Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Predetermined motion times
(University of Kansas, 1953)The object of the studies conducted under this project was to investigate, examine and explain the use of some of the predetermined motion time systems that have evolved during the past fifteen years. Particular attention ... -
The modern fire department. A description of the organization, equipment, and operation of the modern fire department
(University of Kansas, 1915) -
Design of mine plant, concentrating mill and wire rope tramway for the Parsons and North Arkansas Development Company
(University of Kansas, 1911) -
Plans, specifications, contract, and estimate for Lawrence Railway Co.
(University of Kansas, 1905) -
Specifications and contract for the road bed and track of Lawrence Electric Railway
(University of Kansas, 1905) -
Electrostatic dust precipitation and the Miami smelter
(University of Kansas, 1916) -
Some problems of central station service and their solution
(University of Kansas, 1920) -
Lumbar-pelvic coordination during repetitive lifting of novice and experienced lifters
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Occurrences of low back disorders are high among individuals working in occupational settings that involve manual material handling tasks, particularly repetitive lifting. This study attempts to better understand the ... -
Collision Avoidance for Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Systems Using Morphing Potential Field Navigation with Robust and Predictive Control
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)The vast utility of unmanned aerial systems in wide-ranging applications, whether civil, militaristic, or academic, has accelerated the prospect of integration into civil airspace, and further, use in proximal collaborative ... -
Catalytic Conversion of Biomass-Derived Polyols to Value-Added Chemicals: Catalysis and Kinetics
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Replacing fossil-based feedstocks with biomass to produce renewable fuels and chemicals is one of the major sustainability challenges facing human society. In this context, catalytic upgrading of non-food bio-derived ... -
Numerical and theoretical study of flapping airfoil aerodynamics using a parallelized immersed-boundary method
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Flight has fascinated humans for centuries. Human inventions such as missiles, aircraft , unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and micro air vehicle (MAV) are inspired by natural flying expertise. As natural flyers usually ... -
A Study in Aircraft Efficiency Enhancements via Prandtl-Tailored Dynamically Aerocompliant Wingtip Extensions
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)In 2008, the commercial aerospace industry saw substantial reductions in aircraft operating hours because of the struggling economy and high operating costs. Recurring fuel costs range from 10-40% of total operating cost ... -
Strength and Resistivity Properties of Fouled Ballast
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Maintaining rail track in good condition is essential for ensuring the overall performance and safety of railway conditions. Track support, structural integrity, and effectiveness of the foundation structure depend on the ... -
Design, Development, and Modeling of a Compact, Field-Grade Civil Infrastructure Crack Detector Device
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Currently the nation's aging bridge infrastructure is approaching and in some cases exceeding its initial design life averaging more than forty years. Under these conditions steel bridges are susceptible to fatigue cracks ... -
Development of a New Rapid Screening Method for High Throughput Electrochemical Characterization of NiMo Hydrogen Evolution Catalysts
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)In order to effectively study new electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution (using water as a renewable and clean feedstock) new advancements must be made with the analytic techniques used to characterize these electrocatalysts. ... -
Second Generation Electric Vehicle Development at the University of Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Due to more stringent emissions and fuel economy standards, many automotive manufacturers are implementing more electric and hybrid vehicles into their model fleets. Hybrid and purely electric powertrains offer more ... -
Turbine Tip Clearance Control Using Fluidic Oscillators
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)This study investigates the impact to power generation and efficiency by injecting flow into the tip clearance region of a gas turbine rotor. New to this design is using a fluidic oscillator as the jet source for the ... -
BIOMECHANICAL MARKERS AS INDICATORS OF POSTURAL INSTABILITY PROGRESSION IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)The long term objective of this research is to identify quantitative biomechanical parameters of postural instability in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can in turn be used to assess fall risk. Currently, ... -
Tug of War at Air-Water Interface: Understanding Lipid-Nanoparticle and Lipid-Protein Interaction Associated With Lung Surfactants at a Molecular Level
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Lung surfactants [LS] are a complex mixture of lipids and proteins that line the air-water interface in the alveoli of the lungs. They lower the work of breathing by reducing the surface tension and also form a line of ...