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Mechanical Systems & Design
Faculty: Dr.
Ashok Belegundu, Dr.
James Brasseur, Dr.
Sean Brennan, Dr.
Liming Chang, Dr.
Mary Frecker, Dr.
Gary Koopmann, Dr.
John Lamancusa, Dr.
Eric Marsh, Dr.
Madara Ogot, Dr.
Pan Michaleris, Dr.
Chris Rahn, Dr.
Timothy Simpson, Dr.
Alok Sinha, Dr.
H. Joseph Sommer III
Research
Areas: Shape optimal
design, rule-based simulation for positioning operations,
flexible oscillator edge breaking/beveling machine, robotic
manipulators, human osteometric atlas and cranial modeling,
variable gravity systems, rotary automatic component analysis
and design, compliant mechanisms, design of smart structures,
finite element methods and design sensitivity analysis,
and manufacturing process modeling.
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Instrumentation for Farm Tractor Overturn
-Dr. H.J. Sommer, and Dr. D.J. Murphy- |
Although
roll-over protection systems (ROPS) are now mandated
for farm tractors, tractor overturns cause approximately
400 deaths per year in the United States. This
project will focus on new cost-effective combinations
of sensors and microprocessors to detect impending
side overturn, overturn of tractors with attached
implements and operator display ergonomics and
psychology. To see more on this project and other
projects by Dr. H.J. Sommer please visit http://www.mne.psu.edu/sommer/projects/
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