MFA, Kent State University, 2016, College of the Arts / School of Art

Draped Interiors is a title that is meant to reference my interest in textiles and their relationship to supports that are common to domestic spaces. Juxtaposing cloth with wooden structures, which often reference furniture or other forms of interior architecture, sets up a dialogue between the hard and soft or rigid and fluid. These opposing characteristics also create a dynamic connection of both line and plane. Cloth is soft, planar, and malleable. It is affected by gravity while wooden moldings, dowels, or simple 1 x 2s are linear elements with structural integrity. Wood has, for a very long time, been used as the most practical material for household construction. It provides the bones that can give shape, support, and definition to form and space. The role of the textile is then like the skin, which covers the bones with the associations of feelings like warmth and comfort. All of my sculptures combine familiar forms and materials in unexpected and unusual ways that deny function and inspire mystery. This abstraction of the real alters our awareness of these objects and our relationship to them. Focusing on line and plane, and the relationship of hard and soft, my wooden fabric constructions challenge our expectations. Inspired by objects that many of us see every day in the home, these reconfigurations provoke different perceptions and invite various interpretations.

Committee: Janice Lessman-Moss (Advisor); Isabel Farnsworth (Committee Member); Gianna Commito (Committee Member) Subjects: Fine Arts

Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1972, Textiles and Clothing

The intent of this study was to determine: 1) the textile knowledge possessed by garment salespersonnel; 2) the primary reasons given by consumers for the return of garments; and 3) relationships between textile product knowledge of salespersonnel and ratio of garment returns to sales. The research site selected was a large metropolitan department store and three o f its branch stores. Within the store, twelve women's dress departments were studied since both the prime purchasers and prime consumers of the merchandise were women. Information was needed from two sample groups: consumers who had returned dresses and salespersonnel. Information from a random sample of 185 return records was recorded onto a Returned Merchandise Form developed by the researcher. The sample of salespersonnel included individuals selling dresses in the twelve departments studied. A multiple choice Textile Product Knowledge (T.P.K.) measure was developed, pretested, and administered to these women. An Item Analysis was performed on the T.P.K. measure, reliability at the .470 level was determined by Kuder-Richardson 20 Reliability Estimate. Means, frequency counts, and percentages were employed to evaluate descriptive data while chi square analysis, simple correlations, and ANOV were used to test hypotheses. The .05 level of significance was chosen for acceptance or rejection of relationships or differences. Although findings indicated that garment salespeople need additional textile training, no significant relationship was found between the score achieved by a salesperson on the T.P.K. measure and educational level attained or experience. A significant (p ≤ .01) association was found between the primary reasons given by customers for the return of garments and timespan between purchase and return, and a lesser association (p ≤ .10) between retail price and reason for return. The primary reasons given for the return of dresses were related to style, fit, or aesthetics and most individuals r (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Lois Dickey (Advisor) Subjects:

Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 1986, Graduate School

Committee: Not Provided (Other) Subjects: Economics

Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 1967, Graduate School

Committee: Not Provided (Other) Subjects: Home Economics

Master of Science (M.S.), University of Dayton, 2016, Mechanical Engineering

3D textile polymer matrix composites (PMC) exhibit geometric and material state variances due to differences in manufacturing processes and a variety of other factors. Developing a more thorough understanding of these strength and damage variations is a vital aspect of generating an accurate predictive model for the material response of a 3D textile PMC. This work entails both experimental and modeling efforts in order to gain a more thorough understanding of how tow level geometric variations relate to damage evolution in a 3D textile PMC. A 3D orthogonal weave textile is imaged utilizing an X-Ray micro-CT to examine the fiber volume fraction and fiber path distributions within the composite. Additionally, damage evolution is observed at different load steps and CT images are utilized for Digital Volume Correlation analysis. Modeling efforts are primarily focused on tow morphology simulations within the software package- Virtual Textile Morphology Suite (VTMS). Damage evolution analysis on the VTMS models are performed using an advanced Regularized eXtended Finite Element Method (RX-FEM) within the Air Force Research Laboratory developed B-Spline Analysis Method (BSAM) program. Local fiber volume fraction variation in the specimens is examined through serially sectioned images obtained using Robo-Met 3D. Fiber volume fraction distributions are compared to VTMS predictions and VTMS predictions are modified to reflect experimental values. The effect of these local fiber volume fraction distributions on damage evolution in the composite are examined through experimentation and modeling efforts.

