Six Things That Need To Change In Ireland's Rental Market,
2014
Technological University Dublin
Six Things That Need To Change In Ireland's Rental Market, Lorcan Sirr
Media
No abstract provided.
Mortgage Clampdown Propsosals Will Have Serious Knock-On Effects,
2014
Technological University Dublin
Mortgage Clampdown Propsosals Will Have Serious Knock-On Effects, Lorcan Sirr
Media
No abstract provided.
Shock Pulse Filtering Evaluation On Package Size And Cost,
2014
Hewlett-Packard Company
Shock Pulse Filtering Evaluation On Package Size And Cost, Matthew P. Daum Ph.D.
Journal of Applied Packaging Research
Distribution packaging design often relies on cushion curves to determine required material thickness needed for product protection during shipment. The material thickness chosen based on cushion curves establishes overall package size, a key determiner of logistics costs. Cushion curves are constructed by dropping a mass onto a cushion, and interpreting the resulting shock pulse deceleration. The reported deceleration can be highly influenced by applying a “filter” to the shock pulse, a useful standar d prac - tice that removes unwanted high frequency elements superimposed on top of the basic shock pulse shape. Standard test methods for generating cushion curves generally …
Agricultural Industry Advanced Vehicle Technology: Benchmark Study For Reduction In Petroleum Use,
2014
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Agricultural Industry Advanced Vehicle Technology: Benchmark Study For Reduction In Petroleum Use, Roger M. Hoy, Rodney Rohrer, Adam Liska, Joe D. Luck, Loren Isom, Deepak R. Keshwani
Adam Liska Papers
Diesel use on farms in the United States has remained relatively constant since 1985, decreasing slightly in 2009, which may be attributed to price increases and the economic recession. During this time, the United States’ harvested area also has remained relatively constant at roughly 300 million acres. In 2010, farm diesel use was 5.4% of the total United States diesel use. Crops accounting for an estimated 65% of United States farm diesel use include corn, soybean, wheat, hay, and alfalfa, respectively, based on harvested crop area and a recent analysis of estimated fuel use by crop. Diesel use in these …
Research On The Improvement Of Functions Of Hangzhou Bay Bridge Vts,
2014
World Maritime University
Research On The Improvement Of Functions Of Hangzhou Bay Bridge Vts, Haiyang Cai
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Optimization Of Acid Production In Food Waste Via Anaerobic Respiration,
2014
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Optimization Of Acid Production In Food Waste Via Anaerobic Respiration, Charles Daniels, Raymond Red Corn, Abigail S. Engelberth Phd.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, one third of all food produced in world is wasted; 1.63 * 109 metric tons of nutrition is lost to transportation, contamination, or neglect every year (FAO 2013). This wasted food, however, could be repurposed as a substrate for microbial conversion into useful chemicals. This research is aimed at finding the optimal conditions for bacterial colonies to generate volatile fatty acids (VFAs): resources that are used as solvents, medicines, and chemical intermediates usually generated from petroleum based resources (Drumright et al., 2000) (Roscher 2000) (Kolt et al., 2007). …
Portable Pneumatic Demonstrator For Stem Education,
2014
Morgan State University
Portable Pneumatic Demonstrator For Stem Education, Joe Chege, Tyler Helmus, John Lumkes
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
This project involves the development of a compact and portable pneumatic demonstrator. Using two pneumatic actuators and four solenoid valves, we are able to move an arm on both the X and Y-axes; one actuator for each range of motion. The setup also employs an air pump and a tank to maintain pressure for the actuators. On the actuators there is an arm that holds a camera, a stepper motor and an electromagnet. The stepper motor raises and lowers the electromagnet which is used to pick up objects. The camera is used to automatically identify objects for when the demonstrator …
Quantitative Data Extraction Using Spatial Fourier Transform In Inversion Shear Interferometer,
2014
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Quantitative Data Extraction Using Spatial Fourier Transform In Inversion Shear Interferometer, Yanzeng Li
Graduate Theses - Physics and Optical Engineering
Currently there are many interferometers used for testing wavefront, measuring the quality of optical elements, and detecting refractive index changes in a certain medium. Each interferometer has been constructed for a specific objective. Inversion shear interferometer is one of them. Compared to other interferometers, it has its own advantages, such as only being sensitive to coma aberration, but it has some limitations as well. It does not allow use of phase shifting technique. A novel inversion shear interferometer was invented using holographic lenses. By using the spatial carrier method, phase information of the wavefront was extracted. The breakthrough of the …
New Research In Cave Ledenica In Bukovi Vrh On Velebit Mt In Croatian Dinaric Karst,
2014
University of South Florida
New Research In Cave Ledenica In Bukovi Vrh On Velebit Mt In Croatian Dinaric Karst, Mladen Garasic
The International Workshop on Ice Caves
No abstract provided.
