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  • The static and dynamic analysis of discretely represented moorings and cables by numerical means

    Creator:
    Dominguez, Richard Frank
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    Computer oriented techniques and procedures are presented for the analysis of single and multiple cable systems. Application is made to a two-point mooring system influenced by surface and subsurface hydrodynamic loading. The effects of the various parameters are presented and the numerical method is compared to exact solutions obtained from...
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    moorings and cables by numerical means AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD FRANK DOMINGUEZ for the

  • Application of geostatistics to regional evapotranspiration

    Creator:
    Amegee, Kodjo Y.
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    Regionalized variable analysis has been used to study a number of meteorological and hydrological variables including precipitation (Delhomme and Delfinier, 1973), streamfiow (Villeneuve et al., 1979) and hydraulics of groundwater aquifers (Gambolati and Volpi, 1979). In the research work reported in this thesis, an attempt was made to characterize the...
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    Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy Richard H. Cuenca Regionalized variable analysis has been used to

  • Collection and analysis of evaporative flux data for various climates

    Creator:
    Katul, Gabriel
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    Daily evaporative flux and meteorological data from three sites were collected and analyzed. Analysis included evaluation of several reference evapotranspiration estimating methods which were theoretically based on distinct physical laws. The estimating methods included pan evaporation, energy-based Priestly-Taylor, and combination methods with and without biological adjustments. The data set represented...
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    for Various Climates Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy Richard H. Cuenca Daily evaporative

  • Girishk Power Development Project

    Creator:
    Fisher, Richard J.
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    In 1954, International Engineering Company, Inc. was employed by the Royal Government of Afghanistan to complete the design and supervise construction of the Girishk Power Development Project. The major project features include: two hydraulic turbine driven generating units and appurtenant facilities, completion of the six meter drop structure, and provision...
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    Masters Thesis

  • New Simulation and Fusion Techniques for Assessing and Enhancing UAS Topographic and Bathymetric Point cloud Accuracy

    Creator:
    Slocum, Richard K.
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    Imagery acquired from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and processed with structure from motion (SfM) – multi-view stereo (MVS) algorithms provides transformative new capabilities for surveying and mapping. Together, these new tools are leading to a democratization of airborne surveying and mapping by enabling similar capabilities (including similar or better accuracies,...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Richard Kevin

  • Analytical framework for modeling scale-related variabilities in remote sensing

    Creator:
    Chen, Chaur-fong
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    A general analytical framework was established to investigate the scale-related variabilities in remote sensing. The variabilities were studied first by investigating canopy structure, canopy interaction with light, relation between spectral reflectance and plant phenological parameters. The variabilities simulated by the plant model were compared with the actual spectral data acquired...
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    , Richard cuenca A general analytical framework was established to investigate the scale-related

  • Analysis of conventionally reinforced concrete bridge girders for low-cycle fatique in shear

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    Forrest, Richard W. B.
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    Increasing load magnitudes and loss of reinforcing steel cross-sectional area from corrosion creates the potential for low-cycle fatigue (LCF) in conventionally reinforced concrete (CRC) bridge girders lightly reinforced for shear. LCF of reinforcing steel may be of particular concern. Little data are available for LCF of reinforcing steel without stress...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Design and evaluation of a foundation model testing device

    Creator:
    Kelly, Patrick Bryan
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    Model testing has proven to be an effective tool in the study of soil-structure systems. While primarily used in research work, this method of evaluation is also applicable to the solution of many types of complex design problems. Because of its workability and relatively simple characteristics, sand is the most...
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    J. R. Bell and Assistant Professor W. L. Schroeder for their advice and assistance during the

  • Land surface energy balance and surface soil moisture variation in HAPEX-MOBILHY

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    Nichols, William E.
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    The HAPEX-MOBILHY regional experiment provided an significant opportunity to analyze the partition of energy and distribution of water over land surfaces. The combination of remotely sensed data and ground instrument networks over the large-scale in situ experiment allowed investigation of spatial and temporal variation of such hydrologic parameters as the...
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    Surface Soil Moisture Variation in HAPEX-MOBILHY Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Richard H

  • Requirements for successful irrigation systems in the Senegal River Basin (Mauritania)

