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  • The effects of nail bending-yield stress and biological deterioration on the cyclic performance of shearwalls

    Creator:
    Anderson, Erin N.
    Abstract:
    Key parts of the lateral force resisting system in wood-frame buildings are the shearwafls and the connections. The connections in wooden buildings are the primary source of ductility and energy dissipation; these are essential properties when buildings are exposed to lateral forces, such as wind and earthquakes. Shearwall design is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Erin N. Anderson for the degree of

  • Application of quality function deployment in the conceptual design of a construction project

    Creator:
    Hinkle, Verda O.
    Abstract:
    Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a product development process that assures the needs and desires of the customer are heard and heeded during the design, development and production of a product. Though it has been used successfully in other industries, only a few companies in the U. S. Engineering and...
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    N. Eldin Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a product development process that assures the needs

  • Least squares adjustment computer programs for horizontal and vertical positions

    Creator:
    Shrestha, Ramesh Lal
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    The application of the least squares adjustment techniques to the area of surveying has been considered and two computer programs called HCONTRL and VCONTRL are developed for horizontal and vertical control respectively. The principle of least squares is discussed in chapter II. The observation and condition equations are compared and...
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    grateful to Professor Robert J. Schultz for patiently editing and correcting this paper, and for the

  • Indirect parameter identification algorithm in radial coordinates for a porous medium

    Creator:
    Roley, Kenneth L.
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    The decision to bury high level nuclear wastes in deep geological formations led to the study of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation as one of three possible sites for the first nuclear waste repository in the United States. To adequately evaluate the environmental impact of siting nuclear waste repositories in basalt...
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    Algorithm in Radial Coordinates for a Porous Medium Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved:. Robert T

  • Wood materials and shearwalls of older light-frame residential structures

    Creator:
    Carroll, Cameron T.
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    Light-frame construction practices and materials have changed greatly over the past 100 years. Contemporary research has focused on modern construction; thus, we know a great deal about the behavior of modern lightframe buildings under lateral forces. However, there are many light-frame buildings that were built prior to the introduction of...
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    Robert J. Leichti Light-frame construction practices and materials have changed greatly over the

  • The evaluation and selection of highway safety improvements for local jurisdictions

    Creator:
    Haq, Asif Jinnah
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    Many hazardous locations exist on our local and street highway systems. Such hazards contribute to the frequency and severity of traffic accidents. The elimination and mitigation of the hazards reduces accident frequency and severity, as measured by the number of fatalities, injuries and property damage resulting from the accidents. The...
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  • Development of a priority rating system for highway safety improvements

    Creator:
    Iranitalab, Farhad
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    This thesis presents the procedure adopted to develop the priority rating system for highway safety improvements. Safety hazards are classified into four categories: (1) Railroad crossings, (2) Intersections, (3) Geometric-Related Hazards, and (4) Roadside Hazards. For each category of hazards, relationships are developed to obtain a hazard index and expected...
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    for Highway Safety Improvements. Abstract Approved: Redacted for privacy Robert Q/Layton This

  • Hybridized framing to modify load paths and enhance wood shearwall performance

    Creator:
    Bultena, Sarah M.
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    Heavy timber framing relies primarily on bracing to withstand lateral loads due to earthquakes and wind events. Bracing configurations in heavy timber framed buildings vary widely and include cross bracing, knee bracing, and other geometries. Many heavy timber frames constructed during colonial American times are still standing, exceeding the expected...
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    approved: ______________________________________________________________ Robert J. Leichti

  • A procedure to identify and evaluate forest arterial and collector road networks

    Creator:
    Kehr, Richard H.
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    This thesis presents a procedure to identify and evaluate forest arterial and collector networks. The procedure identifies those decision criteria important in evaluating both the arterial and collector networks and the specific facilities identified on these networks. The procedure incorporates the decision criteria and results from network and facility analysis...
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    Networks. Redacted for Privacy Abstract Approved: Robert D. Elton This thesis presents a procedure to

  • Low volume grade crossing treatments for the Oregon high speed rail corridor

    Creator:
    Zaworski, David D.
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    This study defines the information gathering and communication and response needed for safety at highway-rail crossings. It examines technologies for low-cost, high-safety treatments for low volume highway crossings of higher speed (130-200 kph) rail. Crossing closure and consolidation is a necessary first step. Existing train control and crossing safety systems...
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    Oregon High Speed Rail Corridor. Abstract approved: Robert D. Layton This study defines the