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Objective Bayesian Inference On The Common Mean Of Normal Distributions, Shiyi Tu Dec 2012

Objective Bayesian Inference On The Common Mean Of Normal Distributions, Shiyi Tu

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One of the oldest problems in statistical area is to make inference on a common mean of several different normal populations with unknown and probably unequal variances. There are several different ways to make inference on the common mean. The most common methods are point estimation, hypothesis testing, and interval estimation. Point estimation uses sample data to calculate a single value serving as a best guess for the unknown population mean. Hypothesis testing assumes all populations have the same mean as the null hypothesis. Interval estimation is an interval of possible values of the unknown mean.
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Development Of A Two-Dimensional Model Of A Pneumatic Tire, Timothy Lewis Dec 2012

Development Of A Two-Dimensional Model Of A Pneumatic Tire, Timothy Lewis

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The pneumatic tire has been studied extensively since its invention in 1888. With the advent of high-powered computers and the use of the finite element method, the understanding of the tire's complex non-linear behavior has grown tremendously. However, one weakness of finite element models is that parameter studies are difficult and time consuming to perform. In contrast, an analytical model can quickly and easily perform extensive parameter studies. To the knowledge of the author, all existing analytical models of the tire make assumptions concerning the tire's behavior and construction that while useful for obtaining some of the first-order characteristics, are …

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Impedance-Based Fault Location Methods For Transmission Line Connecting Wind Farm Plants, Chaoqi Ji Dec 2012

Impedance-Based Fault Location Methods For Transmission Line Connecting Wind Farm Plants, Chaoqi Ji

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With an increasing capacity of wind power installed in the world, the impact of wind generation during fault condition has been studied. Wind plants equipped with induction generator results in a different fault behavior in transmission networks. In this paper, the validation of existing impedance-based fault location methods are performed on a transmission line connecting wind plant equipped with three different types of induction generators. This work is based on the simulation in real-time digital simulator (RTDS).
Squirrel-cage induction generator (SCIG), wound-rotor induction generator (WRIG) and doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) are the three common generators used for wind power plants. …

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Composite Sandwich Structures With Honeycomb Core Subjected To Impact, Lei He Dec 2012

Composite Sandwich Structures With Honeycomb Core Subjected To Impact, Lei He

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Composite sandwich structures constructed with honeycomb core can be an effective means of absorbing impact in many engineer applications. Conventional hexagonal honeycomb exhibit an effective positive Poisson's ratio, are commonly employed due to their lightweight and high axial stiffness properties. In contrast, auxetic honeycombs offer high in-plane shear stiffness, and exhibit negative Poisson's ratios with lateral extension, instead of contraction, when stretched axially.
In this study, the dynamic response of an aluminum composite panel with a honeycomb core constrained within two thin face sheets is investigated undergoing impact with a rigid ball. The finite element models used to simulate impact …

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Convex Hull Characterization Of Special Polytopes In N-Ary Variables, Ruobing Shen Dec 2012

Convex Hull Characterization Of Special Polytopes In N-Ary Variables, Ruobing Shen

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This paper characterizes the convex hull of the set of n-ary vectors that are lexicographically less than or equal to a given such vector. A polynomial number of facets is shown to be sufficient to describe the convex hull. These facets generalize the family of cover inequalities for the binary case. They allow for advances relative to both the modeling of integer variables using base-n expansions, and the solving of n-ary knapsack problems with weakly super-decreasing coefficients.

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Ultraluminous X-Ray Sources In Andromeda Galaxy: Two Recent Discoveries And Their Implications, Amanpreet Kaur Dec 2012

Ultraluminous X-Ray Sources In Andromeda Galaxy: Two Recent Discoveries And Their Implications, Amanpreet Kaur

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Ultraluminous X-ray sources are believed to be associated with X-ray binaries, in which an accreting black hole generates X-ray luminosities in excess of 10 39 erg/s. The nature of the companion star and the underlying physics of the accretion process is not yet established with certainty. In particular, whether or not the accretion is super/sub Eddington is an open question, as is the mass of the companion star. We discuss the first two ULXs recently discovered in M31 and investigate the nature of their underlying sources. We present the X-ray observations for ULX-1 in detail and discuss its implications for …

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Investigation Of Auxiliary Winding Harmonic Resonance Phenomena In Single Phase Induction Motors, Gaurav Singh Dec 2012

Investigation Of Auxiliary Winding Harmonic Resonance Phenomena In Single Phase Induction Motors, Gaurav Singh

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In recent years, the proliferation of single phase power electronics based loads has given rise to a number of power quality issues in the power grid. Harmonics in voltage and current waveforms are one of the biggest problems in this family of power quality issues. Until some years back, power system utilities did not consider harmonics due to small single phase loads to be a big problem. In fact, only large loads were considered as potential hotspots for power quality problems. However, the advent of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), personal computers and consumer electronic devices, which utilize rectifier front ends, …

