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An exploration of materials and methods in manufacturing : shoreline membranes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)This thesis is an investigation into the design methodologies and ideologies of manufacturing processes specifically related to automotive design. The conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of cars is ... -
An exploration of materials taxonomies to support streamlined life cycle assessment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)As life cycle assessment (LCA) gains prominence as a reliable method of environmental evaluation, concerns about data availability and quality have become more important. LCA is a resource intensive methodology, and thus ... -
Exploration of metal 3-D printing technologies for the microfabrication of freeform, finely featured, mesoscaled structures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)This thesis investigates a mainstream metal 3-D printing technique (i.e., direct metal laser sintering of stainless steel {SS} 316L) and two relatively new metal additive manufacturing methods (i.e., lost-wax casting of ... -
Exploration of methods for many-site genome editing with MAGE
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)In order to modify bacterial genetic codes, modifications must be made throughout the genome wherever the affected codon is used. Making such numerous and widespread genomic changes requires specialized techniques. MAGE ... -
An exploration of modality matched mechanotactile feedback via a soft actuator for use in prosthetic devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)The loss of a hand is often a profoundly traumatic experience and can often mean the interruption of the closed-loop feedback system within the brain that is responsible for motor control of the hand and the sensory feedback ... -
Exploration of new methods for Lattice QCD
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)We explore two methods aimed at alleviating two difficulties in Lattice QCD: statistical noise and data storage. The first method intends to improve the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio in three-point correlators, by extending ... -
An exploration of non-work destinations in Singapore
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Non-work destinations refer to the locational choices of people regarding where they go for non-work activity. My exploration focuses on the daily trips with a primary purpose of shopping, entertainment, dining and refreshment ... -
Exploration of nucleon structure in lattice QCD with chiral quarks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)In this work, we calculate various nucleon structure observables using the fundamental theory of quarks and gluons, QCD, simulated on a lattice. In our simulations, we use the full QCD action including Nf = 2+ 1 dynamical ... -
Exploration of parameters affecting jet injection using a high-speed X-ray imaging system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)This thesis explores the effects of two parameters, contact force and jet shape, on jet injection using a high-speed X-ray imaging system. The scope of the thesis is twofold. The first part describes the process of ... -
Exploration of parameters for the continuous blending of pharmaceutical powders
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)The transition from traditional batch blending to continuous blending is an opportunity for the pharmaceutical industry to reduce costs and improve quality control. This operational shift necessitates a deeper understanding ... -
Exploration of Planetary Bodies with Electrospray Thrusters
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)The exploration of planetary bodies such as asteroids can provide insight into the development of the solar system and targets for future in situ resource utilization. However, the current paradigm of using a single, ... -
An exploration of prominent cusped-field thruster phenomena : the hollow conical plume and anode current bifurcation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)A low power plasma thruster, initially dubbed the Diverging Cusped-Field Hall Thruster, was built at MIT in 2007 with the aim of providing an alternative to comparably sized conventional Hall thrusters able to provide ... -
The exploration of quieter actuation in animatronic toys
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)The main objective of this research was to find ways to actuate animatronic toys quietly. A practical assessment was conducted to evaluate a variety of quieter actuation methods for animatronic toys for Hasbro®, the client. ... -
Exploration of robotic-wheel technology for enhanced urban mobility and city scale omni-directional personal transportation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Mobility is traditionally thought of as freedom to access more goods and services. However, in my view, mobility is also largely about personal freedom, i.e., the ability to exceed one's physical limitations, in essence, ... -
Exploration of small enrollment speaker verification on handheld devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This thesis explores the problem of robust speaker verification for handheld devices under the context of extremely limited training data. Although speaker verification technology is an area of great promise for security ... -
An exploration of spinal care injury treatment : opportunities to improve functional recovery and independence for patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe life-changing event, and usually results in significant complications and loss of function. The severity and complexity of these injuries make them difficult to treat. This thesis ... -
An exploration of strategies for discrete learning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)My research investigates the question of compositionality posed as an engineering question: How do we take two or more machines to build a compound machine, such that the compound machine has the combined abilities of its ... -
An exploration of supply chain management practices in the aerospace industry and in Rolls-Royce
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This thesis is a part of the Supply Chain 2020 research project which seeks to study best practices in supply chain management in multiple industries in order to develop a deeper understanding of key principles and practices ... -
Exploration of telecommuting and real estate demand ramifications : a comparision and contrast of various methodologies
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An Exploration of the Effect of Temperature on Different Alloys in a Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)In the constant effort to increase efficiency, safety margins, and lower cost, a new breed of nuclear reactors, Generation IV, is being developed in which supercritical carbon dioxide (SCO₂) is a prime coolant candidate. ...