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Systematics of the genus Otidea in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Peterson, Eric T.
Abstract:: The fungal ascomycete genus Otidea as represented in the Pacific Northwest of North America includes eight well known species and two poorly-known species. Cladistic analysis utilizing characters from ribosomal DNA and morphology allowed the development of a robust phylogenetic species concept for Otidea. The combination of characters from the ribosomal...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Eric T. Peterson for the

Analysis and prediction of patterns in lichen communities over the western Oregon landscape

Creator:: Peterson, Eric B.
Abstract:: The diverse lichen flora of the Pacific Northwest is being impacted by population growth and by forest management practices. Accumulating information about our lichen flora will improve our conservation strategies. This dissertation first collects information to improve our understanding of how lichen communities vary among forests of differing structure, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the western Oregon landscape AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Eric B. Peterson for the degree of

Country life and the country school: a study of the agencies of rural progress and of the social relationship of the school to the country community

Creator:: Carney, Mabel, 1885-
Abstract:: Gerald W. Williams Collection
Resource Type:: Book
Full Text:: ILLINOIS STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, MACOMB CHICAGO NEW YORK ROW, PETERSON AND COMPANY CoPYRIGHT, 1912 ROW

Oregon's Emerging Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) Industry: A Literature Review and Three Case Studies of Sugaring Operations

Creator:: Scheb, John M.
Abstract:: This capstone report provides an overview of the emergence of the bigleaf maple sugaring industry in Oregon. This report consists of a literature review and three case studies. The literature review compiles information relevant to bigleaf maple sugaring within the wider context of maple sugaring in North America. The three...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS At the outset I wish to acknowledge the mentoring provided by my major professor, Dr. Eric

Formative Work Toward a Mixed-Initiative Programming Language

Creator:: Abbott, Keeley
Abstract:: Mixed-initiative programming entails collaboration between a computer system, and a human to achieve some desired goal or set of goals. Often these goals change or are amended in real time during the course of program execution. As such, the plans these programs are based on must adapt and evolve to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Mixed-Initiative Programming Language Abstract approved: Eric T. Walkingshaw Mixed-initiative

Curriculum synthesis and amelioration : a case study of undergraduate civil engineering

Creator:: Hamernik, Robert E.
Abstract:: The dynamic philosophy of education as applied to the undergraduate Civil Engineering program has been influenced by such factors as the introduction of new theories, the demands and needs of our society and the personnel responsible for teaching. These changes are reflected in the curriculum as witnessed by a historical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . John Peterson The dynamic philosophy of education as applied to the undergrad- uate Civil Engineering

The computer, the computer user group, and the civil engineer

Creator:: Cunningham, Gerald Robert
Abstract:: An attempt to determine the relationship between the computer, the computer program exchange organization and today's practicing civil engineer has just been completed. A questionnaire was used to obtain information and opinions from 850 selected practicing civil engineers. Based on those questionnaires reaching their addresses, a return rate of 81.7...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , AND THE CIVIL ENGINEER Abstract approved: r. John Peterson An attempt to determine the

Effects of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B(SEB)-induced alterations in T-cell activation and cytokine production

Creator:: Huang, Wentian
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)-Induced Alterations in T-Cell Activation

The role of costimulation and adjuvants in the development of T cell effector and memory responses

Creator:: Maxwell, Joseph R.
Abstract:: T cells are one of the key cells in the immune system. Although they are not the first line of defense against a pathogen, their functions can greatly enhance the phagocytosis and destruction of pathogens as well as the development of antibody responses. Furthermore, even when responding T cells have...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Costimulation and Adjuvants in the Development of T Cell Effector and Memory Responses. Abstract approved

Snag longevity, bird use of cavities, and conifer response across three silvicultural treatments in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Walter, Scott T.
Abstract:: In the interest of meeting multiple forest management goals that include maintenance of wildlife, particularly cavity-nesting birds, uneven-aged silvicultural treatments are used increasingly in the Pacific Northwest. However, questions remain regarding the responses of cavity-nesting birds and residual green trees to different harvest intensities and patterns. To study these issues,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Scott T. Walter for the

Variational Satisfiability Solving

Creator:: Young, Jeffrey M.
Abstract:: Over the last two decades, satisfiability and satisfiability-modulo theory (SAT/SMT) solvers have grown powerful enough to be general purpose reasoning engines throughout software engineering and computer science. However, most practical use cases of SAT/SMT solvers require not just solving a single SAT/SMT problem, but solving sets of related SAT/SMT problems....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Variational Satisfiability Solving Abstract approved: Eric Walkingshaw Over the last two decades