Committee: Margaret Pinnell Ph.D. (Advisor); David Mollenhauer Ph.D. (Committee Member); Tom Whitney Ph.D. (Committee Member) Subjects: Engineering; Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanics

Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1970, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1970, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1963, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1968, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1971, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1968, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1971, Graduate School

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Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 2006, Graduate School

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MFA, Kent State University, 2024, College of the Arts / School of Art

As an artist and writer, I create work to explore my own complicated identification and disidentification with queer aesthetics, experiences, and environments through conceptual and physical processes. My thesis, entitled Someone's Sun, is a meditation on gay loneliness in the current age of gay-male sociality made material in a series of handwoven tapestries. I aim to embody a sense of self-inflicted ennui, a self-defeating act of seeking for connection while simultaneously hiding oneself behind banal / insipid landscapes. Through the remediation of photographs of sunrises and sunsets posted by gay men as placeholders for their own portraits on social media apps, I abstract and amplify saturation and composition in photoshop to create a digital painting of an otherworldly environment akin to those of Science Fiction films and television. I use my digital paintings as references, glancing up at them as I dye-paint warps with a variety of color using painterly brushstrokes, once again filtering each image through a further filter of abstraction. Through these digital and analog painting processes I explore color and scale, culminating in a final remediation by weaving with single toning color of wool and a metallic lurex weft yarn on traditional floor looms to create shimmering watercolor tapestries. I weave queer tapestries, that whisper seductively hushed desires while screaming “look at how I shine.”

Committee: Gianna Commito (Committee Member); Gianna Commito (Committee Member); Eli Kessler (Committee Member); John Paul Morabito (Advisor) Subjects: Art Criticism; Art History; Behavioral Psychology; Communication; Developmental Psychology; Fine Arts; Gender; Gender Studies; Personal Relationships; Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, 2022, Engineering

Textile reinforced mortar (TRM) is a new class of composite materials that can be used to strengthen and upgrade existing infrastructures. The present research investigates the applicability of TRM in improving the local and global responses of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. With this intention, this study highlights the aspects of the reinforcing textile mesh performance bonded by cementitious matrix, and the significance of key parameters that need to be considered in the design guidelines and field applications. As importantly, this work proposes new mathematical solutions for the design of TRM strengthened RC columns subjected to simulated seismic loading which helps widening their implementation in field applications. In pursuit of the research aim, three-dimensional comprehensive nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) models of as-built and TRM strengthened RC structural members including beams, columns, wall-like columns, walls with cut-out openings, and moment resistant frames were developed using ANSYS software program. The FEA results demonstrated that the performance of RC structural members at local and global levels were improved significantly when strengthened with TRM jackets. On a local level, the use of TRM in shear strengthening of deficient RC beams limited the crack propagation in the critical span and, hence, increased the shear capacity and deformability of the beams. Confinement of compression members resulted in considerably higher ductility and strength under axial and simulated seismic scenarios. On a global level, seismic strengthening of RC frames using TRM led to substantial improvements in the ductility and energy dissipation and, to a lesser degree, to stiffness and strength enhancements. When compared with corresponding frames retrofitted with traditional global techniques through placement of masonry infilled walls, local strengthening of individual members would be sufficient if the fr (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Azadeh Parvin (Committee Chair); Liangbo Hu (Committee Member); Meysam Haghshenas (Committee Member); Luis Mata (Committee Member); Mohamed Hefzy (Committee Member) Subjects: Civil Engineering

MS, Kent State University, 2022, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Hybrid structural systems constitute a broad field that expands design exploration toward non-euclidean geometries with double curvature surfaces and lightweight components. The BeTA pavilion is a structural assembly integrating biotensegrity principles with bending-active and form-active components. It constitutes a complex hybrid system due to the high interdependence between its members to assemble and achieve the desired equilibrium and stiffness. Thus, textiles are employed as an active structural component rather than skin, a quality that also challenges the effective control and prediction of the pavilion's structural behavior and final geometry. This thesis aims to develop an integrated platform as an efficient design approach and to predict structural behaviors of hybrid textile systems by exploring the BeTA Pavilion. Existing computational platforms are investigated to identify an effective and efficient workflow that supports an iterative design process for modular hybrid textile components. This research employed physical and digital modeling using Rhino+Grasshoper+Python+Kiwi3D! interface. It was performed in four exploration phases: modules, global geometry, arrangement, and textiles. Each phase was congruent with the design and building process of the BeTA pavilion; however, its application extended toward the development of any hybrid textile structure that combines bending and form-active components. The exploration employed the actual material properties of the BeTA pavilion's components. The study found that it is feasible to control the global geometry of a hybrid textile structure with modular components. Also, It has been found that each new configuration of the knitting influences the mechanical properties of the knitted textile from a linear to a nonlinear structural behavior parallel and perpendicular to the stitch pattern. Thus, even though the textile's mechanical properties can be introduced in the proposed workflow, they should no (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Rui Liu (Advisor); Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (Committee Member); Diane Davis-Sikora (Committee Member) Subjects: Architectural; Architecture

Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 2021, Biomedical Engineering

Tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) hold great promise in the field of regenerative medicine due to their potential growth capacity. This is critical for pediatric patients with congenital defects requiring a vascular conduit because these vessels are able to remodel into a neovessel that can grow as the patients grow. A greater understanding of TEVG remodeling is needed for successful clinical transition. The next generation of TEVGs needs to be developed based on rational design by combining biological data with computational modeling. This dissertation highlights the work of achieving this goal. Large animal studies provide details how growth and remodeling (G&R) transform the scaffolds into neovessels, which is predicted using computational modeling. Variations in graft designs are examined in small animal studies to determine how initial physical properties can dictate G Finally, the lysosomal trafficking regulator (LYST) is shown to influence tissue healing which provides insight into potential targets to modulate G&R in regenerative medicine.

