Browsing Mechanical Engineering by Publication Date
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A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic energy harvesting at stabilization cycles excited confined water in pipeline
(2021 , Master Thesis)Research on green energy has been increasing tremendously in the past few years. Energy harvesting from an industrial pipeline conveying fluid using a hybrid harvester consisting of a piezoelectric beam and electromagnetic ... -
Development of Internally Pressurized Composite/Metallic/Composite Hybrid Pipes
(2021 , Dissertation)The challenge to the pipeline industry is to meet the increased worldwide demand while reducing the cost. Currently, metallic and composite pipelines are the most cost-effective way of transporting water, oil, and gas. ... -
Prediction of Optimal Hexagonal Interior Angle for Energy Absorption: Ann to Predict In-Between Experimental Data
(2021 , Master Thesis)This thesis's proposed strategic procedure is to predict the interior angle of a hexagonal passive energy absorber structure based on specific properties using an ANN model, which has a great potential to be used as ... -
MECHANICAL AND ENERGY ABSORPTION PROPERTIES OF 3D-PRINTED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES WITH VORONOI TESSELLATIONS
(2022 , Master Thesis)3D printing is the new frontier in building construction. It is especially useful for building small houses within a short period of time. Complete construction including the interior partitions and exterior facade can be ... -
AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT DAMPER TYPES FOR IMPROVED CONTROL OF VIBRATION
(2022 , Master Thesis)Eliminating and reducing unwanted vibrations required a good knowledge of the dynamic systems fundamental components; mass, spring, and damper. Meanwhile, dampers are responsible for reducing the vibrations amplitudes and ... -
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECLAIMED RUBBER AND SAWDUST COMPOSITE
(2022 , Master Thesis)Reclaimed rubber composites can offer promising mechanical properties and a new way of incorporating waste materials for sustainable recycling. Sawdust is a good additive for producing reclaimed rubber composites due to ... -
EXPERIMENTAL MEASUREMENTS AND TRANSIENT 3D SIMULATIONS OF TURBULENT PREMIXED FLAMES OF GAS-TO-LIQUIDS (GTL) FUEL IN A FAN-STIRRED COMBUSTION BOMB
(2022 , Dissertation)The rapid fluctuation in oil prices and the increased demand for alternative fuels to replace conventional fuels are challenging contemporary issues. One such alternative fuel that has gained significant interest recently ... -
SUPPLY CHAIN MODELING OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED VERSUS CNC-PRODUCED SPARE PARTS
(2023 , Master Thesis)This research proposes a generic BLOC-ICE-based framework that considers multiple aspects of the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the spare part supply chain. It proposes also a multi-period multiple parts ... -
MECHANICAL RESPONSE OF APPLYING DIFFERENT PARAMETERS ON NEGATIVE STIFFNESS HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE
(2023 , Master Thesis)It has become apparent that negative stiffness behavior may have potential applications in vibration isolation mechanisms, vibro-acoustic dampening materials, and mechanical switches. Unlike traditional honeycombs, due to ... -
TOWARDS AN EFFICIENT HEALTH CONDITION MONITORING STRATEGY APPLIED FOR GEARING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Cracked teeth are a common phenomenon for gears. The dynamic behavior of gears in the presence of cracks and poor lubrication conditions that lead to rubbing between teeth are not well understood, which limits the development ... -
A HYBRID NONLINEAR VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTER FOR REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Energy harvesting mechanisms can be used to extract energy from ambient surroundings to power small electronic devices which has a significant advantage in realizing self-sustaining wireless devices. The piezoelectric ... -
ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITIES OF THIN-WALLED MULTI-CELL CORRUGATED TAPERED TUBES UNDER AXIAL AND OBLIQUE IMPACT LOADING CONDITIONS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Progressive collapse behavior, high energy absorption, low manufacturing cost, and lightweight made the thin-walled structures a great safety device in the automotive industry for crash energy absorption. In this thesis, ... -
THERMAL COMFORT CONDITIONS OF AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
(2023 , Master Thesis)In this thesis, the thermal comfort and indoor conditions for an indoor swimming pool located in desert climate are investigated numerically. Such climate is characterized by very mild winters, and very hot and sunny summers ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A WIRELESS ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT
(2023 , Master Thesis)Active noise control (ANC) is a method used to reduce acoustical vibrations mainly within the low-frequency range. This thesis aims to implement a wireless active noise control system in an enclosed environment, evaluate ... -
A HYBRID MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL ELASTOMER FOR SEMI-ACTIVE ISOLATION OF LONGITUDINAL AND TORSIONAL VIBRATIONS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are materials that exhibit a change in their mechanical properties, such as stiffness and damping, in response to an applied magnetic field. In general, MREs consist of an elastomeric ... -
INVESTIGATING FATIGUE LIFE IN BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION IN WIND TURBINE TOWERS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A comprehensive assessment of fatigue was performed on an L-flanged bolted connection under four different wind speeds. The wind turbines were subjected to average wind speeds of 5, 10, 15, and 20 m/s. The primary objective ... -
Design, Development, and Testing of Torque and Angle Measurement System for a Traction Machine
(2023 , Master Thesis)This thesis presents the development of a traction measuring system designed to evaluate the interaction between shoes and playing surfaces to prevent lower extremity injuries. The interaction between shoes and playing ... -
Integrated Machine Learning Approaches for Comprehensive Bearing Health Monitoring and Fault Classification Using Multi-Sensory Data
(2024 , Master Thesis)Modern industries heavily rely on machines equipped with rolling-element (RE) bearings. However, these machines face substantial risks due to potential bearing faults, where even minor defects can lead to catastrophic ...