Segmenting single-family homebuilders on a measure of innovativeness

Creator:: Fell, David R.
Abstract:: The goal of this study is to provide a better understanding of new product adoption by single family homebuilders. Information from this study will be useful to producers of new and existing engineered wood products in targeting their market development efforts. Homebuilders are studied with the goal of segmenting them...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Approved: -----------.----~ Eric Hansen The goal of this study is to provide a better understanding of

An analysis of consumer response to environmentally certified, ecolabeled forest products

Creator:: Anderson, Roy Carl
Abstract:: Historically, researchers have used surveys, focus groups, and anecdotal evidence to evaluate consumer response to environmentally certified, ecolabeled forest products. These methods generally measure consumer attitudes toward certified forest products. Since the strength of the correlation between attitudes and behavior has long been questioned, consumer response to certified forest products...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Consumer Response to Environmentally Certified, Ecolabeled Forest Products Abstract approved: Eric N

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Creator:: Panwar, Rajat
Abstract:: Business is a social institution and society has always designated a role for business which has been undergoing changes with changing societal values and paradigms. Thus while business has always had some responsibilities, the modern connotation of the words corporate social responsibility commonly refers to business assuming responsibilities in economic,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:______________________________________________________ Eric N. Hansen Business

North Atlantic Climate and Cryosphere Variability Over the Past 20,000 Years

Creator:: Sinclair, Gaylen
Abstract:: Reconstructing the sensitivity of past climate to forcings, and of ancient glaciers and ice sheets to this climate, can allow us to better understand the range of climate and cryosphere behavior we may see in the coming centuries. The Arctic is a region of particular importance due to its well-documented...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 20,000 Years Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Eric

Organizational climate and innovativeness in the forest products industry

Creator:: Crespell, Pablo Javier, 1968-
Abstract:: There has been an increasing realization of the value of innovativeness, the orientation toward innovation, for firms thriving to gain competitive edge. The US forest products industry is no different in this respect and many companies have active initiatives to bring about creativity from their own employees. At the same...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: Eric N. Hansen There has been an increasing realization of the value of

Effect of vertical compressive stress on shear strength of wood beams

Creator:: Mandery, William Lee
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the statis- tical analysis. The student's graduate committee, Professors Peterson, Guthrie, T. J

Provenance, lifespan, and phylogeny : testing a conceptual framework for plant community management

Creator:: Benfield, Cara D.
Abstract:: Successful conservation management requires an understanding of how species respond to intervention. Native and exotic species may respond differently to management interventions due to differences arising directly from their native or exotic origin (i.e., provenance) or from differences in life-history or phylogenetic lineage that are associated with provenance. Thus, selection...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Elizabeth T. Borer Eric W. Seabloom Successful conservation management

The Influence of Scale in a Structured Decision Making Framework for Chinook Salmon Management

Creator:: McDonnell, Kevin N.
Abstract:: The goal of my dissertation was to explore how scale influences stream restoration prioritization strategies for an anadromous species and identify influential uncertainties that exist at different scales. My objectives were to (1) produce a comprehensive review of the Chinook salmon management challenges in California’s Central Valley and identify the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson The

Evaluating the Effects of a Parasitic Copepod (Salmincola californiensis) on the Performance of Juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Creator:: Neal, William T.
Abstract:: Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) rearing in lakes and reservoirs have been known to become heavily infected with an ectoparasitic copepod (Salmincola californiensis). Little is known about the factors that affect the parasite infection prevalence and intensity. However, previous research suggests that the parasite may negatively affect the fitness and survival...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) rearing in lakes and reservoirs

Prespawning Mortality of Fall Creek Willamette Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha): Evaluation of the Effects of a New Trap at the Adult Fish Collection Facility

Creator:: Carey, Katherine
Abstract:: Annual rates of prespawn mortality (PSM) in adult Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) trapped and transported upstream of dams in the Willamette River basin are high (often >40%) and could limit the ability to restore natural populations of spring Chinook salmon if not reduced. Improvements at the U.S. Army Corps of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson ABSTRACT Annual rates of prespawn mortality (PSM) in adult Chinook