Technology, Science, And Environtmental Impact Of A Novel Cu-Ag Core-Shell Solderless Interconnect System,
2014
Purdue University
Technology, Science, And Environtmental Impact Of A Novel Cu-Ag Core-Shell Solderless Interconnect System, Milea Joy Kammer
Open Access Dissertations
Tin-based solder is ubiquitous in microelectronics manufacturing and plays a critical role in electronic packaging and attachment. While manufacturers of consumer electronics have made the transition to the use of lead-free solder, there are still a variety of reliability issues associated with these lead-free alternatives, particularly for high performance, high reliability applications. Because of these performance short-comings, researchers are still searching for a material, an alloy, or a unique alternative that can meet the thermal, mechanical, and electrical requirements for conventional reflow solder applications. In an effort to produce a more reliable alternative, Kim et al. proposed the low-temperature (200°C) …
Using Game Engine Technologies For Increasing Cognitive Stimulation And Perceptive Immersion,
2014
Technical University of Delft
Using Game Engine Technologies For Increasing Cognitive Stimulation And Perceptive Immersion, Garrett Keenaghan, Imre Horváth
Conference papers
With the development of more user friendly game engine packages and software, detailed cognitive stimulation of procedural activities has now become easier to develop in virtual reality environments. With packages offering built-in visual editors, the amount of labour hours required for the development of specific applications are reduced. This paper considers the use of computer supported game engine technology to provide location independent comprehension and procedural skills learning for built environment education.
Load Securement And Packaging Methods To Reduce Risk Of Damage And Personal Injury For Cargo Freight In Truck, Container And Intermodal Shipments,
2014
Packaging Forensic Associates, Inc. USA
Load Securement And Packaging Methods To Reduce Risk Of Damage And Personal Injury For Cargo Freight In Truck, Container And Intermodal Shipments, Paul Singh, Jay Singh, John Antle, Erin Topper, G. Grewal
Journal of Applied Packaging Research
This paper is the fourth paper in a series of papers that analyzed results from a major damage assessment study that examined challenges products endure during shipping and handling in the mixed-load and less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics environments. The previous three papers are specific to various commodities, such as televisions, appliances, furniture, machinery, doors and windows, and paint products. These products are known to represent high levels of freight damage and corresponding claims to carriers. Products of different sizes and weights are loaded into trailers using various methods both mechanical and manual, by various algorithms to best weigh or cube out …
Fire Protection And Life Safety Evaluation- Houston Community College- San Jacinto Building,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Fire Protection And Life Safety Evaluation- Houston Community College- San Jacinto Building, Will Clay
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
This report evaluates the life safety features of the HCC San Jacinto Building (SJB) both prescriptively and on a performance basis. The goal is to present the building code requirements for the HCC San Jacinto building and determine if the design is in compliance, as well as analyze the building on the basis of performance criteria to determine if there are any excessive threats to life safety. The building is designed in compliance with the Houston Building Code, and takes advantage of lesser requirements for existing features. The performance section determines that based on fire and egress modeling, that while …
Fire And Life Safety Analysis Of The Bonderson Engineering Projects Center,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Fire And Life Safety Analysis Of The Bonderson Engineering Projects Center, Brian Sackett
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
As part of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a prescriptive and performance based design analysis was conducted for the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center building (Cal Poly campus). The purpose of this analysis was to review the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center’s compliance with applicable and recognized fire and building codes with regards to its fire protection systems and features. The fire protection systems and features analyzed in this report include: 1) Egress Systems, 2) Structural Fire Protection, 3) Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, 4) Fire …
Fire And Life Safety Report- Agricultural Sciences Building- Cal Poly,
2014
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Fire And Life Safety Report- Agricultural Sciences Building- Cal Poly, Jonathan Schram
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
