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Response of HYBRID-II and FAA HYBRID-III ATDs on oblique- facing aircraft seats under far test-1 and test-2 dynamic conditions
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)There has been a significant increase in demand for commercial and non-commercial airplanes. In the aviation industry, aircraft seats play a vital role in occupant protection during air crash scenarios, and hence they are ... -
Automotive rear-end crash simulations according to fmvss 310r for evaluation of structural damage and prediction of occupant potential injuries through linear regression
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)The automotive industry has been constantly working to improve the safety of the passengers in cars by researching and upgrading the various features already in use. Although the frequency of rear-end collisions stands ... -
Effects of laser interface sintering on monolayer copper micro-particles using a carbon dioxide pulsed laser system
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)Manufacturing of complex and intricate structures using the laser sintering process are in great demand for various applications such as thermal management, light weight structures, filtration, biomedical systems, and ... -
Design and evaluation of a portable nanofilter system for continuous water supplies in water-scarce locations
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)Water is a very essential and necessary element in human life. About 70% of water found in the human body is located in the cells. Lack of pure water in developing countries creates many health problems, such as diarrhea, ... -
Investigation of wastewater treatment using waste materials and algae through carbonization and activation processes
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)Clean drinking water is one of the most important issues in the world and will be one of the most studied subjects together with food in the near future. Some freshwater sources are contaminated with sulfur, nitrogen, ... -
Dielectric polarization and relaxation of soy protein-based biomaterial and its nanocomposites
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)Plant protein-based biomaterials and biocomposites have gained great interest in non-biological and non-medical applications such as adhesives, foams, and plastics to substitute petroleum-based polymer products, because ... -
Synthesis, characterization and hyperthermia studies of thermosensitive hydrogels associated with magnetic nanoemulsions
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)This dissertation is embargoed to August 2019. -
Optimization of system layout of thermal energy storage with multiple materials
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)This dissertation is embargoed to August 2019. -
Automation of basic cooking process through novel robotic mechanisms and arduino-based systems for data acquisition and supervisory control
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)This thesis is embargoed to August 2019. -
Investigating the electrical behavior of nanoparticle infused holes on carbon fiber reinforced composites during fatigue loading
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)This thesis is embargoed to August 2019. -
Computational simulation of the atmospheric boundary layer using sub-optimal grid resolution
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)This thesis is embargoed till 2019 May. -
Modeling and simulation of an all terrain vehicle dynamic responses and its driver on an uneven terrain, in rollover, and in frontal flip crashes
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)A new interest in the field of dynamic response analysis is expanding as the number of accidents involving the all-terrain vehicles (ATV) are increasing in daily life. All-terrain vehicles are four wheeled motorbikes made ... -
Highly robust superhydrophobic coating of aluminum 2024-T3 alloy for corrosion mitigation, deicing, and self-cleaning of aircraft
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)This thesis is embargoed till 2019 May. -
A computational study on static and unconstrained dynamic rollover crash tests of a mid-size SUV for various initial rollover parameters
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)In terms of frequency of accidents, rollover crashes are uncommon among all other crash types or directions. However, they are associated with highest fatality rate than any other crashes, as 33% of fatalities in automobile ... -
Evaluation of far-side occupant injuries and interaction with nearside occupant under FMVSS214 side impact test requirements
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Over the last two decades, there has been extensive research work carried out on the dynamics and potential injuries to the occupants positioned at the struck-side in automobile side impact accidents. With the development ... -
Study of soy protein as a functional modifier for polymer materials
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)The significance of protein aggregation has been extensively studied in biomedical and food research. While biomaterials derived from plant proteins, such as soy protein, as green material alternatives, have gained enormous ... -
Improving and predicting the strengths of fiber-reinforced composites using a graphene-based self-healing system and finite element analysis
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)This dissertation is embargoed to May 2019. -
Analysis of bulging, bursting, and reliability-based design and optimization for pipelines
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Pipelines are subjected to bursting failure under many operating conditions. Predicting the burst capacities of corroded pipelines is significantly relevant to the pipeline industry. The tube bulge test is an advanced ... -
Synthesis and analysis of Superhydrophobic-based corrosion protection systems for aluminum alloys and their evaluations on friction stir spot-welded metals
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)This dissertation is embargoed to May 2019. -
Evaluation of structural damage of a small car collision under FMVSS side impact regulations and comparison of injury response when the driver's seat is displaced laterally inward
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Safety of the car occupant is given foremost importance by the consumers, federal regulatory agencies, and automobile manufacturers. Many techniques and new technologies are proposed every year and implemented for the ...
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