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Computational Investigation on the Effects of Arc Location in Vacuum Arc Remelting

Creator:: Soler, Miguel
Abstract:: Vacuum arc remelting (VAR) is a secondary melting process for exotic alloys. The main purpose of this process is to increase the input ingot’s physical and chemical homogeneity. This is accomplished through the application of a high current that melts the material through the emergence of electrical arcs that induce...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Computational Investigation on the Effects of Arc Location in Vacuum Arc Remelting Abstract approved: Kyle E

Swept time-space domain decomposition on GPUs and heterogeneous computing systems

Creator:: Magee, Daniel J.
Abstract:: Modern scientific and engineering problems often require simulations with a level of resolution difficult to achieve in reasonable amounts of time—even in effectively parallelized programs. Therefore, applications that exploit high performance computing (HPC) systems have become invaluable in academia and industry over the past two decades. Addressing the questions that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Magee and Kyle E. Niemeyer Journal of Computational Physics Vol. 357, 338–352, 2018. https://doi.org

Evaluating Stiffness Metrics for Predicting the Cost of Chemical Kinetics Integration

Creator:: Alferman, Andrew Thomas
Abstract:: Simulations of combustion and reacting flows often encounter stiffness in the equations governing chemical kinetics. Explicit solvers for these ordinary differential equations offer low computational expense, but typically cannot efficiently handle stiff systems. In contrast, implicit methods demand greater expense but offer unconditional stability—as a result, most reactive-flow solvers rely...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Stiffness Metrics for Predicting the Cost of Chemical Kinetics Integration Abstract approved: Kyle

GPU-Based Fluid-Structure Interaction using Immersed Boundary Methods

Creator:: Minar, Christopher
Abstract:: Engineering applications often require fast, accurate solutions of fluid flow around freely moving bodies. The massive parallelism enabled by graphics processing unit (GPU) architecture enables high performance, offering a promising alternative to traditional solver acceleration via multicore central processing units (CPU). However, fully harnessing GPU parallelism requires specialized algorithms and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Fluid-Structure Interaction using Immersed Boundary Methods Abstract approved: Kyle Niemeyer

Reducing Biogeochemical Models with an Automated Reduction Method

Creator:: Klee, Emily
Abstract:: Modeling elementary chemical reactions in ocean ﬂuid dynamics simulations requires signiﬁcant computing resources, which can be diminished with model reduction techniques. Submesoscale ocean turbulence and biogeochemical reactions in the ocean occur on approximately the same time scale, 105 seconds. This similarity in time scales indicates a strong coupling between these...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Biogeochemical Models with an Automated Reduction Method Abstract approved: Kyle E. Niemeyer Modeling

Computational Study of Smoldering Combustion in Cellulose and Hemicellulose Mixtures

Creator:: Mulky, Tejas Chandrashekhar
Abstract:: Due to global warming wildland fires are increasing in frequency and severity. In the case of wildland fires, the major modes of combustion occur include smoldering combustion and flaming combustion. Smoldering combustion occurs most commonly in porous fuels like peat, forest duff, and woody fuels, which are available in abundance...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Computational Study of Smoldering Combustion in Cellulose and Hemicellulose Mixtures Abstract approved: Kyle E

Soot Modeling: GPU Accelerated Direct Simulation Monte Carlo

Creator:: Lorson, Paige
Abstract:: For this project, we designed a soot modeling software to produce a full particle density function. This model uses the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo with a full conditioning particle selection method to capture soot nucleation and coagulation in a diffusion flame. We investigate the use of graphic processing units as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Title: Soot Modeling: GPU Accelerated Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Abstract approved: Dr. Kyle

The impacts of ionization chemistry on hydrocarbon detonation

Creator:: Zaiger, Matthew F.
Abstract:: As carbon emissions are negatively impacting ecosystems across the globe, researchers are in a race against time to provide cleaner and more eÿcient power. Detonation engines can help meet the increasing demands for cleaner and more eÿcient power generation by providing an alternative means to use oxy-fuel combustion for carbon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Impacts of Ionization Chemistry on Hydrocarbon Detonation Abstract approved: Kyle E. Niemeyer As carbon

