Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Mechanical and electromechanical characterization of a novel composite cellular solid for orthopaedic applications
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)This document presents investigations concerning the feasibility of manufacturing a novel active composite cellular structure to be used in surgical applications such as spinal fusion. The development of a biomimetic spinal ... -
Fatigue Enhancement of Category E' Detailsin Steel Bridge Girders Using CFRP Materials
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composite overlay elements were developed to improve the fatigue performance of Category E' steel details. By increasing the stiffness of the detail with the CFRP overlay, the stress ... -
CAD/CAM integration based on machining features for prismatic parts
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)The development of CAD and CAM technology has significantly increased efficiency in each individual area. The independent development, however, greatly restrained the improvement of overall efficiency from design to ... -
Reservoir Characterization with Limited Sample Data using Geostatistics
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)The primary objective of this dissertation was to develop a systematic method to characterize the reservoir with the limited available data. The motivation behind the study was characterization of CO2 pilot area in the ... -
Optical Tool Setting and Control for Precision Lathe
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)The focus of this research was on the development of a machine vision system to provide automatic tool offset and tool nose radius compensation on a lathe used on the shop floor. To accomplish this work, a T-bed lathe which ... -
Development of an Eight Channel Waveform Generator for Beam-forming Applications
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)An eight-channel direct-digital waveform synthesizer has been developed to enable digital beam steering of the transmitted waveform. Built around the Analog Devices AD9910 DDS chip, this eight-channel waveform generator, ... -
CONTROL OF COHERENT STRUCTURE IN COAXIAL SWIRLING TURBULENT JETS
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)The purpose of this investigation is to explore the swirl jet characteristics and the possibility of using artificial means for excitation of shear layers with the application as swirl jet control. For this purpose, a ... -
Development of a Wireless Real-Time Productivity Measurement System for Rapid Construction Operations
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Existing on-site construction productivity measurement methods have some common limitations, such as the inability to provide data to engineers and project managers for real-time analyses and the difficulties of sharing ... -
Kernel Functions for Graph Classification
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Graphs are information-rich structures, but their complexity makes them difficult to analyze. Given their broad and powerful representation capacity, the classification of graphs has become an intense area of research. ... -
HANDLING MISSING ATTRIBUTE VALUES IN DECISION TABLES USING VALUED TOLERANCE APPROACH
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Rule induction is one of the key areas in data mining as it is applied to a large number of real life data. However, in such real life data, the information is incompletely specified most of the time. To induce rules from ... -
Flood Routing on Small Streams: A Review of Muskingum-Cunge, Cascading Reservoirs, and Full Dynamic Solutions
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Flood wave routing methods are adapted for small, naturally meandering streams. A simplified derivation of the Muskingum-Cunge equation is presented, based on Perumal and Kalinin-Milyukov's "characteristic reach length" ... -
Modeling of the Phase behavior of light (C2 & C3) olefins in liquid phase epoxidation systems and experimental determination of gas/liquid mass transfer coefficients
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Conventional technologies for the selective epoxidation of olefins such as ethylene and propylene to form their corresponding epoxides are either non selective and/or produce much waste. A novel biphasic process for the ... -
HUMAN ROBOT INTERACTION THROUGH SEMANTIC INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE MODALITIES, DIALOG MANAGEMENT, AND CONTEXTS
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)The hypothesis for this research is that applying the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) concepts of using multiple modalities, dialog management, context, and semantics to Human Robot Interaction (HRI) will improve the ... -
A Streamlined, Cost-Effective Database Approach to Manage Requirements Traceability
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Requirements traceability offers many benefits to software projects, and it has been identified as critical for successful development. However, numerous challenges face the implementation of traceability in the software ... -
A Framework for Service Differentiation and Optimization in Multi-hop Wireless Networks
(University of Kansas, 2008-12-08)In resource-constrained networks such as multi-hop wireless networks (MHWNs), service differentiation algorithms designed to address end users' interests (e.g. user satisfaction, QoS, etc.) should also consider efficient ... -
Nanoparticle Agglomeration via Ionic Colloidal Destabilization as a Novel Approach to Dry Powder Formulations for Pulmonary Drug Delivery
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-05)Efficient administration of poorly water soluble drugs represents a leading challenge in pulmonary medicine. This route of administration has been used for steroidal treatments for some time, but with room for advancement. ... -
Tissue Engineering the TMJ Condyle using Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
(University of Kansas, 2008-09-09)The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), associated with everyday activities, such as chewing, yawning, talking, and laughing, is one of the most complex but least studied joints in the musculoskeletal system. Patients suffering ... -
Osteochondral Tissue Engineering for the TMJ Condyle Using a Novel Gradient Scaffold
(University of Kansas, 2008-10-22)The articulation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or the jaw joint, is one of the most complex and least studied joints of the musculoskeletal system. Painful disorders of the TMJ, known as temporomandibular disorders ... -
ADSORPTION/DESORPTION STUDIES ON SOLID ACID ALKYLATION CATALYSTS USING A TAPERED ELEMENT OSCILLATING MICROBALANCE (TEOM)
(University of Kansas, 2008-10-23)Developing economically viable solid acid catalyzed alkylation processes continues to be a grand challenge. Economic and environmental impact assessments of a solid acid/CO2 alkylation process indicate that the solid acid ... -
Applying Machine Learning Methods to Suggest Network Involvement and Functionality of Genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of Kansas, 2008-10-10)Elucidating genetic networks provides the foundation for the development of new treatments or cures for diseased pathways, and determining novel gene functionality is critical for bringing a better understanding on how an ...