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The Transport Properties Of Nanocrystalline Srce0.95yb0.05o3 Thin Films, Igor Kosacki, Harlan U. Anderson Dec 1996

The Transport Properties Of Nanocrystalline Srce0.95yb0.05o3 Thin Films, Igor Kosacki, Harlan U. Anderson

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The results of electrical transport measurements on nanocrystalline SrCe0.95Yb0.05O3 thin films are presented. Dense SrCe0.95Yb0.05O3 thin films with 30-70 nm grain size have been obtained using a spin-coating technique. These films exhibit about 103 higher electrical conductivity when compared with the bulk polycrystalline material. The grain size of thin films is stable to temperatures as high as 1000 °C since no grain-coarsening was observed. These unique electrical properties of nanocrystalline SrCe0.09Yb0.05O3 thin films are attributed to a dominant role of grain boundaries and/or interfaces. © 1996 American Institute of Physics.


The Missouri Miner, December 11, 1996 Dec 1996

The Missouri Miner, December 11, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


Semiquantal Modeling Of Thermal Vibrational Relaxation Of Diatomic Molecules, Ronald James Bieniek, Steven J. Lipson Dec 1996

Semiquantal Modeling Of Thermal Vibrational Relaxation Of Diatomic Molecules, Ronald James Bieniek, Steven J. Lipson

Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works

Vibrationally excited molecules play an important role in the spectroscopy, energetics, and chemical behavior of a wide range of gaseous systems of scientific and applied interest. Unfortunately, many desired collisional relaxation rates have not yet been experimentally measured, and current theoretical methods are often inadequate or too cumbersome for practical application. We report a semiquantal two-parameter scaling method for predicting relaxation rates that is very simple to employ, and impressively fits the temperature and vibrational dependencies of quantum mechanical and experimental collisional relaxation rates for several diatomic molecules (e.g., N2, HF, OH, NO) over many orders of magnitude.


The Missouri Miner, December 04, 1996 Dec 1996

The Missouri Miner, December 04, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


A State Space Modeling And Control Method For Multivariable Smart Structural Systems, Robert Butler, Vittal S. Rao Dec 1996

A State Space Modeling And Control Method For Multivariable Smart Structural Systems, Robert Butler, Vittal S. Rao

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A system identification technique for the derivation of minimal, continuous time state variable models for multivariable smart structural systems is presented. The structural identification technique is based on the measurement of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the structure. Two sensors are required for each mode included in the structural system model. Unlike computational system identification techniques, the relatively large number of sensors simplifies the identification process making it ideal for systems with several inputs and outputs. Additionally, the identification technique allows the implementation of multi-input multi-output full state feedback controllers with simple analog hardware. The amount of hardware required for the …


Magnetic Dynamics In Underdoped Yba₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ: Direct Observation Of A Superconducting Gap, Pengcheng Dai, Mohana Yethiraj, Herbert A. Mook, Terrence B. Lindemer, Fatih Dogan Dec 1996

Magnetic Dynamics In Underdoped Yba₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ: Direct Observation Of A Superconducting Gap, Pengcheng Dai, Mohana Yethiraj, Herbert A. Mook, Terrence B. Lindemer, Fatih Dogan

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Polarized and unpolarized triple-axis neutron measurements were performed on an underdoped crystal of YBa2Cu3O7-x (x = 0.4 ± 0.02, Tc = 62.7 K). Our results indicate, contrary to earlier evidence, that the spin excitations in the superconducting state are essentially the same as those in the fully doped material except that the unusual 41 meV resonance is observed at 34.8 meV. The normal state spin excitations are characterized by a weakly energy-dependent continuum whose temperature dependence shows the clear signature of a superconducting gap at Tc. The enhancement at the resonance is …


Elucidation Of Vancomycin's Enantioselective Binding Site Using Its Copper Complex, Usha B. Nair, Samuel S.C. Chang, Daniel W. Armstrong, Yasir Y. Rawjee, Drake S. Eggleston, James V. Mcardle Dec 1996