Simulating Soot Formation and Growth using a Parallel Coupled Monte Carlo Method

Creator:: Peters, Jordan
Abstract:: Small hydrocarbon particles such as soot and soot precursors pose a serious threat to human health and Earth's climate. Understanding the mechanisms by which soot particles form and grow is the first step to reducing the prevalence of these particles. Computational simulations are used to investigate combusting systems which are...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Simulating Soot Formation and Growth using a Parallel Coupled Monte Carlo Method Abstract approved: Kyle E

Predicting Properties of Bio-jet Fuels using Machine Learning and ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy

Creator:: Mayer, Morgan A.
Abstract:: High-potential molecules derived from biomass sources may suitably replace or supplement traditional nonrenewable hydrocarbon fuels to reduce pollution and fuel processing costs. Due to expensive and time-consuming property testing, models that predict key properties from optical data would initially vet potential additives before investment and bench-scale testing. Attenuated Total Reflection...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Kyle E. Niemeyer High-potential molecules derived from biomass sources may suitably replace or supple

Optimization & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations

Creator:: Rose, Trevor J.
Abstract:: In this work, I developed a six degree of freedom flight simulator specific to liquid engine launch vehicles. This flight simulator improves upon available software by accounting for liquid engine specific phenomena such as tank pressurization, liquid engine performance, and center of gravity modeling. Additionally, I implemented methods for optimization...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations Abstract approved: Kyle E

The Mira 2 Rocket Engine: Applying Lessons Learned for an Improved Iteration

Creator:: Dimas-Harms, Colton R.
Abstract:: In this paper, I present the design of Mira 2, a small-scale, liquid bipropellant rocket engine, with a specific focus on its oxidizer-centered pintle injector. Building upon the valuable lessons and insights gained from the empirical testing of its predecessor, Mira 1, the Mira 2 engine incorporates several improvements and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Mira 2 Rocket Engine: Applying Lessons Learned for an Improved Iteration Abstract approved: Kyle

Control and biology of feral goats on Aldabra Atoll, Republic of Seychelles

Creator:: Rainbolt, Raymond E.
Abstract:: The control of feral goats (Capra hircus) and relevant aspects of their biology were studied on Aldabra Atoll, Republic of Seychelles, from October 1993 - May 1994 and November 1994 - May 1995. A total of 832 goats were killed on Aldabra using both the Judas goat technique and traditional...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Republic of Seychelles AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Raymond E. Rainbolt for the degree of Master of

Aspects of the social structure of the California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) in western Oregon

Creator:: Bickford, Carol E.
Abstract:: A population of Spermophilus beecheyi was studied to determine patterns of individual spacing, behavioral interactions among different sex and age classes, and the relationship between aspects of S. beecheyi social structure and sociality to those of other sciurids. Research was conducted on a population of squirrels living in an abandoned...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Redacted for Privacy Bruce E. Coblentz A population of Spermophilus beecheyi was studied to

Use of the Judas goat technique to eradicate the remnant feral goat population on San Clemente Island, California

Creator:: Seward, Dawn R'Lene
Abstract:: Feral goat (Capra hircus) populations adversely impact native insular biota and physical habitats worldwide. The effectiveness of the Judas goat technique for eradicating remnant feral goats was studied on San Clemente Island (SCI), California from June 1989 through April 1991. By April 1991, 263 feral goats were killed on SCI;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , California. Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy iBrCe E. Coblentz Feral goat (Capra hircus) populations

