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Magnetorheological Fluid
A magnetorheological fluid (MRF) is a material that can change its rheological properties, such as effective viscosity, in the presence of a magnetic field in milliseconds, and return to its original state once the magnetic field is removed. We have conducted fundamental theoretical and experimental studies on MRF: |
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- Flow through microchannels
- Flow on various surface roughnesses
- Incompressible and compressible forms of the fluid
- Sealing of at high pressures and high temperatures
- Encapsulated in a flexible medium (MRF-E)
- Dampers for: bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses, HMMWVs, bridges and buildings
- Two-way dampers
- Controllable clutches
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Magnetorheological Elastomer
A magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) is a material that its material properties, such as stiffness, changes in the presence of a magnetic field in milliseconds, and return to its original state once the magnetic field is removed. We have conducted fundamental theoretical and experimental studies on:
- Thick MRE’s behavior
- Thick MRE's dynamic performance
- MRE-base isolation devices
- MREs as Sensors and actuators
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Forward Closure System
The forward closure system is a closure for use in underwater vehicles. We have performed studies on:
- Reusable closure for submarine missile launches
- Small and large-scale prototypes
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