Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Issue Date
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Process Kinetics of Transient Liquid Phase
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-24)The problem of inadequate measurement techniques for quantifying the isothermal solidification process during transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) in binary isomorphous systems such as Ni-Cu, and the resulting uncertainty ... -
FORMABILITY OF ADVANCED HIGH STRENGTH STEEL TUBES IN TUBE BENDING AND HYDROFORMING
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-25)An investigation of the tube hydroforming process is conducted in order to understand the effect of pre-bending operation on formability in tube hydroforming and assess the application of the newly developed Extended ... -
Monocular Vision based Particle Filter Localization in Urban Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-26)This thesis presents the design and experimental result of a monocular vision based particle filter localization system for urban settings that uses aerial orthoimagery as a reference map. The topics of perception and ... -
Multi-frame Measurement Fusion for State Estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a technique used by robots and autonomous vehicles to build up a map while operating in an unknown environment, while at the same time keeping track of a current position ... -
Design of a Mobile Robotic Platform with Variable Footprint
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)This thesis presents an in-depth investigation to determine the most suitable mobile base design for a powerful and dynamic robotic manipulator. It details the design process of such a mobile platform for use in an indoor ... -
Ignition Delay of Non-Premixed Methane-Air Mixtures using Conditional Moment Closure (CMC)
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-28)Autoignition of non-premixed methane-air mixtures is investigated using first-order Conditional Moment closure (CMC). In CMC, scalar quantities are conditionally averaged with respect to a conserved scalar, usually the ... -
A Bio-Assembly, Mosaic Building, and Informatics System for Cell Biology
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-28)In the field of regenerative medicine, there is a need to develop technologies that can increase the overall efficiency of imaging and expanding cells in culture and in complex heterogeneous arrangements necessary for ... -
A CFD Investigation of Turbulent Buoyant Helium Plumes
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-28)The objective of this work is to assess the capabilities of two modeling approaches, Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES), to investigate turbulent buoyant helium plumes for the purpose ... -
Design and Analysis of a MEMS Fabry-Perot Pressure Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-28)Accurate dynamic pressure measurements in the jet engine compressors are the key point in the detection of instabilities that are often precursors to surge or rotating stall. Localized pressure measurements are also very ... -
The Durability of Airfield Concrete Exposed to Aircraft De-icers
(University of Waterloo, 2007-10-01)A large portion of an airport property is occupied by runways and taxiways, which must be kept in excellent condition to ensure the safety of the airplanes, and the people on board. Any free objects on the airfield can ... -
Rapid Fabrication Techniques for Anatomically-Shaped Calcium Polyphosphate Substrates for Implants to Repair Osteochondral Focal Defects
(University of Waterloo, 2007-10-01)The purpose of the present study is to develop techniques for manufacturing anatomically-shaped substrates of implants made from calcium polyphosphate (CPP) ceramic. These substrates have tissue-engineered cartilage growing ... -
A Study of the Axial Crush Response of Hydroformed Aluminum Alloy Tubes
(University of Waterloo, 2007-12-03)There exists considerable motivation to reduce vehicle weight through the adoption of lightweight materials, such as aluminum alloys, while maintaining energy absorption and component integrity under crash conditions. To ... -
Effects of Ultrasound in Microelectronic Ultrasonic Wire Bonding
(University of Waterloo, 2007-12-12)Ultrasonic wire bonding is the most utilized technique in forming electrical interconnections in microelectronics. However, there is a lacking in the fundamental understanding of the process. In order for there to be ... -
The Influence of Loading on the Corrosion of Steel in Cracked Ordinary Portland Cement and High Performance Concretes
(University of Waterloo, 2007-12-20)Most studies that have examined chloride-induced corrosion of steel in concrete have focused on sound concrete. However, reinforced concrete is seldom uncracked and very few studies have investigated the influence of cracked ... -
Calculating Center-Glass Performance Indices of Glazing Systems with Shading Devices
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 2008)Building energy consumption and loads are strongly influ-enced by solar gain and heat transfer through the centre-glass area of windows. Methods have been devised to calculate the corresponding energy performance indices ... -
Thermal Resistance of a Window with an Enclosed Venetian Blind: A Simplified Model
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 2008)Solar gain has a strong influence on building energy consumption and peak cooling load. Venetian blinds are routinely used to control solar gain. Software based on 1-D models is available to accurately predict the thermal ... -
Analytical and Experimental Study of a PV/Thermal Transpired Collector
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-18)In the last few years, unglazed transpired solar collectors (UTCs) have proven to be an effective and viable method of reducing HVAC loads and building energy consumption. With the growing interest in PV/Thermal collectors, ... -
Creep Deformation and Thermal Aging of Random Glass-Mat Polypropylene Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-23)The current research is part of a wider experimental program on creep modeling of glass mat reinforced polypropylene composites which are increasingly being used in molding automotive parts. This specific study is focused ... -
State Estimation Strategies for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Fish Tracking Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-24)As the largest unexplored area on earth, the underwater world has unlimited at traction to marine scientists. Due to the complexity of the underwater environment and the limitations of human divers, underwater exploration ... -
Some Influences of Tribology in Resistance Spot Welding of Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-24)The influence of the tribology during resistance spot welding (RSW) of aluminum alloy 5182 with spherical-tip electrode has been investigated at both the electrode-worksheet (E/W) and faying surface (FS) interfaces. In ...