Analysis of lion-tailed macaque habitat fragmentation using satellite imagery

Creator:: Krishnamurthy, Ramesh S. (Ramesh Saligrama), 1964-
Abstract:: Deforestation and forest fragmentation are the primary threats to the habitat of endangered lion-tailed macaques, Macaca silenus, in Karnataka, India. Landsat satellite images of northwest Karnataka, India, from 1977 and 1990 were analyzed. Two study sites, measuring 16.35 x 19.14 km (31,213 ha) and 14.34 x 21.44 km (30,561 ha),...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Macaque Habitat Fragmentation Using Satellite Imagery. CaLfAbstract approved: Bruce E. Coblentz

Leadership behavior and foraging strategies of a herd of Roosevelt elk inhabiting the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Marquez, Monica
Abstract:: A cow-calf herd of Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) resident to Indian Creek Research Center (ICRC), Oregon was observed June-August, 1985 and March-August, 1986. Cows at ICRC reproduced in alternate years; cows with calves led the herd a significantly greater number of times than cows without calves (1985, P <...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Privacy Bruce E. Coblentz, Prof5ssor of Wildlife Ecology in charge of major Redacted for Privacy

Transmission of the chewing louse, Damalinia (Cervicola) sp., from Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) to Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) and its role in deer hair-loss syndrome.

Creator:: Robison, Jason A.
Abstract:: The potential for Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) to host exotic chewing lice (Damalinia (Cervicola) sp.) believed to cause deer hair loss syndrome in Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), was investigated in captive deer held in pens at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, Corvallis, Oregon from March 2004...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Bruce E. Coblentz The potential for Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus

Habitat utilization by minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Canada

Creator:: Zeppelin, Tonya K.
Abstract:: Characteristics of minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) habitat at the head of the Laurentian Channel in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Canada were identified by quantifying environmental and temporal habitat variables and comparing them to the presence or absence of minke whales during the summer of 1996. Identification photographs of minke whales...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Bruce E. Coblentz Characteristics of minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) habitat at

The effects of forage improvement practices on Roosevelt elk in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Stussy, Rosemary J.
Abstract:: Forage availability, diets, distribution, and productivity were compared for Roosevelt elk, Cervus elaphus roosevelti, using improved (i.e. seeded, fertilized, and grazed) and untreated areas of the Oregon Coast Range. Seasonal forage availability was substantially different on 1-year-old improved and untreated clearcuts, but the differences diminished by clearcut age 4 and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Improvement Practices on Roosevelt Elk in the Oregon Coast Range Abstract approved: Bruce E. Coblentz

Factors influencing spawning site choice by female Garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus (Pisces: Pomacentridae)

Creator:: Sikkel, Paul C.
Abstract:: The garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus, is a sexually monochromatic pomacentrid found in rocky subtidal areas of Southern and Baja California. During the spawning season, males attempt to attract females to a nest of red algae located within individually defended territories. Females were observed to enter the nests of several males before...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gratitude to the members of my thesis committee; Bruce E. Coblentz (Chair), Mark A. Hixon, and D.F. Markle

Population attributes and habitat selection of recolonizing mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa)

Creator:: Hacker, Amy L.
Abstract:: I investigated the population attributes and habitat selection of mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa) recolonizing clearcuts in the Coast Range mountains of Polk and Lincoln counties, Oregon between June 1989 and August 1990. The population characteristics of colonizing mountain beaver were evaluated in 12 stands of 3 types: 1-year-old clearcuts assumed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Dr. Bruce E. Coblentz, my major professor, for far more than he will ever realize. It is difficult

Status and habitat use of California bighorn sheep on Hart Mountain, Oregon

Creator:: Kornet, Christine Anne
Abstract:: California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) were studied on Hart Mountain, Oregon, during the summer and fall of 1976, and the spring of 1977. The population consisted of a minimum of 196 sheep in June, 1977. The high number of lambs observed and high lamb:ewe ratios throughout both years of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: on Hart Mountain, Oregon Abstract approved: Dr. Bruce E. Coblentz] California bighorn sheep

