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  • The application of ablative laser ultrasonics to an aluminum plate, titanium tube, and welded joints

    Creator:
    Butler, Chad L.
    Abstract:
    Laser ultrasonics can be used to nondestructively evaluate structures to determine the existence and location of surface and interior flaws. The goal of this research was to determine if laser ultrasonic techniques can be applied to the inspection of aluminum plate. titanium tubes, and large welded plate structures. The research...
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    Masters Thesis
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    plate, titanium tube, and welded joints AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Chad L. Butler for the degree

  • Webster and Butler Final.pdf

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G. and Butler, Barbara
    Abstract:
    As IAMSLIC members will recall, in 1990 Stephanie Haas questioned ASFA’s supremacy in marine science libraries and found “potential pitfalls” if relying on a single database to adequately discover the relevant literature (Haas 1990). We still question the best way to access the literature in our multidisciplinary field. Patrons and...
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    Microsoft Word - Webster and Butler Final.doc   1

  • Evaluation of genetic diversity in wild populations of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.)

    Creator:
    Dossett, Michael
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    In recent years, there has been renewed interest in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) breeding. This has been spurred, in part, by an increase in black raspberry consumption due to studies that have shown them to be particularly high in anthocyanin content indicating high levels of antioxidants. Present cultivars are...
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    Dissertation
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    Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) Abstract approved: Chad E. Finn In recent years

  • Effect of weather variation on economic results from grasshopper control tactics in Chad : a partial validation of GHLSIM

    Creator:
    Sheikh, Allah Ditta
    Abstract:
    Agricultural production in the Sahelian region of Africa is among the lowest in the world. Cyclical infestations of locusts and grasshoppers have contributed to this low productivity. The infestations appear to be triggered by heavy rainfall at the beginning of a crop season after extended drought. Because locusts and grasshoppers...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : Effect of Weather Variation on Economic Results from Grasshopper Control Tactics in Chad: A Partial

  • Effects of conjugated linoleic acids on PGE₂, PGF₂α and progesterone production by bovine luteal cells in vitro

    Creator:
    May, Katherine C. P.
    Abstract:
    Feeding conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) improves reproductive performance in dairy cows; however, the molecular mechanisms by which CLA improves reproduction are not well understood. Therefore, we evaluated whether the CLA isomers, trans-10, cis-12 CLA and cis-9, trans-11 CLA altered synthesis of steroidogenic hormones in bovine luteal cells by measuring concentrations...
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    Masters Thesis
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    :_______________________________________________ Chad J. Mueller Feeding conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) improves reproductive

  • Optimal inspection policies for a partially observable process with hazardous inspections

    Creator:
    Chou, Chung-kuang
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    An inspection model is considered in which inspections are hazardous to the device being monitored. The model is formulated as a partially observable Markov decision process. Previous research has determined the optimal ongoing inspection policies for a previously inspected device. In this thesis, the optimal inspection initiation policies are investigated...
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    Dissertation
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    . Butler An inspection model is considered in which inspections are hazardous to the device being

  • A hazardous-inspection model with costly repair

    Creator:
    Yang, Minghui
    Abstract:
    An inspection-repair model is developed that presumes inspection is hazardous to the system being inspected. The form of the optimal inspection-repair policy is determined for different ranges of the model's parameters. The model is formulated as a partially observable Markov decision process with finite numbers of states and actions. The...
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    Dissertation
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    . 1 + L.1/N. 1 are nondecreasing in i. Proof See Butler and Chou (1981). Lemma 4 i) If so > alp

  • A literature review of the functional movement screen as a predictor of injury in the sport of basketball

    Creator:
    Etzel, Chad E.
    Abstract:
    Athletic activities have always carried an inherent risk for injuries, and basketball is no exception. Basketball is the second most popular team sport in the United States in which 984,777 high school boys and girls participated during the 2010-2011 season. Athletic trainers and strength and conditioning staff are pressured to...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Predictor of Injury in the Sport of Basketball by Chad E. Etzel A PROJECT Submitted to Oregon State

  • Understanding Public Perceptions of Post-Wildfire Landscape Recovery

    Creator:
    Kooistra, Chad M.
    Abstract:
    Forest disturbances, such as wildfires, pine beetle outbreaks, and floods are important features of many landscapes and ecosystems. Many disturbances are increasing in size, frequency, and intensity due to changing climates and land management decisions. The changing ecological and aesthetic conditions following a disturbance can lead to negative short- and...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Chad M. Kooistra

  • Placement of felled western juniper trees over a stream channel : Effects on water temperature, streamside willow shrubs, and redband trout

    Creator:
    Matney, Casey A.
    Abstract:
    All streams in Oregon that are inhabited by salmon and trout have a statemandated water temperature standard. However, temperatures of many streams, especially during summer months, exceed the seven-day average maximum temperature parameter (200 C for redband trout inhabited streams) accepted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. To date,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    very much. CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Drs. Chad Boyd, Tamzen Stringham, and Robert Gresswell assisted