Publications of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Mechanical Engineering Department faculty.
Submissions from 2002
Nonlinear Adaptive Backstepping Design for Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Solar Radiation Pressure, Sahjendra N. Singh and Woosoon Yim
An Analysis of the Melt Casting of Metallic Fuel Pins, X. Wu, Randy Clarksean, and Y. Chen
End Point Control of Nonlinear Flexible Manipulators With Control Constraint Using SDRE Method, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Robust Output Feedback Force Control of Cantilever Beam Using Piezoelectric Actuator, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Submissions from 2001
Optimization of the Closure-Weld Region of Cylindrical Containers for Long-Term Corrosion Resistance, Zekai Ceylan and Mohamed Trabia
Meeting the Needs of Industry: Development of a Microcontroller Course for Mechanical Engineers, W. G. Culbreth
A Model For the Structural Mechanisms in the Regulation of Microvessel Permeability by Camp, Bingmei Fu and Bin Chen
A Model for the Charge Effect of Surface Glycocalyx on Microvessel Solute Permeability, Bingmei Fu, Wenhao Chen, and Qin Xue
Acute Response of Microvessel Small Solute Permeability to Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Bingmei M. Fu and X. Wu
Measurements of size and velocity characteristics in plasma spraying process using PDA, Jian Ma, S. C.M. Yu, H. W. Ng, and C. Y. Lam
Ascent and Decompression of Viscous Vesicular Magma in a Volcanic Conduit, Helene Massol, Claude Jaupart, and Darrell Pepper
An Interactive Visual Environment for Scientific Problem Solving, Georg F. Mauer
Successive Twinkling Simplex Search Optimization Algorithms, M. Mekhilef and Mohamed Trabia
Performance of Multilayered Thermophotovoltaic Elements at Moderate Temperature, Linda Z. Shi and Bob Boehm
Analysis of a Single-Layer Thermophotovoltaic System at Moderate Temperatures, Linda Z. Shi, Spencer Y. Xu, and Bob Boehm
Design of a V-Plate-Wire Mandibular Fixation System, Mohamed B. Trabia, K. G. Zobotkin, and R. C. Wang
A Fuzzy Adaptive Simplex Search Optimization Algorithm, Mohamed Trabia and Xiao Bin Lu
Design and Tuning of a Distributed Fuzzy Logic Controller for Flexible-Link Manipulators, Mohamed Trabia and Linda Z. Shi
Robust Output Feedback Force Control of Cantilever Beam Using Piezoelectric Actuator, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Submissions from 2000
Heat Transfer in the New Millennium: Views by Members of the ASME Heat Transfer Division, E. E. Anderson, C. T. Avedisian, and K. S. Ball
Numerical Heat Transfer Attic Model using a Radiant Barrier System, Samir Moujaes and Neezar T. Alsaiegh
A Fully Developed Two-Phase Flow Model in Vertical Channels for Bubbly and Slug Flow Regimes, Samir F. Moujaes and E. Sleight
Control of Overhead Cranes Using a Fuzzy Logic Controller, Michael J. Nalley and Mohamed Trabia
Cryogenic Machining of Hard-to-Cut Materials, Zhiyong Wang and K. P. Rajurkar
Submissions from 1999
Corrosion Resistance of Type 304 Stainless Steel with Galvanic Aluminized Coatings, D. D. Bergman, R. L. Skaggs, and G. T. Bayer
In Vivo Measurement of Microvessel Permeability and Tissue Diffusion Coefficient in Frog Mesentery by Confocal Microscopy, Bingmei M. Fu, Roger H. Adamson, and Fitz-Roy E. Curry
Analysis of Initial Contact and Tool Fracture in the Milling Process, B. Ghahramani, Z. Y. Wang, J. C. Sahay, and K. P. Rajurkar
Intermediate Finite Element Method: Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Applications, Juan C. Heinrich and Darrell W. Pepper
Speed Fuzzy Logic Control for an Autonomous Vehicle, Neil Eugene Hodge, L. Z. Shi, and Mohamed B. Trabia
Steering Fuzzy Logic Controller for an Autonomous Vehicle, N. E. Hodge and Mohamed B. Trabia
Remote Controlled Mobile Imaging in a High Temperature Tunnel Environment, Georg F. Mauer and C. Fernando
Effect of a Radiant Barrier on the Cooling Load of a Residential Application in a Hot and Arid Region: Attic Duct Effect, Samir Moujaes and Richard A. Brickman
Application of H-Adaptation for Environmental Fluid Flow and Species Transport, Darrell W. Pepper and David B. Carrington