The purpose of this fire and life safety analysis is to provide a conclusion on whether the Agricultural Sciences Building (ASB) meets fire safety goals. The primary fire safety goal is to provide building occupants a safe environment during fire conditions. This goal can be achieved by protecting the occupants not intimate with the initial fire development and improving survivability of those occupants intimate with the initial fire development. A prescriptive-based design approach and a performance-based design approach are used to evaluate building safety. The prescriptive-based approach is used to evaluate the building's structural fire protection systems, fire detection and …
Fire And Life Safety Analysis- Uw Medicine Lake Union Phase 3.1,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Fire And Life Safety Analysis- Uw Medicine Lake Union Phase 3.1, Marge Hong
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
This report provides a summary of the fire protection and life safety features for UW Medicine Lake Union, a research and laboratory building, in accordance with Seattle Building Code (SBC), International Building Code (IBC), and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). The objective of this report is to identify if UW Medicine Lake Union meets both the prescriptive and performance based code. The primary fire safety goal is to provide life safety system that reduced the risk of fire-related injuries and loss of life due to fire. The prescriptive analysis is used to identify the building integrity per code. This evaluates …
Cal Poly Student Recreation Center Fire Protection Review,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Student Recreation Center Fire Protection Review, Alain N. Mamada
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
This report summarizes the analysis of the existing fire protection features and systems installed in the Recreation Center building on the Cal Poly campus. The analysis is conducted into two different approaches. A prescriptive analysis approach will examine installed fire protection features and systems in accordance with the International Building Code. The analysis will consider the building as existing building as per IBC provisions. A performance-based approach will assess whether the building occupants will egress the building before conditions become untenable. Fire dynamic simulations will be used to determine the available safe egress time and evacuation simulations will performed to …
Westside Christian High School,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Westside Christian High School, Michael Stewart
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
The building I have chosen to use as the model for exemplifying the components of a wet fire suppression system is Westside Christian High School (WCHS). This building completed construction in January of 2014 and is located at: 8200 SW Pfaffle Street Tigard, Oregon 97223. The existing structure was previously owned and occupied by City Bible Church who will now lease space from the High school during and after construction. The renovations include the addition of space for music, art classes, fitness center, gym, science labs, and others. The renovations will also be widening existing rooms and hallways. The core …
Fire Protection Analysis Robert And Margrit Modavi Center For The Performing Arts- Uc Davis,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Fire Protection Analysis Robert And Margrit Modavi Center For The Performing Arts- Uc Davis, Jeffrey Paterson
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
This document is the report of the culminating experience as part of the master’s program in fire protection engineering at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This report contains a life safety analysis of the fire protection systems of a chosen project building. The building examined is the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, located on the University of California Davis campus. The building was constructed in 2002 where the first performance occurred in October 2002. A large portion of the report applies prescriptive code requirements to evaluate compliance with current codes and standards. The …
Fire Analysis Of The Walter F. Dexter Building- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,
2014
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Fire Analysis Of The Walter F. Dexter Building- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Jeff Jenkins
Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports
The purpose of this report is to provide a fire analysis of the Walter F. Dexter Building on the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Campus. The report will detail egress analysis, notification systems, and building construction in a prescriptive approach. The report will also include a performance based analysis of the building with a designed fire scenario. This performance based analysis will show that in one of the most likely fire scenarios for the building, there is still ample time for the occupants to escape safely.
