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A Design Oriented Digital Design Language, David Michael Rouse
A Design Oriented Digital Design Language, David Michael Rouse
Masters Theses
"A digital design language is presented here which is more consistent with the design sequence of digital computer than existing languages. An ideal design sequence is first investigated and the following desirable design language characteristics obtained. A good design oriented language must be: 1) multi-level, 2) capable of expressing ideas easily, 3) easily understood, 4) machine acceptable, 5) modular and, 6) capable of showing timing and control. It should also be: 1) independent of technology, 2) unrestricted to any particular structural feature such as serial processes, synchronous processes, etc., 3) concise, 4) precise, and 5) non-ambiguous. With regard to these …
Experimental Determination Of Dynamic Properties Of Aluminum Including Poisson's Ratio, Terry Lee Holman
Experimental Determination Of Dynamic Properties Of Aluminum Including Poisson's Ratio, Terry Lee Holman
Masters Theses
"Two rods of 7075-T651 aluminum are longitudinally impacted to investigate the material's dynamic properties. The test rod, initially at rest, is instrumented with strain gages to record the strain-time history after the impact rod, accelerated to uniform velocity by an air gun launcher, strikes the test rod. A camera records the strain-time pattern displayed on an oscilloscope. The experiment indicates a consistent rise time of approximately 9 µsec. Simple one-dimensional theory correlates well with the experimental data. Compensation is included for the transverse sensitivity of the gages used. The dynamic values for both the modulus of elasticity and Poisson's ratio …
A Study Of The Nucleate Boiling Of Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Argon, And Liquid Carbon Monoxide From Atmospheric To Near The Critical Pressure, Craig Bauer Johler
A Study Of The Nucleate Boiling Of Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Argon, And Liquid Carbon Monoxide From Atmospheric To Near The Critical Pressure, Craig Bauer Johler
Masters Theses
"The nucleate boiling curves of three corresponding states liquids (nitrogen, argon, and carbon monoxide) were analyzed. Each liquid was studied at pressures ranging from atmospheric pressure to near the critical pressure. Saturated liquid boiling was conducted from cylindrical heaters in the horizontal position having diameters of 0.75 inches and lengths of three inches. Liquid nitrogen was boiled from four different gold heat transfer surfaces; argon and carbon monoxide were boiled from the same gold surface. The critical heat flux correlation of Cobb and Park was further verified by agreement with the experimental critical heat flux ratios obtained in this investigation. …
An Impact Sensitivity Study Of Reactive Materials, Carl E. Delong
An Impact Sensitivity Study Of Reactive Materials, Carl E. Delong
Masters Theses
"The impact sensitivity of a potassium chlorate, stabilized red phosphorous, Quso, and magnesium oxide mixture in a 34/14/4/2 ratio has been found to be about 18 ł 5 gram-centimeters for a 50% sensitivity to initiation. Chi-square tests at the 95% confidence level have determined that it is not possible to reject the hypothesis that the distribution is either normally distributed or log-normally distributed within the 50% range. Humidity, aging, and some additives were found to desensitize the mixture. Energy versus drop weight and test height curves show that momentum considerations are crucial over large test ranges in studies of impact …
Current Characteristics Of Electrically Sprayed Glycerine, Larry Eugene Stoddard
Current Characteristics Of Electrically Sprayed Glycerine, Larry Eugene Stoddard
Masters Theses
"The current carried by electrically-sprayed glycerine was measured, and an empirical relation was obtained for single-jet spraying, given by I = KIV0.45M0.55̇d-0.18 where V is the electrode voltage, Ṁ the mass-flow rate, and d the electrode spacing, the electrodes being a capillary and collecting plate. Peculiarities of the current waveform, including an exponentially rising envelope, for unstable-jet spraying and multiple-jet spraying, were recorded"--Abstract, page ii.
Stochastic Simulations Analysis And Determination Of Iteration Requirements, James Walter Smith
Stochastic Simulations Analysis And Determination Of Iteration Requirements, James Walter Smith
Masters Theses
"A thorough analysis of computerized stochastic simulation problems has been undertaken to determine the number of iterations (or random draws) necessary to achieve a required degree of output accuracy. The basic problem is to determine when the sampled output mean and standard deviation are within specified accuracy limits. An error analysis is made of the statistical properties of deterministic-probablistic [sic] and logic (random walk) type problems. A recommendation for determining the number of problem iterations required is then presented"--Abstract, page ii.