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    Abba, Fatima Zahra
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    Implementation of a small-scale irrigation project in southern Mauritania is analyzed in this report. The main objective is to demonstrate that small-scale irrigation farming is the best suited solution for Mauritania's agriculture. To reach this objective different steps are taken in this study. The first step highlights the different aspects...
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    Irrigation Systems in the Senegal River Basin (Mauritanial Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Richard H

  • Analysis of evapotranspiration for various climatic regimes using geostatistics

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    Nuss, Jeffery L.
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    Research was conducted to determine the applicability of using the theory of regionalized variables or geostatistics in characterizing the spatial variability of reference evapotranspiration (ETr) over various climatic regimes for the state of Oregon. The state was divided into five climatic regions based on topographic features and local meteorological conditions:...
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    Various Climatic Regimes Using Geostatistics Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Richard H

  • Polar analysis of beam-columns for aircraft

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    Jones, Walter Richard
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    The analysis of a member carrying a combination of lateral and axial loads (a "beam-column") is a problem of frequent occurrence in aircraft structural design. This thesis presents the derivation and application of the Polar method, both analytical and graphical. The method was first suggested in Germany, several years later...
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    "loading moment" term w/u2, although not differing essen- tially from the corresponding term in the

  • A procedure for the distribution of internal forces and moments in cylindrical shells under uniform external loading

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    Fandrem, Richard Lee
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    FORCES AND )4OMLNTS IN CYLINDRICAL HELL UNDER UNIFORM EXTERNAL I.C,ADING by RICHARD LEE FANDREM A

  • Consumptive use of surface water by Willamette Basin municipalities

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    Mittelstadt, Richard Lee
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    The consumptive water use of six cities in the Willamette Basin of northwestern Oregon was evaluated for the period 1960-66. Consumptive use ratios were obtained by analyzing data from monthly water supply and sewage flow records. The average annual consumptive use for the six cities was found to be 26...
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    municipalities AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD LEE MITTELSTADT for the MASTER OF SCIENCE (Name) (Degree

  • Input/output energy analysis of regional water pollution control

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    Heggen, Richard J.
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    Two strategic approaches to water quality control in Oregon's Willamette River are presently being utilized: point source treatment and flow augmentation. Dry weather releases from reservoirs are for authorized purposes other than water quality. Reservoirs can participate in pollution control by summer flow augmentation where authorized water resource objectives (flood...
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    control AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Richard John Heggen for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • Some aspects of the biological metabolism of a partially colloidal substrate

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    Berg, Richard Harold
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    An investigation was conducted to ascertain if certain concepts of microbial metabolism, derived from studies using simple soluble substrates, are applicable to the biological assimilation of complex, partially colloidal suspensions. A mixture containing one gram of Carnation dry-skim milk is considered to be a complex, partially colloidal substrate and was...
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    colloidal substrate AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD .:HAROLD BERG for the Ph. D. in Civil

  • Test method to determine the degree of asphalt stripping from aggregates

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    Boudreau, Richard L.
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    Moisture damage has long been recognized as one of the most critical factors influencing the performance of asphalt concrete (AC) pavements. This moistureinduced damage occurs from either the physical separation of the asphalt film from the aggregate or the softening of the asphalt binder within the AC mixture in the...
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    from aggregates AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Richard L. Boudreau for the degree of Master of Science

  • Experimental behavior of wide-flange beams with web holes

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    Horning, Richard Alan
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    Two built-up wide-flange beams with several large holes in each beam were tested to failure. Strains were measured by strain gages at various levels, located at the ends and center of typical holes, and deflections were measured optically at two points on each beam. Lateral bracing was provided to prevent...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD ALAN HORNING for the

  • Continuous-flow and batch column studies of anaerobic carbon tetrachloride biotransformation on Hanford soil

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    Niemet, Michael Richard
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    Continuous-flow and batch experiments were conducted with a column reactor system containing Hanford aquifer material in order to evaluate the potential of in-situ bioremediation of carbon tetrachloride (CT) at Hanford. The effectiveness of benzoate and acetate as primary substrates was considered. Nitrate and sulfate were potential electron acceptors. Transport experiments...
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    tetrachloride biotransformation on Hanford soil AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael Richard Niemet for the

  • 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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    Kehr, Richard H. AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Richard