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• Multiphysics Topology Optimization of Programmable Shape Memory Alloy-Based Smart Structures 

  Kang, Ziliang (2021-07-16)

  Smart structures can achieve lighter and simpler mechanisms than traditional apparatuses, by exploiting the stimuli-responsive properties of smart materials. However, the lack of specialized design tools has prevented the ...

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• Hierarchical design of morphing shape-memory polymer structures via topology optimization 

  Bhattacharyya, Anurag (2021-07-15)

  Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are a class of active polymeric materials that have the ability to regain their original undeformed configuration from a deformed state under the application of an external stimulus. In this ...

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• Multidisciplinary design optimization of an eVTOL aircraft using analytical target cascading 

  Das, Ghanendra Kumar (2021-07-23)

  This thesis aims to develop a multidisciplinary design optimization framework for the design of complex multidomain system-of-systems. Analytical Target Cascading (ATC) is a design approach for establishing system-level ...

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• Fluid-structure interaction of a cantilevered plate in supersonic separated flow 

  Bojan, Griffin Kenji (2021-07-22)

  The study of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) is one of ever-increasing importance as high-speed aircraft continue to reach higher Mach numbers. Research into high-speed FSI is especially critical with respect to control ...

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• Modeling of no radiative emission in non-equilibrium hypersonic flow 

  Jouffray, Matthew Paul (2021-07-20)

  The thermochemistry of supersonic flows has been studies thoroughly in the context of military aircraft development. Similarly, High speed hypersonic flight has been studied by both defence and civilian entities in the ...

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