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  • Stochastic analysis of the nonlinear response transition behavior of an ocean system

    Creator:
    Yuk, Dongjun
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    The nonlinear response of an ocean system subjected to random excitations can exhibit very complex dynamic behaviors including jump phenomena and coexistence of attractors. In this study, the stochastic system response behavior of a simple (Duffing) oscillator under narrow-band random excitations is first examined in the subharmonic resonance region. A...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of my committee: Prof. Thomas H. Miller, Prof. John Sessions, Prof. Ted S. Vinson for their

  • Dynamic properties of naturally frozen ice

    Creator:
    Hammer, Theodore A.
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    In recognition of the need to determine dynamic properties of naturally frozen materials, a research project was conducted to measure the dynamic properties (dynamic moduli and damping ratio) of naturally frozen wedge ice samples obtained from the Fairbanks, Alaska area. Cyclic triaxial and resonant column test systems were employed to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Redacted for privacy Ted S. Vinson In recognition of the need to determine dynamic properties of

  • Polar analysis of beam-columns for aircraft

    Creator:
    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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    Masters Thesis
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    - Two or more concentrated loads ....... . . s . . 22 2.6 Polar diagram - Continuous variation in

  • Stiffness matrix analysis of structures by electronic digital computer

    Creator:
    Serpanos, James Evan
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    Masters Thesis
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    Digital Computer AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James Evan Serpanos for the M. S. in Structural

  • Fluid forces on smooth and rough circular cylinders

    Creator:
    Lin, Cheng-wen
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    Dissertation
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    diameter coefficient, S, is proposed as well as Cd and Cm to describe the effect from heavy marine growths

  • Enhancing Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Supporting Spread Footings

    Creator:
    Xie, Yonggui
    Abstract:
    Internal stability of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil (GRS) walls are conventionally assessed using lateral earth pressure methods. Determination of these pressures is a key component of limit state design as it enables determination of mobilized resisting forces in reinforcements needed to ensure stability and function of the GRS structure. However, conventional methods...
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    Dissertation
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    Spencer Ambauen, Sagar Raj Satyal; Ali Khoubani; Deepak Rayamajhi, Ezra Stockton, Qiang Li, Lei Zhang

  • 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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    Dissertation
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    intercepted by the canopy , es is the dry matter conversion efficiency and S is the global solar radiation

  • Environmental Regulations Reconsidered : Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Environmental Performance

    Creator:
    Craig, Kathleen D.
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    Attention has been drawn to the observation that environmental benefits under the current regulatory approaches are diminishing with respect to increased pollution control costs. Regulators have begun to appreciate that while environmental gains can still be achieved under the current command and control system, the most significant environmental gains have...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Seismic assessment of unreinforced and retrofitted masonry buildings using Applied Element Method (AEM)

    Creator:
    Soti, Rajendra
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    A significant number of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings exist in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America that is a region of high seismicity, which could be subjected to both crustal and subduction zone earthquakes. The catastrophic and brittle failures associated with URM buildings in the past...
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    Dissertation
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    obtained from AEM and FEM models: (a) Main- shock in E-W direction, (b) mainshock in N-S direction, (c

  • Risk factor quantification of design elements for multistory commercial office buildings

    Creator:
    Dharmapalan, Vineeth
    Abstract:
    Designing for construction safety is part of standard practice in countries such as the UK, Australia, and South Africa. Designing the permanent facility in a manner to eliminate or reduce the risks of injury, illness, or fatality of construction workers is defined as designing for construction safety (DfCS). Although evident...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Raj, Vaibhav, Vishal and Yogitha for accommodating me during my data collection. I am also grateful