Status and habitat preference of California bighorn sheep on Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Creator:: Hansen, Michael Charles
Abstract:: A herd of California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana), re-introduced to the area of Hell Creek on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada, was studied from 15 June 1978 to 20 August 1980. Major vegetation and physiographic types were delineated and described. Habitat preferences were determined from field...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Bruce E. Coblentz A herd of California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis

Habitat use and population characteristics of bighorn sheep on Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, Oregon

Creator:: Payer, David Carl
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Oregon. Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Bruce E. Cob ntz I studied habitat use, productivity

Potential effects of ungulate exclusion fencing on displaying Hawaiian Petrels (Pterodroma sandwichensis) at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Creator:: Swift, Roberta
Abstract:: Recently the National Park Service has proposed raising fence heights to exclude mouflon sheep (Ovis musimon) from conservation areas at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Concern over previous mortality of Hawaiian Petrels (Pterodronia sandwichensis) due to collision with fences prompted this study to quantify the potential effects of raising fence heights...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Bruce Coblentz for his attention, support, and flexibility, which were vital in helping me complete

The effect of maternal condition on sex ratio of offspring of grey-tailed voles

Creator:: Goldenberg, Debra Lynn
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Lamb production differences of bighorn sheep on Hart Mountain, Oregon

Creator:: Cottam, Douglas F.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Ecology and behavior of bison in the Henry Mountains, Utah

Creator:: Van Vuren, Dirk
Abstract:: Aspects of bison ecology and behavior were studied in the Henry Mountains, Utah during summer 1977 and summer 1978. Foraging distributions of bison and of cattle were compared to elevation, slope, horizontal distance from water, vertical distance from water, aspect, and availability of preferred forage. The effect of bison-cattle interactions...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The use of suburban habitats by Columbian black-tailed deer

Creator:: Happe, Patricia Jenkin
Abstract:: The movements, habitat use, and activity patterns of black-tailed deer in western Oregon, and the influence of suburban housing developments on the behavior of deer in the area, were studied and described. Radio telemetry, spotlight censusing, and a resident questionnaire were used to document the behavior of deer. Radio telemetry...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Cooling System Analysis of the Thrust Chamber

Creator:: Sazonov, Gleb
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to analyze the possible combination of cooling systems, which are film cooling and regenerative cooling, and obtain the initial estimates of possible temperature reduction. The analysis was conducted in Ansys Fluent. The methodology includes four main steps that are the following: flow simulation, combustion...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: System Analysis of the Thrust Chamber Abstract approved: Kyle E. Niemeyer The purpose of the study was

Transformation of Carbon Tetrachloride and Chloroform by Trichloroethene Respiring Anaerobic Mixed Cultures and Supernatant

Creator:: Vickstrom, Kyle E.
Abstract:: Carbon tetrachloride (CT) and chloroform (CF) were transformed in batch reactor experiments conducted with anaerobic dechlorinating cultures and supernatant (ADC+S) harvested from continuous flow reactors. The Evanite (EV-5L) and Victoria/Stanford (VS-5L) cultures capable of respiring trichloroethene (TCE), 1,2-cis-dichloroethene (cDCE), and vinyl chloride (VC) to ethene (ETH) were grown in continuous...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle E. Vickstrom for the degree of Master of Science in Environmental

Effect of Initial System Temperature on Initiation of Natural Circulation during a Depressurized Conduction Cooldown Event in the High Temperature Test Facility

Creator:: Brumback, Kyle E.
Abstract:: High Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGR) are a type of power plants that can provide industrial process heat and high efficiency, carbon-free electricity. The High Temperature Test Facility (HTTF) has been designed to provide data that can be used for the validation of system codes and verification of passive safety features...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Kyle E. Brumback for the degree of Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Enhancing Detection of Marine Debris with Polarimetric Imagery

Creator:: Herrera, Frederick Kyle
Abstract:: Marine debris is a chronic and increasingly pervasive problem for coastal regions around the world. Debris poses environmental risks, threats to wildlife, and degradation of the natural environment. Recent research has shown the advantages of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for detection and recognition of marine debris, including the ability to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Frederick Kyle

