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  • Investigation of synthetic rope end connections and terminations in timber harvesting applications

    Creator:
    Hartter, Joel N.
    Abstract:
    Steel wire rope is the accepted standard in logging. It is strong, durable, stiff, and dependable in the logger's arsenal. However, steel wire rope has several disadvantages: its strength to weight ratio is low; it is difficult and time-consuming to splice; and used wire ropes contain jaggers. Ultra-high molecular weight...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Terminations in Timber Harvesting Applications Abstract approved: John J. Garland Steel

  • Evaluation of bioluminescence as a measure of bacterial cell density in porous media

    Creator:
    Uesugi, Sandra L.
    Abstract:
    Salicylate-induced, lux gene dependent bioluminescence was measured using a cooled charge-coupled device (CCD) camera to evaluate its potential as a quantitative measurement of cell density of Pseudomonas fluorescens HK44 in porous media. The CCD camera was able to detect bioluminescence from cell densities between 1x10⁶ and 1x10⁸ cells/ml in both...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Bioluminescence as a Measure of Bacterial Cell Density in Porous Media. Abstract approved: Peter J. Bottomley

  • Loggers and logging equipment for wildland firefighting

    Creator:
    Bielecki, Christopher Scott
    Abstract:
    The three most expensive wildland fire suppression seasons have occurred since 2000, each exceeding $1 billion. Many problems and issues have been highlighted including the grounding of the federal air tanker fleet, training problems with private contractors, overspending, poor management strategies, negative public pefceptions, and the inability to utilize the...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project

  • Aerial forest operations : mineral amendment project

    Creator:
    Cornell, Jennie L.
    Abstract:
    A helicopter operations problem was studied for a private forest landowner testing an experimental application of minerals on Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesil) in the Coast Range of Oregon to offset growth reductions from Swiss needle cast disease. A planning approach was needed to minimize costs for transportation and aerial application of...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
    Full Text:
    : Mineral Amendment Project John J. Garland IV A helicopter operations problem was studied for a

  • Applications for synthetic rope in logging

    Creator:
    Leonard, Jared M.
    Abstract:
    Steel wire rope is used for many logging applications. This material has served the logging industry well in terms of strength, durability, and longevity; Steel wire rope is difficult to use because of properties that make it stiff, heavy; and unyielding. These same properties cause fatigue, exhaustion, and may contribute...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project