Elucidation Of Vancomycin's Enantioselective Binding Site Using Its Copper Complex, Usha B. Nair, Samuel S.C. Chang, Daniel W. Armstrong, Yasir Y. Rawjee, Drake S. Eggleston, James V. Mcardle

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Vancomycin forms a stable complex with Cu2+ in neutral aqueous solutions. The enantioselectivity of native vancomycin was compared to that of the copper-vancomycin complex using capillary electrophoresis (CE). There were significant differences in their enantioselectivities. This can be attributed to the fact that copper ion coordinates with some of the same functional groups in vancomycin that are essential for chiral recognition and enantioresolution. An amine moiety that provides one of the more important enantioselective interactions was identified. This chiral interaction site was illustrated using a color-coded, space-filling model of the X-ray crystal structure of the copper-vancomycin complex. Successful enantioselective interactions …


A Multimedia Manual On The World Wide Web For Telecommunications Equipment, Andrew L. Sears, Steve E. Watkins Dec 1996

A Multimedia Manual On The World Wide Web For Telecommunications Equipment, Andrew L. Sears, Steve E. Watkins

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

An interactive multimedia educational manual on the Internet through the World Wide Web for commercial optical fiber telecommunications equipment is described. The Telecommunications Laboratory Manual is a vehicle for enhancing engineering education with realistic laboratory or virtual laboratory experience. The manual provides a brief system tutorial, operating instructions, on-line help, and multimedia experimental demonstrations. It incorporates block diagrams, photographic images, and hypertext links that are mouse clickable, allowing users to access documents or links describing components or processes in any order. An experimental section guides students through laboratory experiences, demonstrates selected equipment characteristics, and provides for direct instructor contact through …


A Voltage Control Strategy For Current-Regulated Pwm Inverters, Oleg Wasynczuk, Scott D. Sudhoff, Tin D. Tran, David H. Clayton, Henry J. Hegner Dec 1996

A Voltage Control Strategy For Current-Regulated Pwm Inverters, Oleg Wasynczuk, Scott D. Sudhoff, Tin D. Tran, David H. Clayton, Henry J. Hegner

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Alternative voltage control strategies for current-regulated PWM inverters are analyzed, including previously established feedforward and feedforward/feedback controllers and a newly proposed decoupling feedback control strategy. The steady-state and dynamic characteristics of each of these control methods are illustrated and compared for a selected inverter design. It is shown that the feedforward controller exhibits steady-state error and an undesirable overshoot of the output voltages during startup. The addition of a feedback loop eliminates the steady-state error and reduces the overshoot; however, the natural response is underdamped regardless of the choice of feedback gains. A decoupling feedback control strategy that eliminates the …


Automated State Model Generation Algorithm For Power Circuits And Systems, O. Wasynczuk, Scott D. Sudhoff Dec 1996

Automated State Model Generation Algorithm For Power Circuits And Systems, O. Wasynczuk, Scott D. Sudhoff

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A new approach of automatically generating state-space models of power circuits and systems is presented. In this approach, the composite system state equations are established algorithmically given the standard node incidence matrix and elementary branch data (e.g. resistances, inductances, back emf's). The resulting state equations can be solved using a variety of numerical techniques or commercially available computer simulation programs. An example system consisting of a three-phase generator and rectifier load is used to illustrate this approach. Experimental verification is also provided. © 1996 IEEE.


Angle-Resolved X-Ray Circular And Magnetic Circular Dichroisms: Definitions And Applications, Sy Y. Tong, X. Q. Guo, James G. Tobin, George Daniel Waddill Dec 1996

Angle-Resolved X-Ray Circular And Magnetic Circular Dichroisms: Definitions And Applications, Sy Y. Tong, X. Q. Guo, James G. Tobin, George Daniel Waddill

Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works

We introduce definitions of angle-resolved x-ray circular dichroism (ARXCD) and magnetic x-ray circular dichroism (ARMXCD). As defined, the much larger effect of circular dichroism (ARXCD) is separated from the smaller magnetic (ARMXCD) effect. In all materials, ARXCD is zero along mirror planes while nonzero elsewhere. ARMXCD is nonzero only in magnetic materials. The measurement and analysis of ARMXCD allow element specific surface magnetism and surface structure as well as their inter-relationship to be studied as functions of the outgoing electron's direction.