Development and Application of a Reduced Chemical Kinetics Model for Low-Speed Pre-Ignition Investigation

Creator:: Tran, Khang NV.
Abstract:: Gasoline direct injection engines, with downsized boosted technology, present a promising option for enhancing power density and reducing fuel consumption for next-generation engine designs to meet stringent fuel economy and emission standards. However, these developments in the low-speed and high-load operating regime are challenged by the occurrence of a new...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Christopher L. Hagen Kyle E. Niemeyer Gasoline direct injection engines, with downsized

Chemometrics-based Approach for Predicting Low Temperature Combustion Engine Fuel Performance

Creator:: Daly, Shane
Abstract:: Low temperature combustion (LTC) engines offer improved efficiency and reduced emissions over traditional gasoline spark-ignited and diesel compression-ignition engines. The ability to produce fuels optimized for LTC engines could help increase efficiency and therefore improve fuel economy, insomuch that Federal fuel economy standards could be met. Currently, a fuel performance...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Christopher L. Hagen Kyle E

Temporal changes in the feeding habits of bullfrogs from three different habitat types in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Bouska, Cassie K.
Abstract:: Bullfrogs were introduced into Oregon in the early 1900s and have become widespread members of many wetland communities. Little is known of their ecology outside their native range, although they may play a role in the current declines observed in native herpetofauna. I analyzed the diets of 401 bullfrogs from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: dlife Science Co-Major Professor, representing Wit .e S ience Chair of Department, Fisheries and

Model Predictive Control of a Phase Change Process for Wastewater Purification Application

Creator:: Anderson, Kyle S.
Abstract:: In the United States, the oil and gas extraction industry produces large amounts of highly contaminated wastewater that is seldom treated for reuse in other applications. Current wastewater storage and disposal strategies lead to contamination of valuable freshwater resources that can have negative effects on both human communities and the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle Anderson

Soil-bridge interaction during long-duration earthquake motions

Creator:: Romney, Kyle T.
Abstract:: Earthquake engineering analyses are often performed using shallow, crustal earthquake motions (e.g., 1940 El Centro). However, large areas of the world are subject to subduction zone earthquake motions (e.g., the Pacific Northwest). A subduction zone earthquake motion is characterized by its long duration (e.g., strong shaking lasts for more than...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle T Romney for the degree

Host and Pathogen Contributions to the Populus–Sphaerulina Pathosystem

Creator:: Mondron Kyle T.
Abstract:: Sphaerulina musiva is a fungal pathogen that causes Septoria leaf spot and stem canker on susceptible Populus species and hybrids. In this thesis, host and pathogen contributions to Septoria stem canker disease were explored through: 1) a greenhouse study associating Septoria stem canker phenotypes with molecular markers from a genetic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle Thomas

Corrosion and fatigue of oil well drilling steels

Creator:: Rozman, Kyle A.
Abstract:: Oil drilling requires that miles of steel drill pipe, called the drill string, be exposed to fatigue loading and corrosive environments. Furthermore, it has been reported that pitting corrosion is responsible for initiating catastrophic drillstring failure. Pitting corrosion is responsible for initiating fatigue cracks, with pits acting as local stress...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Kyle A. Rozman for the degree of Master of Science in Materials Science presented on

Integrated small broomrape (Orobanche minor Sm.) management in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.)

