Phase I / II Projects

Project Group 1 - Interfacial Mechanisms

Project #3 – Comparative Design Tool for Examining the Feasibility and Performance of Smart Engine Mounts; Raj Singh
Project #20A -  Development of Interfacial Force Sensing Systems using Experimental and Computational Methods:  Load Sensing Hydraulic Mount; Raj Singh
Project #20C - Development of Interfacial Force Sensing Systems Using Experimental and Computational Methods:  Characterization of Pump Bearing Surfaces; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer
Project #35 – Development of Contactless Torque Sensor; Marcelo Dapino
Project #36 - Joining of Shape Memory Alloys and Structural Materials; Marcelo Dapino and Tim Frech (Edison Welding Institute)
Project #41 - Force Sensing with Galfenol Alloys; Marcelo Dapino
Project #43 - Thermally invariant smart composites; Marcelo Dapino
Project #40C - Characterization and Modeling of Passive and Adaptive Bushings and Mounts:  Subframe Dynamics; Raj Singh, S. Noll, and Jason Dreyer
Project #40E - Characterization and Modeling of Passive and Adaptive Bushings and Mounts: Automotive System Isolation; Raj Singh, Jason Dreyer, and Scott Noll
 

Project Group 2 - Vibration, Noise, and Motion Control

Project #22 - Smart Material Database Compilation and Material Selection Tool Development (with Focus on Elastomers); Gregory Washington
Project #31A - Ultrasonic Friction Control; Marcelo Dapino
Project #31B - Non-contact Measurement, Visualization, and Analysis of a Smart Dynamic System; Marcelo Dapino
Project #31C - Ultrasonic Friction Control: Ultrasonically-Assisted Metal Forming; Marcelo Dapino
Project #32 - Critical Assessment of Active Noise and Vibration Technology for Rotorcraft Gearboxes and Airframes; Raj Singh and Gregory Washington
Project #33 - Micro-Sensors for Sound Measurement; Marcelo Dapino & Derek Hansford
Project #40D - Characterization and Modeling of Passive and Adaptive Bushings and Mounts: Hybrid Modeling Methods; Scott Noll, Jason Dreyer, and Raj Singh
Project #42A - Enhanced Methods for Reducing Powertrain Vibration and Noise: Powertrain Vibration Transmitted through Mounts; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer
Project #42B - Enhanced Methods for Reducing Powertrain Vibration and Noise: Reduction of Powertrain Surface Radiated Noise; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer
Project #45 - Morphing Panels for Aerodynamic Performance; Marcelo Dapino & Leon Headings
Project #47ABC - Multifunctional Magnetostrictive Systems: Experiments and Computer Simulation; Marcelo Dapino
Project #50 - Active Noise Control of Pulsation Noise from Supercharger in Inlet/Outlet Ducts; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer

 

Project Group 3 - Machine and Material Diagnostics

Project #7 -  Multifunctional Composites with Embedded Actuators, Sensors and Stiffness Control; Marcelo Dapino and Suresh Babu
Project #20B - Development of Interfacial Force Sensing Systems using Experimental and Computational Methods:  Bearing Preload and Stiffness Estimation; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer
Project #40A - Characterization and Modeling of Passive and Adaptive Bushings and Mounts:  Rubber Bushings; Raj Singh, S. Noll, and Jason Dreyer
Project #44 - Smart Condition Detection and Monitoring; Marcelo Dapino
Project #48 - Stress Field Development during Load Transfer in Functionally Graded Metal Matrix Composite Macro Interfaces; Marcelo Dapino and Soheil Soghrati

 

Project Group 4 - Manufacturing and System Integration

Project #1 - Electro-Hydrostatic Actuation and Sensing (E-HAS); Marcelo Dapino
Project #36 - Joining of Shape Memory Alloys and Structural Materials; Marcelo Dapino
Project #40B - Characterization and Modeling of Passive and Adaptive Bushings and Mounts:  Hydro Bushings; Raj Singh and Jason Dreyer
Project #43 - Thermally Invariant Smart Composites; Marcelo Dapino