Browsing Masters Theses by Subject "Mechanical Engineering"

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Component Modal Analysis of a Folding Wing

Wang, Ivan (2011)

This thesis explores the aeroelastic stability of a folding wing with an arbitrary number of wing segments. Simplifying assumptions are made such that it is possible to derive the equations of motion analytically. ...
Efficient Solution of Unsteady Nonlinear Flows Using a Multiple Zone Harmonic Balance Technique

Gentilli, Nicholas Charles (2010)

An efficient two-dimensional multiple zone harmonic balance solver for calculating unsteady nonlinear flows is presented. The solver adapts Roe's flux difference splitting algorithm such that it can be used to discretize ...
The natural emergence of vascular design with turbulent flow

Cetkin, Erdal (2010)

Here we show that vascular design emerges naturally when a volume is bathed by a single stream in turbulent flow. The stream enters the volume, spreads itself to bathe the volume, and then reconstitutes itself as a ...
Springback Analysis for Rod Bending in Spinal Fusion Surgery Applications

Wallace, Terence (2010)

Spinal fusion is quickly becoming a common surgical operation in today's medical field. A major component of spinal fusion surgery is the use of metal rods. These rods, which are made of titanium or stainless steel, ...
A Study of the Aeroelastic Behavior of Flat Plates and Membranes with Mixed Boundary Conditions in Axial, Subsonic Flow: Theory

Bloomhardt, Liz (2011)

In support of the noise reduction targets for future generations of transport aircraft, as set forth by NASA, the fundamental aeroelastic behavior of trailing edge flap technology was explored. Using a plate structural ...