Browsing Theses - School of Engineering, ATU Galway City by Author "O’Donnell, Gerard"
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The application of electro-etching in the manufacturing process for cardiovascular stents
Mardirosevici, Vladimir (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)The objective of this project is to investigate and develop suitable surface treatment methods applicable to bio-medical devices. In particular, attention is focused on incorporating the electro-etching procedure into the ... -
Development of an expert system interface for the automated analysis of the sheet drawing metal forming process using finite element analysis techniques
Conerney, James (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 1999)The objective of the work presented in this thesis was to develop an expert system for sheet metal forming. In doing so an examination, of implicit and explicit Finite Element Analysis (FE.A) codes and methodologies was ... -
Optimisation of the structural design of a wind turbine
Navales, Beatriz (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The aim of this research is to examine the area of wind energy, in particular wind turbines. Then look at ways how the structural design of wind turbines can be improved and optimised. -
Optimising the design and manufacture of a customised, prescription fit, Maxillo-facial prosthesis
McGarry, Paul (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2007)This thesis is a continuation of the Enterprise-Ireland Research Innovation Fund (RIF) Project entitled’ "Design and Manufacturing of Customised Maxillo-Facial Prostheses" The primary objective of this Internal Research ...