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Title: | Mechanical designs that explore the applicability of shape memory polymers |
Author(s): | Park, Hyunjik |
Advisor(s): | Kim, Seok |
Department / Program: | Mechanical Sci & Engineering |
Discipline: | Mechanical Engineering |
Degree Granting Institution: | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Degree: | M.S. |
Genre: | Thesis |
Subject(s): | Shape Memory Polymer
SMP Testbed Robot |
Abstract: | Modified versions of epoxy-based shape memory polymers (SMPs) were tested and proven for their adhesive benefits in recent works. A heated dry adhesive system displaying strong adhesive performance on a variety of chemically dissimilar adherend was developed. This thesis explores the mechanical designs and performances of the novel apparatuses specifically invented to verify the system’s potential for practical applications. A macroscale multipurpose testbed capable of accurately measuring the adhesive strength, preload, and required peeling force for SMPs of various dimensions and properties was constructed. A total of three prototypes were designed and tested as an initial process of creating a wall climbing robot that utilizes heated dry adhesives. Each modified and improved prototype introduced a higher possibility of achieving a fully functional climber as well as the inherent physical challenges that must be overcome. |
Issue Date: | 2019-07-18 |
Type: | Text |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2142/105696 |
Rights Information: | Copyright 2019 Hyunjik Park |
Date Available in IDEALS: | 2019-11-26 |
Date Deposited: | 2019-08 |
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Dissertations and Theses - Mechanical Science and Engineering
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Graduate Dissertations and Theses at Illinois
Graduate Theses and Dissertations at Illinois