Browsing Division of Mechanical Sciences by Title
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Development Of A Knowledge-Based Hybrid Methodology For Vehicle Side Impact Safety Design
(2011-08-05)The present research work has been carried out to develop a unified knowledge-based hybrid methodology combining regression-based, lumped parameter and finite element analyses that can be implemented in the initial phase ... -
Development of a low modulus Ti-Nb-Ta-O alloy for orthopedic applications
Ti-Nb-Ta-Zr based β-Titanium alloys are currently projected as potential candidates for use in orthopaedic implants owing to their low elastic modulus and use of non-toxic elements. However, most of these alloys contain ... -
Development Of A New Finite-Volume Lattice Boltzmann Formulation And Studies On Benchmark Flows
(2011-06-30)This thesis is concerned with the new formulation of a finite-volume lattice Boltzmann equation method and its implementation on unstructured meshes. The finite-volume discretization with a cell-centered tessellation is ... -
Development of a novel LPG/PNG domestic burner for high efficiency and low emissions
Domestic cooking is one of the basic human needs, and cookstoves based on fuel combustion are widely used. LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) is the most common cooking fuel, followed by PNG (Piped Natural Gas), which has an ... -
Development of a Planar Robotic Platform with Localized Magnetic Actuation and its Applications for Untethered Ferromagnetic Robots and Shape-morphing Compliant Robots
This thesis focuses on the development of a solenoid-grid-based setup for independent planar actuation of multiple ferromagnetic robots referred to as ferrobots, by locally varying the magnetic field in different regions ... -
Development Of A Plume With Off-Source Volumetric Heating
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Development Of A Single Cylinder SI Engine For 100% Biogas Operation
(Indian Institute of Science, 2007-05-21)This work concerns a systematic study of IC engine operation with 100% biogas as fuel (as opposed to the dual-fuel mode) with particular emphasis on operational issues and the quest for high efficiency strategies. As a ... -
Development of a wrought Mg‒7Sn‒3Zn alloy with improved strength and ductility
The current focus of research in Mg alloys is to develop wrought alloys suitable for the automotive industry. The challenges to be overcome are low strength, poor ductility, and high cost associated with wrought Mg‒based ... -
Development Of An Activated Carbon+ HFC 134a Adsorption Refrigeration System
(2009-04-01)The demands facing the refrigeration industry are minimal usage of conventional energy sources for compression and avoidance of ozone depleting substances. One of the approaches to combat these issues is the use of thermally ... -
Development Of An Advanced Methodology For Automotive IC Engine Design Optimization Using A Multi-Physics CAE Approach
(2016-09-14)The internal combustion engine is synonyms with the automobile since its invention in late 19th century. The internal combustion engine today is far more advanced and efficient compared to its early predecessors. An intense ... -
Development of an efficient domain decomposition algorithm for solving large stochastic mechanics problems
With the growth of computational resources available, demand on the accuracy and speed of simulation is steeply increasing. Accordingly, accounting for the variabilities in the simulations plays a pivotal role in taking ... -
Development Of Cast Magnesium Alloys With Improved Strength
(2014-05-15)Aim of the present work was to explore the possibility of improving strength of cast Mg by alloying additions, viz., Si and Zn+Al. All the alloys were produced by squeeze casting technique using squeeze pressure of 12MPa ... -
Development of computational models for fracture analysis of engineering materials: Application in adhesively and cementitious composites
Composites have become the material of choice in aerospace, marine, and structural engineering due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. Laminated composites and sandwich composite structures ... -
Development of Corrosion Protective Coating Systems for AZ31B Magnesium Alloy
(2018-07-05)Magnesium and its alloys are extensively used for various industries such as aerospace, automobile and electronics due to their excellent properties such as low density, high strength and stiffness and electromagnetic ... -
Development Of Efficient Modeling Methodologies Of Adhesively Bonded Joints For Crash Simulations
(2009-03-12)In this thesis, a new modeling methodology applicable to adhesively bonded joints for crash simulations is presented. Using this approach, adhesive joints can be modeled without using minute solid elements thus reducing ... -
Development of Fully Printed Smart Tags with On-chip Power Sources
Within the last two decades, the field of printed and flexible electronics has matured to the level that complex solutions to societal needs can be envisioned. This includes applications involving multi-sensor platforms, ... -
Development of Generalizable Spiking Neural Network-Based Learning Frameworks For Solving Perimeter Defense Problem
Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) are third-generation neural networks that can process information in a more biologically realistic way compared to other neural networks such as sigmoidal networks. They process the information ... -
Development Of Gyroless Attitude And Angular Rate Estimation For Satellites
(2011-04-06)Studies aimed at the development of indigenous low cost star tracker and gyroless attitude and angular rate estimation is presented in the thesis. This study is required for the realization of low cost micro satellites. A ...