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  • Applications of an Agent-Based Approach to Automated Structure Design

    Creator:
    Kiff, Robin E.
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    This thesis details the applications of a new method of agent-based structure synthesis. The goal of this research is to create structures that meet a structural goal within a simulated physics environment. The method proposed works as an iterative process of changing the structure, evaluating the new structure and using...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell This thesis details the applications of a new method of agent-based

  • Engineering Behavior of Remolded Diatomaceous Silts

    Creator:
    Pitso, Talenta
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    Diatomaceous soils are a geological material whose engineering properties do not readily conform to the widely accepted and used mechanical and behavioral frameworks. This ambiguity results in design difficulties and geotechnical failures which can be costly. Diatomaceous soils have diatoms in their matrix. Diatoms are unicellular algae with an inert...
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    Capstone Project
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    0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0 20 40 60 80 100 s u /σ ' p Diatom Content in Mixture [%] Diaz-Rodriguez

  • Automated Design of Foam Packaging Shapes

    Creator:
    So, David M.
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    Creating effective packaging is about finding a balance between product protection during shipping and time consumption in the design process. Given time and cost constraints, it is hard to produce sufficiently protective padding while having it not be thicker than it needs to be. This thesis describes a method to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: _____________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Creating

  • Radiation Detection Module and Radioactive Isotope Identification System

    Creator:
    Ma, Naixuan
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    Radiation is part of our life. Most people may know a radioactive source is very dangerous. But there are very few situations people are exposed to uncontrolled radionuclides above background. A radioactive source can emit gamma rays which are the highest energy type in electromagnetic radiation.[2] Gamma rays are like...
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    Capstone Project
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    . 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I wish to thank my advisor, Dr. Matthew Johnston, for training and mentoring

  • Development of a Collision Detection Module for Avian and Bat Species on Wind Turbine

    Creator:
    Davis, Cassandra L.
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    Renewable energy technology continues to grow in popularity as countries aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Land based and offshore wind turbines are one option for expanding renewable energy sources. However, as wind energy adoption increases, so does the need for enhanced monitoring of wind turbines’ potential effect on local...
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    Capstone Project
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    the ball launcher set at speeds of 6.8 m/s, 10.0 m/s and 11.9 m/s at distances of 20 meters, 30

  • Estimating Tree Defect and Log Quality with Terrestrial Structure from Motion Photogrammetry and Handheld LiDAR

    Creator:
    Morgan, Carli J.
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    Forest inventories are periodic resource assessments that can estimate items such as timber volume and value, tree growth rates, carbon sequestration, forest health status, wildlife habitat, fuel loading, and more. Traditional inventories require a large investment of resources and well-trained workforce. To date, most foresters and timber cruisers inventory forests...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew D. Powers Forest inventories are periodic resource assessments that can estimate

  • Diversity and abundance of birds across a hardwood gradient in early seral Douglas-fir plantations

    Creator:
    Ellis, Tana M.
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    Recent evidence suggests that population declines of some avian species may be driven primarily by reduced quantity and diversity of early-successional habitat on the breeding grounds. Increasing intensity of forest management on private lands and decreased harvest rates on federal lands has resulted in a loss of the diverse early-successional...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Plantations. Abstract approved: ___________________________________________ Matthew G. Betts Recent

  • Sparking Engagement in Science Education: A Study on Implementing the Ambitious Science Teaching Framework

    Creator:
    Migliaccio, Tyson
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    While student teaching at West Valley High (a pseudonym), I noticed that the teaching style my students were used to didn’t seem to offer students many opportunities to engage with the content and come to deep understandings. Mainly, the class seemed centered around lecture on a topic and confirmatory activities....
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    Capstone Project
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    ., Kackar­Cam, H. Z., Trucano, M., & Fulmer, S. (2014, December).    Enhancing Students' Engagement: Report of

  • Progress in the development of a portable phoswich-style skin contamination dosimeter

    Creator:
    Tang, Matthew M.
    Abstract:
    The Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR20.1201) mandates occupational dose limits to the shallow, lens and deep tissue layers. The NRC-accepted procedure of estimating dose to these layers from contamination events is laborious. The current work aims to further the development of a portable phoswich-style skin dosimeter that will operate in...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Skin Contamination Dosimeter AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew M. Tang for the degree

  • Synthesis, surface treatment, and characterization of copper indium sulfide quantum dots

    Creator:
    Alemu, Yagenetfere A.
    Abstract:
    The need for less toxic quantum dots (QDs) has led to a significant number of investigations related to copper indium sulfide (CIS) QDs. Lower toxicity and broad band absorbance width makes CIS QDs appealing for light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, sensors, bio-imaging, solar cells, and computing. The optical and electronic...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Gregory S. Herman The need for less toxic quantum dots (QDs) has led to a significant