Committee: Christopher Breuer (Advisor); Heather Powell (Committee Member); David Dean (Committee Member); Andrea Tedeschi (Committee Member) Subjects: Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, 2021, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (Engineering and Technology)

Emerging wearable technologies are creating a major impact in the area of health monitoring, aerospace, prosthetics and robotics to monitor crucial information in real time which could not be achieved using conventional electronics only. The demand for multifunctional wearable systems is set to grow exponentially in the next decade and low cost multimodal sensor patches that can be closely coupled to the skin define the success of this new era of digital health and robotics. Accordingly, this dissertation focuses on developing a wireless multi-modal sensor patch that can be directly placed on the skin or integrated into clothing to monitor multiple biophysical and structural signals simultaneously. Serving both as a multimodal sensor as well as a compact integration platform for smart textile development, the proposed patch is ideally suited for complex body performance monitoring, realistic worker training and for high-risk patients. The foundation of this research is based on parallel plate capacitive sensors with elastomeric dielectrics (Ecoflex/PDMS) and conductive textile electrodes. The patches are highly stretchable (100%) with a gauge factor of 0.64 with pure silicone (Ecoflex) as the dielectric layer. The gauge factor of the capacitive strain sensor is enhanced two-fold with the inclusion of high-k (or relative dielectric constant) barium titanate (BTO) nanoparticles dispersed in the silicone dielectric layer without sacrificing its linearity and durability easily exceeding 2000 cycles. To further improve the capacitive performance and capabilities for multi-modal sensing, the elastomer dielectric layer is modified with highly flexible polyurethane (PU) foam. With a foam-based dielectric, the change in capacitance is not only due to the change in the thickness of the dielectric but also due to the change in the permittivity of the micropores due its porous structure. In addition to bending and stretching, the foam-based dielectric had a high-pressure se (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Savas Kaya (Advisor); Wojciech Jadwisienczak (Committee Member); Karanth Avinash (Committee Member); Monica Burdick (Committee Member); David Tees (Committee Member); Chris Bartone (Committee Member) Subjects: Electrical Engineering

MFA, Kent State University, 2021, College of the Arts / School of Art

This body of work stems from my interest in drag culture, gender, and how we visually present ourselves to others. Based on vintage silk screens depicting drag queens and gay bars from the 1970's Cleveland this work is created to celebrate pioneering drag queens as well as preserve a forgotten history. To do this, the gallery space is transformed to reflect the atmosphere of one of the clubs where individuals convened to recognize beauty, glamour, and an individual's sense of femininity. Soft sculptures reminiscent of elaborate drag gowns are illuminated to emit a soft glow. These symbolic sculptures shed light on photographic images of prominent drag queens digitally printed on layers of silk organza.

Committee: Janice Lessman-Moss (Advisor); Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (Committee Member); Andrew Kuebeck (Committee Member) Subjects: Aesthetics; Fine Arts; Gender; Performing Arts; Textile Research

MS, Kent State University, 2021, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Coconut coir is an inert fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut and is considered a waste-product of the coconut oil industry. Because of the global demand for sustainable, renewable, and reusable products, coconut coir has risen as a natural alternative in many markets. With its high-water absorption, lignin content, density, bending capacity, and neutral pH, coconut coir has become an ideal alternative for soilless growing media. However, it remains unstudied in vertical systems, where less space, energy use, and water consumption are prevalent. This thesis posits that coconut coir can be used as a vertical farming textile to promote curly cress microgreens growth. This study seeks to identify the use of coconut coir as a reusable media to encourage food production and sustainable architecture. Implementing reusable waste-products like coconut coir into architectural design may provide an impact on design materials and the way designers integrate sustainability. Considering food production as an architectural application may provide designers with opportunities to economically strengthen cities' food accessibility and diversity while supporting a mission for sustainability. This study utilizes an experimental approach through growth trials for two commercial brands of coconut coir mats to provide data about the germination and treatment of curly cress microgreens in a vertical system. The analysis revealed data that involved mat types, treatment manipulations, and trial repetition. The research was conducted for four successive trials, with two different mat brands, and three different treatments per brand. The research found that curly cress microgreens have the potential to grow on soilless coconut coir media. The study also concluded that germination may be further increased without surface manipulation or an additional adhesive. The study further investigated the efficacy of coconut coir as a knitted (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Diane Davis-Sikora (Advisor); Reid Coffman Ph.D. (Committee Member); Petra Gruber Ph.D. (Committee Member) Subjects: Architecture