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Visions & Fissures, Sarah Butler Dec 2012

Visions & Fissures, Sarah Butler

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My work references both Early Renaissance paintings and digital technology through highly-saturated and detailed hybrids of painting styles. The religious narratives combined with digital symbols and artifacts of digital processes suggest the spiritual undercurrents surrounding digital technology in its potential for enlightenment, transcendence, and evoking a sense of the infinite. To further clarify the reasoning behind this connection, I discuss three themes. Firstly, the function of illusion in Early Renaissance and in digital space, secondly, the mythology and promise associated with digital space and lastly, the fact that we currently occupy two spaces simultaneously as computer users, and aligning that …

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Can The Application Of A Landscape Designed Learning Environment Enhance Education?, Virginia Bailey Dec 2012

Can The Application Of A Landscape Designed Learning Environment Enhance Education?, Virginia Bailey

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There is a need for a restructuring the way that a child's learning environment is designed. Currently, the mainstream educational design process ignores the notion that children have different ways of learning. Furthermore, when there are so many distractions, how we successfully reach a child's mind has become a challenge. The current school system is structured in a manner that does not address the presence of these distractions, often causing overstimulation and inattentiveness. Designing for children should be approached in a way that all senses are engaged. Having opportunities for hands-on learning inside and outside of the classroom is important …

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Sediment Based Turbidity And Bacteria Reduction Analysis In Simulated Construction Site Runoff, James W. Berry Iii Dec 2012

Sediment Based Turbidity And Bacteria Reduction Analysis In Simulated Construction Site Runoff, James W. Berry Iii

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Large construction projects are highly vulnerable to sediment removal by erosive forces. Turbidity, resulting from this excess sediment, has gained recognition as anindicator of pollution in surface runoff from construction activities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently moving toward regulations that would establish a nationwide maximum turbidity effluent limit discharged from construction sites. Research has shown that current sediment control best management practices (BMPs) are often ineffective at controlling elevated turbidity levels in construction site discharges. Additionally, research confirms that sediment basins may act as reservoirs for bacteria, specifically Escherichia coli (E. coli). During rainfall events, resuspension within sediment …

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The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 23 2012-11-16, Clemson University Nov 2012

The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 23 2012-11-16, Clemson University

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The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 21 2012-11-02, Clemson University Nov 2012

The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 21 2012-11-02, Clemson University

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Translating The Statistical Representation Of The Effects Of Education Interventions Into More Readily Interpretable Forms, Mark W. Lipsey, Kelly Puzio, Cathy Yun, Michael A. Hebert, Kasia Steinka-Fry, Mikel W. Cole, Megan Roberts, Karen S. Anthony, Matthew D. Busick Nov 2012

Translating The Statistical Representation Of The Effects Of Education Interventions Into More Readily Interpretable Forms, Mark W. Lipsey, Kelly Puzio, Cathy Yun, Michael A. Hebert, Kasia Steinka-Fry, Mikel W. Cole, Megan Roberts, Karen S. Anthony, Matthew D. Busick

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This paper is directed to researchers who conduct and report education intervention studies. Its purpose is to stimulate and guide them to go a step beyond reporting the statistics that emerge from their analysis of the differences between experimental groups on the respective outcome variables. With what is often very minimal additional effort, those statistical representations can be translated into forms that allow their magnitude and practical significance to be more readily understood by the practitioners, policymakers, and even other researchers who are interested in the intervention that was evaluated.

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Besocratic: An Intelligent Tutoring System For The Recognition, Evaluation, And Analysis Of Free-Form Student Input, Samuel Bryfczynski Nov 2012

Besocratic: An Intelligent Tutoring System For The Recognition, Evaluation, And Analysis Of Free-Form Student Input, Samuel Bryfczynski

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This dissertation describes a novel intelligent tutoring system, BeSocratic, which aims to help fill the gap between simple multiple-choice systems and free-response systems. BeSocratic focuses on targeting questions that are free-form in nature yet defined to the point which allows for automatic evaluation and analysis. The system includes a set of modules which provide instructors with tools to assess student performance. Beyond text boxes and multiple-choice questions, BeSocratic contains several modules that recognize, evaluate, provide feedback, and analyze student-drawn structures, including Euclidean graphs, chemistry molecules, computer science graphs, and simple drawings. Our system uses a visual, rule-based authoring system which …

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Indicators Of Hydrologic Permanence In Headwater Streams Of South Carolina, William R. Wenerick, Ken M. Fritz, Mitch S. Kostich Oct 2012

Indicators Of Hydrologic Permanence In Headwater Streams Of South Carolina, William R. Wenerick, Ken M. Fritz, Mitch S. Kostich

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Turning Analysis Into Action: Targeting Likely Sources Of Watershed Impairment, Katy R. Beckham, Christine Boring, Mark White Oct 2012

Turning Analysis Into Action: Targeting Likely Sources Of Watershed Impairment, Katy R. Beckham, Christine Boring, Mark White