An Analysis Of A Standardized Digital Circuit Driving A Coaxial Cable, John Pitkin Lappington
An Analysis Of A Standardized Digital Circuit Driving A Coaxial Cable, John Pitkin Lappington
Masters Theses
"The expense of developing new circuit designs has forced electronic manufacturers to develop and use multipurpose circuits that can be adapted to fit many requirements. Sometimes this procedure leads to problems that would not have occurred if a circuit, designed to fit a particular application, had been developed. One problem of this type deals with the effect of improperly terminated coaxial cables loading output signals from a digital computer. The unterminated cable reflected the signal back in the computer. This did not affect the putout stage, but the preceeding [sic] driving stage was affected. The degradation of the output of …
The Effect Of Structure On The Consolidation Of Compacted Unsaturated Clay Soils, William Joseph Graham
The Effect Of Structure On The Consolidation Of Compacted Unsaturated Clay Soils, William Joseph Graham
Masters Theses
"Contained in this paper are the results of research which was performed to investigate the relation between the volume-change mechanisms of shrinkage and one-dimensional compression for two clay soils, including some samples whose structures had been altered by the addition of flocculating and dispersing agents. Shrinkage tests were conducted with a special mold designed to facilitate the study of a soil's shrinkage path. consolidation tests on undisturbed samples and one-dimensional compression tests on unsaturated samples compacted in the vicinity of optimum moisture content were performed. A detailed study was made of a highly plastic red Missouri clay. Complications arose in …
A Flood Frequency Study For Small Watersheds In Missouri, Ronald Anthony Rusch
A Flood Frequency Study For Small Watersheds In Missouri, Ronald Anthony Rusch
Masters Theses
"The quantity and quality of streamflow data available on small watersheds in Missouri has improved in the last ten years. However, it will be years before there is sufficient data on both the large and small watersheds to enable investigators to conduct extensive studies in the state. This study of 70 small watersheds within the state of Missouri presents a technique to estimate the discharge from watershed of 25 square miles or less...Results from this study may be used in the design of small hydraulic structures such as culverts, bridges, and dams for small reservoirs"--Abstract, page ii.
System Definition Of A Small, Economical General Purpose Computer, Thomas Elden Kreger
System Definition Of A Small, Economical General Purpose Computer, Thomas Elden Kreger
Masters Theses
"The major differences between commercially available electronic calculators and the small, general purpose computer are discussed. A computer system organization is proposed with low cost, physical compactness and user convenience as design objectives. In addition, a system block diagram and a set of micro-instructions are postulated. These micro-instructions are micro-programmed to provide floating point arithmetic capability and a library of function generating sub-routines"--Abstract, page ii.
A Lyapunov Designed Model-Referenced Control System With Signum Function Adaptive Control Laws, James Steven Epstein
A Lyapunov Designed Model-Referenced Control System With Signum Function Adaptive Control Laws, James Steven Epstein
Masters Theses
"An examination of a model-referenced adaptive control system designed to satisfy the requirements of Lyapunov's direct method is made. It is found that each adaptive control loop requires a multiplier for its implementation. A new design is proposed which replaces the multipliers in the control loops by switches, thereby gaining a significant hardware advantage. A first order system designed by the new method is simulated on an analog computer and some refinements are made. The method is then generalized to include nth order systems. The poles of the model, however, are subject to some restrictions. Finally, the problems associated with …
Some Effects Of Lead-Zinc Mining Wastewater On A Stream Environment, Anthony Ralph De Alonso Handler
Some Effects Of Lead-Zinc Mining Wastewater On A Stream Environment, Anthony Ralph De Alonso Handler
Masters Theses
"The continuous discharge of lead-zinc mine and mill wastewater into some streams in southeastern Missouri may alter the ecology of those streams. A field and laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the potential pollution problem. Bee Fork Creek, the first stream in that area to receive tailings from mining operations, was selected for this study and periodically surveyed. Laboratory tests included static bioassays of lead, zinc, and copper, and the mode of action of the metals was investigated through post-mortem examination of the experimental fish. The test animals used in the bioassays were bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus, Rafinesque). The heavy …
Investigation Of Target Detection In Noncoherent Systems With Colored Noise, Edward Windsor Bailey
Investigation Of Target Detection In Noncoherent Systems With Colored Noise, Edward Windsor Bailey
Masters Theses
