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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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Competitive Analysis and Value Proposition of Frozen Silt Mats as an alternative to Crane Timber Mats
DownloadFall 2018
The construction industry is adopting the modular construction paradigm with the integration of heavy crane usage. Because of the weight of the modules that are to be lifted, which currently can reach as much as hundreds of tons, ensuring proper ground integrity under the lifting equipment is...
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Cranial Suture Three-Dimensional Analysis: An Image Processing, Morphometry, and Finite Element Study
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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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Fall 2023
Panelized fabrication of light-frame wood buildings has higher productivity than the traditional stick-built method. However, the roof production process is inefficient due to the structural system and construction method. This research proposes a novel roof system to improve the productivity of...
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Integrity Assessment of Dents in Pipelines using Finite Element Analysis and Artificial Neural Networks
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Dents are common occurrences along oil and gas pipelines and can be formed due to pipe contact with external forces such as rocks or construction equipment. There are many factors that contribute to the level of integrity concern of a dent including its shape, size, location on the pipe, and...
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties, Porosity and Geometric Deviation of Lattice Structures Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing
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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
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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
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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...