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A numerical simulation of a single shock-accelerated particle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Particle drag models, which capture macro viscous and pressure effects, have been developed over the years for various flow regimes to enable cost ...
Material property prediction and structural inverse design with modern deep learning techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] To manipulate the mechanical and physical properties of bulk materials, like metals, ceramics, and semiconductors, the introduction of structural ...
Topological mechanics and acoustics : theoretical and experimental demonstration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Topological insulators are new phases of matter whose properties are derived from a number of qualitative yet robust topological invariants rather ...
Automatic oxygen controller design for premature infants with clinical evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] For premature infants, the peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) level has significant effects on their health. Manual adjustment of fraction ...
Numerical study of self-assembly of granular and colloidal particles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Self-assembly of granular materials and colloids are studied using several different computational methods such as Discrete Element Method (DEM), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method, finite volume Volume of Fluid ...
Application of microturbines in improving the energy efficiency of municipal wastewater treatment plants in Missouri.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Hydropower is a source of renewable energy. It is possible to combine a hydropower installation with an existing wastewater plant while ensuring it still performs its basic purpose. The multipurpose scheme would be integrated ...
Study of energy efficiency comparison between smooth V-belt and cogged V-belt for power transmission
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
In the United States, annually about 0.4 Trillion kWh of electricity is used in electric motors or mechanical drives. A good majority use belt drives for power transmission between the electric motor and mechanical load. ...
Attenuation of low frequency pressure pulsations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
In this thesis, the concept of hydraulic pulsating filter is explored and developed. The filter or resonator is designed to attenuate the pulsation that occurs when the hydraulic pump is discharged. Pumps pulsate over a ...
Development of a four-wheeled robotic platform for autonomous inspection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] There is a significant need of developing advanced robots to mitigate the time-consuming and labor-intensive maintenance and examination of the heat ...
Reliability of EAM potentials for FCC metals properties prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A perfectly transferable interatomic potential that works for different materials and systems of interest is lacking. This work considers ...
Assessing mechanical properties of the cardiovascular system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The elasticity of wall of the arteries plays a significant role in cardiovascular system. Capacitance of the aorta is predicative of cardiovascular events[1]. To get better understanding the function of the cardiovascular ...
A combined analytical and experimental approach for prediction of properties of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) parts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a technique used to build rapid prototypes out of thermoplastic materials. Printing technology continues to mature from a rapid prototyping process to a rapid manufacturing technique, ...
Evaluation of process-structure-property relationships of carbon nanotube forests using simulation and deep learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This work is aimed to explore process-structure-property relationships of carbon nanotube (CNT) forests. CNTs have superior mechanical, electrical and thermal properties that make them suitable for many applications. Yet, ...
Multiscale phase change, heat and mass transfer in direct contact membrane distillation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The global water shortage has become a serious threat for the world and the most promising solution for the water issue is the desalination of seawater or brackish water. In this work, direct contact membrane distillation ...
Polynomial system identification modeling and adaptive model predictive control of arterial oxygen saturation in premature infants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The automation of the regulation of the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) in neonatal mechanical ventilation to treat respiratory distress syndrome has proven challenging due to competing objectives: maintaining arterial ...
Validating the use of machine learning techniques in evaluating additive manufactured elastic materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] As additive manufacturing continues to find widespread use in research and industry and the number of materials suitable for use in additive manufacturing, ...
3D polymeric scaffolds towards biomedical applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] How can research on mechanical engineering and materials science contribute to human health? The fabrication of biomedical scaffolds could ...
Analytical earth-aerocapture guidance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Aerocapture is a technique of employing a single atmospheric pass to inserts a spacecraft from a hyperbolic orbit, approaching from deep space, into an elliptical (captured) orbit around its destination planet. After ...
Development of acoustic metamaterials for efficient sound control noise mitigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Acoustic metamaterials have been studied intensively recently since they can expose unnatural-born properties, potentially breaking the capacity limits of conventional acoustic materials. Since these interesting properties ...
Stimulus responsive 3D structures by self-morphing polymeric materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Inspired by ubiquitous phenomena of shape transformation in nature, extensive research effort has been devoted to self-morphing materials in ...