Micro Removal of Ceramic Material (Al2o3) in the Precision Ultrasonic Machining, K. P. Rajurkar, Zhiyong Wang, and A. Kuppattan
A Two-Stage Fuzzy Logic Controller for Traffic Signals, Mohamed Trabia, Mohamed S. Kaseko, and Murali Ande
Placement of a Manipulator for Minimum Cycle Time, Mohamed Trabia and Murali Kathari
Submissions from 1998
An Analysis of Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Output in Southern Nevada, Robert F. Boehm, Y. Chen, and J. Thomas
An H-Adaptive Finite Element Model for Environmental Transport Prediction, David B. Carrington and Darrell Pepper
Prediction of Species Transport in Urban Canyons Using an H-Adaptive Finite Element Approach, David B. Carrington and Darrell Pepper
Effect of a Radiant Barrier on the Cooling Load of a Residential Application in a Hot and Arid Region: Attic Duct Effect, Samir Moujaes and Richard A. Brickman
Computer Simulation of the Thermal Performance of a Parallel/Countercurrent Flow Heat Exchanger For Patient Thermal Comfort in Medical Applications, Samir F. Moujaes and D. Oliver
Determination of Local Two-Phase Variables and Flow Pattern Characterization in an Upward-Flow, Rectangular Channel, Samir F. Moujaes and J. C. Sparks
Development and Application of Computer Techniques to Environmental Studies, Darrell W. Pepper, C. A. Brebbia, and P. Zannetti
Parallel H-Adaptive Finite Element Model for Atmospheric Transport Prediction, Darrell W. Pepper, David B. Carrington, and Joseph M. Lombardo
Methods for Resolving Fan/Motor Vibration Problems in Air-Conditioning Units: Part I-Experimental Procedures for Identifying Vibration Modes Excited by Fan Impeller Imbalance, Charlie Teng, Douglas D. Reynolds, and Mohamed Trabia
Methods for Resolving Fan/Motor Vibration Problems in Air-Conditioning Units: Part II - Theoretical Models for Identifying Vibration Modes Excited by Fan Impeller Imbalance, Charlie Teng, Douglas D. Reynolds, and Mohamed Trabia
Methods for Resolving Fan/Motor Vibration Problems in Air-Conditioning Units: Part II - Experimental Procedures for Identifying Vibration Modes Excited by Fan Impeller Unbalance, Charlie Teng, Douglas D. Reynolds, and Mohamed B. Trabia
Methods for Resolving fan/motor Vibration Problems in Air-Conditioning Units: Part I - Analytical Models for Identifying Vibration Modes Excited by Fan Impeller Unbalance, C Teng, Mohamed B. Trabia, and Douglas D. Reynolds
Design of Fuzzy Logic Controllers for Optimal Performance, Mohamed Trabia and William E. McCarthy
Submissions from 1997
Object Classification Through Descriptors and Expert System Analysis for Robotic Applications, S. Devarajan and G. F. Mauer
Solar Power Output Correlation with Utility Demand in Southern Nevada, J. A. Frei, Y. T. Chen, and Bob Boehm
Overview of Current Hydrogen Research, Samir Moujaes
An Experimental study on the amplitude of fluctuating pressure of flow around a group of three cylinders, Youheng Xu, Delong Zhang, and Jian Ma
Trajectory Control of Flexible Manipulator using Rigid Micromanipulator System, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Submissions from 1996
Flexural Failure of Notched Curved Composite Beams, Bryan A. Cheeseman, Michael Santare, and Brendan O'Toole
Design of an Experimental Thermoplastic Pultrusion Facility, R. Kozak and Brendan J. O'Toole
Design and Fabrication of a Composite Human Powered Land Vehicle, R. Kozak, Michelle E. Slichko, and Brendan J. O'Toole
Adaptive path planning and obstacle avoidance for a robot with a large degree of redundancy, John Z. Li and Mohamed Trabia
Use of Passive Radiation Barriers in Ventilated Attics, Samir F. Moujaes
The Effect of Lay-Up, Core Material, and Cross-Sectional Geometry on the Structural Performance of Pultruded Fiberglass Utility Poles, Brendan O'Toole and Q. Y. Tong
Set of Integrated Environmental Transport and Diffusion Models for Calculating Hazardous Releases, Darrell Pepper and J. A. Marino
Mesh Generation and Numerical Simulation of Fluid Entering a Large Tube Bundle, Darrell W. Pepper and Barry R. Dyne
Feedback Linearization and Solar Pressure Satellite Attitude Control, Sahjendra N. Singh and Woosoon Yim
