Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Fine Line Metallization of Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells via Collimated Aerosol Beam Direct Write
(North Dakota State University, 2012)Solar energy has come to the forefront as a scalable and largely underutilized renewable energy resource. The current cost of solar electricity, namely from photovoltaics, along with other logistics factors, has prevented ... -
A Study on the Processing Characteristics and Reinforcing Potential of Natural Fiber Mats
(North Dakota State University, 2012)Limited information exists regarding the processing parameters and extent of reinforcing potential natural fibers have in polymer matrices. The five natural fiber mats studied were low shive flax, mid shive flax, high shive ... -
A Micromechanical Procedure to Characterize the Effect of Interface in Fibrous Composites and Brain White Matter
(North Dakota State University, 2012)A micromechanics computational algorithm for fibrous composites including fiber, matrix and interface is introduced to study the impact of interface on composite behavior. The domains are modeled by finite elements with ... -
Assessment of Native Aortic Stenosis Hemodynamics and Clinical Evaluation Methods Using Steady State Computational Fluid Dynamics and Computed Tomography-Derived Geometry
(North Dakota State University, 2012)Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease with a prevalence of 2% among individuals over 65 years and 4% over 80, in developed countries. Accurate valve assessment for intervention timing is critical. Using ... -
Fatigue Analysis of Arteries Using Finite Element Method
(North Dakota State University, 2012)In this thesis, the fatigue response of arteries to four specific physiological conditions representative of various morphological changes that artery undergo during its lifetime, was explored. Single layered nonlinear ... -
Lubrication and Wear at Metal/HDPE Contacts
(North Dakota State University, 2012)In the thesis lubrication and wear at metal/HDPE contacts was addressed. In particular this type of contact occurs in artificial joint replacements. Wear of HDPE was recognized as a major factor limiting device performance. In ...