"Design efforts concerning the problem of detecting moving ground targets from an airborne platform with a noncoherent radar have been concentrated in the area of video filter design. The filter formulation generally follows an empirical path with no generally acceptable criterion for an optimum processor. This Thesis considers several problem formulations which are based on a Neyman-Pearson detection criteria. A square-law second detector is assumed and the resulting likelihood ratio shown to be too complex for closed form solution. The problem is reformulated in terms of sequences using complex random variable representations and the likelihood ratio is investigated. A test …
Sorption And Desorption Of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticides By Clay Minerals, Cheng Sun Liao
Sorption And Desorption Of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticides By Clay Minerals, Cheng Sun Liao
Masters Theses
"This thesis describes the sorption and desorption of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides by clay minerals under laboratory controlled environmental systems. Particular emphasis was directed toward the investigation of the fundamental adsorption phenomena which occurred in selected pesticide-clay systems. the effects of certain environmental stresses, including pH, temperature and salt (NaCl) concentration of water, on the behavior of sorption and desorption were also studied. Pesticides selected for this study included DDT, dieldrin and heptachlor, and clay minerals employed were kaolinite, montmorillonite and illite. The adsorption rate and equilibrium were evaluated by batch techniques employing completely mixed systems while the effects of the …
Failure Analysis Of Binary Address Decoders, Kanaiyalal Jekisondas Gandhi
Failure Analysis Of Binary Address Decoders, Kanaiyalal Jekisondas Gandhi
Masters Theses
"This paper describes the organization and failure analysis of various types of binary address decoders. Logical type faults are considered and all possible faulty output patterns, resulting from these faults, are derived. A basic theory is developed, showing that these failure patterns are independent of the decoder size and organization. Digital simulation programs were used as an aid in the development of this theory. Results of the simulation are provided in the appendix"--Abstract, page ii.
Laboratory Measurement Of Pore Water Pressure Induced By A Model Friction Pile, Charles Alfred Miller
Laboratory Measurement Of Pore Water Pressure Induced By A Model Friction Pile, Charles Alfred Miller
Masters Theses
"This research program has been undertaken to develop a laboratory testing procedure for the measurement of pore water pressure induced by the static loading of a model friction pile. Most of the investigation involved the design, construction, and testing of equipment to be used during the tests which would produce satisfactory and reliable results. It was also desired to simulate field conditions during the tests. A series of tests were performed varying the consolidation pressure on the soil around the model pile. The effects of changing the location of the pore pressure measurements was also investigated. Results of the tests …
State Assignments For Non-Normal Asynchronous Sequential Circuits, Gary Keith Maki
State Assignments For Non-Normal Asynchronous Sequential Circuits, Gary Keith Maki
Masters Theses
"There is a lack of procedures that can be used to find good internal state assignments for asynchronous sequential circuits operating in the non-normal mode. Presented here, are two generalized state assignments, which are functions only of the number of rows in a flow table. The suggested bounds for the generalized state assignments are m + [log₂m] and m + [m/2] internal state variables for a 2m-row flow table, where [ ] means "next lowest integer". Both generalized state assignments produce group (linear) codes. The algorithms for generating these internal state assignments are easy and straight-forward to implement. …
Fault Diagnosis Of Sequential Circuits, Virgil Willis Hughes
Fault Diagnosis Of Sequential Circuits, Virgil Willis Hughes
Masters Theses
"Compared to the problem of combinational network (CN) diagnosis, that of sequential network (SN) diagnosis has been an extremely difficult one. Present techniques of SN diagnosis are difficult to apply, and generally lead to lengthy test schedules or additional logic. This paper presents a new approach to the SN diagnostic problem which results in a substantially simpler technique than those found in the literature. The approach is to modify the SN so that it can be diagnosed from a combinatoric point of view. This is accomplished by the addition of outputs for testing purposes to certain lines in the circuit--no …
Correlation Of Particulate Theory And Behavior Of Real Soils, Christopher Byron Groves
Correlation Of Particulate Theory And Behavior Of Real Soils, Christopher Byron Groves
Masters Theses
