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  • The Art and Craft of John Williams

    Creator:
    Lincoln, Danae A.
    Abstract:
    The intent of this paper is to bring more attention to the mastery involved with film composition as an art form. The research focuses specifically on the life, style, influences, and works of John Williams as a conductor, film composer, and composer. It addresses his biography, filmography, and working relationships,...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Final Thesis - John Williams AN ABSTRACT OF THE

  • Computer simulation of a combined-cycle biomass-fueled power plant

    Creator:
    Fox, Stephen John
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents thermodynamic evaluations of various biomass-fueled combined-cycle power plants using a computer model developed for simulating such plants. The combined-cycle systems Investigated are characterized by having a wood-fueled combustor, an indirect-fired gas turbine, and a steam cycle. This work was part of a larger biomass energy project at...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    power plant AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Stephen John Fox for the degree of Master of Science in

  • A Novel Progressive Damage and Failure Analysis Model for Matrix Compression using 3D Continuum Damage Mechanics and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

    Creator:
    Solanki, Satish
    Abstract:
    The matrix compression behavior is assumed similar to tension, and many material's elastic and damage parameters are considered equal in tension and compression but experimentally not explored. This assumption leads to unrealistic or very far from the actual behavior of the matrix under compression. Moreover, the pre-existing implemented Abaqus models...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Abstract approved: John Parmigiani The matrix compression behavior is

  • Light-Airplane Wing Structural Analysis and Material Selection

    Creator:
    Jablonski, John M.
    Abstract:
    The goal of this thesis is to explore the possibility of an upgrade of materials used in the wing-structure of a high-performance light aircraft operating under severe aerodynamic and inertial loads. The case aircraft considered in the thesis is the Caproni A-21 SJ, an all-metal high-performance motorglider powered by two...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Selection by John Jablonski A THESIS submitted to Oregon

  • Transient nonlinear deformations of viscoelastic membranes

    Creator:
    Jenkins, Christopher H. M.
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    advisor Dr. John W. Leonard, without whose guidance and patience this thesis would not have been

  • Analysis of ice formation with flow reversal for application to an ice-maker heat pump

    Creator:
    Aceves, Salvador M.
    Abstract:
    The problems of freezing and melting present special mathematical complexity and, except for the most elementary one-dimensional cases, require a numerical solution. However, these problems have a growing importance in engineering problems because of their application to metallurgical operations, food preservation, heating and air conditioning, etc. In the present work,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    -Maker Heat Pump Abstract Approved: Redacted for Privacy Gordon M. Reistad The problems of freezing and

  • 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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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ John Parmigiani Abstract

  • Dynamics and stability of lateral plane locomotion on variable inclines

    Creator:
    Bonnono, Scott A.
    Abstract:
    An actuated, bipedal model is developed to investigate lateral plane locomotion dynamics and stability on inclines. Both the point mass case and rigid body case are considered. Variations in the force-free leg length are determined via inverse dynamics to explicitly and implicitly match prescribed lateral and fore-aft force profiles, respectively....
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    Masters Thesis
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    Lateral Plane Locomotion on Variable Inclines. Abstract approved: John M. Schmitt An actuated, bipedal

  • Brake-based wheel speed control design of a rear wheel open differential vehicle

    Creator:
    Jeon, Eli
    Abstract:
    A brake-based wheel speed control system for a rear-wheel drive vehicle is developed and simulated in this thesis. The OSU mini-Baja vehicle team will use this study in the development and implementation of a similar system for upcoming competitions. Vehicle submittals must differ to a specified degree from previous year’s...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Vehicle. Abstract approved: John Schmitt A brake-based wheel speed control system for a

  • Reduced order modeling of legged locomotion in the horizontal plane

    Creator:
    Wickramasuriya, Gamika Arun
    Abstract:
    Sprawled-posture insects exhibit a remarkable ability to rapidly run in a stable manner over complex terrain, a feat that has yet to be equaled by man-made legged robots. Recent experimental results suggest that these insects may employ a hierarchical control structure, in which locomotion performance emerges from a combination of...
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    Dissertation
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    : Reduced Order Modeling of Legged Locomotion in the Horizontal Plane Abstract approved: John Schmitt