Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "optimization"
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Cycle Time Reduction of 5-axis Laser Drilling via Time-optimal Trajectory Generation and Sequence Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-30)Cycle time reduction is one of the crucial tasks in manufacturing that needs to be achieved to maximize productivity and profits. Laser drilling processes, depending on the size and complexity of the parts, require few ... -
Development of a MR Hydraulic Bushing for Automotive Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2005)The purpose of this work is to design a semi-active magnetorheological (MR) hydraulic bushing. The semi-active bushing is intended to be used to isolate a cylinder deactivating engine. Cylinder deactivation causes ... -
Economic, Environmental, and Health Impact Analysis of Developing Hydrogen Economy in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-21)The greatest challenge to the development of a cleaner energy system is economic issues. However, if the environmental and health externalities of the current energy system is considered, other energy alternatives become ... -
Efficient Multi-Objective Optimization of an Automotive Crush Rail Under Axial and Oblique Impact
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)Oblique impact conditions are of increasing research importance, and this kind of study is becoming more common in the crashworthiness literature. Optimization strategies, such as the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), ... -
Localized-Based Control Algorithm For Passenger Ride Comfort
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-15)In this thesis, a new localized-based suspension control strategy is developed, simulated and validated with experimental results. Basic concepts of mathematical vehicle models, suspension systems, and conventional control ... -
Multi-scale Modeling and Optimization of Energy Absorption and Anisotropy in Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-26)This thesis outlines a study on the multi-scale modeling and optimization of lightweight aluminum front rails for automotive crashworthiness applications. This research is aimed to enhance the crashworthiness characteristics ... -
A New Control Strategy for Coordinated Control of Ground Vehicle Vertical Dynamics via Control Allocation
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-08)The scope of this thesis concerns the basic research and development of a coordinated control system for the control of vehicle roll and pitch dynamics using suspension forces as actuators. In this thesis, the following ... -
Optimization of Neck Musculature Activation for Head Kinematics in Frontal, Lateral and Rear Impact Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-21)The activation of the neck musculature plays an important role in the response of the head and neck and can affect the risk of injury under impact conditions. Yet, the role of the level (i.e., magnitude) and timing of the ... -
Part Performance Measurement, Analysis and Optimization for Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-22)Binder Jetting (BJ) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process where objects are formed layer by layer. The manufacturing of parts is performed by depositing powder layer by layer and binding them together using a binding ... -
Recovering Optimal Cost Functions for Natural Walking: From Musculoskeletal Simulation to Exoskeleton Control
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-03)Human movement studies have contributed to our understanding of how the central nervous system's (CNS) interactions with our body results in rich and complex motor behaviours, such as human gait. Such understanding is ... -
Redundant Hybrid Cable-Driven Robots: Modeling, Control, and Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-29)Serial and Cable-Driven Parallel Robots (CDPRs) are two types of robots that are widely used in industrial applications. Usually, the former offers high position accuracy at the cost of high motion inertia and small workspace ... -
Towards Predicting Densification and Deformation in the Sintering of Binder-Jet Additively Manufactured Parts
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-10)Binder-jet additive manufacturing (BJAM) is a three-dimensional (3D) printing process which produces parts from successive layers of a powder material (typically metal or ceramic) and selective jetting of a liquid binder ... -
Utilization of Predictive Analytics & Constrained Metaheuristics to Achieve Optimal Operation of a Liquid-fueled Industrial Process Heater
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-11)The operation of industrial combustion devices to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, is necessary in many respects. Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and the present volatility of the price of ...