Creator:: Ross, Kyle C.
Abstract:: Small broomrape, a holoparasitic weed, is a relatively new weed introduction in the Pacific Northwest that has contaminated a limited number of red clover fields in Oregon. Greenhouse and field studies were conducted to evaluate small broomrape response to common crop and weed species in the Pacific Northwest. Host species...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: .) management in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle C. Ross for the degree

CMOS-Integrated Single-Element Thermal Flow Sensors

Creator:: Clocker, Kyle
Abstract:: Flow rate sensors for in situ gas or liquid monitoring typically comprise multiple transducer elements, including a heater and one or more temperature sensors to measure the rate of heat energy removal by the flowing fluid. The need for multiple transducer elements limits feasibility of shrinking these sensors to microfluidic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle Clocker for the degree of

Studies of heavy element multi-nucleon transfer reactions using radioactive decay analysis of the 136Xe + 198Pt reaction at a center of target lab energy of 777 MeV (5.7MeV/A)

Creator:: McCaleb, Kyle M.
Abstract:: Recent experiments have advanced the current understanding of multi-nucleon transfer(MNT) reactions. Within nuclear science, most nuclear reaction experiments consist of a stationary target material, that is then bombarded by a moving projectile. Overall nuclear reactions can be used to produce a desired isotope. In the case of this particular study...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Radioactive Decay Analysis of the 136Xe + 198Pt reaction at Center of Target Elab = 777 MeV (5.7MeV/A

A 5 GHz Wi-Fi Receiver Front End with 4x80 MHz Channels for a High Accuracy Indoor Localization System

Creator:: Gray, Kyle L.
Abstract:: The ability to accurately locate people and objects indoors will enable opportunities for control and automation of indoor environments. Current indoor localization solutions require dedicated hardware which must be custom tailored to each application. There are large technological, societal, and economic benefits in developing a more general purpose system that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: High Accuracy Indoor Localization System AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle L. Gray for the

Impact of Process Optimization and Composition on Thin Film BNKT Microstructure, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Response

Creator:: Grove, Kyle M.
Abstract:: Recent changes in legislation restricting lead content in waste streams produced during electronics manufacturing have inspired a strong push to develop alternative lead-free materials systems for piezoelectric applications. One lead-free piezoelectric material system, (100-X)Bi₀.₅Na₀.₅TiO₃-XBi₀.₅K₀.₅TiO₃ (BNKT), has shown promising properties in bulk research, however, difficulties have arisen in the development of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle M. Grove for the

Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Diaphragm Panel-to-Panel Connections with Self-Tapping Screws

Creator:: Sullivan, Kyle
Abstract:: The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of design values for cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragms in the seismic load-resisting system for buildings. Monotonic and cyclic tests to determine strength and stiffness characteristics of 2.44 m (8 ft) long shear connections with common self-tapping screws were performed....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle Sullivan for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering and

A petrogenetic model for the Caribbean large igneous province

Creator:: Krawl, Kyle A.
Abstract:: The Caribbean Plateau is an oceanic large igneous province (CLIP). A widely accepted model for LIP petrogenesis proposes that these large bodies of igneous rock are formed by decompression melting associated with upwelling mantle plume heads during the initiation of hotspot activity. According to this classical model, petrogenesis occurs over...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle A. Krawl for the degree of Master of Science in Ocean, Earth and

Evaluating the surface protection and decontamination efficiency of DeconGel 1101 toward Cs-137 spilled on biological, salt-covered, rusty, wet and solid painted surfaces

Creator:: Hanley, Kyle J.
Abstract:: This thesis presents an approach to develop innovative methods for decontamination and surface protection applicable to naval nuclear ships and potentially, personnel, replacing antiquated techniques. To accomplish this goal, two products manufactured by CBI Polymers, LLC., DeconGel™ 1101 (1101) and a shampoo, DeconGel™ "prototype" (prototype), were tested. The prototype was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Kyle J. Hanley for the degree of Master of Science in Radiation Health Physics presented on

Developing a Geographic Information System county template to support tsunami evacuation route planning on the Oregon Coast

Creator:: Gomez, Kyle R.
Abstract:: Tsunamis pose a major threat to Oregon's coastal communities. Evacuation is the best method to mitigate for tsunamis. Planning for tsunami evacuation is underway in Oregon's coastal communities. Current methodologies use tsunami inundation models and population for evacuation planning. Tsunamis from a Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) earthquake will create more...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Science-Geography Degree Department of Geosciences Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Kyle R

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