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Liquid Particle Interaction With A Normal Shock Wave, Victor George Forsnes Jul 1965

Liquid Particle Interaction With A Normal Shock Wave, Victor George Forsnes

Theses and Dissertations

The atomization of a liquid by an air stream has been an item of much concern in the past, and there have been numerous experimental studies of the process made in an effort to correlate liquid and air- stream physical properties into a general model which will predict the degree of and the time required for atomization for a given physical situation. The breakup of liquid drops, a major portion of the atomization process, finds application in the field of meteorology, where the formation, breakup, and shape of raindrops is an item of much concern; in the field of internal …

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Residual Stress Distribution Changes During Dynamic Unidirectional Tensile Loading, Henry Swan Todd Jun 1965

Residual Stress Distribution Changes During Dynamic Unidirectional Tensile Loading, Henry Swan Todd

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years there has been much engineering effort channeled toward obtaining higher strength, lower weight and cost product designs. In pursuit of this goal some carefully designed and tested parts have catastrophically failed after a long history of repeated successful service, even though the load at the time of failure was no higher than the part had repeatedly carried previously. These mechanical failures are commonly classified as fatigue failures.

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Residual Stresses And The Bauschinger Effect, Raymond M. Huebner Jun 1965

Residual Stresses And The Bauschinger Effect, Raymond M. Huebner

Theses and Dissertations

Within the last ten years there has been much interest in the field of elasto-plastic behavior of engineering materials. Hie recent popularity of the low-cost light-weight plastically designed structures has added a great deal of impetus to this interest. This thesis deals with one of the aspects of elasto-plastic behavior, namely, the distribution of the residual stresses in a simple member which has been plastically deformed in tension and/or compression,. In particular, an attempt has been made to relate these residual stresses to the well-known but little understood Bauschinger effect.

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Simultaneous Development Of Velocity And Temperature Profiles In The Annulus With Laminar Flow And Both Walls At Constant Temperatures, Stephen Lothair Ritchie Oct 1964

Simultaneous Development Of Velocity And Temperature Profiles In The Annulus With Laminar Flow And Both Walls At Constant Temperatures, Stephen Lothair Ritchie

Theses and Dissertations

Forced convection heat transfer in the entrance region of tubes and ducts has been studied extensively since the pioneering work of Graetz. Most of the published solutions for axial flow heat transfer are based on the idealization of either fully established or uniform velocity profiles with developing temperature.

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Investigation Of Aerodynamic Hysteresis, Gerald Heber Peterson Sep 1964

Investigation Of Aerodynamic Hysteresis, Gerald Heber Peterson

Theses and Dissertations

The word hysteresis is derived from a Greek word meaning "to lag 'behind". As specifically applied to fluid flow around bodies with transient angles of attack in and near the stall region, "aerodynamic hysteresis" is used to describe the effect of delay in boundary layer separation and reattachment upon the lift, drag and pitching moment. Experimental work done on airfoils by H. Studer showed that for increasing angles of attack flow "separation is delayed to an angle of attack appreciably greater than that for a stationary airfoil. On the return movement, re-establishment of a smooth flow is also delayed." [1]* …

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Analysis And Discussion Of The Effect Of Heat Loss From The "Insulated" Face Of Thin Foil Heat Flux Meters, Mont Johnson Stevens Sep 1964

Analysis And Discussion Of The Effect Of Heat Loss From The "Insulated" Face Of Thin Foil Heat Flux Meters, Mont Johnson Stevens

Theses and Dissertations

The object of this work was to investigate the effect that heat losses from the "insulated" face of thin foil heat flux meters has upon the sensitivity of heat flux meters. In the past it has been characteristic of any analysis done on heat flux meters to assume that the insulation on the back face of the foil was a perfect insulator and thereby neglect the effects of heat losses from this "insulated" face. It is hoped that the information given in this thesis will be of value in determining how the geometric and heat transfer parameters affect the operation …

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Design Of Regeneratively Cooled, High Temperature, Clean Gas Plasma, Roger Carver Bartlett Aug 1964

Design Of Regeneratively Cooled, High Temperature, Clean Gas Plasma, Roger Carver Bartlett

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this thesis was the design of a regeneratively cooled, high temperature, clean gas plasma generator facility. This facility was desired to extend the high temperature research capabilities of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of A Constant Body Force Field Upon The Drag Coefficient Of A Sphere, Brent Evans Boyack May 1964

An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of A Constant Body Force Field Upon The Drag Coefficient Of A Sphere, Brent Evans Boyack

Theses and Dissertations

The object of this thesis was to present the method and results of an experimental determination and correlation of the drag coefficients of accelerating spheres.