The Missouri Miner, November 20, 1996 Nov 1996

The Missouri Miner, November 20, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


Dynamics Of An Adsorbed Patch And A Model For Spreading Of Films Of Ultralow Thicknesses, Partho Neogi Nov 1996

Dynamics Of An Adsorbed Patch And A Model For Spreading Of Films Of Ultralow Thicknesses, Partho Neogi

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The dynamics of ultrathin films of liquids with vanishing 3D volatility, on solid surfaces, has been modeled by assuming that the films can be taken to be adsorbed patches spreading under surface diffusion. when the phase behavior of the adsorbed films is taken into account, it is seen that a vapor patch will spread without limits and evolve into a Gaussian profile. For a liquid film which has low 2D volatility, a patch will appear to equilibrate and the surface ahead will remain dry. This is the "pancake," a case where a wetting liquid stops spreading. the spreading kinetics is …


The Missouri Miner, November 13, 1996 Nov 1996

The Missouri Miner, November 13, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


The Missouri Miner, November 06, 1996 Nov 1996

The Missouri Miner, November 06, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


Cycle Symmetry And Its Causes, Cisco Group (Virgilian And Wolfcampian), Texas, Wan Yang Nov 1996

Cycle Symmetry And Its Causes, Cisco Group (Virgilian And Wolfcampian), Texas, Wan Yang

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

181 transgressive-regressive cycles composed of nonmarine and marine carbonate and siliciclastic rocks of the Cisco Group on the Eastern Shelf, Texas, display complex characteristics at both hemicycle and full-cycle scales. They are delineated on the basis of successive changes of depositional environments, stratal boundary relations, and stratigraphic position. Transgressive and regressive stratigraphic environment gradients are defined as the magnitude of environmental shift divided by thickness for each hemicycle. They indicate the rates of lateral environmental shifts during transgression and regression. Cycle symmetry index is defined as the ratio between transgressive and regressive stratigraphic environment gradients. It provides a measure of …


Strength Of Flexural Members Using Structural Grade 80 Of A653 Steel (Deck Panel Tests), Shaojie Wu, Wei-Wen Yu, Roger A. Laboube Nov 1996

Strength Of Flexural Members Using Structural Grade 80 Of A653 Steel (Deck Panel Tests), Shaojie Wu, Wei-Wen Yu, Roger A. Laboube

CCFSS Library (1939 - present)

This second progress report describes the design of deck panel specimens for flexural tests and presents the test results of ninety-three deck panel specimens. The deck panels consisted of single and multiple hat-shaped ribs in their cross sections and were manufactured from 28, 26, and 22 gage steel sheets of Structural Grade 80 of ASTM A653 Steel. Among the ninety-three deck panel specimens, seventy-two panels were tested in simply supported and two-point loading conditions; sixteen panels were tested in simply supported and one-point loading conditions; and five panels with screws penetrating through tension flanges were tested in simply supported and …


Investigation Of Fundamental Emi Source Mechanisms Driving Common-Mode Radiation From Printed Circuit Boards With Attached Cables, David M. Hockanson, James L. Drewniak, Todd H. Hubing, Thomas Van Doren, Fei Sha, Michael J. Wilhelm Nov 1996

Investigation Of Fundamental Emi Source Mechanisms Driving Common-Mode Radiation From Printed Circuit Boards With Attached Cables, David M. Hockanson, James L. Drewniak, Todd H. Hubing, Thomas Van Doren, Fei Sha, Michael J. Wilhelm

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Fundamental EMI source mechanisms leading to common-mode radiation from printed circuit boards with attached cables are presented in this paper. Two primary EMI source mechanisms have been identified: one associated with a differential-mode voltage and another associated with a differential-mode current, both of which result in a common-mode current on an attached cable. These mechanisms can be used to relate printed circuit layout geometries to EMI sources. The two mechanisms are demonstrated through numerical and experimental results, and an example from a production printed-circuit design is presented.