Patch dynamics of desert fishes in the arid wetlands of western Utah

Creator:: Sáenz, Jessica
Abstract:: The conservation of declining desert fish species requires the identification of relations between fish population dynamics and their environments. Dynamic occupancy modeling, an approach that requires less information than traditional mark-recapture studies, may help identify important factors affecting population processes and aid desert fish conservation and restoration efforts. I used...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson The conservation of declining desert fish species requires the

Development of a Structured Adaptive Approach to Klamath Basin Sucker Recovery Planning

Creator:: Barajas, Miguel F.
Abstract:: Listed as endangered in 1988, the Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and Shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) were once abundant and widely distributed in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Populations of both species have been declining since the late 1960’s. Factors thought responsible for declines include naturally...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson Listed as endangered in 1988, the Lost River sucker (Deltistes

Towards an Integrated Decision Tool for Managing Wildlife with Visitor Restrictions in Glacier Bay National Park

Creator:: Whitlock, Steven L.
Abstract:: The National Park Service has a dual mission of providing public access to exceptional natural resources, but in a manner such that these resources are left “unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Human activities in parks undoubtedly affect wildlife, but the degree to which such activities cause impairment is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson The National Park Service has a dual mission of providing public access

The Eco-hydrology of Tropical Peatlands Associated with Land Cover Changes

Creator:: Kurnianto, Sofyan
Abstract:: Tropical peatlands play an important role in global climate system by storing an immense of carbon that had been accumulated over thousands of years. Peatlands provide another important ecosystem service by regulating the hydrology. It is believed that peatlands act like a giant sponge by absorbing substantial amounts of water...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ James T. Peterson Tropical peatlands play an important role in global climate system

The effects of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on T cell activation

Creator:: Shepherd, David M.
Abstract:: The immune system has been identified as a very sensitive target for the toxic effects of 2,3,7,S-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). Exposure to TCDD has been shown to disrupt the generation of both cell-mediated and humoral T cell-dependent immunity in laboratory animals; however, the mechanism remains unknown. In this dissertation, the hypothesis is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The effects of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on T cell

Factors affecting circulating growth hormone binding protein in chickens

Creator:: Tobar-Dupres, Eric T.
Abstract:: Growth hormone binding protein (GHBP) may be an important factor in the regulation of growth as well as an indirect, less invasive way of predicting the status of growth hormone receptors. Several factors (age, nutritional status, sex, and glucocorticoid administration) have been reported to influence circulating growth hormone (GH) levels,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: protein in chickens AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Eric T. Tobar-Dupres for the degree of Master of

Implementation Techniques for Variational Data Structures

Creator:: Meng, Meng
Abstract:: Many applications require not only representing variability in software and data, butalso computing with it. To do so efficiently requires variational data structures thatmake variability explicit in the underlying data and the operations used to manipulate it.Variational data structures have been developed ad hoc for many applications, but thereis little...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Techniques for Variational Data Structures Abstract approved: Eric T. Walkingshaw Many applications require

An Evaluation of the Effects of the Parasite Salmincola californiensis on At-Risk Chinook Salmon Populations

Creator:: Gardner, Ethan N.
Abstract:: Once abundant in their native range, Pacific salmon species (Oncorhynchus spp.) were widely distributed across the northern Pacific Rim from South Korea and Japan to the Sacramento River in California. Remaining populations are subject to population-level threats, including pathogens. The freshwater parasitic copepod Salmincola californiensis is associated with the reduced...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Populations. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ James T

Climate Change and Management Considerations for the Boreal Forest Zone

Creator:: Habeeb, Gabrielle A.
Abstract:: The boreal forest zone is located in the cool, high latitudes of the earth and represents approximately one third of the world’s remaining forested area. Maintaining the functional capacity of boreal forests is of global importance as they will both affect and be affected by climate change. Boreal forests can...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

The influence of biophysical feedbacks and species interactions on grass invasions and coastal dune morphology in the Pacific Northwest, USA

Creator:: Zarnetske, Phoebe Lehmann
Abstract:: Biological invasions provide a unique opportunity to study the mechanisms that regulate community composition and ecosystem function. Invasive species that are also ecosystem engineers can substantially alter physical features in an environment, and this can lead to cascading effects on the biological community. Aquatic-terrestrial interface ecosystems are excellent systems to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Sally D. Hacker Eric W. Seabloom Biological invasions provide a unique opportunity to study

