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  • Comparison of Vermont and Oregon statutory land surveyor laws

    Creator:
    Norton, Robert Leon
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    Land use planning, zoning, and subdivisions are integrally tied to the land resource. The need for a land surveyor and for statutes which govern his operation when working in these areas is stressed. A brief history of Vermont and Oregon, illustrating the role of land surveys on settlement, is given....
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    Masters Thesis
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    knowledge than to let the practice continue. J. Robert Coltharp at the Sixth National Surveying Teachers

  • 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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    Masters Thesis
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    grateful to Professor Robert J. Schultz for patiently editing and correcting this paper, and for the

  • 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

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

    Creator:
    Anderson, Erin N.
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    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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    Abstract approved: Robert J. Leichti Key parts of the lateral force resisting system in wood-frame

  • 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

  • Nonlinear finite-element modeling of intercomponent connections in light-frame wood structures

    Creator:
    Groom, Kevin
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    Nailed connections have nonlinear load-displacement relations. Modeling these connections in an assembled structure would require a great amount of computational time because of the large number of degrees of freedom. Replacing these connections with energetically-equivalent nonlinear springs reduces the number of degrees of freedom, and leads to computational efficiency in...
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  • The computer, the computer user group, and the civil engineer

    Creator:
    Cunningham, Gerald Robert
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    An attempt to determine the relationship between the computer, the computer program exchange organization and today's practicing civil engineer has just been completed. A questionnaire was used to obtain information and opinions from 850 selected practicing civil engineers. Based on those questionnaires reaching their addresses, a return rate of 81.7...
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    Engineer AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF GERALD ROBERT CUNNINGHAM for the M. S. (Name) (Degree) in

  • Evaluation of finite element techniques for soil reinforcement applications

    Creator:
    Berg, Ryan Robert
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    A literature review and a computer study are conducted to identify the requirements of finite element programs for the specific use of discrete analyses of reinforced soil structures. The utility of six commercially available programs are appraised with respect to the identified requirements. The results of the study are directed...
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    reinforcement applications AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ryan Robert Berg for the degree of Master of Science

  • Slotted-bolted friction damper as a seismic energy dissipator in a braced timber frame

    Creator:
    Tjahyadi, Alfred
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    Friction dampers have been used successfully to dissipate seismic energy in steel and concrete structures. The application is new to timber structures. The objectives of this research were to design a slotted bolted connection (SBC) and evaluate its potential as a passive energy damper in timber brace. The research was...
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    protocol. The six SBCs were later assembled in pairs to make three dual Robert J. Leichti Rakesh Gupta

  • Establishing a through-boring pattern and method of test for utility poles

    Creator:
    Elkins, Lori A.
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    The goal of this study was to optimize a through-boring pattern that will provide adequate preservative penetration while minimizing the reduction in overall pole bending strength. Hole spacing was developed using longitudinal and transverse chemical penetration data from previous studies. Finite element analysis was used as a preliminary assessment tool...
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    a Through-borinq Pattern and Method of Test for Utility Poles Abstract Approved: Robert J