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Analysis Of The Transient Response Of A Flat Rotating Disk By Generalized Transforms, Kenneth Wayne Chase Sep 1963

Analysis Of The Transient Response Of A Flat Rotating Disk By Generalized Transforms, Kenneth Wayne Chase

Theses and Dissertations

The object of this thesis was to lay a foundation for a comprehensive study of the dynamic response of rotating members. This initial phase of the study includes a theoretical investigation and proposes experimental techniques for the determination of the stresses and strains in a thin, rotating disk with a concentric hole, subjected to transient shaft inputs. There are many practical applications of this problem including computor memory storage disks, turbine rotors, grinding wheels, saw blades, gears, optical reflectors, and solar sails for space vehicles.

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Analysis Of Steady State Heat Flux Measurement By The Initial Slope Technique, Charles Earl Cartmill Aug 1963

Analysis Of Steady State Heat Flux Measurement By The Initial Slope Technique, Charles Earl Cartmill

Theses and Dissertations

The impulse technique is progressively being developed for determining the steady state rate of heat transfer systems involving exponential temperature-time histories. A pulse thermocouple system has been utilized in such a technique having a steady state response time on the order of one time constant of the thermocouple used. When an impulse thermocouple system is not used, the required time in obtaining the steady state value is on the order of five time constants or the time required to reach steady state.

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Radiant Flux Distribution From Concave Radiation Sources, Richard K. Duke Aug 1963

Radiant Flux Distribution From Concave Radiation Sources, Richard K. Duke

Theses and Dissertations

In order to analyse the radiant heat transfer characteristics of a concave source, two vital concepts must be clearly understood. The first is called the apparent emissivity Ea and is a function of both the local total emissivity E and of the geometry of the source. Although the total emissivities of ordinary substances range between zero and one, the two extremeties never occur. Surface emissivities which approach these values in the limit, must be created mechanically from materials in the range 0

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Design And Fabrication Of An Apparatus To Determine Heat Transfer Coefficients In An Air-Particle Mixture Over A Horizontal Flat Plate At Uniform Temperature, Louis G. Hunter Jr. Aug 1963

Design And Fabrication Of An Apparatus To Determine Heat Transfer Coefficients In An Air-Particle Mixture Over A Horizontal Flat Plate At Uniform Temperature, Louis G. Hunter Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The study of two phase flow, where a finely divided solid is suspended in a fluid medium, has received considerable attention in the last five years due to the increased number of systems in which this phenomena occurs. The two most important areas involving the gas- particle mechanism are nuclear reactor heat exchangers and liquid and solid rockets.

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Study Of Aerodynamic Forces On An Unsymmetrical Body As It Is Oscillated In A Air Stream, David Rees Tree Aug 1963

Study Of Aerodynamic Forces On An Unsymmetrical Body As It Is Oscillated In A Air Stream, David Rees Tree

Theses and Dissertations

The object of this work was to design and build equipment to measure the aerodynamic forces which will cause self-induced oscillations of a body having an unsymmetrical cross-section, such as a D-section. This self-induced oscillation has been called "stall flutter" or in electrical transmission lines, "galloping-transmission lines." It is hoped that this equipment will be used to gain basic Information about these aerodynamic forces.

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Heat Flux Measurement By Miniature Calorimeters, Gary Rex Coffin Aug 1963

Heat Flux Measurement By Miniature Calorimeters, Gary Rex Coffin

Theses and Dissertations

During recent years an increasing number of technical firms and manufacturers have begun to specify heat flux, energy input per unit area per unit time, as a testing and designing criteria. This change in the boundary condition (to heat flux from temperature excess or others) evolved from the idea that each material has a characteristic burning temperature. Therefore, the rate of ablation or burning depends mainly upon the rate of energy input into the specimen, and not its temperature. Thus, the need for a flux measuring device became more acute.

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The Aerodynamic Drag On Spheres Under Acceleration, Charles Earl Nielson Aug 1963

The Aerodynamic Drag On Spheres Under Acceleration, Charles Earl Nielson

Theses and Dissertations

The requirement of a greater understanding of the behavior of solids-gas systems has shown itself profoundly with the advancement of science and technology during recent years. The range and variety of processes in which these systems play an important role is exceptionally broad. These processes range from meteorological disturbances such as dust storms, rain and snow, to the use of vacuum cleaning equipment. With the advancement of aircraft and space technology the influence of these systems is again felt in such cases as the motion of rockets, missiles and aircraft in flight, the behavior of liquid droplets or metallic particles …

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The Verification And Use Of A Hot-Wire Anemometer In Turbulence Measurements, Charles Young Warner Aug 1963

The Verification And Use Of A Hot-Wire Anemometer In Turbulence Measurements, Charles Young Warner

Theses and Dissertations

One very important part of research is the development of effective, reliable instruments. The measurement of turbulence in flow fields is a complex research problem. It depends heavily upon the hot-wire anemometer. This thesis describes the evaluation and use of a constant- current hot-wire anemometer, and presents the equations governing its use for turbulence measurements. The thesis first enumerates and explains some of the important parameters of turbulent flows, providing the basis for the discussion of their measurement which follows. The cooling of a heated wire in forced convection and a typical anemometer circuit are discussed. Derivations of the instrument …

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A Study Of The Vibration Characteristics Of A Thin Shell Hyperbolic Paraboloid, Farrin W. West May 1963

A Study Of The Vibration Characteristics Of A Thin Shell Hyperbolic Paraboloid, Farrin W. West

Theses and Dissertations

Recent progress in structural engineering has been marked by the increased use of thin shells as load carrying members. In particular, shells of revolution have been widely utilized in the missile industry whereas shells of arbitrary shape have been incorporated in the architectural design of today's modern buildings. Missile applications have been extensively studied both statically and dynamically. However, architechural applications have generally been limited to the statics problem with little consideration being given to the dynamic behavior of these unique structures.

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A Parametric Study Of The Heat Transfer Characteristics Of A Moving Band Heat Exchanger, Larry Hyde Brim Sep 1962

A Parametric Study Of The Heat Transfer Characteristics Of A Moving Band Heat Exchanger, Larry Hyde Brim

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years much attention has been devoted to the development of efficient heat exchangers. The regenerative or moving matrix heat exchanger is one type which has been considered. Most regenerative heat exchangers use one of the conventional types of high area matrices mounted in a drum or disk in such a manner that it can be moved in a continuous cycle from a cold fluid stream to a hot fluid stream and back again. A rather different approach to the design of a regenerative heat exchanger which has been patented in this country is a set of flexible moving …

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Stress Analysis Of An Infinite Cylinder With An Irregular Shaped Cavity Using Complex Variable Techniques, Gerald H. Lindsey Aug 1962

Stress Analysis Of An Infinite Cylinder With An Irregular Shaped Cavity Using Complex Variable Techniques, Gerald H. Lindsey

Theses and Dissertations

The advancement of modern technology has brought with It a demand upon the engineer for more thorough analysis techniques. This has been precipitated by the advent of missiles and space-craft that do not permit regular inspections to determine causes of failure, crack propagation, design weaknesses, etc. Thus, a more complete analytical work must be performed to facilitate a foreknowledge of reaction and performance of a particular design to its environment.

