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Creator:: Lovejoy, Steven C.
Abstract:: A need exists to develop a non-destructive testing technique that can identify the formation and propagation of diagonal tension cracks in conventionally steel reinforced concrete deck girder (RCDG) highway bridges in the State of Oregon. Such a technique could be included into a structural health monitoring (SHM) system installed on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Aljutaili, Dhari S.
Abstract:: Oregon Department of Transportation’s bridge no. 9743b is a multi-span, two-girder steel deck bridge connecting the busy interstates 5 and 205. Vertical cracks have been detected in the welded girder-to-crossbeam connections at the bents. Distortion-induced fatigue is suspected to be responsible for the cracking. Linear elastic beam analysis, 2-D and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -to-Crossbeam Connection. Abstract approved: Robert K. Paasch Oregon

Creator:: Mast, Jonathan J.
Abstract:: Air travel presents several problems for passengers with disabilities. One in particular is how they get from their wheelchair and to an aircraft seat. The commonly used manual transfer method is hazardous to the assistants and the passenger. There are other alternatives, but they have plenty of room for improvement....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: providing guidance in my graduate education. I would also like to thank Dr. Robert Paasch for

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