Experimental Simulation of the Thermoplastic Pultrusion Process, Craig Squires, Jessica Almaraz, and Brendan O'Toole
Submissions from 1995
A Decompositional Algorithm for the Design of a Minimum Weight Multi-Stage Gearbox, S. Abayaweera and Mohamed Trabia
Numerical Simulation and Comments on Sieve Tray Spray-Column Direct Contact Heat Exchangers, R. A. Brickman and Robert F. Boehm
Optimization Analyses of Balanced, Liquid-Liquid Direct Contact Heat Exchangers, R. A. Brickman and Robert F. Boehm
Numerical Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Residential Room Space Configured With Reflective Insulation and Coatings, R. A. Brickman and S. F. Moujaes
Parallel Finite Element Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Inviscid and Viscous Flow, Frank P. Brueckner and Darrell Pepper
Effect of Water Flow On the Response of Repository-Type Geometries, Yu Chen and Robert F. Boehm
Development of Engineering Coursework on Nuclear Waste Management, William G. Culbreth
Experimental Investigation of Natural Convection About Drift-Emplaced Waste Canisters, William G. Culbreth and Qun Wang
Heat Transfer with Phase Change in Unsaturated Flows, A. Izzeldin, Y. Chen, and R. F. Boehm
Experimental verification of hydraulic robot for remote handling of HLNW, Samaan G. Ladkany, Shashidhar S. Channarayapatna, and Mohamed B. Trabia
Combining Interactive Modeling With Experiments in a Control Laboratory, Georg F. Mauer
Design of Fuzzy Logic Compensators for Complex Nonlinear Systems, Georg F. Mauer
Fuzzy Logic Controller for an ABS Braking System, Georg F. Mauer
Radiation and Convection Effects in a Drift Emplaced Nuclear Waste Container with Backfill, Samir F. Moujaes and A. Bhargava
Simulation and Evaluation of Passive Energy Technology in Residential Space, Samir F. Moujaes and Richard A. Brickman
Thermal Considerations in Vertically Emplaced High Level Nuclear Waste Containers, Samir F. Moujaes and Y. Lei
Thermal considerations in vertically emplaced high level nuclear waste containers, Samir F. Moujaes and Yao Lei
Pultruded Composite Structures for Pier, Sea Wall and Levy Applications, Brendan O'Toole and P. Roger McCombs
An Adaptive Finite-Element Model for Calculating Subsurface Transport of Contaminant, Darrell Pepper and D. E. Stephenson
Time-Split Finite Element Scheme for the PC, Darrell W. Pepper
Contaminated Groundwater Transport Using an Adaptive 3-D Finite Element Model, H Sethi and Darrell W. Pepper
Dynamic Feedback Linearization and Large Pitch Attitude Control of Satellite Using Solar Radiation Pressure, Sahjendra N. Singh and Woosoon Yim
Predictive end point trajectory control of elastic manipulator, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Trajectory control of flexible manipulator using macro-micro manipulator system, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Proceedings of the 1995 American Control Conference, Woosoon Yim and Sahjendra N. Singh
Submissions from 1994
Optimal Design of a Cold-Sea-Water Chiller, A. Bhargava, Mohamed Trabia, and Samir Moujaes
Maximizing 3-Phase Direct-Contact Heat-Exchanger Output, Richard A. Brickman and Robert F. Boehm
Experimental Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Over Drift-Emplaced Canisters, W. G. Culbreth and S. Pattisam
Review of Advanced Techniques for Waste Canister Labeling, William G. Culbreth, B. K. Bhagi, and A. Kanjerla
Long-Term Effects of Neutron Absorber and Fuel Matrix Corrosion on Criticality, William Culbreth and P. Zielinski
Multi-Barrier Borehole Canister Designs for a Tuff Repository, Dave E. James, R. L. Skaggs, and S. Mohansingh
Flow and Heat Transfer Around a Linear Array of Spheres, Barry Lloyd and Robert F. Boehm
Path-Planning of an Autonomous Vehicle Operating in an Unknown Environment Using a Fuzzy Logic Controller, William E. McCarthy and Mohamed Trabia
Simulation of Heat Transfer Around a Canister Placed Horizontally in a Drift, Samir F. Moujaes and A. Bhargava
Heat Transfer Effects in Vertically Emplaced High Level Nuclear Waste Container, Samir F. Moujaes and Y. M. Lei
Design of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Swing-Damped Transport of an Overhead Crane Payload, Michael J. Nalley and Mohamed Trabia