Browsing Theses by Subject "friction"
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Biomimetic Micro/nano-Structured Surfaces: A Potential Tool for Tuning of Adhesion and Friction
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-17)Effects of biomimetic micro-patterning of polymeric materials on their interfacial properties were studied experimentally. Micropillars of PDMS and SU-8 epoxy were fabricated through soft lithography and UV lithography ... -
Characterization and Simulation of Warm Forming of 6xxx and 7xxx Series Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-12)This thesis investigates warm forming of 6000 and 7000 series aluminum alloys, namely AA6013 T6, AA7075 T6 and a developmental 7000 series alloy (designated AA70XX T76), including characterization and validation of the ... -
Development, Analysis and Testing of Innovative Mechanical Prestressing Anchors for CFRP Plates for Structural Rehabilitation and Retrofitting
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-18)This thesis presents the development, analysis and experimental investigation of three innovative, easy-to-install, low cost, epoxy-free, mechanical, friction-based, compact, high-strength, prestressing anchors for carbon ... -
Effect of Pre-Bending and Hydroforming Parameters on the Formability of Advanced High Strength Steel Tube
(University of Waterloo, 2006)With increasing fuel costs and the current drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, a need to reduce vehicle weight is apparent. Weight reduction can be achieved by replacing conventionally stamped ... -
Nanotechnology Applied in the Design of the Next Generation of Canadian Concrete Pavement Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-20)High friction response in pavement improves road safety, while reduced noise production from the tire-pavement interface benefits public health and the economy of a country. According to Transport Canada, highway crashes ... -
System Identification and Adaptive Compensation of Friction in Manufacturing Automation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)Industrial demands for more efficient machine tool systems have been significantly increased. In order to obtain high performance machine tool systems, researchers are focused on enhancing functioning of various components ...