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Application Of Qpcr Technologies In Stormwater Source Tracking And Determination Of Host Contributions Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria, J Michael Trapp, Erin Burge, Susan Libes Oct 2012

Application Of Qpcr Technologies In Stormwater Source Tracking And Determination Of Host Contributions Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria, J Michael Trapp, Erin Burge, Susan Libes

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Legal And Practical Issues Associated With Stormwater Contruction Permits In The New Economy: Tales From The Recession And Recovery, Alexander G. Shissias Oct 2012

Legal And Practical Issues Associated With Stormwater Contruction Permits In The New Economy: Tales From The Recession And Recovery, Alexander G. Shissias

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Streamflow Separation To Estimate Daily Unregulated Streamflow Of Ungauged Watersheds In The Coastal Plains Of Southeastern United States, H Ssegane, D M. Amatya, E W. Tollner, J E. Nettles Oct 2012

Streamflow Separation To Estimate Daily Unregulated Streamflow Of Ungauged Watersheds In The Coastal Plains Of Southeastern United States, H Ssegane, D M. Amatya, E W. Tollner, J E. Nettles

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Hydrologic Influences Within A Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetland, Brooke V. James, Carl C. Trettin, Timothy J. Callahan Oct 2012

Hydrologic Influences Within A Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetland, Brooke V. James, Carl C. Trettin, Timothy J. Callahan

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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A Case Study In Watershed-Based Plan Development And Implementation For The May River Watershed In Bluffton, Sc, Kimberly W. Jones, Ronald Bullman Oct 2012

A Case Study In Watershed-Based Plan Development And Implementation For The May River Watershed In Bluffton, Sc, Kimberly W. Jones, Ronald Bullman

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Spatially Explicit Decision Support For Watershed Management On Military Lands: Stream Integrity, Interactive Programming, And Best Management Practices, J Pike, D Lipscomb, R Baldwin, W English Oct 2012

Spatially Explicit Decision Support For Watershed Management On Military Lands: Stream Integrity, Interactive Programming, And Best Management Practices, J Pike, D Lipscomb, R Baldwin, W English

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Water Supply Planning: Finding Our Hidden Reservoirs, Rebecca L. Haynes Oct 2012

Water Supply Planning: Finding Our Hidden Reservoirs, Rebecca L. Haynes

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Genetic Sequencing Methodologies To Assess Human Contributions Of Fecal Coliforms To A Freshwater Receiving Stream, D A. Graves, D E. Chestnut, E B. Rabon, W J. Jones, J G. Moore, C Johnston Oct 2012

Genetic Sequencing Methodologies To Assess Human Contributions Of Fecal Coliforms To A Freshwater Receiving Stream, D A. Graves, D E. Chestnut, E B. Rabon, W J. Jones, J G. Moore, C Johnston

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Fish Health In The Reedy-Saluda Watershed, As Measured Through Biochemical Markers, Peter Van Den Hurk, Jessica Mierzejewski, Lindsay Gerzel, Dennis C. Haney Oct 2012

Fish Health In The Reedy-Saluda Watershed, As Measured Through Biochemical Markers, Peter Van Den Hurk, Jessica Mierzejewski, Lindsay Gerzel, Dennis C. Haney

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Sediment Based Turbidity Analyses For Representative South Carolina Soils, K E. Resler, C B. Sawyer, C V. Privette Iii, J C. Hayes Oct 2012

Sediment Based Turbidity Analyses For Representative South Carolina Soils, K E. Resler, C B. Sawyer, C V. Privette Iii, J C. Hayes

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Stormwater Notice Of Intent Interactive Map Service, Jeannie P. Eidson, Amar Yara, David P. Johnson Oct 2012

Stormwater Notice Of Intent Interactive Map Service, Jeannie P. Eidson, Amar Yara, David P. Johnson

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Effects Of Uncertainty Of Drainage Area On Low-Gradient Watershed Hydrology, D Amatya, S Panda, C Trettin, H Ssegane Oct 2012

Effects Of Uncertainty Of Drainage Area On Low-Gradient Watershed Hydrology, D Amatya, S Panda, C Trettin, H Ssegane

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Fish Community Response To Dam Removal In Twelvemile Creek, Pickens County, South Carolina, Cathy A. Marion, Mark C. Scott, Kevin M. Kubach Oct 2012

Fish Community Response To Dam Removal In Twelvemile Creek, Pickens County, South Carolina, Cathy A. Marion, Mark C. Scott, Kevin M. Kubach

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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Passive Polymer Application For Turbidity Reduction, James W. Berry Iii, Calvin B. Sawyer, Charles V. Privette Iii, John C. Hayes, William C. Bridges Jr Oct 2012

Passive Polymer Application For Turbidity Reduction, James W. Berry Iii, Calvin B. Sawyer, Charles V. Privette Iii, John C. Hayes, William C. Bridges Jr

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2012 S.C. Water Resources Conference - Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Water Research, Policy and Management

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