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Evaluation of the Boleyn solar home, Portland, Oregon

Creator:: Ehm, Hans
Abstract:: The Boleyn home located in Portland Oregon (latitude 45°) is evaluated based on monitoring data taken from 1977 to 1982. The Boleyn home is a two-story (plus basement) frame home. It takes benefit of passive solar gains and is equipped with an active solar system. The active solar system consists...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Evaluation of the Boleyn solar home, Portland, Oregon

Portland Cement Mortars and their Constitutent Materials

Creator:: Clark, Roy Ross and Luse, Fred Deininger
Abstract:: The rapid advance of concrete engineering in the West has made necessary reliable information as to the strength qualities of the most important marketable, sands In the eastern states, theory and practice have advanced hand in hand, by the investigation of the constituent materials of concrete. In the West, no...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: ALS. Submitted t o the :acuity of the OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLLL GE For the degree of A OTT L

The application of air entrainment to concrete in the Corvallis area

Creator:: Yavruyan, Masis
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Corvallis Area THE APPLICATION OF AI i1RAINMiNT TO ONCRETh IN THE CORVALLIS AREA NAZIS YAVRUYAN A

Percent Area Visual Obscuration of F1 Racecar Canopies

Creator:: Jennings, Alex
Abstract:: Considering human product interactions early and often in the engineering design process may improve product quality, facilitate user safety, reduce time to market, decrease or eliminate the need for costly physical prototypes, and reduce expensive late stage design changes. Currently, F1 race cars do not include a cockpit canopy to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Wave Energy Converter Array Optimization : Algorithm Development and Investigation of Layout Design Influences

Creator:: Sharp, Christopher J.
Abstract:: Realizing the vast amount of energy available in ocean waves, an industry has emerged that is progressing towards the deployment of grid–connected wave energy converters. Likely to be deployed in arrays, a challenge to the wave energy industry is maximizing the energy production of such arrays. We have been developing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below

Assessing Mass Diffusion Modeling in Premixed Flames

Creator:: Fillo, Aaron J.
Abstract:: Implementing multicomponent diffusion in numerical combustion studies is computationally expensive due to the challenges involved in computing diffusion coefficients. As a result, mixture-averaged diffusion treatments or simpler methods are used to avoid these costs. However, the accuracy and appropriateness of the mixture-averaged diffusion model has not been verified for three-dimensional...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below

Light Pollution and the Limiting Visual Magnitude in Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: Grellmann, Carsten Christof
Abstract:: This study sought to ascertain the degree to which the night sky of Corvallis is affected by light pollution by determining the limiting visual magnitude. Defined as the brightness of the dimmest star that can be seen with the averted naked eye, the limiting visual magnitude establishes a quantitative standard...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , downtown Portland, and Warm Springs in Central Oregon. This study concluded that the skies of Corvallis

Evaluation of copper to superconductor area ratio measurement techniques for niobium-titanium composite superconducting wire

Creator:: Pyon, Taeyoung
Abstract:: Measurement of the copper to superconductor ratio (Cu/SC) in composite superconducting wires is necessary for process control, quality assurance, and characterization of the final wire properties. A comparison has been made of three techniques for measuring the Cu/SC ratio on a set of commercial wires produced for the Superconducting SuperCollider...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: filament and the copper matrix. The Cu/SC ratio is defined as the area ratio of non-superconducting

Assessment of the LSAMP Program at Oregon State University

Creator:: Duvall, Andrew Kenichi
Abstract:: The population of minority groups is on the rise in the US, yet still minorities are not proportionally represented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Of these minorities there are 4 races/ethnicities that are vastly under represented: Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians/Native Alaskans, and Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders. For the US to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: increase URM participation in the area are Discovery Center of Idaho, Saturday Academy, Oregon MESA

Pure torsion of a slotted channel member

Creator:: Benedetti, Gerald Andrew
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: BENEDETTI A THESIS submitted to OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

Transient conduction with counter mass flow in wood

Creator:: Pfeiffer, Nikolaus, 1960-
Abstract:: This paper deals with the thermal decompositon of wood slabs under fire conditions. The partial differential equation is solved numerically by the use of an implicit finite difference method. Wood is treated as two components, Lignin and Hemicellulose on one side, and Cellulose on the other side. The chemical reactions...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon. Therefore, it is important to know and to predict the behavior of wood in a fire. At

Experimental Investigation of Near-Critical Carbon Dioxide in Microchannels for High Flux Cooling Applications

