Transonic buffet, or shock oscillations, is a pre-stall aerodynamic instability, caused by shock boundary layer interaction, of the flow over a wing. This aerodynamic instability occurs at critical combinations of […]
The aerodynamic shape of an aircraft plays a critical role in its performance. Aerodynamic Shape Optimization (ASO) modifies the shape to achieve desired performance metrics, such as reduced drag or […]
Futuristic high Mach number flight systems using advanced air-breathing propulsion technologies typically have multiple flow paths with supersonic flows that merge before exiting the vehicle. The supersonic-supersonic co-flow configuration is […]
An understanding of the aeroacoustics of twin turbulent jets is essential for applications involving noise reduction in dual engine aircrafts and launch vehicles. The aeroacoustic dynamics of these jets are […]
Climate change has significantly exacerbated the wildfire seasons, increasing their frequency, duration, and scale of destruction. Globally, wildfires destroy approximately 400 million hectares of land annually, resulting in significant biodiversity […]
The transonic Mach number regime is a critical phase in the atmospheric ascent of launch vehicles, where aerodynamic loads peak due to the combined effects of high freestream dynamic pressure […]
Microwave absorption materials (MAMs) are crucial for both long-standing aeronautical and emerging space security applications, with carbon-based materials traditionally dominating the field due to their exceptional strength and lightweight nature. […]
The quadcopters are increasingly used in cluttered environments as rapid advancements are made in the development of lightweight sensors and payloads. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, crack detection on the […]
This dissertation focuses on surface preparation and its effect on the shear strength of adhesively bonded Single Lap Joints (SLJs) in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), their fracture properties, and […]
Transonic shock buffet, a self-sustained shock oscillation resulting from shock-boundary layer interaction, is observed across a range of operating points on the performance map of a transonic axial flow fan. Shock […]
Layered structural components, such as laminated composites and those made via Additive Manufacturing (AM), are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their various advantages. The layer-wise approach […]
In this work, a novel sub-mesoscale model of woven fabrics is developed using nonlinear finite element methods. The main aim of the work is to develop a framework for modeling […]