The Missouri Miner, October 30, 1996 Oct 1996

The Missouri Miner, October 30, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


Energy Metabolism, Enzymatic Flux Capacities, And Metabolic Flux Rates In Flying Honeybees, R. K. Suarez, J. R.B. Lighton, B. Joos, S. (Stephen) P. Roberts, J. F. Harrison Oct 1996

Energy Metabolism, Enzymatic Flux Capacities, And Metabolic Flux Rates In Flying Honeybees, R. K. Suarez, J. R.B. Lighton, B. Joos, S. (Stephen) P. Roberts, J. F. Harrison

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Honeybees Rely Primarily on the Oxidation of Hexose Sugars to Provide the Energy Required for Flight. Measurement of VCO2 (Equal to VO2, Because VCO2/VO2 = 1.0 during Carbohydrate Oxidation) during Flight Allowed Estimation of Steady-State Flux Rates through Pathways of Flight Muscle Energy Metabolism. Comparison of V(Max) Values for Flight Muscle Hexokinase, Phosphofructokinase, Citrate Synthase, and Cytochrome C Oxidase with Rates of Carbon and O2 Flux during Flight Reveal that These Enzymes Operate Closer to V(Max) in the Flight Muscles of Flying Honeybees Than in Other Muscles Previously Studied. Possible Mechanistic …


The Missouri Miner, October 23, 1996 Oct 1996

The Missouri Miner, October 23, 1996

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Bracing Stiffness On Buckling Strength Of Cold-Formed Steel Columns, Pratyoosh Gupta, George E. Blandford, S. T. Wang Oct 1996

Effect Of Bracing Stiffness On Buckling Strength Of Cold-Formed Steel Columns, Pratyoosh Gupta, George E. Blandford, S. T. Wang

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

A three-dimensional second-order analysis is used to study the effect of brace stiffness on the buckling strength of cold-formed steel columns. The finite element formulation uses an iterative updated Lagrangian scheme to include the second-order geometric non-linear effects in the space frame element as well as the connection element used to model a brace. Lateral brace stiffness required to achieve full bracing for a two-dimensional column, and lateral and torsional brace stiffnesses required for a three-dimensional cold-formed steel column are studied. The strength requirement for various brace components, the effects of column initial imperfections, and the impact of varying warping …


Towards A Numerical Procedure For Composite Slab Assessment, Howard D. Wright, Milan Veljkovic Oct 1996

Towards A Numerical Procedure For Composite Slab Assessment, Howard D. Wright, Milan Veljkovic

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

Composite slab design relies upon adequate shear bond resistance between the steel and concrete. This is achieved by friction between the materials and the mechanical interlock of embossments pressed in the steel. The behaviour of this shear bond resistance is complex and is obtainable only from model tests. This paper explores the potential for numerical modelling to provide the required design information.


Interaction Of Flange/Edge - Stiffened Cold Formed Steel C - Sections, Colin A. Rogers, R. M. Schuster Oct 1996

Interaction Of Flange/Edge - Stiffened Cold Formed Steel C - Sections, Colin A. Rogers, R. M. Schuster

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

A revision to the Canadian Standard (S136-94)[1] and the American Specification (AISI- 89)[2], in which the procedure to calculate the effective width of an edge-stiffened compressive flange is modified, has been proposed by Dinovitzer et al.[3]. The proposal involves a change of the equations for the flange plate buckling coefficients of Case II compressive elements, which eliminates a discontinuity in the effective width formulation. The modified local buckling procedure was compared with the current Canadian Cold Formed Steel Standard using a program of beam tests at the University of Waterloo[4] and data available in the literature[8,9, 10, 11,12]. Statistical results …


Effective Width Of A Simple Edge-Stiffener Subjected To A Stress Gradient, Colin A. Rogers, R. M. Schuster Oct 1996

Effective Width Of A Simple Edge-Stiffener Subjected To A Stress Gradient, Colin A. Rogers, R. M. Schuster

