http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/49548 http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/retrieve/184790 http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/49548 Search the Channel search http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/60284 Title: Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Structures with Integral Compliant Mechanisms for Mid-Frequency Response <br/> <br/>Authors: Dede, Ercan M. <br/> <br/>Abstract: An analysis, design, and optimization methodology for structures that vibrate in the 1 kHz to 10 kHz frequency range has been developed. This methodology is the synthesis of several established research fields including structural dynamics, compliant mechanism design, finite element computational analysis, and structural optimization via an evolutionary algorithm. Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/58699 Title: Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Hand Held Stabilization Device <br/> <br/>Authors: Ghosh, Rajiv; Napier, Sarah; Park, Sei Jin; Shen, Tian <br/> <br/>Abstract: Tremors affect millions of people in the United States, causing tasks like eating and application of makeup to be difficult, and sometimes impossible. Most current solutions such as drug treatments, surgical treatments and tremor suppression devices have uncomfortable or health threatening side effects. An active cancellation device could be a promising solution; however current devices are expensive and only available for precision surgeries, not for everyday home use. Shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators may solve the difficulty of producing this canceling motion within a very constrained package. This project aims to develop a handheld stabilizing device using SMA actuation to cancel the motion of hand tremors in utensils commonly used in daily tasks, allowing those with hand tremors to become self sufficient. <br/> <br/>Description: ME450 Capstone Design and Manufacturing Experience: Winter 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/58698 Title: Second Generation Medical Implant Device for Correcting Short Bowel Syndrome. <br/> <br/>Authors: Belter, Joseph; Debbas, Makram; Farr, Alexander; Vermeesch, Jennifer <br/> <br/>Abstract: Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a serious and often fatal condition in which the small intestine is too short to absorb sufficient nutrients. SBS has 30% mortality rate and current treatments have low success rates. Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School and the College of Engineering are collaborating to develop a new treatment for SBS using mechanotransduction. Mechanotransduction is the biological response to an aplied physical stress. In many biological tissues (including bone, skin, and bowel), an applied load will stimulate the tissue to grow. The goal of this project is to design and manufacture a fully implantable bowel extending device that is capable of fourfold extension. This device must also integrate a battery, circuit board, and load cell and fit inside a pediatric abdominal cavity. Ideally, this device will also be able to conform to the curvature of the abdominal cavity and allow passage of fluid through the bowel. <br/> <br/>Description: ME450 Capstone Design and Manufacturing Experience: Winter 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/58697 Title: Automotive Sunscreens <br/> <br/>Authors: Collins, Steven; Nemer, Hala; Rhein, Mark; Swaminathan, Vasav <br/> <br/>Abstract: Design an SMA activated automatic sunscreen to deploy in the rear windshield of a 2006 Cadillac CTS. <br/> <br/>Description: ME450 Capstone Design and Manufacturing Experience: Winter 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT