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Characterization of hydrologic parameters and processes in shrink-swell clay soils

Creator:

Stewart, Ryan D.

Abstract:

Vertisols and other vertic-intergrade soils are found all over the globe, including many agricultural and urban areas. These soils are characterized by their cyclical shrinking and swelling behaviors, where bulk density and porosity distribution both vary as functions of time and/or soil moisture. In turn, alterations in physical soil parameters...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Development and decommissioning of small dams : analysis of impact and context

Creator:

Kibler, Kelly Maren

Abstract:

Management of small dams may have profound implications for the health and integrity of small rivers and freshwater diversity. Global indicators suggest future growth in the small hydropower sector, particularly in developing countries. As a renewable energy source, it is often presumed that small hydropower entails fewer and less severe...

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Dissertation
In-forest log segregation based on acoustic measurement of wood stiffness

Creator:

Amishev, Dzhamal Y.

Abstract:

To remain competitive, the forest products industry needs to look for new and innovative processes and technologies to not only reduce costs but also to recover more value through the entire seedling-to-customer forest products supply chain. It is well recognized that measuring wood properties of logs in real time during...

Resource Type:

Dissertation