Browsing 2016 UMKC Theses - Freely Available Online by Thesis Department "Mechanical Engineering (UMKC)"
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Investigating the Link Between Mechanics and Bone: A Local Approach to a Multi-Scale System
(2016)Bone,the organic material which skeletons are comprised of, allows all species of vertebrates to support themselves against the forces of gravity, engage in locomotion,protect soft internal organs, and a wide variety of ... -
Overcoming the Challenges of Using Unmanned Aircraft for Bridge Inspections
(2016)Applications for small unmanned aerial vehicles have exploded over the past decade. Small size, maneuverability, low cost, and versatility enable utilization for applications not readily accessible by traditional manned ... -
Strain Gauge Utilization for Aerial Vehicle Dynamic Load Measurement
(2016)The strain gauge is a commonly used tool for dynamic load and strain measurement of a system. The work presented in this thesis describes the development and evaluation of strain gauges applied to both an aerodynamic ...