• Automated scanning techniques using UR5 

  Lopez-Hawa, Homar; VanPelt, Alexander; Emmanuel, Suveen; Yihun, Yimesker S. (Hindawi, 2019-02-03)

  This study seeks to advance technologies pertaining to integration of low-cost collaborative robots to perform scanning operations where moderate accuracy is needed. Part inspection is an almost universal aspect of ...

• Modeling and control of a 2-DOF dielectric elastomer diaphragm actuator 

  Ye, Zhihang; Chen, Zheng (IEEE, 2019-02)

  In optical systems, reflectors are commonly used for directing light beams to desired directions. In this paper, a dielectric elastomer (DE) based optical manipulator is developed for two degrees-of-freedom (2-DOF) ...

• Enhancing fire and mechanical strengths of epoxy nanocomposites for metal/metal bonding of aircraft aluminum alloys 

  Swarna, Vijay Sai; Alarifi, Ibrahim M.; Khan, Waqar A.; Asmatulu, Ramazan (John Wiley and Sons, 2019-02-14)

  Epoxy adhesives have a wide range of applications in aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction industries. Epoxies reduce the weight of a structure by minimizing the use of fasteners. With the application of epoxy ...

• The effect of working fluid properties on the performance of a miniature free piston expander for waste heat harvesting 

  Burugupally, Sindhu Preetham; Weiss, Leland; Depcik, Christopher David (Elsevier, 2019-03-25)

  Power generation from waste heat sources at the miniature length scales may be generated by using phase change working fluids (liquid-to-vapor) in a traditional boiler-expander-condenser-pump system. This paper builds on ...

• Polyurethane nanocomposite coating with silanized graphene and hexagonal boron nitride as nanoadditives for improved resistance against ultraviolet degradation 

  Tran, Thu Van; Abedin, Farhana; Usta, Aybala; Asmatulu, Ramazan (SAGE, 2018-09-14)

  Polyurethane coatings modified with silanized graphene and/or hexagonal boron nitride as nanoadditives were synthesized, characterized, and tested for ultraviolet degradation and hydrophobicity. These coatings containing ...

• Crashworthiness analysis of an aircraft fuselage section with an auxiliary fuel tank using a hybrid multibody/plastic hinge approach 

  Tay, Yi Yang; Flores, Paulo; Lankarani, Hamid M. (Taylor & Francis, 2019-01-28)

  The drop test of a Boeing-737 fuselage section is modelled using a multibody (MB) with spatial plastic hinge method. The test is simulated in MADYMO to evaluate the structural interaction of the cabin with a stiff auxiliary ...

• The geometrical advantages of helical carbon nanotubes for high-performance multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites 

  Vijayan, Ravikumar; Ghazinezami, Ali; Taklimi, Sean Reza; Khan, Moheimin Y.; Askari, Davood (Elsevier, 2019-01-01)

  Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) with their low densities exhibit remarkable material properties, making them as an excellent choice for high-performance structural applications. However, the polymer matrix used to bond ...

• Advanced recycled materials for economic production of fire resistant fabrics 

  Ahmed, Tamseel Murtuza; Ali, Zaara; Mohammed, Obaidur Rahman; Asmatulu, Eylem (ASME, 2018)

  Fire protective clothing is crucial in many applications, in military/government (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Law Enforcement) and industry (working with furnaces, casting, machining and welding). ...

• Investigating effects of graphene nanoinclusions for improved desalination rates of salt water under solar heat 

  Patil, Vinay; Usta, Aybala; Mohammed, Obaidur Rahman; Asmatulu, Ramazan (ASME, 2018)

  The development of sustainable, cost-effective, reliable, efficient and stable materials and methods for continuous fresh water production is crucial for many regions of the world. Among the many other options, graphene ...

• Effect of pre-bending on formability of DQ steel and Al 5182 

  Memon, Shabbir; Mohammed, Obaidur Rahman; Lankarani, Hamid M. (ASME, 2018)

  The effect of the pre-bending operation on ductility can be significant in determining the limit strains of the final product. The strain path experienced in straight tube bulging is significantly different from that of ...

