School of Mechanical Engineering Theses and Dissertations
Original work in partial fulfillment of a graduate degree in the School of Mechanical Engineering.
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Automated longitudinal payload lift-up using bridge cranes
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-04-28)Longitudinal payloads are a challenging portion of the payloads being transported in various industries. One way of transporting them is by attaching the payloads vertically to bridge cranes in double-pendulum configurations. ... -
Methodology for efficiently establishing processing-structure-property relationships for additive-manufactured age-hardened alloys
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-09-06)In Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Inconel 718 the main focus lies on the primary solidification occurring in the build. The next critical processing step for age-hardened alloys is the post-built heat treatment. Since ... -
Design of a robotic ant to model collective excavation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-27)Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are social insects who work together to excavate and build large underground nests. In addition to the challenges of working in narrow spaces and dark environments, the ants must also avoid ... -
Water risk analyses and strategy for automotive manufacturing
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-23)The availability of clean fresh water is an issue in many parts of the world. The water use by companies to perform their operations has become increasingly scrutinized as a result. However, some companies have found it ... -
Numerical and experimental investigation of shell-and-tube phase change material thermal storage unit
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-24)Latent heat thermal energy storage (TES) is becoming an increasingly popular approach for effective energy conservation. Significant amounts of energy can be stored in relatively small volumes of material by taking advantage ... -
Feasibility of creating a neutron detector array for the detection of special nuclear materials
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-20)The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of creating an energy-dependent neutron detector array that could be used to detect special nuclear materials. The proposed detector array is composed of idealized ... -
An adaptive COMET method
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-16)This thesis presents a formulation for an adaptive COMET method for solving whole reactor eigenvalue and flux distribution problems using a varying flux expansion at mesh interfaces. While COMET solutions have enjoyed ... -
Patient studies on shading correction for cone-beam computed tomography images
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-28)The work performed and presented in this thesis explores the efficacy of using planning Computed Tomography (CT) images as prior knowledge to improve quantitative cone-beam CT (CBCT) image quality in radiation therapy. ... -
Additive manufacturing and material property characterizations of high-performance ceramics and ceramic composites
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-04-14)Ceramics serve as important engineering materials that have the ability to offer unique advantages over metals and polymers in various extreme-environment applications (e.g., high temperature, corrosion, radiation). This ... -
The nutrient microgrid: Ecologically-inspired design of urban material cycling networks
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-27)Engineered systems are composed of multiple interconnected networks that produce, process, and dispose of waste materials. However, to achieve process efficiency within system boundaries, engineers have historically designed ... -
Task-centric optimization for assistive mobile manipulators
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-31)Assistive mobile manipulators could enable people with disabilities to perform tasks for themselves which would otherwise be difficult or impossible. The robot’s assistance has the potential to increase independence and ... -
Screening criteria for skin contamination in a radiological emergency
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-31)In response to a nuclear or radiological emergency, potentially contaminated individuals are screened for external contamination. During the screening process, a threshold screening level is used to triage into two groups: ... -
Developing a smart and low cost device for machining vibration analysis
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-25)Internet of Thing (IoT) is receiving an enormous attention especially when it comes to monitor machining operations. However, current technology must continue to evolve in order to reduce cost and to improve data analytics1. ... -
Digital twin volume registration for Voxel-based closed-loop machining systems
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-24)The goal of representing the physical state of a part throughout the manufacturing process as a digital twin has become a popular topic in recent years. With new advancements in additive-subtractive (hybrid) technologies, ... -
Development of a fatigue-compatible cohesive zone method for a copper-epoxy molding compound bimaterial interface
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-24)Interfacial delamination is a prevalent failure mechanism in microelectronic packages. While much work has been performed towards understanding fracture of bimaterial interfaces under monotonic loading, investigation focused ... -
Adaptable slope estimation module and its application in a coolant monitoring system for predictive observation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-23)In this thesis, a slope estimation module for predictive maintenance of manufacturing based variables is developed. Based on the output of a state estimation filter, the slope of the data is calculated and used for predictive ... -
Constitutive modeling of photopolymerization and its application to 3D printing
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-19)Photopolymerization is widely used in many engineering applications such as coating, dental restoration and 3D printing. It is a complex chemical and physical process, through which a liquid monomer solution is rapidly ... -
Combined experimental and modeling studies reveal new mechanisms in T cell antigen recognition
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-20)T cells of the immune system recognize small antigen peptide fragments loaded onto Major Histocompatibility Complex (pMHC) molecules through their T Cell Receptor (TCR). The recognition of antigenic pMHC by the TCR is an ... -
Applications for sensor fusion in vertical transportation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-07-31)The elevator industry is growing and evolving rapidly after a century and a half of relatively little change. Buildings are growing taller every day and the elevator industry is trying to keep pace with the height required ... -
Investigation of the fretting wear performance of accident tolerant cladding options for light water reactors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-05-29)A leading cause of fuel failures in U.S. pressurized water reactor power plants is grid-to-rod fretting. Kanthal advanced powder metallurgy technology or APMT, an FeCrAl steel alloy, and a braided SiC fiber, Chemical Vapor ...
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