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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
- 5Finite Element Analysis
- 2Digital Image Correlation
- 13D Analysis
- 1Additive Manufacturing
- 1Bimetallic Composite
- 1Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
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Characterising Three Dimensional Deformations and Strains of Orthodontic Archwires under Torsion
DownloadFall 2020
In orthodontics, braces are commonly used to correct dental misalignments. Third-order torque refers to the application of torsion to correct angular inclinations of teeth. Its application involves the use of a twisted archwire inside of an orthodontic bracket to generate the required forces and...
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Cranial Suture Three-Dimensional Analysis: An Image Processing, Morphometry, and Finite Element Study
DownloadFall 2022
Cranial sutures are a network of vasculature, extracellular matrix, and fibers that join the bones in the skull of most vertebrates. Not only do sutures play an important mechanical role in the skull, but they are also vital for growth and development. Sutures respond to mechanical stimuli,...
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties, Porosity and Geometric Deviation of Lattice Structures Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing
DownloadSpring 2022
This thesis reports fabrication, mechanical characterization, finite element modeling, and geometric analysis of lattice structures. A net-shaped 316L stainless steel lattice structure composed of diamond unit cells was fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM). The cavities in the lattice...
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Mathematical and Experimental Modelling of the Dynamic Response of the Transfemoral Bone Implant System and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids and its Potential Application to the Non-invasive Evaluation of Implant Stability
DownloadFall 2023
Osseointegrated implants rely on the direct structural and functional attachment of an implant to the surrounding bone tissues. These implants are used in various fields including dentistry, bone conduction hearing and lower-limb amputations. Determining the quality of the bond between the...
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The Evaluation of Using in-Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors Within a Periodontal Ligament Space for Strain Measurement
DownloadSpring 2021
The Periodontal Ligament (PDL) is a soft connective tissue that anchors the tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone, forming a tooth-PDL-bone complex (TPBC). The PDL demonstrates nonlinear, viscoelastic, anisotropic, and heterogeneous mechanical material properties that facilitate in protection...