"The behavior of granular soils subjected to triaxial stresses can be explained in terms of a combination of elastic deformation and sliding friction. Three sans and a coarse silt at various initial void ratios were tested in drained triaxial compression. Cell pressures were varied between 50 and 1500 psi. Prediction techniques for simulating laboratory data was based on various packings of equal radii spheres. Equilibrium and compatibility equations were used to calculate the principal strains under certain applied stresses. The assumed arrays predicted much smaller strains than those than the soils exhibited. If these strains were subtracted from those observed, …
The Analysis Of R-S-S-R Spatial Four-Bar Mechanism, David Perng Chyi
The Analysis Of R-S-S-R Spatial Four-Bar Mechanism, David Perng Chyi
Masters Theses
"Although many methods are known for the kinematic analysis of spatial mechanisms, such as descriptive geometry, vector analysis, dual number theory, matrices, screw calculus, and various other methods, a better way to analyze the specific R-S-S-R four-bar mechanism is to use tensor methods in order to eliminate the apparently formidable and tedious tasks of mathematically formulating problems and obtaining solutions. The analysis described in this paper is developed basically by using tensor notations and operations, and the calculations take advantage of the capabilities of modern digital computers. A FORTRAN program for the IBM 360 Data Processing System which will analyze …
Precipitation Hardening Of A Mg - 3.5 Wt. % Th - 1. Wt. % Mn Alloy, Adolf Chun-Chiung Huang
Precipitation Hardening Of A Mg - 3.5 Wt. % Th - 1. Wt. % Mn Alloy, Adolf Chun-Chiung Huang
Masters Theses
"The precipitation process in a Mg - 3.5 wt. % Th - 1. wt. % Mn alloy during aging at 260⁰, 350⁰ and 400⁰C was determined principally by transmission electron microscopy. At 350⁰ and 400⁰C, general precipitation of the equilibrium Mg₄Th phase moderately hardens the alloy. No transition lattice of this phase was seen. The Mg₄Th precipitate forms initially as disc shaped plates parallel either to the prism or basal plane of the matrix...During prolonged aging at 400⁰C the plates lengthen into long laths on either of the above planes in the close packed direction...At 260⁰C an unidentified G. P. …
The Design Of Three-Port Strip Line Circulator, Jeng Seng Chang
The Design Of Three-Port Strip Line Circulator, Jeng Seng Chang
Masters Theses
"This dissertation is concerned with the analysis and design of the radius of ferrite disk of strip line circulator using a generalized analytical field expression. The first part consists of an analysis of the field in the ferrite disk with the TEM wave incident normally on the air-ferrite boundary. It is approximated by taking the boundary condition at the incident and outlet points, so that analytical expressions for the electric and magnetic fields can be obtained. The next part consists of an approximate method to determine the radius of the ferrite disk based on the result obtained in the first …
Method For Optimizing Multi-Layer Insulation, William Donald Morath
Method For Optimizing Multi-Layer Insulation, William Donald Morath
Masters Theses
"The use of multi-layer insulation can result in reduced material cost, weight, or volume. A method for selecting layer materials is described. Each layer material is selected to operate at its upper temperature limit and to contribute to the overall performance of the wall. The analyses required for optimizing flat and cylindrical walls are developed. Use of the digital computer makes it feasable [sic] to select layer materials from a large group of candidates. Fortran IV programs for optimizing flat and cylindrical walls are presented, and their use is demonstrated by the solution of example problems. Methods for improving the …
Design Of R-C-C-R Spatial Mechanism, Kao-Chien Hsei
Design Of R-C-C-R Spatial Mechanism, Kao-Chien Hsei
Masters Theses
"An analysis to design a particular R-C-C-R spatial mechanism was developed using tensor notations and operations. This specific R-C-C-R spatial mechanism can be used to couple two shafts intersected at a skew angle with constant rotating speed ratio. This skew angle, or bending angle of the two shaft, may vary from 30 up to 180 degrees. The governing equations of relative positions of the mechanism were formulated as a function of two variables: the bending angle of the shafts and the rotating angle of the input link. To exemplify the various design conditions, the design parameter versus the bending angle …
An Analysis Of An Audio Amplifier Utilizing An Operational Amplifier And Negative Feedback, Anthony Francis Lexa
An Analysis Of An Audio Amplifier Utilizing An Operational Amplifier And Negative Feedback, Anthony Francis Lexa
Masters Theses
"An audio amplifier utilizing a monolithic operational amplifier is analyzed. The analysis is a block diagram approach where the amplifier is divided into three parts; operational amplifier, power amplifier, and feedback network. A Fourier series analysis is used to describe the distortion and signal components of the amplifier output. The results of this analysis demonstrate the advantage of large negative feedback on frequency response and harmonic distortion. Using relatively few passive components a high quality audio amplifier is constructed with an output power of 15 watts RMS power and negligible harmonic distortion"--Abstract, page ii.