Creator:: Travers, Kristen
Abstract:: With the continued decrease in size and subsequent increase in power of computer processors, thermal management in electronics is becoming more important than ever before. The chip heat densities are reaching new peaks (> 100 W cm-2) that current cooling methods are not able to keep up with. However, some...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: project will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University, Honors College. My

Assessing cogeneration feasibility in institutional facilities

Creator:: Van Holde, David J.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: cogeneration systems at a number of State of Oregon institutional facilities with the goal of conserving

Heat transfer during the piston-cylinder expansion of a gas

Creator:: Rodrigues, Matthew Jose
Abstract:: The expansion of a gas within a piston-cylinder arrangement is studied in order to obtain a better understanding of the heat transfer which occurs during this process. While the situation of heat transfer during the expansion of a gas has received considerable attention, the process is still not very well...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

The effect of a canard surface on the total lift of an unswept wing in subsonic flow

Creator:: Rasmussen, Maurice Lee
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , formerly of Oregon State College and uiow at the University of *rizona, for his valuable criticism and

The significance and measurement of the Tsai-Wu normal interaction parameter F₁₂

Creator:: Hansen, William Christian
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters

Computer assisted design of planar workholders

Creator:: Chancharoen, Ratchatin
Abstract:: There are many situations in which contact between two bodies is at a single point so there can be no tensile (force). This form of contact only provides a single degree of restraint, and is defined as a unidirectional point contact. The analysis of Reuleaux shows that four suitably placed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ratchatin Chancharoen for the

Processing bulk metallic glass from the molten state

Creator:: McCracken, Ivan A.
Abstract:: This paper documents the investigation into injection molding, or die casting, a bulk metallic glass (BMG). A BMG is an amorphous metal of a thickness greater than 25 μm, according to leading researchers in the field. This critical thickness differentiates a normal metallic glass from a "bulk" metallic glass. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below authorizes

Using discrete-event simulation to study the influence of log yard sorting on sawmill processing efficiency of small-diameter timber

Creator:: Pinon, Olivia J.
Abstract:: A sawmill is similar to other manufacturing enterprises when it comes to making decisions, scheduling production and meeting customer demands. In order to help sawmills achieve their goals, and because there is such a high degree of variability in the raw material used in this industry, computer simulation has proven...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Evaluation of Materials for Use in Open-Cycle Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

Creator:: Bowen, Michael S.
Abstract:: Recent interest in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture, as well as advancements in technologies such as magnetics, materials, and computational modeling has sparked renewed interest in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation. The increased temperatures of oxy-fuel combustion versus air-fuel combustion poses a challenge in the selection of materials for plasma exposed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Michael S. Bowen for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Kinematics of arthropod legs : modeling and measurement

Creator:: Albright, Stephen L.
Abstract:: This thesis presents a method for determining the kinematic geometry of arthropod legs. A kinematic description makes possible the analysis of arthropod leg motion, as a prelude to investigating how various arthropod species are able to negotiate diverse terrains. Such knowledge will aid in design of legged vehicles. The focus...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Stephen L. Albright for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

A model for the mechanical behavior of irradiated mixed carbide sphere pac fuel pins

Creator:: George, Thomas L.
Abstract:: A model is developed that allows the prediction of the stress-strain distribution in a mixed carbide sphere pac fuel pin during irradiation. The model is coupled with a previously developed model for the thermal behavior of the pin. The one-dimensional (radial at various axial locations) solution is for quasi-steady pin...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of

An investigation of the feasibility of a process-intensified differential temperature water-gas shift reactor with integrated Pt/Al2O3 catalyst

Creator:: Hu, Kathy Q.
Abstract:: There has been serious interest in hydrogen as a source of energy in the United States due to its capability of delivering a sustainable, carbon-free energy future. Currently, most hydrogen in the United States is produced via the steam methane reforming of natural gas, which converts methane to hydrogen through...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kathy Q. Hu for

The weldability of ductile iron

Creator:: Rice, William Harold, 1911-
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Engineering, Oregon gtate College, who was instrwnental in the writer's choice of subject, and whose olp and

Rating of domestic sawdust burners

Creator:: Willey, Earl Clark, 1891-
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS submitted to the OREGON STATE COLLEGE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

A study of cavitation instabilities in solids

Creator:: Puttapitukporn, Tumrong
Abstract:: Cavitation instabilities in elastic-plastic solids under spherically-symmetric and axisymmetric loadings were investigated using the finite element method. Both quasi-static and dynamic analyses were used to solve these problems. In the quasi-static analyses, we investigated a cavitation instability in elastic/perfectly-plastic, linear hardening elastic-plastic, power hardening elasticplastic, and constrained silver materials. Here,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below authorizes

