Browsing Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Graduate Theses by Author "Kim, Il-Yong"
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3-D Design for Additive Manufacturing Utilizing Topology Optimization
Sabiston, GraemeAs the frontier of modern-day engineering challenges pushes forward, the integration of multiple strategies to reduce manufacturing cost and increase component performance has engineers turning to tools such as topology ... -
Computational Study of Wolff's Law Utilizing Design Space Topology Optimization: A New Method for Hip Prosthesis Design
Boyle, Christopher (2010-08-17)The law of bone remodeling, commonly referred to as Wolff's Law, asserts that the internal trabecular bone adapts to external loadings, reorienting with the principal stress trajectories to maximize mechanical efficiency, ... -
Finite element analysis and experimental study of metal powder compaction
Kashani Zadeh, Hossein (2010-09-23)In metal powder compaction, density non-uniformity due to friction can be a source of flaws. Currently in industry, uniform density distribution is achieved by the optimization of punch motions through trial and error. ... -
Finite element analysis of stress rupture in pressure vessels exposed to accidental fire loading
Manu, Christopher Corneliu (2008-07-08)A numerical model that predicts high temperature pressure vessel rupture was developed. The finite element method of analysis was used to determine the effects that various parameters had on pressure vessel failure. The ... -
Minimizing Carbon Emissions in Metal Forming
Nava, Paolo (2009-12-22)The present work deals with the calculation and the investigation of possible reductions of CO2 emissions in manufacturing a metal formed product. The industrial sector plays a significant role in the recent increase of ... -
Multi-Material Size Optimization of a Ladder Frame Chassis
Baker, Michael (2015-03-27)The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) is an American fuel standard that sets regulations on fuel economy in vehicles. This law ultimately shapes the development and design research for automakers. Reducing the weight ... -
Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plates Considering Thermal and Pressure Objective Functions
Jarrett, Anthony (2011-09-07)The current stimuli of climate change and rising oil prices have spurred the development of hybrid electric (HEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV): collectively termed EVs. However, the battery technology needs much ... -
Multiobjective Design Optimization of Total Knee Replacements Considering UHMWPE Wear and Kinematics
Willing, Ryan (2010-04-14)Total knee replacement is the gold standard treatment for restoring mobility and relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis when other medical therapy has failed. Revision surgery is necessary when the replaced knee ... -
Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm Benchmarking and Design Under Parameter Uncertainty
Lalonde, Nicolas (2009-08-13)This research aims to improve our understanding of multiobjective optimization, by comparing the performance of five multiobjective optimization algorithms, and by proposing a new formulation to consider input uncertainty ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Metal Hot Forming for Automotive Weight Reduction
Foresi, Daniel (2016-04-26)This research develops a methodology for three dimensional, multi-stage, large deformation, finite element contact analysis, which considers the effects of thermo-plasticity and austenite decomposition. The developed ... -
Numerical Design Optimization for Thermal and Pressure Behaviour of Multiple Curved Channel Cooling Plates in Electric-Vehicle Battery Cooling Systems
Banks, Benjamin (2012-09-28)The effects of climate change along with shifts in social demands have opened up commercial possibilities for new and innovative green technology. At the head of this trend is research into new technologies for Hybrid ... -
Pack Level Design Optimization for Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Minimizing Standard Deviation of Temperature Distribution
Bakker, Jeremy (2013-10-30)Green technologies have recently gained interest for many reasons. Economic factors in conjunction with an increased social desire to reduce our environmental impact on the Earth have created a desire for more environmentally ... -
Reliability of Deterministic Optimization and Limits of RBDO in Application to a Practical Design Problem
Smith, Shane (2008-09-05)A practical engineering design problem is used to examine the over-conservativeness of designs obtained using deterministic optimization with worst-case parameter assumptions and a safety factor. Additionally, an attempted ... -
Standard and Multi-Material Topology Optimization Design for Automotive Structures
Li, Chao (2015-06-26)Abstract Lightweight design, drawing an increasing attention for structural design in automotive industry, is recognized as an efficient and immediate way to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Topology ... -
A Study of Energy, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Economics in Machining: Milling and Single Point Incremental Forming
Branker, Kadra (2011-12-05)A simple model that includes energy and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the economics of machining is proposed, which has been published in the highly respected and cited journal, Annals of CIRP (International Academy ... -
Systematic Structural Optimization of a Next Generation Lunar Rover Chassis
Pitre, Ryan (2015-09-25)This research utilized topology and size optimization to optimize a lunar rover chassis in order to reduce structural mass while satisfying the required surface and launch vehicle loading criterion. Renewed interest in ... -
Topology Design Optimization for Vibration Reduction: Reducible Design Variable Method
Kim, Sun Yong (2011-07-11)Structural topology optimization has been extensively studied in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering applications in order to improve performance of systems. This thesis focuses on an optimal design of damping ...