School of Mechatronic Engineering (Theses)

Feature-based support generation in fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine

Khairul Fauzi, Karim

Feature-based Support Generation is a technique that has been proposed in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine. This technique can provide information of volume and amount of support structure which are closely related ...

Investigation of data glove grasping features: sum of movement and area under curve

Mohd Hazwan Hafiz, Mohd Ali

The rapid development of technologies that are emerging during this era produces the evolution of human-computer interaction (HCI). Data Glove is one of sensor technologies resultant from HCI advancement. Data Glove ...

Adhesive joint strength of dissimilar metal adherends by Taguchi Method

Nurul Atikah, Datu Derin

The dissimilar metal joints are widely used in many applications. A lot of efforts have been made to study the joining techniques in order to achieve a reliable dissimilar joint for unlike metals including welding. However, ...

Development of sliding mode control for attitude control of satellite

Nurul Syazwani, Hussain

Attitude control of a satellite system is an attractive research area. This is due to its versatility and applicability in a broad range of applications. In this paper, a new mathematical model is presented which provide ...

Gyroless attitude nonlinear observer for RazakSAT satellite

Nor Hazadura, Hamzah

Satellite attitude determination is one of the important aspects in Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) of a satellite. Satellite attitude is important to be determined in a satellite to be fed back to controller ...

Design and development of artificial neural network model for liquid pressurized system based on glass fibre reinforced epoxy (GRE) composite pipe

Ang, Jia Yi

With the rapid growth of science and technology, glass fibre reinforced epoxy (GRE) composite pipe has become part of the vital engineering elements in the engineering field. Therefore, qualification program plays an ...

Improved models for impact of Viscoplastic bodies

Masniezam, Ahmad

Impact between two bodies is a complex phenomenon commonly occurs in many areas such as sports, automotive, geology and many more. Until now, modeling an impact is still a challenging task due to inherent imprecision of ...

Pattern recognition based emotional deficits assessment in stroke patients using time frequency analysis

Bong, Siao Zheng

Emotion perception in stroke patients is affected since there is abnormality in the brain. Here, this thesis focused on the impact of left brain damage and right brain damage towards emotion recognition. Due to the impaired ...

Finite element analysis of type-7 microcrack penetration induced by Haversian system

Nurul Najwa, Mansor

An absolute and relative stability of fixation determine the optimum direct primary and indirect secondary bone healing process through bone remodelling and osseointegration. Clinically, under compression, shear and torsional ...

Enhancement of engine performance by studying the effect of cam profiles design on Modenas motorcycle using 1-D simulation analysis

Mohamad Syafiq, Abdul Kadir

In the automotive industry, enhancing and improving the engine performance is one of the major work for improving the overall performance of the engine and vehicle. Every iteration of the engine, will overcome the issues ...

Optimal control of the attitude maneuvering for Razaksat class satellite based on rigid and flexible model

Teoh, Vil Cherd

The increase in demand for performance for satellite capabilities has pushed the design of the system to be more and more power consuming. This is the case for RazakSAT-2, which is a new satellite program that will be ...

pH estimation of fetal scalp blood using magnetic induction spectroscopy technique

Shazwani, Sarkawi

This thesis describes the development of fetal scalp pH estimation utilizing magnetic induction spectroscopy technique. Magnetic induction spectroscopy is a non-invasive approach that applies a magnetic field to determine ...

Non-invasive jaundice measurement using magnetic induction spectroscopy technique

Jurimah, Abd Jalil

Neonatal jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and other tissues of newborn infants. The vast majority of newborn infants suffers from jaundice during their first week of life. Therefore, the heel puncture technique is used ...

Performance evaluation of shell-and-double concentric tube heat exchanger

Mohd Shahril, Shariff

Shell-and-tube heat exchangers (STHEX) have been used for several decades. Conventionally to increase the thermo-hydraulic performance of classical heat exchangers, overall length of tubes has to be increased. This contributes ...

Analysis of muscle activity during contractions in the three heads of the triceps branchii using surface electromyography

Md. Asraf, Ali

Among all the upper extremity skeletal muscles, the three headed (lateral, long and medial) triceps brachii (TB) is considered as the muscle most responsible for normal and sports activities. In this research, we recorded ...

Classification of respiratory pathology from pulmonary acoustic signals based on respiratory cycle segmentation and two-stage classification

Rajkumar, Palaniappan

Auscultation is the process of listening to the internal sounds of the body using a stethoscope. This process provides vital information on the present state of the internal organs, such as the heart, lungs and the ...