A Comparative Analysis of Literature Search Results for Chinook Restoration Project Evaluation Between 2012 and 2022 Western Pacific Studies in California, Oregon, and Washington

Creator:: Clark, Erica Jennifer
Abstract:: Pacific salmon are an integral part of ecosystems, industry, culture, and food source. Rapid declines and extirpation in many populations and species have caught the interest of environmentalists, scientists, recreational anglers, commercial fishers, general public, and economists. Billions of dollars have been spent to restore, return, improve, sustain dwindling populations...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Ken Diebel Committee Members: Eric T. Jones, Dana Warren Support, patience, IT specialist

Competitive interactions and resource partitioning between northern spotted owls and barred owls in western Oregon

Creator:: Wiens, J. David
Abstract:: The federally threatened northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is the focus of intensive conservation efforts that have led to much forested land being reserved as habitat for the owl and associated wildlife species throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Recently, however, a relatively new threat to spotted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Robert G. Anthony Eric D. Forsman The federally threatened northern spotted owl (Strix

Remote detection and predicted locations of NIPF fuel treatments in central Oregon

Creator:: Hall, Michael P.
Abstract:: Fire regimes across the western United States have been altered due to past land management and changing land use. Mitigating increased risks of wildfire occurrence in landscapes such as central Oregon requires landscape level management from both governmental and private organizations. Non-industrial private forest (NIPF) owners manage a relatively small...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Eric M. White Fire regimes across the western United States have been altered due to past

American marten distributions over a 28 year period : relationships with landscape change in Sagehen Creek Experimental Forest, California, USA

Creator:: Moriarty, Katie M.
Abstract:: The distribution of American martens (Martes americana) within Sagehen Creek Experimental Forest (SCEF), Tahoe National Forest, California has been periodically documented from 1980–1993. This area has been the location of nine marten surveys, each involving a systematic detection/nondetection survey on the same grid. These data are an unprecedented time series...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Eric D. Forsman The distribution of American martens (Martes americana) within Sagehen Creek

Age-specific and lifetime reproductive success of known age Northern Spotted Owls on four study areas in Oregon and Washington

Creator:: Loschl, Peter J.
Abstract:: Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) are a long-lived forest owl and range-wide declines in their numbers have resulted in the species being listed as threatened under the endangered species act. While many studies have been focused on population trends and reproductive performance of Spotted Owls from different age-classes, none...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Areas in Oregon and Washington. Abstract approved: Eric D. Forsman Northern Spotted Owls

Evaluation of Cross-sector Collaborations in Transition Toward the Bioeconomy: Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Forest Sector

Creator:: Guerrero, José E.
Abstract:: Existing strategies and policies have emphasized the need for cross-sector collaboration as a means for the forest sector to be more competitive. Cross-sector collaboration initiatives of forest sector companies with neighboring industries such as energy, chemicals, plastics, textiles, and packaging are gaining increasing attention as a necessary element for a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Eric N. Hansen Existing strategies and policies have emphasized the need for cross

Fluidic and thermal modeling for the high production rate synthesis of high quality nanoparticles

Creator:: Peterson, Daniel Alan
Abstract:: Advances of colloidal nanomaterials for societal benefit have been hampered by the high cost and low quality of nanoparticles (NPs). The production of high quality nanoparticles within colloidal suspension has two related concerns; (1) current high production rates methods of synthesizing nanoparticles result in a larger range of particle size,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Nanoparticles Daniel A. Peterson, Barath Palanisamy, Ravindranadh T. Eluri, C. Padmavathi & Brian K. Paul

Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Miniature Swing

Creator:: Smith, Matthew
Abstract:: A swing arm compressor was designed, built, and tested as an undergraduate senior design project for Dr. Richard Peterson. The system developed, while not functioning entirely as desired, gave some initial data and a good base of knowledge for a second iteration of the project. This thesis describes in detail...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________ Richard Peterson A swing arm compressor was designed, built, and tested as an

The influence of aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation on T cell fate

Creator:: Funatake, Castle J.
Abstract:: 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and related compounds are well-recognized for their immunosuppressive activity, which is mediated through an intracellular receptor and transcription factor, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). Laboratory animals exposed to TCDD are less resistant to infection and have severely impaired humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. This dissertation addressed the hypothesis that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Hydrocarbon Receptor Activation on T Cell Fate. approved: 2,3,7, 8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and

