Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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System Identification and the Modeling of Sailing Yachts
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)This research represents an exploration of sailing yacht dynamics with full-scale sailing motion data, physics-based models, and system identification techniques. The goal is to provide a method of obtaining and validating ... -
ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING LIFECYLE CARBON EMISSIONS
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Even though the Carbon Capture & Sequestration Technologies (CC & ST) program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology initiated carbon emission research in late 1990s (CSI, 2013), carbon emissions has only become a ... -
The study of biomass yield and macromolecular content of microalgae change as a function of physiological state and nutrient supply conditions
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Recently, as the crisis of conventional fossil fuel and air pollution has become more and more serious, microalgae-based biofuel is treated as one of the most promising new energy sources to solve this issue. By knowing ... -
A Computational Method for Determining Distributed Aerodynamic Loads on Planforms of Arbitrary Shape in Compressible Subsonic Flow
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)The methods presented in this work are intended to provided an easy to understand and easy to apply method for determining the distributed aerodynamic loads and aerodynamic characteristics of planforms of nearly arbitrary ... -
The Investigation of a Sample of Fluor Spar
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The Dona Maria Mining and Milling Company
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A Design for a Steel Concrete Arch
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An Investigation of In Situ Gelation of a Polyacrylamide/Chromium(III) System in Porous Media
(University of Kansas, 1992-04)Crosslinked polymer systems are used in enhanced oil recovery treatments. To further understand the behavior of such systems in porous media, the flow of a chromium(H[)-polyacrylamide gel system has been studied in ... -
Development of a Novel Piezoelectric Implant to Improve the Success Rate of Spinal Fusions
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)The purpose of this thesis is to design and show preliminary proof of concept for a piezoelectric fusion cage, which will help stimulate bone growth during spinal fusions. The fusion cage will utilize a novel piezoelectric ... -
A Carbon Molecular Sieve-based Catalyst with Encapsulated Ruthenium Nanoparticles for Bio-oil Stabilization and Upgrading
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Pyrolysis oil derived from biomass (bio-oil) is regarded as a potential substitute for petroleum crude for producing environmentally friendly fuels of the future. However, pyrolysis oil upgrading still remains an issue due ... -
Development of Computer-Aided Molecular Design Methods for Bioengineering Applications
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) offers a methodology for rational product design. The CAMD procedure consists of pre-design, design and post-design phases. CAMD was used to address two bioengineering problems: design ... -
Decellularized cartilage as a chondroinductive material for cartilage tissue engineering
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Cartilage defects, whether caused by osteoarthritis, joint trauma, or other disease, have provoked a wide variety of tissue engineering scaffold strategies in recent years. Traditionally, cartilage tissue engineering ... -
Design and Operation of the Synthesis Gas Generator System for Reformed Propane and Glycerin Combustion
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Due to an increased interest in sustainable energy, biodiesel has become much more widely used in the last several years. Glycerin, one major waste component in biodiesel production, can be converted into a hydrogen rich ... -
Intrinsic kinetics of lower alcohols: C2, C3 dehydration over Lewis acidic ordered mesoporous silicate: Zr-KIT-6
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)KIT-6 materials are large pore cubic Ia3d mesoporous silicate, with tunable pore size (4-12 nm) and pore wall thickness (4-6 nm). The three-dimensional structure of KIT-6 provides more mass transfer channels within the ... -
Intent Recognition in Multi-Agent Systems: Collective Box Pushing and Cow Herding
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)In a multi-agent system, an idle agent may be available to assist other agents in the system. An agent architecture called intent recognition is proposed to accomplish this with minimal communication. In order to assist ... -
Modelling and Design of Resilient Networks under Challenges
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Communication networks, in particular the Internet, face a variety of challenges that can disrupt our daily lives resulting in the loss of human lives and significant financial costs in the worst cases. We define challenges ... -
ASSESSMENT OF DEGRADATION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Sustainability is the one of the newest design considerations in building construction. Current programs of sustainability such as Energy Star for buildings and LEED, are providing methods to reduce operational energy use ... -
Preliminary Analysis Framework for State Sustainable Transportation system
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Sustainable practices have become the cornerstone of the transportation sector, and widely adopted by many states' transportation agencies. The nerve center of the economic development today circles around resource utilization ... -
A Framework for Knowledge Derivation Incorporating Trust and Quality of Data
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Today, across all major industries gaining insight from data is seen as an essential part of business. However, while data gathering is becoming inexpensive and relatively easy, analysis and ultimately deriving knowledge ... -
Synchronization Techniques for Burst-Mode Continuous Phase Modulation
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Synchronization is a critical operation in digital communication systems, which establishes and maintains an operational link between transmitter and the receiver. As the advancement of digital modulation and coding schemes ...