Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "Viscoelasticity"
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Numerical Study of a Viscoelastic Model for Hydrocephalus
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Hydrocephalus is a clinical conditon where the brain tissue is deformed by the expanding ventricules. In this thesis, the mechanical deformation of a hydrocephalic brain is studied using a biomechanical model, where the ... -
A Study of the Structure and Dynamics of Smectic 8CB Under Mesoscale Confinement
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)The structure and dynamics of the smectic-A liquid crystal 8CB (4 cyano-4 octylbiphenyl) when sheared and confined to mesoscale gaps (with crossed cylindrical geometry and mica confining surfaces) were studied using a ... -
Temperature Effects in Optical Fiber Dispersion Compensation Modules
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-05)This thesis presents the results for the temperature variation of the Differential Group Delay (DGD) measurements of a Dispersion Compensation Module (DCM) and interprets the results with a theoretical DGD model based on ... -
Time-Dependent Tensile Properties of ETFE Foils
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-30)The purpose of this thesis is to provide an overview of ETFE foil, as it applies to pneumatic cushion cladding, with a focus on creep behavior of the material. Characteristics of ETFE, including weight, optics, insulation, ...