Liming requirement of selected Willamette Valley soils

Creator:: Peterson, Paul William
Abstract:: There are two major problems associated with soil acidity and lime response investigations: A. Determining how much lime (100% "available" CaCO₃ equivalent) is required to raise a soil pH (or degree of acidity) from its existing level to a specified level - presumably where need for lime is eliminated. B....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Paul William Peterson (Name) for the Master of Science in Soils

Applications of the thermal wave technique in liquid thermal conductivity measurements and flow field diagnostics

Creator:: Wang, Zhefu
Abstract:: The thermal wave technique has been explored for the use of liquid thermal conductivity measurement and flow property diagnostics in this dissertation. For liquid thermal conductivity measurements, an experimental technique based on the thermal wave approach is developed. A stainless steel strip functions as both a heating element and a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: :______________________________________________________ Richard B. Peterson The thermal wave technique has been explored for the use of liquid

Modeling and optimization of a combined cycle Stirling-ORC system and design of an integrated microchannel Stirling heat rejector

Creator:: Ingram-Goble, Robbie
Abstract:: The performance of a combined Stirling-ORC power cycle is evaluated, and an integrated microchannel heat exchanger is designed as an annular cold-side heat rejector for a free piston Stirling engine. Reasonable designs for a combined cycle can increased power output efficiency by 3 - 9% compared to that of a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Stirling Heat Rejector Abstract approved: Richard B. Peterson The performance of a combined Stirling-ORC

Time-dependent deflection of Douglas fir beams in bending and shear modes

Creator:: Capell, Harry Thomas
Abstract:: Creep in wood has been observed since 1833 but only recently has it been studied quantitatively. The aim of this paper is to study the time-dependent deflections of Douglas fir, Coast Region beams in bending and shear modes. The general method of approach used is that of large scale observation....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ---7q-6" ACKNOWLEDGMENT The author wishes to express his appreciation to Dr. John Peterson for

Design considerations for a miniature atmospheric engine with a magnet-actuated autonomously-reciprocating in-cylinder regenerator for portable power production

Creator:: Yarger, David J.
Abstract:: Driven by the need for high energy-density power sources, demand has stimulated the development of small-scale engines. A small-scale engine with a fuel supply could replace batteries and utilize higher energy-density liquid hydrocarbon fuels; such an advance could deliver a new age of portable devices. Currently, operable small-scale engines exist;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Regenerator for Portable Power Production. Abstract approved: Richard B. Peterson Driven by the need for

An exploration of microcombustor feasibility

Creator:: Hatfield, Jonathan M.
Abstract:: The goals of this research were first to examine flame quenching in tubing smaller than the quench diameter, and then to place lower size limits on microcombustor and microreactor systems by studying a catalytic microcombustor burning propane. In the first set of experiments, flame quenching was examined as a function...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Exploration of Microcombustor Feasibility. Abstract approved: Dr. Richard Peterson The goals of this

Design and performance of a small scale waste heat recovery unit

Creator:: Ward, Christopher
Abstract:: A microchannel heat exchanger was designed for diesel waste heat recovery and its performance was evaluated. The 21x15x8 cm unit was constructed from diffusion brazed stainless steel lamina and weighed 11 kg. Operating from a 13.4 kW generator with an exhaust temperature of 500 °C the unit delivered 11.1 kW...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Richard B. Peterson A microchannel heat exchanger was designed for diesel waste heat recovery and

The present status of plastics as an engineering material

Creator:: Summersett, John Steve
Abstract:: The present status of plastics is one of constant change, but this thesis attempts to focus attention on the state of the industry as of 1967. Beginning with a brief title definition and history of plastics, the writer proceeds to a discussion on the structural characteristics of plastics. Under this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Peterson, for his guidance. I would also like to express my appreciation for the interviews and tours

Frequency analysis of timber-joist floors

Creator:: Polensek, Anton
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ANALYSIS OF TIMBER-JOIST FLOORS Abstract approved; John Peterson Matrix formulation was combined with the

Single- and multi-functional arrayed microchannel fluidic devices

Creator:: Fisher, Luke W.
Abstract:: Novel fluidic devices that utilize an array of microchannels to achieve their designed purpose are discussed. Examples of devices include: fuel reforming using Microreactors, chip cooling using microchannel heat sinks, and microchannel devices used for biological applications. The devices that have directly contributed to this research include: a microchannel water...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Richard B. Peterson Novel

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