Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Modeling, Visualizing, and Analyzing Student Progress on Learning Maps
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)We present a design in which data visualization techniques are applied to meet the needs of teachers and education researchers in analyzing and responding to student learning. Developed using the iterative process fundamental ... -
Methane Reforming on Single Atom Catalysts
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Heterogenous catalysis is a key process in chemical conversion and energy application. The catalytic performance is determined by the structure and properties of catalytic active sites under working conditions, which are ... -
Waste Heat Recovery From a Compression Ignition Engine using a Combined Diesel Particulate Filter Heat Exchanger
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Compression ignition (CI) engines have been a figurehead in the transportation industry for decades. However, as environmental regulations dictate increasingly strict emissions guidelines for engines, technologies must ... -
Performance Analysis of Mobile Ad Hoc Network Routing Protocols Using ns-3 Simulations
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) consist of mobile nodes that can communicate with each other through wireless links without reliance on any infrastructure. The dynamic topology of MANETs poses a significant challenge for ... -
Tunable Surface Plasmon Dynamics
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Due to their extreme spatial confinement, surface plasmon resonances show great potential in the design of future devices that would blur the boundaries between electronics and optics. Traditionally, plasmonic interactions ... -
Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining Walls with Flexible Facing Subjected to Footing Loading
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Geosynthetic-reinforced retaining (GRR) walls have been used as bridge abutments to support shallow foundations. This technology eliminates the need for traditional deep foundations, such as piles, to support bridges. ... -
Use of Multiscale Entropy to Characterize Fetal Autonomic Development
(University of Kansas, 2019-01-01)The idea that uterine environment and adverse events during fetal development could increase the chances of the diseases in adulthood was first published by David Barker in 1998. Since then, investigators have been employing ... -
Antibiotic Molecular Design Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Research is acutely needed to develop novel therapies to treat resistant infections. This project aims to design a drug molecule via a computer aided molecular design approach to provide lead candidates for the treatment ... -
Using Luminance for Design and Evaluation of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Luminous Environments to Supplement Current Illuminance-Based Design Codes
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Illuminance and illuminance-based metrics have been adopted in lighting design and field measurement over the past century to support the notion that the primary function of lighting is for task performance and visibility. ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Energy Efficiency in Wireless Handset Transceiver Systems
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)As wireless communication devices are taking a significant part in our daily life, research steps toward making these devices even faster and smarter are accelerating rapidly. The main limiting factors are energy and power ... -
VIBRATION SERVICEABILITY ASSESSMENT OF A LIGHTWEIGHT COLD-FORMED STEEL FLOOR SYSTEM
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The following research examines the serviceability of a proposed lightweight cold-formed steel floor system. Finite element and experimental methods are used to evaluate said system against serviceability criteria and ... -
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH MASS-SPECIFIC ACTIVITY RHODIUM SULFIDE CATALYSTS FOR HOR/HER IN HYDROGEN-BROMINE FUEL CELL
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The integration of intermittent energies into the electrical grid like wind and solar power demands the participation of efficient and cost-effective energy storage systoms. H2-Br2 fuel cell is one of the promising ... -
A Laboratory Method for Measuring the Heat Distribution of Luminaires and Its Application for Building Heating and Cooling Energy Saving
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)This study was aimed to explore the energy saving potential of a new system architecture of solid-state lighting fixtures that was designed to help utilize the heat generated by LEDs for spacing heating in heating season ... -
Linking Best-Value Procurement with Project Performance Outcomes in Design-Bid-Build Vertical Construction Projects
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Construction is a dynamic process in which the outcomes depend on the quality of the project team; therefore, awarding the project to the best-suited contractor an important decision for owners. One method of contractor ... -
Towards industrial large eddy simulation using the FR/CPR method
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)NASA’s 2030 CFD Vision calls for the development of accurate and efficient scale-resolving simulations for turbulent flow, such as large eddy simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS). This is primarily because ... -
Sulfate Reduction in Produced Water via Expanded Granular Sludge-Bed Reactors
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)In 2012, an estimated 890 billion gallons of produced water were generated for all U.S. onshore and offshore oil and gas production sites (Veil, 2015). Reusing produced water seems beneficial for oil companies, but may do ... -
Securing CAN-Based Cyber-Physical Systems
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)With the exponential growth of cyber-physical systems (CPSs), new security challenges have emerged. Various vulnerabilities, threats, attacks, and controls have been introduced for the new generation of CPS. However, there ... -
Waveform-Diverse Stretch Processing
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Stretch processing with the use of a wideband LFM transmit waveform is a commonly used technique, and its popularity is in large part due to the large time-bandwidth product that provides fine range resolution capabilities ... -
Modeling Discretionary Lane Changing Decisions for Connected Vehicles Based on Fuzzy Logic
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Lane changing is one of the most complex tasks during driving. Advances in vehicle technology seek to help drivers during the lane change maneuver. Researchers have conducted many attempts to address this issue. However, ... -
Scattering Analysis and Ultra-Wideband Radar for High-Throughput Phenotyping of Wheat Canopies
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Rising the yield of wheat crops is essential to meet the projected demands of future consumption and it is expected that most yield increases will be associated to improvements in biomass accumulation. Cultivars with canopy ...