This thesis combines the knowledge base of the Compliant Mechanism (CM) with the Constant Force Mechanism (CFM) based upon previous works, which initiate and trigger the key principles of design techniques and simplification ...

The aim of this study is to introduce a novel compliant mechanism that has constant force characteristics. Maximizing the constant force stroke and minimizing the force fluctuation are the main objectives. The proposed ...

Sandwich composite structures are widely preferred in modern aircraft exterior and interior structures because of their lightweight and high strength capability. Aircraft structures might be exposed to harsh thermal ...

Aluminium and aluminium alloys are widely used in production of electrical conductors, owing to their mechanical strength and electrical conductivity properties. Also, aluminium is cheaper and lighter than copper. Thus, ...

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are unique materials due to their shape recover characteristics. These materials can work against load with their shape recover ability, which lead them to be used as actuators in aerospace ...

In the aviation industry, a design with a sensitive and low margin is more important than any vehicle production. Within the scope of this study, the design road map of a product intended to be used in fighter aircraft is ...

The aim of this thesis is to increase the mobility capabilities of wheeled military vehicles by designing a preview control strategy with Model Predictive Controller (MPC). Mobility capabilities of a military vehicle such ...

In most of the helicopter platforms, usage of vertical or sideward ejection seats are not preferred since it is not practical considering the existence of the rotating main rotor blades on top and the spinning action caused ...

A remote-controlled weapon system can be integrated into the naval and ground platforms. The weapon system and its sub-units are exposed to the vibration that comes from the platform on which the weapon system is fitted. ...

Composite materials are heterogeneous materials that are composed of two or more different materials. They are used in numerous applications, such as, automotive, aerospace, biomechanics application. Accurate and realistic ...