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Design and Construction of a Temperature Cell to Study the Effect of Temperature Rise on Particle-Drop Impact
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An experimental device aimed at simulating interactions in a fluidization process was designed, built, and tested to allow future study of drop-particle impact at high temperatures. The design parameters were defined based on theoretical investigations. A feasibility study were developed using...
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Design and Validation of a Practical Simulator for the Development of Basic Nasal Endoscopy Skills in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Diagnostic nasal endoscopy is the standard procedure used by Otolaryngology – Head and Neck (OHNS) surgeons in detecting and treating conditions of the nose and sinuses. Due to a reduction in time resources towards surgical residency programs, OHNS residents have less access to hands-on patient...
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Spring 2021
Hand injuries, due to impact, are common workplace injuries. Many work gloves afford impact protection through design of add-on components known as bumpers. Glove design criteria are complex (e.g., limitations from human factors, dexterity, use case, hand size variability) and commercial bumpers...
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Design, Simulation and Evaluation of Effective Industrial Information Systems: Case of Machine Condition Monitoring and Maintenance Management Information Systems
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Industrial information systems can improve the management of industrial operations by providing relevant and timely information on the status of physical assets via condition and process monitoring systems, and by enabling the effective use of data by systems and processes that restore proper...
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Fall 2021
Our world is changing from social, technical, cultural, inclusivity, environmental, risk tolerance equity, and global economic perspectives. We are transitioning to different ways of knowing and working. The societal expectations of engineers and professional engineering are changing. These...
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2013-04-05
No design is perfect; all designs have a probability of failure and an associated risk. To prevent failure, or at least reduce it dramatically, there are varieties of techniques that may be employed during and after the design stage. Such methods are briefly described herein.
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Development and Applications of an Emissions Micro-Simulation Tool for Transportation Infrastructure Design
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Transportation emissions constitute a significant portion of overall emissions inventories, and contribute to air quality health concerns. Reductions in transportation emissions can be achieved through efficient design of infrastructure, effective policy and regulation, and informed planning...
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Development and Usability Testing of a Custom Positioning Surgical Guide for Soft Tissue Breast Reconstruction
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with more than two thousand new cases diagnosed every year in Alberta. Women endure both physical and psychological hardship from the disease and treatment. Surgical treatment often includes a mastectomy that removes the entire breast. Breast...
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Fall 2020
Modularization of buildings comes in several types, from prefabricated members to full volumetric models. Recently, the introduction of modular construction methods brought numerous benefits to the construction industry. Reducing construction time and costs together with improving quality and...