Georgia Tech Theses and Dissertations
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High-fidelity emulation of spatiotemporally evolving flow dynamics
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-09-27)This dissertation utilizes a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to demonstrate a paradigm for a novel design strategy for new generation engineering. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), reduced-basis modeling, ... -
Virtual elements and barycentric finite elements in computational mechanics
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-08)Due to its unique and intriguing properties, polygonal and polyhedral discretization is an emerging field in computational mechanics. This thesis deals with developing finite element and virtual element formulations for ... -
Topology Optimization with Multiple Materials, Multiple Constraints, and Multiple Load Cases
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-09-06)Topology optimization is a practical tool that allows for improved structural designs. This thesis focuses on developing both theoretical foundations and computational algorithms for topology optimization to effectively ... -
Computational Modeling of the Transition from Damage to Fracture in Intrinsically Anisotropic Porous Media
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-08-08)The initiation and propagation of discontinuities in brittle materials is of great interest to engineers, at several scales. Discontinuities can be detrimental for structures (borehole for nuclear waste disposal, cavity ... -
Spectral shift operated smAHTR to improve cycle length and discharge burnup simultaneously
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-05)Fluoride High Temperature Reactors (FHRs) are envisioned to be next generation reactors due to their inherent safety design characteristics and high efficiency from their use of salt-based coolants. FHRs use TRistructura ... -
Process-property relation of prepreg trim waste composites via sheet molding compound (SMC)
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-01-08)Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are used in aerospace industries due to their high strength to weight ratio and increased fuel efficiency. Thus, the increasing demand results in the production of large amount of ... -
Ultra-compact concurrent multi-directional beamforming receiving network for high-efficiency wireless power transfer (WPT)
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)This thesis demonstrates an all-passive ultra-compact low-loss array-based beamforming rectenna array for high-efficiency wireless power transfer (WPT). The detailed circuit analysis and theoretical derivation are presented ... -
Advanced driver assistance systems techniques using a single camera and lidar
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)The purpose of this thesis is to introduce the development and evaluation of some Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) techniques using a single camera and LIDAR. This thesis describes the hardware architecture and ... -
Biomechanical effects of a robotic knee exoskeleton during slope walking
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-13)The purpose of the study is to explore the biomechanical effects of torque assistance at the knee joint during slope walking using a robotic knee exoskeleton. Powered exoskeleton is a promising wearable robotic technology ... -
Real time detection of traffic signs
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)The objective of this research project is to develop a high-performance real-time algorithm for traffic sign detection using a colorful image. The detection of traffic signs is achieved through two steps: the first step ... -
A methodology to support relevant comparisons of Earth-Mars communication architectures
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-11)Because of the human imperative for exploration, it is very likely that a manned mission to Mars occurs by the end of the century. Mars is one of the two closest planets to Earth. It is very similar to the Earth and could ... -
Development and validation of 3-D cloud fields using data fusion and machine learning techniques
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-11)The impact of climate change is projected to significantly increase over the next decades. Consequently, gaining a better understanding of climate change and being able to accurately predict its effects are of the upmost ... -
Data preparation and methods for assessing U.S. transit ridership trends
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)Facing recent transit ridership declines, researchers and practitioners have been seeking new ways to understand and document transit trends. This thesis explores three methods of data preparation for use in transit data ... -
A near field, non-contact vibration detector using giant magnetoresistance sensors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors are explored for their use in detecting vibrations. GMR sensors have been widely used in magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM), and they have the potential to be utilized in ... -
Infinite horizon nonlinear quadratic cost regulator
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-11)Infinite horizon optimal control has been a leading methodology for both linear and nonlinear systems. The Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) approach is a very effective approach for infinite horizon optimal control which ... -
Applying a nodal diffusion-micro depletion sequence for high-fidelity analysis of sodium cooled fast reactors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)Recent developments in the global nuclear industry have led to the need of reactor designs that are not only safe, but also address the challenges involving nuclear waste while producing clean electricity at low costs. One ... -
Dominance and exhibit use in captive African elephants (Loxodonta africana)
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-06)The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is a highly social species that typically lives in large, matrilineal family groups called herds which contain a linear dominance hierarchy between the adult females. Management ... -
A methodology for conducting design trades related to advanced in-space assembly
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)In the decades since the end of the Apollo program, manned space missions have been confined to Low Earth Orbit. Today, ambitious efforts are underway to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon, and eventually reach ... -
Probabilisitic bulk resource planning with variable non-dispatchable resource penetration
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-06)Transmission planning with respect to resource adequacy has largely been a deterministic process that fixes the hour of study to a predetermined point. With the rise of non-dispatchable generation, namely photovoltaic solar ... -
Clearing the smoke: The changing identities and work in firefighting
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)The impact of computing devices on the nature of work has been a long-standing topic of inquiry. Removing the boundaries of traditional corporate organizations, the evolution from fixed ICT to mobile IoT has enabled a ...
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