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 […]
Swirl is used in modern gas turbine combustor nozzles to achieve reliable flame stabilization and efficient fuel-air mixing. The swirl component in the nozzle jet flow induces an axial vortex. […]
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 […]
Fiber Metal Laminates are materials that combine metal properties with Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) to improve mechanical performance. This research investigates the impact of core metal type and thickness on […]
The global thrust towards the development of hypersonic cruise systems for various applications is leading towards slender configurations with lifting and control surfaces which are thin and complaint and face […]
Autonomous agents are increasingly being used to solve many tasks, deemed complex by humans, with ease and effectiveness. Two such applications are in defense scenarios and in coverage. This thesis, […]
Aluminium alloy AA2219 is a precipitation hardenable wrought alloy with copper as a major alloying element. Large-volume propellant tanks of space launch vehicles are manufactured by joining AA2219 aluminium alloy […]
The laminar to turbulent boundary layer transition onset has perplexed fluid dynamics community irrespective of the flow regime under which the phenomenon is probed. The complexity of the problem is […]
The dynamic behavior of structural components over broad frequency ranges, particularly thick beams under different constraints, is important in many engineering applications where reduced dimensional modeling is required for design. […]
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 […]
In this modern era, Space is vital for a Nation’s prosperity and without space, many critical functions would simply stop working. The increasing number of satellite launches in recent times, […]