The suspension drying of sawdust

Creator:: Gregg, Gale B.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of these insta.l. lations is in Salem,e Oregon, at the Capitol Lumber Com pany .. Th.e history or

Kinematic analysis of walking machine foot trajectory

Creator:: Su, I-chih
Abstract:: A method to design foot trajectory in Cartesian coordinates for a six-leg walking machine is presented in this thesis. The walking machine is based on the geometry of the darkling beetle. The walking procedure developed by Y.S. Baek is introduced first to provide step length and leg swing time for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirement

Kinematic analysis of legged system locomotion on smooth horizontal surfaces

Creator:: Baek, Yoon Su
Abstract:: This thesis presents a model of legged locomotion in which position and velocity of body are directly controlled by positions and velocities of feet. One central relationship between foot acceleration, leg stroke and body velocity is developed. Procedures for determining all parameters of a step sequence including periods of constant...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor

Application of linear quadratic control in reduction of aerodynamic forces on aircraft

Creator:: Wei, Shou Yuan
Abstract:: A problem found in high speed transport aircraft is excessive tail loading when flying at cruise speeds through turbulence. Attempts to reduce these areodynamic forces on the tail may result in unstable aircraft motions. Using a linear quadratic regulator in conjunction with a Kalman filter, the feasibility of designing an...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Experimental and finite-element analysis of stress distributions near the end of reinforcement in partially reinforced glulam

Creator:: Kirlin, Chad P.
Abstract:: Recently, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP lamina) have been applied to glued-laminated (glulam) timber for the purpose of improving bending strength and stiffness. Initially, full length reinforcement using FRP lamina was developed. However, the cost of FRP lamina is a significant portion of the total cost of reinforced glulam. Therefore, it is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A study of thermal stratification in the cold legs during the subcooled blowdown phase of a loss of coolant accident in the OSU APEX Thermal Hydraulic Testing Facility

Creator:: Wachs, Daniel M.
Abstract:: The phenomena of interest in this work is the thermal stratification which occurs during the early stages of a loss of coolant accident (LOCA) in the OSU APEX Thermal Hydraulic Test Facility, which is a scaled model of the Westinghouse AP600 nuclear power plant. Thermal stratification has been linked to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Plans and Specifications for a Bungalow

Creator:: MacMillan, David
Abstract:: Footings shall be of concrete, six inches square at top and twelve inches at bottom. To be composed of one part Portland cement, three parts charp, clean sand and six parts of good clean gravel.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 7,TINGLOW. Subnitted to the faculty or OREGON ACIPI7T'LTUT'AL COLLEGE

The fracture toughness of medium density fiberboard and other fiber bridging composites

Creator:: Matsumoto, Noah T.
Abstract:: In many composites, fiber bridging develops as part of the fracture process. Fiber bridging invalidates many toughness evaluation methods such as the ASTM E399 and complicates the identification of crack length, which is a necessary parameter in energy methods. In order to measure the toughness of fiber bridging composites, an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

The present status of the residential heat pump

Creator:: Saul, Adolf Theodore Regis
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: OREGON STAT1 COLLEGE in partial fu.1fillzient ot the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF

The Design and Development of Custom Rear Brake Calipers for the Oregon State University Formula SAE

Creator:: Van Horn, Allison
Abstract:: Rear brake calipers are a critical component of the brake system within a vehicle. Brake calipers function by clamping against the brake rotor when the brake pedal is pressed by the driver and thus results in deceleration of the vehicle. This thesis aims to design and develop custom rear brake...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Two-phase fluid break flow measurements and scaling in the advanced plant experiment (APEX)

Creator:: Pimentel, David Alan
Abstract:: The Oregon State University (OSU) Advanced Plant Experiment (APEX) is a one-fourth height, one-half time scale, reduced pressure integral systems test facility designed to model the long-term cooling capabilities of the emergency core cooling systems of the Westinghouse AP600. This study provides a brief description of the APEX test facility,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Gradua chool I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State

The Evolution: Electric Vehicles and the End of Oil Addiction

Creator:: Donahue, Cory
Abstract:: The world is currently using an unsustainable system of meeting its transportation needs with oil. This system is taking a toll on the world environment and on global politics. The physical availability of oil is the system’s most immediate problem and will most likely bring about a transition away from...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College In Partial Fulfillment of The

An experimental study of the fluid mechanics of filling a small part of modular mold

