Theses and Dissertations

The following is a list of theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the CMR. Electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) can be accessed by selecting the associated link and selecting “access item” on the abstract. The BYU ETD database can be searched at the following site: BYU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. For theses and dissertations without an ETD, hardcopies are available through the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University.

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Theses and Dissertations – ETD Available

·         David, Regis, A Generalized Two-Dimensional Model to Reconstruct the Impact Phase in Automobile Collisions, Ph.D. Dissertation, December 2010

·         Halverson, Peter, Modeling, Design and Testing of Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms in Spinal Arthroplasty, Ph.D. Dissertation, August 2010

·         Gollnick, Paul, Design Principles and Preliminary Actuation Approaches For Novel Multiple-Layer Lamina Emergent, M.S. Thesis, April 2010

·         Olsen, Brian, A Design Framework that Employs a Classification Scheme and Library for Compliant Mechanism Design, M.S. Thesis, December 2010

·         Larsen, Gerrit, “Piezoresistive Models for Polysilicon with Bending or Torsional Loads” , M.S. Thesis, December 2009

·         Smith, David, “Off-axis Stiffness and Piezoresistive Sensing in Large-Displacement Linear-Motion Microelectromechanical Systems” , M.S. Thesis, December 2009

·         Andersen, Cameron, “Principles, Functions and Concepts for Compliant Mechanically Reactive Armor Elements,” M.S. Thesis, December 2008

·         Aten, Quentin, “Design and Testing of a Pumpless Microelectro-Mechanical System Nanoinjector”, M.S. Thesis, December 2008

·         Teichert, Kendall, “Multi-physics Modeling and Calibration for Self-sensing of Thermomechanical In-plane Microactuators” M.S. Thesis, August 2008.

·         Cherry, Brian, “Characterizing the Three-dimensional Behavior of Bistable Micromechanisms” M.S. Thesis, April 2008.

·         Jacobsen, Joseph, “Fundamental Components for Lamina Emergent Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, April 2008.

·         Winder, Brian, “Achieving Complex Motion with Fundamental Components for Lamina Emergent Mechanisms,” M.S. Thesis, April 2008.

·         Messenger, Robert, “Integrated Piezoresistive Sensing for Feedback Control of Compliant MEMS” Ph.D. Dissertation, December 2007.

·         Diehl, Mike, “Design and Fabrication of Out-of-Plane Silicon Microneedles with Integrated Hydrophobic Microchannels,” M.S. Thesis, December 2007.

·         Halverson, Peter, “Multi-Stable Compliant Rolling-Contact Elements” M.S. Thesis, August 2007.

·         Landon, Steve, “Development of Deployable Wings for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Compliant Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, August 2007.

·         Mackay, Allen, “Large-Displacement Linear-Motion Compliant Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, August 2007.

·         Montierth, Jacob, “Elliptical Rolling Link Toggle Mechanisms for Passive Force Closures with Self-Adjustment” M.S. Thesis, August 2007.

·         Johns, Gary, “The Piezoresistive Effect In Microflexures” M.S. Thesis, April 2007.

·         Mower, David, ”An Investigation of Wear-Resistant Coatings on an A390 Die-Cast Aluminum Substrate” M.S. Thesis, April 2007.

·         Chase, Rob, “Large 3-D Deflection and Force Analysis of Lateral Torsional Buckled Beams” M.S. Thesis, December 2006.

·         Whitezel Mark, “Development of a Strain Energy Storage Mechanism Using Tension Elements to Enhance Golf Club Performance” M.S. Thesis, April 2006.

·         Anderson, Jeffrey, “Piezoresistive Sensing of Bistable Micro Mechanism State” M.S. Thesis, December 2005.

·         Rasmussen, Nathan, “Compliant ortho-planar spring behavior under complex loads” M.S. Thesis, December 2005.

·         Lusk, Craig, “Ortho-planar Mechanisms for Microelectromechanical Systems” Ph.D. Dissertation, August 2005.

·         Hubbard, Neal, “Dual-stage Thermally Actuated Surface-micromachined Nanopositioners” M.S. Thesis, 2005.

·         Wittwer, Jonathan, “Simulation-based Design Under Uncertainty for Compliant Microelectromechanical Systems” Ph.D. Dissertation, April 2005.

·         Jesse Cannon, Jesse, “Compliant Mechanisms to Perform Bearing and Spring Functions in High Precision Applications” M.S. Thesis, December 2004.

·         Wilcox, Daniel, “Fully Compliant Tensural Bistable Mechanisms (FTBM) with On-chip Thermal Actuation” M.S. Thesis, December 2004.