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A Literature Review Covering The Effect Of Residual Stresses On Fatigue Strength Of Steel, Clarence A. Calder Aug 1962

A Literature Review Covering The Effect Of Residual Stresses On Fatigue Strength Of Steel, Clarence A. Calder

Theses and Dissertations

Fatigue fracture usually is defined as the failure of a part at a stress below its breaking stress due to repetitive loading conditions. It is now a well known fact that a part, designed for a maximum stress well below the yield point of the material, may be very apt to fail under cyclic loading conditions over a period of time. The metal appears to "wear out" after a time just like humans do and fatigue failure occurs. Metal fatigue may be contrasted to animal fatigue in that l) its detection before the latter stages is normally difficult if not …

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The Aerodynamic Drag Of Spheres, Leon Rouzelle Scott May 1962

The Aerodynamic Drag Of Spheres, Leon Rouzelle Scott

Theses and Dissertations

A literature survey was conducted to determine the factors which affect aerodynamic drag of spheres. Graphs are presented which show the effect of each variable where such information was available. Equipment was designed and built for the purpose of studying the effects of acceleration on the aerodynamic drag of spheres. Special emphasis was placed on the measurement and control of each of the other variables which can affect the drag. Tests were conducted using large spheres in air and water to show that the method presented can produce a valid determination of the drag coefficients. The numerical values of the …

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Control System Digital Computer Transfer Function Simulation, Jens J. Jonson Mar 1962

Control System Digital Computer Transfer Function Simulation, Jens J. Jonson

Faculty Publications

The z transform of simple delay, integrator, leadlag, and differentiator networks are suggested as the basic building blocks for simulating complex control systems on a digital computer. The system parameters retain their explicit identity, thus facilitating analysis and design of the system as a function of specific parameter changes.

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The Design Of A Six Specimen Tensile Fatigue Machine, Charles Mark Percival Aug 1961

The Design Of A Six Specimen Tensile Fatigue Machine, Charles Mark Percival

Theses and Dissertations

Although metal fatigue has been recognized for many years and during that time many persons have tried to find the explanation for it, there is still not a complete theory concerning this phenomenon. Metal fatigue is one of the major problems the modem designer must face. If the design techniques are to progress as other technological advances are made, it is evident that it will involve a better understanding of metal fatigue.

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Design Of An Air Stabilized Plasma Arc, William Robert Clarke Aug 1961

Design Of An Air Stabilized Plasma Arc, William Robert Clarke

Theses and Dissertations

The plasma-arc generator (see figure 1, 2) has been used for several years as an invaluable ground test facility in which the gas stagnation properties of hypervelocity flight may be reproduced. The plasma is produced by shorting an electric arc between two electrodes; then directing a gas stream through the arc. The gas stream is thus heated to a ''temperature " of forty to fifty thousand degrees Farenheit. At this temperature the gas is in a state of partial ionization termed "plasma". The plasma stream is then constricted and directed by a nozzle into a test chamber and over the …

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Factors That Influenced Homesteading And Land Abandonment In San Juan County, Utah, Melvin J. Frost Jan 1960

Factors That Influenced Homesteading And Land Abandonment In San Juan County, Utah, Melvin J. Frost

Theses and Dissertations

Homesteading in San Juan County, Utah is for the most part, located on Sage Plain at elevations between 6,000 to 7,200 feet. Sage Plain is an undulating surface deeply dissected with canyons. The soil is relatively shallow and the predominant vegetation is pinyon, juniper, sage brush and blue-stem grass.

The 52 year mean precipitation is 15.47 inches. Since the beginning of weather records there has been a noticeable decrease in the annual precipitation. There is generally sufficient moisture to mature winter wheat. Pinto beans are also grown in the more favorable locations.

Principle factors that have influenced homesteading and land …

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A Historical Study Of The Influence Of The Railroad Upon Ogden, Utah, 1868-1875, Alma W. Hansen Jan 1953

A Historical Study Of The Influence Of The Railroad Upon Ogden, Utah, 1868-1875, Alma W. Hansen

Theses and Dissertations

The general plan of this study is to sketch the beginning of Ogden settlement and the early history up to the beginnings of the influence of the coming of the railroad, then to follow in more detail the conditions and influences that developed as the railroad was built and the changes that followed the completion of the line.

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