Creator:: Miller, Mark Wade, 1967-
Abstract:: Investment casting has been an important form of metal casting for many years, but little is understood about the fluid flows that occur during mold filling. A key to quality castings is the understanding and control of the fluid flows that are present when the mold is filled with molten...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: important as long as the minimum area is small enough to provide the required choking. * The use of a well

Characterization and mitigation of train vibrations in a laboratory facility

Creator:: Atanasov, Atanas A.
Abstract:: Excessive environmental vibrations can have deleterious effects in a variety of animals. Despite the potentially detrimental effects vibrations may have on animal health and experimental results, they remain poorly understood in the animal laboratory setting. This study investigates the consequences of excessive train vibrations on the breeding success of laboratory...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

The Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of the 2014 Side-Pods for the Global Formula Racing Vehicle

Creator:: Volk, Austin R.
Abstract:: For many years, engine overhearing has been the major cause for vehicle breakdowns and engine malfunctions for most teams in Endurance events at Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Series competitions. Additionally, with a growing importance of aerodynamics to the overall success of the Global Formula Racing at these events,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University, University Honors College. My

Heat Treatment Effects on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of CPM-M4 Tool Steel

Creator:: Fast, Cody P.
Abstract:: Variations in heat treatments have significant effects on the microstructure of tool steels. For CPM-M4 tool steel, the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties were observed based off of variations in temperature. Five heat treatments with constant exposure time and variable austenitizing and tempering temperatures were performed on samples of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University

Evaluating the effectiveness of interaction strategies between product developer and supply chain using activity based modeling in environmental benign product design

Creator:: Wang, Bo
Abstract:: With growing concerns on environment impact of industrial product development, the product developers are seeking better solutions to achieve desired environmental benign requirements by the regulators and customers besides economic growth. During the last decade, some of the most successful product development companies (such as HP) have established their own...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Master of

Characterizing Linkages Between the Climate, Cryosphere, and Impacts on Run-of-River Hydropower in Data-Sparse Mountain Environments

Creator:: Mosier, Thomas M.
Abstract:: In many regions of the world, a significant portion of the surface water originates in mountain headwaters where the timing and magnitude of streamflow is largely dictated by the seasonal storage of precipitation as snowpack and long-term storage as glaciers. Accumulation, persistence, and melt of snow and ice are functions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Graduate School I understand that my dissertation will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon

Study of the Effects of Chain Whip Length and Bar Length on the Characteristics of Chain Shot

Creator:: Shannon, Eric R.
Abstract:: Timber harvesters are high powered industrial grade rigs used to fell, delimb, and cut to size large trees. Hydraulic motors power sprockets that drive chains around a guide bar that get extended through logs during cuts. As technological advances allow for higher speeds a phenomenon called “chain shot” has...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Full Text:: MergedFile AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Eric Shannon

Sustainable building design framework : an integrated approach

Creator:: Piacenza, Joseph R.
Abstract:: This paper combines two research publications working toward the development of an integrated framework for commercial sustainable building design. Current methodologies utilize a traditional architectural top-down approach to sustainable building design practices that consumes financial and temporal resources early in the design process. By identifying the array mechanical subsystems required...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: process of the Oregon Sustainability Center, a net-zero building slated for construction in Portland

On design and field evaluation of the noise control features of the Lake Oswego water treatment plant

Creator:: Reeder, Harry Cromwell
Abstract:: Concern about noise pollution has swept the country. People are conscious of their environment and are trying to preserve or to improve it. When the City of Lake Oswego selected a site for their water treatment plant, they had to assure the neighbors that it would not increase the ambient...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: project are owned by the Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Oregon State University

Design of wind tunnel for Oregon State College Aeronautical Laboratory

Creator:: Shields, Edward Beverly
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: BEVERLY SHIELDS, IR. A THESIS submitted to the OREGON STATE COLLEGE in partial fulfillment of the

Factors affecting the properties of pumice concrete masonry units

Creator:: Horton, Raynor Eugene
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: was of a gradation ccparahle to that obtained in the Portland area and met the Fig. 10

A relationship between wave dispersion and fracture strength for a composite material

Creator:: Ilcewicz, Larry Bert
Abstract:: Wave dispersion and fracture are phenomena that involve. mechanisms triggered at the scale of a material's internal structure. Experiments were performed with a candidate material to judge the hypothesis that wave dispersion measurements can be used to nondestructively predict fracture strength. Wood-based particleboard was chosen as the candidate material because...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Larry Bert Ilcewicz A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

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