3188 Geotechnical Report, Rev. 1.
Geotechnical Resources, Rnc. (GRI) conducted a geotechnical investigation for the proposed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Building at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) on Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon. The NOAA site is located in the northeast portion of the HMSC...
The Marine Resource Program of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is headquartered in a building at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Built in 1970 for 30 personnel, it now houses 52. By the end of 2007 the MRP will need space for 82. The purpose of this report...
Marine and coastal sciences represent a major strength of Oregon State University.
Through a combination of research, education, and outreach, OSU scientists improve the
understanding of our marine and coastal environments and make major contributions to
issues facing society, including climate change, natural resource conservation and
development, and fundamental ocean...
Summarizes information on wood as an engineering material.
Presents properties of wood and wood-based products
of particular concern to the architect and engineer. Includes
discussion of designing with wood and wood-based products
along with some pertinent uses.
Through well designed tree placement, redundant use of simple technologies, and stewardship, trees grow. Over time, they mitigate stormwater flooding and enhance livability. This paper offers insights into precipitation patterns, and how small scale redundancy can help build the urban tree canopy. It is specifically geared toward issues in the...
Public relations is a key element of any company’s communications portfolio. For entrepreneurs, PR may be especially important because it comes at no direct cost and has a low total cost. This document outlines key principles of PR, illustrated by an example of a small sawmiller.
The goal of the work in this dissertation was to identify alternative soil amendments to improve plant growth and yield during establishment of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid). Woody materials, such as sawdust and wood chips, have a high carbon to nitrogen (C:N) ratio and low water holding capacity, which can...
Marketing integrates the various functions of a company to target specific markets in order to best meet the needs of customers and helps to create relationships with those customers. This document outlines key principles of strategic marketing, illustrated throughout with examples drawn from the marketing strategy developed by a small...