Analysis Of A Water Level Control, Bhupendra Girdharlal Shah
Analysis Of A Water Level Control, Bhupendra Girdharlal Shah
Masters Theses
"This thesis presents the analysis of a controller for a liquid level control system. The controller was built using an analog computer providing the ability to easily construct up to three modes of control. The controllers analyzed were: 1.) Proportional, 2.) Proportional plus reset, and 3.) Proportional plus reset plus preact. The system was tuned experimentally to provide satisfactory operation and root loci were also plotted to show the system stability for the three modes"--Abstract, page ii.
Calculation Of Optimum Conditions For Simultaneous Heat And Mass Transfer In Porous Membranes, Chia-Chang Liu
Calculation Of Optimum Conditions For Simultaneous Heat And Mass Transfer In Porous Membranes, Chia-Chang Liu
Masters Theses
"The object of this investigation was to study desalination using evaporation through porous membranes and to estimate the economic potential of the method. The major factors affecting the economics were: 1. The saline water temperature into the evaporator, tsl; 2. the temperature driving force in the evaporator, DF; 3. the temperature driving force in the heat exchanger, DTEX; and 4. the saline water temperature leaving the evaporator, ts2. The optimum conditions based on cost of water product were studied by calculating water costs under a wide range of conditions. for any given set of variables t …
Film Boiling From Inclined Flat Surfaces, Charles Ernest Price
Film Boiling From Inclined Flat Surfaces, Charles Ernest Price
Masters Theses
"The object of this investigation was to determine the effect of inclination on the heat transfer for saturated film pool boiling from a flat plate heater. Nitrogen at atmospheric pressure was used as the test fluid. The test plate was oriented at various angles from the horizontal position and the convective film coefficient was determined for each angle. Tests were conducted for heater angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90°. The heater strip was placed in a container of the liquid and was heated electrically. Heat transfer results were obtained for plate temperatures ranging from 100 to 800°F. As the …
Nuclear Parameter Study In One, Two, And Three Dimensions, Jan Robert Lojek
Nuclear Parameter Study In One, Two, And Three Dimensions, Jan Robert Lojek
Masters Theses
"A parameter study comparing one-, two-, and three-dimensional reactor design analyses was undertaken. Computer programs (codes) were used extensively for the computations and running times on the IBM 360/50 were observed. The values of primary concern were neutron flux shapes, effective multiplication factors, and fuel depletion. Dresden I nuclear power plant with fuel type 1 represents the model reactor. Cross section calculations were performed using the nuclear codes HRG and TEMPEST II, FEVER, EXTERMINATOR-2, AND FLARE generated the nuclear parameters"--Abstract, page ii.
A Study Of Different Types Of Connections To Structural-Steel Square Tubings, Chao-Sheng Chen
A Study Of Different Types Of Connections To Structural-Steel Square Tubings, Chao-Sheng Chen
Masters Theses
"Although square tubular element has long been recognized as an ideal structural member, its acceptance was limited by the lack of detailed knowledge on suitable connections related to this geometric shape. It is structurally inefficient to use a strong column poorly connected to a strong beam. So it is necessary to understand, in advance of adoption, the effect and behavior of different types of connections and to develop an efficient structural system. In this study, the ordinary column-to-beam framing with different types of connections has been investigated. The three types of connections are single-plate connection, double-angle connection, and multi-angle connection. …