Browsing Theses by Subject "Simulation"
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a-Si:H-Silicon Hybrid Low Energy X-ray Detector
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-15)Low energy X-ray (< 20 keV) detection is a key technological requirement in applications such as protein crystallography or diffraction imaging. Silicon based optical cameras based on CCDs or CMOS imaging chips coupled to ... -
Adaptive Traffic Signal Optimization Using Bluetooth Data
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-23)Traffic congestion continues to increase in urban centers causing significant economic, environmental, and social impacts. However, as urban areas become more densely developed, opportunities to build more roadways decline ... -
Analysis of IV-pump Management Alternatives Using Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2006)The objective of this thesis was to better understand the patterns of IV-pump use throughout the hospital in order to provide guidance to the hospital on alternative pump management methods. In the current system, when ... -
Combined Strategic-Tactical Planning for Facility Rehabilitation Using System Dynamics and Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-25)Rehabilitation programs are essential for efficiently managing large networks of infrastructure assets and sustaining their safety and operability. While numerous studies in the literature have focused on various aspects ... -
Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Electric Powertrains
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)At the time of this writing, increasing pressure for fuel efficient passenger vehicles has prompted automotive manufactures to invest in the research and development of electrically propelled vehicles. This includes vehicles ... -
Expanding the Microfluidic Design Automation Capabilities of Manifold: Electrophoretic Cross and Time-Domain Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-19)Lab-on-a-chip devices are finding applications in several different fields, from point-of-care diagnostics to genome sequencing. However, lab-on-a-chip is a multidimensional field that makes it difficult for designers to ... -
Fabrication and Analysis of Bottom Gate Nanocrystalline Silicon Thin Film Transistors
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-25)Thin film transistors (TFTs) have brought prominent growth in both variety and utility of large area electronics market over the past few decades. Nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si:H) TFTs have attracted attention recently, ... -
Forward Dynamic Simulation of a Golf Drive: Optimization of Golfer Biomechanics and Equipment
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-18)Advances in golf club performance are typically based on the notion that golfer biomechanics do not change when modifications to the golf club are made. A full-swing forward dynamic golf drive model, including impact and ... -
Hot Forming of Boron Steels with Tailored Mechanical Properties: Experiments and Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-13)Hot forming of boron steels is becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry due to the demands for weight reduction and increased safety requirements for new vehicles. Hot formed components offer a significant ... -
Hot Stamping of a Boron Steel Side Impact Beam with Tailored Flange Properties - Experiments and Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-01)The effect of tailoring of hot stamped components is investigated, specifically the introduction of a tailored (locally softened) flange within an otherwise martensitic hot formed side impact beam. The effect of tailoring ... -
Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Development Considering Power Source Degradation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Vehicle design and control is an attractive area of research in that it embodies a convergence of societal need, technical limitation, and emerging capability. Environmental, political, and monetary concerns are driving ... -
Impact of High Fidelity Battery Models for Vehicle Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-14)Automotive battery models, compared with personal electronics, are more complex as they experience a larger range of current discharge/charge rates. Electronics have a constant power demand, and thus a constant current is ... -
Intelligent Vehicle Development through Scalable Data Collection Processes and Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-28)With current automotive trends in both vehicle electrification and intelligent features such as Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), there is a significant need for a modern vehicle development process which makes ... -
Inverse Problems in Portfolio Selection: Scenario Optimization Framework
(University of Waterloo, 2011-10-27)A number of researchers have proposed several Bayesian methods for portfolio selection, which combine statistical information from financial time series with the prior beliefs of the portfolio manager, in an attempt to ... -
Load Balancing Schemes for Distributed Real-Time Interactive Virtual World Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Over the last several years, there has been tremendous growth in online gaming (i. e. playing games over the internet). The Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) is one type of online game. An ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Polarization Mode Dispersion and Polarization Dependent Loss
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-23)Novel theoretical formulations and efficient simulation methods for polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) that are directly applicable to optical network design are developed. In particular, ... -
Modeling the Impact of Automated Materials Locating and Tracking Technology on the Construction Supply Network
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-24)Ineffective materials and equipment management continues to be a leading cause of poor performance on construction projects today. Many of the problems arise as a result of the inability to convey information pertaining ... -
Modelling and Control of Small-Scale Helicopter on a Test Platform
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)The helicopter is a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system with highly coupled characteristics, which increases the complexity of the system dynamics. In addition, the system dynamics of the helicopter are ... -
Physically-based Simulation of Tornadoes
(University of Waterloo, 2005)In this physically-based tornado simulation, the tornado-scale approach techniques are applied to simulate the tornado formation environment. The three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible viscous ... -
Predicting the potential health and economic impact of a sugary drink tax in Canada: a modelling study
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-23)BACKGROUND Consistent with global trends, high body mass index (BMI) and high blood glucose have risen at rapid rates among Canadians. The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is a well-established and important ...