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  • Establishing Design Values for Potential Utilization of Western Juniper as a Building Material

    Creator:
    Miyamoto, Byrne Tadaaki
    Abstract:
    Western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is a conifer that is native to Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho. Juniper is known to have highly decay resistant heartwood and is a popular choice for finished furniture. With recent forest management practices over the past 100 years have resulted in an immense population...
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is a conifer that is native to

  • Risk and reliability associated with use and reuse of vertical formwork

    Creator:
    Das, Amrutha
    Abstract:
    Concrete formwork is a common type of temporary structure used on construction projects. Due to difficulties in considering actual construction site implications during formwork design, assessments of formwork integrity are often made in the field by site personnel based on subjective visual inspection. The use and re-use of concrete formwork...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Tsunami loading on light-frame wood structures

    Creator:
    Linton, David B.
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    Since 2004 there have been multiple devastating tsunamis around the globe triggered by large magnitude earthquakes; with the most recent being the Tohoku, Japan tsunami in March 2011. These tsunamis have caused significant loss of life and damage to the coastal communities impacted by these powerful waves. The resulting devastation...
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  • The Fundamental Behavior of CLT Floor-to-Wall Connections in Fire

    Creator:
    Redus, James Aaron
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    This thesis focuses on the fundamental behavior of CLT floor-to-wall connections during a fire. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panelized structures rely on floor-to-wall connections for the load path and stability of the structure. Additionally, the fire performance of these connections is critical to prevent horizontal or vertical fire spread within these...
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    Fischer and Lech Muszyński co-authored chapter 2. Drs. Lech Muszyński, Erica Fischer, Arijit Sinha, and

  • Understanding the durability of Wood-based composites using fracture toughness

    Creator:
    Mahapatra, Sweta
    Abstract:
    Wood-based composites (WBCs) are an important sector of the US economy. For a WBC product to succeed, understanding its long-term durability, including seasonal variations in temperature and humidity, is critical. Durability is especially important WBCs because they are predominantly made from wood, which is a biological, hygroscopic material that is...
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    :  My co-advisors in wood-science Dr. Arijit Sinha and Dr. John A. Nairn- for the opportunity to pursue

  • Assessment of Timber Fallers’ Working Conditions in Mixed Tether-assist Timber Harvesting Operations

    Creator:
    Pokharel, Mandira
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    With mechanization, the logging industry has experienced a decreasing trend in the total number of workplace accidents, especially as new technology is making harvesting safer. However, there are areas within harvest units such as extremely steep slopes or rocky outcrops that are inaccessible to machines and are required to be...
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    . And thank you Dr. Arijit Sinha for serving as my Graduate Council Representative. A very special

  • Studying electricity feedback for the home with an emphasis on the user

    Creator:
    Hunter, Josie Elizabeth
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    As non-renewable resources dwindle and costs increase, it becomes ever more important for people to understand and control their electricity usage. Eco-feedback devices are being developed to increase user awareness and reduce consumption. In order for feedback devices to be successfully adopted into the home, however, they must be appealing...
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    with. Thank you to the rest of committee members, Mike Bailey, Carlos Jensen, and Arijit Sinha for

  • Managing bug reports in free/open source software (FOSS) communities

    Creator:
    Mohan, Nitin
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    Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities often use open bug reporting to allow users to participate by reporting bugs. This practice can lead to more duplicate reports, as inexperienced users can be less rigorous about researching existing bug reports. The purpose of this research is to determine the extent of this...
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    would like to thank my committee members Dr. Ronald Metoyer, Dr. Alex Groce and Dr. Arijit Sinha for

  • Effects of Thinning on Tradeoffs Between Drought Resistance, Drought Resilience, and Wood Production in mature Douglas-fir in Western Oregon

    Creator:
    Elfstrom, L. Madelene
    Abstract:
    Recent climate projections predict more frequent and severe drought conditions in western Oregon which is a threat to forest health, productivity, and structure. Land managers are increasingly concerned with how to create forest drought resistance: a tree or stand’s ability to maintain its growth rates during a drought, and resilience:...
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    , Arijit Sinha, Tammy Cushing and Stephen Fitzgerald, for their input and mentorship. Thank you to my

  • The use of blended synthetic fibers to reduce cracking risk in high performance concrete (HPC)

    Creator:
    Bañuelos, José
    Abstract:
    High Performance Concrete (HPC) is used in our crucial pieces of infrastructure, such as bridge decks, due to its enhanced durability and engineering properties. However, HPC is highly susceptible to early-age cracking. Cracking within the first months of a bridge deck’s lifespan can severely hinder its long-term performance and durability....
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    committee: Dr. Chris Bell, Dr. Arijit Sinha, and Dr. Chinweike Eseonu. Finally, I want to thank my