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  • Power Output Calculations for an Array of Point-absorber Wave Energy Converters

    Creator:
    García-Castaño, Manuel
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    This study presents a methodology for power take off (PTO) forecasting for an array of heave wave energy converters (WECs). Based on spectral data obtained directly from the National Data Buoy Center, representative realistic sea states are generated at the location of the WECs, and by using two wave-structure interaction...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Energy Converters AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Manuel García-Castaño for the degree of

  • Characterization of the Small-Strain Stiffness of Soils at an In-situ Liquefaction Test Site

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    Donaldson, Aleyna M.
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    Strong ground motions from earthquakes can result in the reduction of the shear modulus and wave propagation characteristics of soils, and can produce liquefaction and cyclic softening during shaking and for some time following the seismic event. While the ground motions produced from controlled blasting are different than those in...
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    : Array used for to determine the TGP component orientation for the shallow array with a 7.62 m radius

  • Normal acceleration characteristics of the leading vehicle in a queue at signalized intersections on arterial streets

    Creator:
    Zhu, Hong
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    Normal acceleration characteristics of passenger cars provide valuable information for various aspects of transportation engineering, including use in the geometric designs of intersections, freeway ramps, passing lanes, acceleration lanes, turning bays, or in the development of traffic simulation or fuel consumption models. However, the data used in previous studies are...
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    = + = + where, t = acceleration time (second), vt = speed at time t (m/s), vi = initial speed (m/s

  • The effect of pulverization on a lime stabilized clay soil

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    Dito, Edward Leonard
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    The objectives of this investigation were to determine the effect of pulverization on the strength, durability and swell characteristics of a lime stabilized clay soil. Samples were prepared with three different gradations which represented the pulverization of the soil. Maximum clay lump sizes of 3/4", 1/2" and passing #4 sieve...
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    p. Anday, M. C. 1961. Accelerated curing for lime - stabilized soils. Highway Research Board

  • The present status of plastics as an engineering material

    Creator:
    Summersett, John Steve
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    The present status of plastics is one of constant change, but this thesis attempts to focus attention on the state of the industry as of 1967. Beginning with a brief title definition and history of plastics, the writer proceeds to a discussion on the structural characteristics of plastics. Under this...
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    stress -strain diagrams for resin matrices. 2 Strain m 0O Strain v.) D Strain 2Much of the

  • Enhancing Detection of Marine Debris with Polarimetric Imagery

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    Herrera, Frederick Kyle
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    Marine debris is a chronic and increasingly pervasive problem for coastal regions around the world. Debris poses environmental risks, threats to wildlife, and degradation of the natural environment. Recent research has shown the advantages of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for detection and recognition of marine debris, including the ability to...
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    science presented in this paper. • Michael Starek and Jacob Berryhill from Texas A&M Corpus Christi for