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  • About
  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Fabrication and Testing of Biomimetic Microstructures for Walkway Tribometers

Haney, Christopher Willard 12 1900 (has links)
The main objective of this work is to give contribution in both additive manufacturing (AM) and tribometry derived from the application and study of materials available with the use of biomimetic designs. Additional contributions are determining what effects treatments for flooring surfaces may have on the dynamic coefficient of friction and the effects of these products on common surfaces. The validity of the proposed methodology for a proof of concept was demonstrated by comparing measured dynamic coefficient of friction for designs using standardized equipment and comparing these values to plantar skin tested using an accepted and standardized testing method that has been extensively researched and validated. Initial biomimetic designs and characteristics unique to each design were researched and compared. Eleven designs were selected to be fabricated, tested, and compared to select the most desirable applications for further investigation. Research into potential treatments commercially available for use was done to determine the efficacy of these products. Prototype sensor designs were selected and fabricated using direct light processing (DLP) technology. Examination of the measured values was done through an analysis of the variances in the response variable and comparisons using Fisher and Tukey pairwise comparison method. Future work recommendations are provided for further development and improvement of the topics presented in this thesis.

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