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Planar Dynamics of a Motorcycle with Electric Powertrain: Modeling Inertia Effect of Mounting System Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2025

This paper examines the planar (in-plane) dynamics of a motorcycle with a specific focus on modeling the influence of the inertia effect of the mounting system of an electric powertrain. The inertia effect of the mounting system is examine…

Mounting System Nonlinearities in Planar Dynamics of Motorcycles: An Analytical Study Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2024

Engine mounting systems are not commonly used in motorcycle powertrains. However, some motorcycle manufacturers design engine mounting systems to mitigate shaking forces, or to isolate the frame from torque recoil, or to enhance vibration …

The Challenges and Lessons Learned in Establishing a Travel Course Open

Yanjun Yan, Paul Yanik, Sudhir Kaul, Chip Ferguson, Robert Adams , et al. · 2024

Engineering Business Political science

A travel course takes a significant amount of effort in its planning and execution. The logistics are even more challenging when a travel course is introduced for the first time. In the ___ department at ___, a faculty-led travel course ha…

Planar Dynamics of a Motorcycle: Parameter Sensitivity of Ride Comfort to Engine Mounting System Nonlinearities Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2023

Engineering Computer science Physics

This paper examines the influence of several nonlinearities of an engine mounting system on the planar (in-plane) dynamics of a motorcycle. While the primary aim of the engine mounting system is to enhance ride comfort, some of the nonline…

Planar Dynamics of a Motorcycle: Parameter Sensitivity of Ride Comfort to Engine Mounting System Nonlinearities Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2023

Engineering Physics

This paper examines the influence of several nonlinearities of an engine mounting system on the planar (in-plane) dynamics of a motorcycle. While the primary aim of the engine mounting system is to enhance ride comfort, some of the nonline…

Adaptive Probabilistic Optimization Approach for Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring Open

Hussain Altammar, Sudhir Kaul · 2021

Computer science Engineering Chemistry

This paper presents a novel adaptive probabilistic algorithm to identify damage characteristics by integrating the use of the frequency response function with an optimization approach. The proposed algorithm evaluates the probability of da…

Planar Dynamics of a Motorcycle: Influence of Vibration Isolation System Nonlinearity Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2020

Engineering Computer science Physics

This paper investigates the influence of the nonlinearities of a vibration isolation system on the planar dynamics of a motorcycle. The use of a nonlinear isolation system is often necessitated by design and packaging constraints. Although…

Mountain Bike Rear Suspension Design: Utilizing a Magnetorheological Damper for Active Vibration Isolation and Performance Open

Robert S. Pierce, Sudhir Kaul, Jacob Friesen, T.W. Morgan · 2020

Engineering Computer science Mathematics

This paper presents experimental results from the development of a rear suspension system that has been designed for a mountain bike. A magnetorheological (MR) damper is used to balance the need of ride comfort with performance characteris…

Board 43: Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation (SPIRIT): SSTEM Program Initiatives and Early Results Open

Chip Ferguson, Yanjun Yan, Sudhir Kaul, Paul Yanik · 2020

Engineering Psychology Political science

The current paper describes the structure, project initiatives, and early results of the NSF S-STEM funded SPIRIT: Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation program at _______ ________ __________. SPIRI…

Promoting Innovation in a Junior-level, Multidisciplinary, Electro-Mechanical Design Course Open

Wesley Stone, Robert S. Pierce, Sudhir Kaul · 2020

Engineering Computer science Sociology

Junior students in engineering and engineering technology programs at Western Carolina University (WCU) take a multidisciplinary design course as a key component of their four-year project-based learning (PBL) sequence. The course is desig…

Learning Outcomes of Introductory Engineering Courses: Student Perceptions Open

Sudhir Kaul, Robert Adams · 2020

Computer science Psychology Engineering

Learning Outcomes of Introductory Engineering Courses: Student PerceptionsThis paper evaluates the learning outcomes of an introductory level engineering course andcompares the assessment data of these outcomes to student self-evaluation o…

Curriculum Design of Statics and Dynamics: An Integrated Scaffolding and Hands-on Approach Open

Sudhir Kaul, Pattabhi Sitaram · 2020

Computer science Engineering Psychology

Curriculum Design of Statics and Dynamics: An Integrated Scaffolding and Hands-on Approach Sudhir Kaul & Pattabhi Sitaram Department of Engineering University of Mount Union Alliance, OH, 44601Statics and Dynamics are necessary fundamental…

Influence of a Vibration Isolation System on Planar Dynamics of a Motorcycle Open

Sudhir Kaul · 2020

Engineering Computer science Physics

This paper examines a model to investigate the impact of a vibration isolation system on the planar (in-plane) dynamics of a motorcycle. While it is not very common, a vibration isolation system is used in some motorcycles to mitigate vibr…

Integration of Engineering Theory and Practice in a Junior-Level Machine Design Course Open

Robert S. Pierce, Wesley Stone, Sudhir Kaul · 2018

Computer science Engineering Mathematics

There is currently a trend in engineering education away from a theory-based approach towards a blend of theory combined with the application of that theory to engineering practice. Current ABET criteria for engineering programs focus on t…

A Pilot Program in Open-Ended Problem Solving and Project Management Open

Paul Yanik, Chip Ferguson, Sudhir Kaul, Yanjun Yan · 2018

Psychology Computer science Engineering

Accreditation criteria for engineering programs have come to place emphasis on what is being learned versus what is being taught. Engineering programs must now show that their graduates are achieving a specific set of learning outcomes. Hi…

Impact of Class Size on Student Perception of Learning and Learning Outcomes in Project-Based Learning Open

Sudhir Kaul, Bill Z. Yang, Robert S. Pierce, Wesley Stone · 2018

Computer science Psychology Engineering

This research paper evaluates the influence of class size in a project-based learning course. The impact of the student-faculty ratio and the overall class size on the learning process has been discussed and debated in the pedagogical lite…

NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One Results Open

Chip Ferguson, Paul Yanik, Yanjun Yan, Sudhir Kaul · 2016

Engineering Sociology Medicine

NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One Results The NSF S-STEM funded SPIRIT: Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation program…

Sources of Anxiety among Engineering Students: Assessment and Mitigation Open

Paul Yanik, Yanjun Yan, Sudhir Kaul, Chip Ferguson · 2016

Psychology Engineering Computer science

Anxiety stemming from the challenges faced by engineering students is a strong predictor of academic performance. Such anxiety may lead to compromised student self-efficacy [1] manifesting itself as reduced motivation, concentration, or re…

Perceptions and Applications of Honors Contracts in Developing an Undergraduate Engineering Research Experience Open

Yanjun Yan, Sudhir Kaul, Chip Ferguson, Paul Yanik, April Tallant · 2016

Engineering Sociology Psychology

Honors colleges have become very effective in attracting and recruiting highly motivated and talented students to institutions of higher education [1, 2]. The Honors Path allows students to earn an Honors Diploma and provides them with uni…

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