Khan, Muhammad Basit Najeh, Taoufik Almujibah, Hamad Al Zouabi, Mohammad Ghiath Benjeddou, Omrane
Published in
Frontiers in Materials
There has been a significant surge in the yearly use of plastics, leading to a notable rise in plastic waste generation. Consequently, the recycling of plastic garbage has emerged as a prominent concern around the world. This research explores the feasibility of using polyethylene furanoate (PEF) plastic waste as a substitute for coarse aggregate (...
Kisling, Jack R Panning, Lillian
Finding a source of clean and renewable energy is one of the greatest challenges humanity will face in the 21st century. With populations expanding, developing countries increasing their use of resources, and the rapid and alarming effects of climate change, a shift to a sustainable future is an existential prospect. The goal of our project is to t...
Oxenhorn, Sean
Machine Learning Approach to Multi-scale Modeling of Granular Materials aims to address the computational cost of multi-scale models by using machine learning to develop surrogate models for the behavior of granular materials. The discrete nature of these materials leads to complex bulk behavior dependent on the local physics of particles in crucia...
Bennett, John Anthony
Legged robots are well-suited for navigating unstructured terrain due to their ability to perform agile dynamic motions. Building on the efforts of Cal Poly's Legged Robotics Group, this project focuses on achieving stable forward hopping with a single legged robot. A comprehensive model of leg hopping is formulated, with leg dynamics during flight...
kallakas, heikko akkurt, tolgay scharf, alexander mühls, fred rohumaa, anti kers, jaan
Increasing environmental awareness and the carbon-storing capability of wood have amplified its relevance as a building material. The demand for high-quality wood species necessitates exploring alternative, underutilized wood sources due to limited forest areas and premium wood volume. Consequently, the veneer-based industry is considering lower-va...
linnéusson, gary boldt, simon
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the economic sustainability implications of reconfigurable modularization and changeability in semi-automatic assembly systems using a system dynamics perspective. Through our applied research, using a multiple case study approach, we assess the potential and drawbacks of reconfigurable modularization to ...
Xavier, Bruna Maria Thollander, Patrik Hilletofth, Per Johansson, Maria
Published in
Frontiers in Energy Research
In the effort to limit global warming to 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, decarbonization of supply chains is crucial. Companies will need to reduce not only their direct and indirect emissions (scope 1 and 2) but also their indirect emissions (scope 3). In some sectors, the upstream scope 3 emissions can actually be larger than the companies’...
DeFazio, Dylan Maulik, Nilav Majors, Branden Fontillas, Michael
This report provides a detailed overview of the final design of our light-emitting diode (LED) focusing system. Our system incorporates a converging lens and a specially designed "glass funnel," which acts as a thick fiber optic that narrows the light to a fine point through internal reflection. The glass components of our system are precisely hous...
Franz, Claire J
Design for repairability is imperative to making products that last long enough to justify the resources they consume and the pollution they generate. While design for repairability has been gaining steady momentum, especially with recent advances in Right to Repair legislation, there is still work to be done. There are gaps in both the tools avail...
De La Cruz, Kai A Caterine, Lexie Monroe, Adam Whealan, Jame
The LiftWalker’s purpose is to lift users with degenerative diseases from a seated to standing position and support them as they practice the motion of walking as a form of physical therapy. The current LiftWalker is upward of $5,000 so we redesigned the LiftWalker to be more accessible around the world. This meant using affordable and accessible m...
