Distal radius fractures are one of the most common types of fractures to occur in older adults. Bone strength (e.g., failure load) of the distal radius can be estimated using finite element (FE) models generated from ...

With the ability to generate fine displacements with a resolution down to sub-nanometers, piezoelectric actuators (PEAs) have found wide applications in various nano-positioning systems. However, existence of various effects ...

Vehicles that run on compressed natural gas and hydrogen are currently being developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and smog. To meet the need for a safe, reliable fuel storage system, a low-cost, acoustic-ultrasonic ...

Liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers (LAMEEs) are a recent development with potential for energy savings in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications. Unlike conventional heat exchangers that transfer ...

Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary subject aimed at producing the immunologically tolerant ‘artificial’ tissues/organs to repair or replace damaged ones. In this field, tissue scaffold plays a key role to support ...

This thesis meets some of the objectives of ASHRAE Research Project 1780, titled “Test method to evaluate cross-contamination of gaseous contaminants within total energy recovery wheels” and contains a literature review ...

The air seeder, which is primarily used for seeding, plays a significant role in the large-scale agricultural industry. Air seeding technology is based on the principles of pneumatic conveying where seed or fertilizer are ...

This thesis presents a study of spring valves with the ultimate aim of using them as high pressure hydraulic flow-control valves for agri­cultural applications. A closed helical coil spring, when pressurized, will provide ...

The efficient construction or assembly of a large structure is a critical factor in the success of a project because of the cost and time required. The construction of a large structure is long and expensive due to the ...

An important aspect in the design of buildings is the comfort of the occupants inside the building. Although many factors can affect comfort, the factor of particular interest in this research is the indoor humidity level. ...