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

The most recent editions of the North American Design Standards present a unified effective width approach for the design of compressive elements. This paper outlines a comparison of various modifications to the existing procedure used to calculate the effective width of a simple edge-stiffener subjected to a stress gradient. The comparison involves three methods where the magnitude of the compressive stress is altered, and two stress gradient methods where the plate bucking coefficient is based on the ratio of compressive stresses at the top and bottom of the flat width of the simple edge-stiffener. Analysis of these methods was carried …


The Effects Of Perforation Length On The Behaviour Of Perforated Elements In Compression, J. Rhodes, M. Macdonald Oct 1996

The Effects Of Perforation Length On The Behaviour Of Perforated Elements In Compression, J. Rhodes, M. Macdonald

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

The compressional behaviour of stub columns having perforations in the form of slots of different length is examined on the basis of testing. Plain channels of a specified geometry are considered, and the geometry examined follows that of a test programme previously carried out to examine the effects of perforation location on stub column strength. Two different perforation layouts, and two material thicknesses are considered and systematic variation in the slot length is carried out for each layout and thickness. It is found that the stub column compression capacity reduces as the perforation length increases. The test results are compared …


The Modulus Of Elasticity Of Steel - Is It 200 Gpa?, Mahen Mahendran Oct 1996

The Modulus Of Elasticity Of Steel - Is It 200 Gpa?, Mahen Mahendran

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

In cold-formed steel construction, the use of a range of thin, high strength steels (0.35 mm thickness and 550 MPa yield stress) has increased significantly in recent times. A good knowledge of the basic mechanical properties of these steels is needed for a satisfactory use of them. In relation to the modulus of elasticity, the current practice is to assume it to be about 200 GPa for all steel grades. However, tensile tests of these steels have consistently shown that the modulus of elasticity varies with grade of steel and thickness. It was found that it increases to values as …


Buckling Experiments On Hollow Flange Beams With Web Stiffeners, Mahen Mahendran, P. Avery Oct 1996

Buckling Experiments On Hollow Flange Beams With Web Stiffeners, Mahen Mahendran, P. Avery

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

A new cold-formed and resistance welded section known as the Hollow Flange Beam (HFB) has been developed recently in Australia. In contrast to the common lateral torsional buckling mode of I-beams, this unique section comprising two stiff triangular flanges and a slender web is susceptible to a lateral distortional buckling mode of failure involving lateral deflection, twist and cross-section change due to web distortion. This lateral distortional buckling behaviour has been shown to cause significant reduction of the available flexural strength of HFBs. An investigation using finite element analyses and large scale experiments was carried out into the use of …


Determination Of Purlin R-Factors Using A Non-Linear Analysis, Catherine J. Rousch, Gregory J. Hancock Oct 1996

Determination Of Purlin R-Factors Using A Non-Linear Analysis, Catherine J. Rousch, Gregory J. Hancock

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

In both Australia and the U.S.A., the design procedure for purlins under wind uplift loading is based on the use of reduction factors (R-factors), which allow for the flexural-torsional or nonlinear twisting behaviour of purlins with screw-fastened sheeting. To date, all R-factors have been determined by testing. However, in the future it may be more efficient to obtain R-factors from numerical models to minimise testing. This paper shows how a numerical model of the twisting behaviour of channel and Z-section purlins can be used to generate R-factors. Comparisons between experimentally determined and numerically based R-factors are made.


Recent Research And Developments In Cold-Formed Steel Design And Construction, Roger A. Laboube, Wei-Wen Yu Oct 1996

Recent Research And Developments In Cold-Formed Steel Design And Construction, Roger A. Laboube, Wei-Wen Yu

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

Golden Anniversary of the AISI Specification - The 1996 AISI Specification - A New AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual - Design of Cold-Formed Steel Stiffened Elements with Multiple Longitudinal Intermediate Stiffeners - A Probablistic Examination of the Ultimate Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Elements - Effective Width of a Simple Edge-Stiffener Subjected to Stress Gradient - The Effects of Perforation Length on the Behaviour of Perforated Elements in Compression - Interaction of Flangel/Edge-Stiffened Cold-Formed Steel C-Sections - Cold-Formed Steel Flat Width Ratio Limits, d/t and d/w - Comparison of the Distortional Buckling Method for Flexural Members with Tests - Design of …