·         Weight, Ryan, “High-Torque Capacity Compliant Centrifugal Clutches” M.S. Thesis, April 2004.

·         Cannon, Ben, “Design and Analysis of End-Effector Systems for Scribing on Silicon” M.S. Thesis, December 2003.

·         Allred, Timothy, “Compliant Mechanisms Suspensions” M.S. Thesis, August 2003.

·         Jensen, Kimberly, “Analysis and Design of Surface Micromachined Micromanipulators for Out-of-plane Micropositioning” M.S. Thesis, August 2003.

·         Lyon, Scott, “The Pseudo-rigid-body Model for Dynamic Predictions of Macro and Micro Compliant Mechanisms” Ph.D. Dissertation, August 2003.

·         Woolley, Brandon, “An Approach to Concept Development for Compliant Mechanisms Possessing High Coefficients of Restitution” M.S. Thesis, April 2003.

·         Baker, Michael, “On-Chip Actuation of Compliant Bistable Micro-Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, April 2002.

·         Wittwer, Jonathan, “Predicting the Effects of Dimensional and Material Property Variations in Micro Compliant Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, December 2001.

·         Boyle, Cameron, “A Closed-Form Dynamic Model of the Compliant Constant-Force Mechanism Using the Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model” M.S. Thesis, August 2001.

·         Masters, Nathan, “A Self-Retracting Fully Compliant Bistable Micromechanism” M.S. Thesis, December 2001.

·         Weight, Brent, “Development and Design of Constant Force Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, December 2001.

·         Lott, Christian, “Electrothermomechanical Modeling of a Surface-micromachined Linear Displacement Microactuator” M.S. Thesis, August 2001.

·         Gomm, Troy,  “Development of In-Plane Compliant Bistable Microrelays” M.S. Thesis, August 2001.

·         Crane, Nathan, “Compliant Centrifugal Clutches Design Analysis and Testing” M.S. Thesis, December 1999.

·         Cragun, Rebecca, “Thermal Microactuators for Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)” M.S. Thesis, August 1999.

·         Jensen, Brian, “Identification of Macro- and Micro-Compliant Mechanism Configurations Resulting in Bistable Behavior” M.S. Thesis, August 1998.

·         Roach, Gregory, “An Investigation of Compliant Over-running Ratchet and Pawl Clutches” M.S. Thesis, August 1998.

Theses and Dissertations – ETD Not Available

·         Kellen Moulton, Straightness of Growth For Carbon Nanotube Microelectromechanical Systems, M.S. Thesis, December 2010

·         Nathan Albrecltsen

·         Eric Stratton, Design and Analysis of a Compliant Mechanism Spinal Implant, M.S. Thesis, August 2010

·         Devin Ferrell, Development of Criteria for Lamina Emergent Mechanism Flexures with Specific Application to Metals, August 2010

·         Kennedy, John, “Compliant, In-plane Ratchet and Pawl Micromechanisms for Safety Applications,” M.S. Thesis, December 2003.

·         Brooks, Scott, “Design of Compliant Mechanisms for Grasping with Application to Mechanical Disc Brakes” M.S. Thesis, August 2003.

·         Guerinot, Alex, “Compliant Mechanisms Subjected to Compressive Loadings” M.S. Thesis, April 2003.

·         Carroll, Daniel, “Metamorphic Process for Compliant Ortho-planar Mechanism Design” M.S. Thesis, December 2002.

·         Herring, Aaron, “High Production Manufacturing Considerations for Metallic Compliant Mechanisms with Long Thin Beams” M.S. Thesis, April 2001.

·         Mattson, Chris, “Principles for the Design and Development of Modular Consumer-Products.” M.S. Thesis, August 2001.

·         Clements, Deanne, “Implementing Compliant Mechanisms in Micro-Electo-Mechanical Systems” M.S. Thesis, December 2000.

·         Mortensen, Clint, “Behavior Models for Compliant Continuously Variable Transmissions” M.S. Thesis, August 2000.

·         Parise, John, “Ortho-Planar Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, August 1999.

·         Millar Henrie, Alisa, “Variable Compliance Via Magneto-Rheological Materials” M.S. Thesis, December 1997.

·         Nielson, Andrew, “Demonstration of the Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for Macro and Micro Compliant Pantographs” M.S. Thesis, August 1998.

·         Edwards, Brian, “Functionally Binary Pinned-Pinned Segments” M.S. Thesis, December 1996.

·         Opdahl, Patrick, “Modeling and Analysis of Compliant Bi-stable Mechanisms Using the Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model” M.S. Thesis, December 1996.

·         Derderian, James, “The Pseudo-Rigid-Body-Model Concept and its Application to Micro Compliant Mechanisms” M.S. Thesis, April 1996.