Aamir Khan
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Aamir Khan has a total of 13 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Majid Ali
U.S.‐Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS‐E) National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad Pakistan
2 shared publications Sana Yaqub
2 shared publications- Waqas Khalid
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
2 shared publications Adeel Waqas Ahmad
1 shared publication- Corina Sandu
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
1 shared publication Hassan Abdullah Khalid
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 10 March 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Building Engineering
- Vol. 123
Bio-based eutectic PCM-enhanced clay bricks for passive thermal regulation in extreme heat conditions
- 10 March 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Building Engineering
- Vol. 123
Bio-based eutectic PCM-enhanced clay bricks for passive thermal regulation in extreme heat conditions
- 6 August 2017
- Published by ASME International
Design and Manufacturing of a Clutch and Brake System for Indoor Tire Testing
The primary goal of this work is to implement a clutch and brake system on the single tire Terramechanics rig of Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (AVDL) at Virginia Tech. This test rig was designed and built to study the performance of tires in off-road conditions on surfaces such as soil, sand, and ice. Understanding the braking performance of tires is crucial, especially for terrains like ice, which has a low coefficient of friction. Also, rolling resistance is one of the important aspects affecting the tractive performance of a vehicle and its fuel consumption. Investigating these experimentally will help improve tire models performance. The current configuration of the test rig does not have braking and free rolling capabilities. This study involves modifications on the rig to enable free rolling testing when the clutch is disengaged and to allow braking when the clutch is engaged and the brake applied. The first part of this work involves the design and fabrication of a clutch system that would not require major changes in the setup of the test rig; this includes selecting the appropriate clutch that would meet the torque requirement, the size that would fit in the space available, and the capability to be remotely operated. The test rig’s carriage has to be modified in order to fit a pneumatic clutch, its adapter, a new transmission shaft, and the mounting frame for the clutch system. The components of the actuation system consisting of pneumatic lines, the pressure regulator, valves, etc., have to be installed. Easy operation of the clutch from a remote location is enabled through the installation of a solenoid valve. The second part of this work is to design, fabricate, and install a braking system. The main task is to design a customized braking system that satisfies the various physical and functions constraints of the current configuration of the Terramechanics rig. Some other tasks are: design and fabrication of a customized rotor, selection of a suitable caliper, and design and fabrication of a customized mounting bracket for the caliper. A hydraulic actuation system is selected, since it is suitable for this configuration and enables remote operation of the brake. Finally, the rig is calibrated for the new testing configurations.
- 6 August 2017
- Published by ASME International
Design and Manufacturing of a Clutch and Brake System for Indoor Tire Testing
The primary goal of this work is to implement a clutch and brake system on the single tire Terramechanics rig of Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (AVDL) at Virginia Tech. This test rig was designed and built to study the performance of tires in off-road conditions on surfaces such as soil, sand, and ice. Understanding the braking performance of tires is crucial, especially for terrains like ice, which has a low coefficient of friction. Also, rolling resistance is one of the important aspects affecting the tractive performance of a vehicle and its fuel consumption. Investigating these experimentally will help improve tire models performance. The current configuration of the test rig does not have braking and free rolling capabilities. This study involves modifications on the rig to enable free rolling testing when the clutch is disengaged and to allow braking when the clutch is engaged and the brake applied. The first part of this work involves the design and fabrication of a clutch system that would not require major changes in the setup of the test rig; this includes selecting the appropriate clutch that would meet the torque requirement, the size that would fit in the space available, and the capability to be remotely operated. The test rig’s carriage has to be modified in order to fit a pneumatic clutch, its adapter, a new transmission shaft, and the mounting frame for the clutch system. The components of the actuation system consisting of pneumatic lines, the pressure regulator, valves, etc., have to be installed. Easy operation of the clutch from a remote location is enabled through the installation of a solenoid valve. The second part of this work is to design, fabricate, and install a braking system. The main task is to design a customized braking system that satisfies the various physical and functions constraints of the current configuration of the Terramechanics rig. Some other tasks are: design and fabrication of a customized rotor, selection of a suitable caliper, and design and fabrication of a customized mounting bracket for the caliper. A hydraulic actuation system is selected, since it is suitable for this configuration and enables remote operation of the brake. Finally, the rig is calibrated for the new testing configurations.