding of aluminum alloys AA6022 and AA7075 was studied. The challenge in welding these alloys is the strength loss in the heat affected zone ... -
Material interface control in multi-material topology optimization using pseudo-cost domain method
(Wiley, 2020-09-20)The recent drive for producing lightweight and high performance designs on reduced timelines has promoted the need for computational design generation tools such as Multi-Material Topology Optimization (MMTO). However, ... -
Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Natural Convective Heat Transfer From Two-Sided Diagonally Inclined Square Plates Having a Finite Thickness
(Global Digital Central, 2019-08-13)A premiere free-access and peer-reviewed frontier journal site, serving the needs of the thermal-fluids community. See the latest research or submit an article. Quickly share your research with the global thermal-fluids ... -
Interpersonal perception and interpersonal spin
(Wiley, 2020-09-25)Introduction Interpersonal spin is an indicator of intraindividual variability in social behavior. Spin is positively related to Neuroticism and is maladaptive, with well-documented deleterious effects on social functioning. ... -
Direct numerical simulations of aeolian noise generated by a circular cylinder in subsonic and transonic conditions
The aeolian noise generated by a circular cylinder is an important benchmark aero-acoustic problem. The overall goal of this thesis is to identify sound sources, isolate the radiating components from the non-radiating ... -
Arch-rivals? The roles of the windlass and arch-spring mechanisms in running
The human foot is an integral part of locomotion due to its broad range of function. Its versatility derives from mechanisms that originated from cadaveric or static experiments, and were extrapolated to locomotion. Two ... -
Feature Engineering and End-to-End Deep Learning in Tool Wear Monitoring
Machinery health monitoring is an important tool for improving the productivity of today's manufacturers. Two data-driven techniques are prominent in machinery health monitoring: feature engineering and end-to-end deep ... -
Topology Optimization and Additive Manufacturing-based Parts Consolidation of an Aircraft Avionics Pedestal
An avionics pedestal is the structure located in the center of the cockpit that houses the flight controls and critical electronics for the operation of the aircraft. This thesis presents a parts consolidation design ... -
Fluid-Structure Interaction of Large Viscoelastic Vessels Under Pulsatile Conditions
The current threshold diameter for aortic aneurysm repair is based on Laplace's law. However, aneurysms below this threshold have undergone dissection, while some larger aneurysms remain stable. An accurate understanding ... -
Force-Based Control of UGVs by Using Physical Human-Robot Interaction
Humans apply directional forces to move wheeled objects in various everyday applications such as maneuvering a loaded cart, a lawnmower, or moving a stretcher. The heavier the object, the higher the magnitude of force ... -
Computational Modal Analysis of Prestressed Half Scale Generic Business Jet Substructures
Computational modal analysis via finite element analysis is a well-established method for modal parameter estimation. The resultant modal parameters are crucial inputs for vibro-acoustic finite element analyses and require ... -
Structural Design of a Morphing Serpentine Inlet Using a Multi-Material Topology Optimization Methodology
A promising avenue for development in the aerospace industry involves relocation of engines from conventional locations beneath the wings, to within the aircraft fuselage. Aircraft with these so-called embedded engines ... -
Application of Nano-Scale Characterization Techniques in Failure Analysis of Stress Corrosion Cracking in an Alloy C-276 Pull Rod
A failure analysis was performed on an alloy C-276 pull rod which underwent unexpected brittle, fracture after exposure to nuclear-relevant, high temperature aqueous environments: Pb-contaminated alkaline (8.5 < pH300C < ... -
Validation of a Markerless Motion Capture System for Human Movement Analysis
Three-dimensional human movement analysis is a widely used tool in clinical and research biomechanics to provide comprehensive 3D representations and quantification of individuals’ movement patterns, particularly gait. ...
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