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Techniques for analyzing customer feedback
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)Surveys are an effective way of collecting customer feedback. Open-ended survey questions capture important dimensions of the respondent’s experience. The purpose of this study was to compare the critical incident technique ... -
Technoeconomic analysis of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) with WS\(_2\)/Carbon composite as counter electrode material
(MDPI, 2022-10-29)Exploration of clean and renewable energy materials is necessary due to the coming energy crisis and environmental problems. Solar energy is one of the favorable energy sources because of the continuous energy reservoir ... -
Technological and tribological characteristics improvement of additively manufactured SS 316L components machined under sustainable cooling conditions
(Elsevier Ltd., 2023-03-01)Advancements in digital processes and additive manufacturing technology enable the production produce complex-shaped metallic components by depositing material, layer upon layer, in precise geometric shapes. However, the ... -
Technological innovation and diffusion: Exploring AM adoption from a collaboration perspective
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D-printing, is a key technology to achieve innovation in Industry 4.0. This technology has not been widely adopted by industry, government, and the larger public. Understanding ... -
Tensile behavior of carbon nanotube multi-yarn coated with polyester
(SAGE Publications, 2015-06)The behavior of a carbon nanotube (CNT) multi-yarn consisting of 30 yarns and coated with a thin layer of polyester is investigated under tensile loading condition. The coated and uncoated CNT multi-yarns are loaded until ... -
Tensile behavior of carbon nanotube multi-yarn coated with polyester
(2014-06-13)The behavior of a carbon nanotube (CNT) multi-yarn consisting of 30 yarns and coated with a thin layer of polyester is investigated under tensile loading condition. The coated and uncoated CNT multi-yarns are loaded until ... -
Tensile loading behavior of carbon nanotube wires
(Elsevier, 2012-02-08)The mechanical behavior of four carbon nanotube (CNT) wires, comprised of 1-yarn, 30-yarn, 60-yarn, and 100-yarn, was investigated under constant tension at two loading rates of 0.02 mm/sec and 2 mm/sec. Tests were conducted ... -
Tensile pulse generation techniques in a split Hopkinson Bar
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)Experimental testing in a tensile Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar showed that the generated tensile pulse using a transfer flange methodology differs from the theoretical prediction. Flange attachment technique to incident ... -
Tensile Stress Concentration Due to Counter Sunk Holes in Adhesively Bonded Layered Aluminum.
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)The adhesively bonded layered aluminum is used in aircraft structures to avoid knife edge situations when flush head fasteners are used with minimum gage skins. A 3-D finite element model was used to estimate the location ... -
Tension-tension fatigue behavior of carbon nanotube wires
(Elsevier, 2012-09-23)The tension-tension fatigue behavior of three types of as-received carbon nanotube (CNT) wires, comprising of 30-yarn, 60-yarn, and 100-yarn, was investigated. Fatigue tests were conducted at 35, 50, 60, 75 and 80% of their ... -
A testbed for mini quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle with protective shroud
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The contributions of soy protein quaternary structures on viscoelastic properties of polyethylene oxide/soy protein composites
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)More than four-and-a-half million acres of Kansas land were covered in soybeans in 2018, with Kansas farmers harvesting an average of 44 bushels per acre worth a combined total of $1.6 billion. Soybeans are mostly used for ... -
The development of heparan sulfate within the glycocalyx
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)A key to protecting vessel health occurs at the interface between circulating blood and endothelial cells. Strategically located at this interface is the endothelial glycocalyx, the first “line of protection” for blood ... -
The development of the dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) calibraton and testing procedures
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) is the most preferred thermal analysis technique for determining the glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymer matrix composites because it is more sensitive to Tg measurements than ... -
The effect of lower limb exoskeleton alignment on knee rehabilitation efficacy
(MDPI, 2022-07-12)This study focuses on a musculoskeletal analysis of human lower extremity and associated muscle forces during different rehabilitative tasks and exoskeleton alignment models. By changing the size and orientation of the ... -
The effectiveness of Smart Compose: An artificial intelligent system
(Association for Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (AIEMS), 2020-06)The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in everyday life and manufacturing are expected to reduce the mental workload of a user or human operator and increase their efficiency. In industrial systems, such ... -
The effects of authentic based instruction on long term retention and application, student engagement, and student motivation
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)This research attempted to determine if there was a benefit to authentic based instruction over traditional lecture based instruction. Two units were taught in the Social Studies curriculum area, the first using lecture ... -
The effects of laminar and oscillatory fluid shear stress on microvascular endothelial cells
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most prevalent causes of death in the United States, being responsible for nearly one in every three deaths. Cellular mechanics related to CVD are often studied using human umbilical ... -
The effects of soy protein on viscoelastic behaviors of polymer materials
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)The interest in “green” materials, or materials made with biocompatible and biodegradable components is growing, including research into natural polymers, namely proteins and polysaccharides, due to their structures and ... -
The impact of continuous improvement methods on a firm's competitive priorities: empirical evidence from the customers perspective in the aerospace industry
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)The purpose of this research paper is to examine the actual and perceived results from the customer perspective on the Competitive Priorities of cost, quality, delivery, flexibility and innovation stemming from Continuous ...