Analytical and computational methods are developed for contact mechanics analysis of functionally graded materials (FGMs) that possess elastic gradation in the lateral direction. In the analytical formulation, the problem ...

Aluminium and aluminium alloys are widely used in production of electrical conductors, owing to their mechanical strength and electrical conductivity properties. Also, aluminium is cheaper and lighter than copper. Thus, ...

In most of the helicopter platforms, usage of vertical or sideward ejection seats are not preferred since it is not practical considering the existence of the rotating main rotor blades on top and the spinning action caused ...

The aim of this thesis is to determine and understand the characteristic of impact loading and reaction of different materials colliding to each other. In engineering area, especially for moving mechanisms, such designs ...

Mechanical systems are major sources of sound radiations and vibrations, even in their good operating conditions. The vibro-acoustic transfer functions of mechanical systems are crucial in Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) ...

In this thesis, the effects of nonlinear structural components on the aeroelastic stability of a 2D airfoil section which is studied in the academic and industrial environments since the theoretical foundation that was ...

Surface and sub – surface stresses, and edges of contact patch between a rigid cylinder and laminated glass fiber composites are evaluated in this thesis. A novel and modern system of analysis based on Cholesky ...

Shape memory alloys are very special alloys that can be used as actuators in various applications due to their capability of returning to a prearranged shape via heating under applied load. Their high power per weight ratio ...

The aim of this thesis is to design a novel constant-force compliant gripper mechanism. The design is a monolithic holding mechanism which is fixed on one side and free on the gripper side. The mechanism has four compliant ...

This study presents a broad investigation on eccentric end plates used for beam-to-beam connections by utilizing finite element analysis. This investigation is based on previous experimental work on beam-to-beam connections ...