• Lightning strike protection and EMI shielding of fiber reinforced composite using gold and silver nanofilms 

  Bollavaram, Praveen Kumar; Rahman, Muhammad M.; Asmatulu, Ramazan (ASME, 2018)

  Carbon fiber reinforced composites are very much imperative to future-generation aircraft structures. However, lightning strike protection (LSP) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) are main concerns. Carbon fibers have ...

• Pedestrian collision responses using legform impactor subsystem and full-sized pedestrian model on different workbenches 

  Mohammed, Obaidur Rahman; Lankarani, Hamid M.; Memon, Shabbir (ASME, 2018)

  Car-pedestrian collision fatalities have been reported for a significant number of roadside accidents around the world. In order to reduce the lower extremity injuries in car-pedestrian collisions, it is important to ...

• Effects of reflux temperature and molarity of acidic solution on chemical functionalization of Helical Carbon Nanotubes 

  Taklimi, Sean Reza; Ghazinezami, Ali; Cluff, Kim; Askari, Davood (SAE International, 2018-03)

  The use of nanomaterials and nanostructures have been revolutionizing the advancements of science and technology in various engineering and medical fields. As an example, Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) have been extensively used ...

• Nanoscale heat pipe using surface-diffusion-driven condensate return 

  Norouzi, Elnaz; Park, Chanwoo; Hwang, Gisuk (Elsevier, 2019-03)

  Efficient thermal management of electronics is crucial for their reliable performance and lifetime. Direct cooling of nanoscale heat source components may offer the most efficient thermal management solution. Heat pipe, a ...

• Generally cylindrical orthotropic constitutive modeling of matrix-filled carbon nanotubes: Transverse mechanical properties and responses 

  Askari, Davood; Ghasemi-Nejhad, Mehrdad N. (SAGE Publications, 2018-09-05)

  The main objective of this article is to introduce exact analytical closed-form solutions for the prediction of effective transverse Young’s modulus and Poisson ratio of a matrix-filled nanotube (i.e., a representative ...

• Performance of forearm FMG for estimating hand gestures and prosthetic hand control 

  Ha, Nguon; Withanachchi, Gaminda Pankaja; Yihun, Yimesker S. (Springer Singapore, 2019-01)

  This study is aimed at exploring the prediction of the various hand gestures based on Force Myography (FMG) signals generated through piezoelectric sensors banded around the forearm. In the study, the muscles extension and ...

• The mechanical and pharmacological regulation of glioblastoma cell migration in 3D matrices 

  Kaphle, Pranita; Li, Yongchao; Yao, Li (Wiley, 2019-04)

  The invasion of glioblastoma is a complex process based on the interactions of tumor cells and the extracellular matrix. Tumors that are engineered using biomaterials are more physiologically relevant than a two-dimensional ...

• Implications of inherent inhomogeneities in thin carbon fiber-based gas diffusion layers: a comparative modeling study 

  Garcia-Salaberri, Pablo A.; Zenyuk, Iryna V.; Hwang, Gisuk; Vera, Marcos; Weber, Adam Z.; Gostick, Jeff T. (Elsevier, 2019-02-01)

  Thin porous media are present in multiple electrochemical energy devices, where they provide key transport and structural functions. The prototypical example is gas diffusion layers (GDLs) in polymer-electrolyte fuel cells ...

• Design and performance of a miniature free piston expander 

  Burugupally, Sindhu Preetham; Weiss, Leland (Elsevier, 2019-03-01)

  Heat engines are known for high power and energy densities compared to chemical batteries. The availability of free thermal energy —solar and ‘waste heat’ from electronics provide an opportunity for power generation at ...

• Nonlinear energy transfer from an engine crankshaft to an essentially nonlinear attachment 

  Nili Ahmadabadi, Zahra (Elsevier, 2019-03-19)

  This study proposes an application of lightweight vibration control strategy known as nonlinear energy sink (NES) to mitigate the undesired vibrations in engine crankshaft systems. Linear vibration absorbers have long been ...

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