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Prediction Of Landslides Using Surface Wave Analysis Incorporating With Gis: A Case Study In Selangor, Malaysia, Zamri Chik, S. M. Taohidul Islam Apr 2013

Prediction Of Landslides Using Surface Wave Analysis Incorporating With Gis: A Case Study In Selangor, Malaysia, Zamri Chik, S. M. Taohidul Islam

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

Sites Bukit Antarabangsa, Selangor and at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor were investigated using Multichannel Analysis of Surface Wave (MASW) method. Surface wave method is incorporated with Geographic Information System (GIS) to investigate the hazardous zone for landslides that allows online data to obtain near surface soil profiles. Low frequency seismic signals are used to get 2-D tomography profiles of surface soil near landslides. It is possible to identify landslide risks, if geological and geotechnical properties of soil are known. The effects of different man-made factors for landslides are characteristic properties of soil, slope geometry, road construction etc. The results of …


Two-Tier Retaining Wall System To Support Railroad Embankment Widening, Abhijit R. Sheth, Craig M. Benedict, Ara G. Mouradian, John Brun Apr 2013

Two-Tier Retaining Wall System To Support Railroad Embankment Widening, Abhijit R. Sheth, Craig M. Benedict, Ara G. Mouradian, John Brun

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is replacing the 1907-era two-track bascule bridge over the Niantic River between East Lyme and Waterford, Connecticut, along the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor. Prestressed concrete sheet pile retaining walls were selected to support the new higher approach embankments along both the east and west approaches to the new bridge. Along the west approach a two-tiered wall design was utilized to support a new recreational walkway elevated above the 100-year storm surge elevation for the Niantic Bay, while at the same time keeping the walkway below the level of the adjoining tracks. The design of …


Alignment And Design Of A 73-Km Long Coastal Road In The South-Central Segment Of The Niger Delta, Nigeria, So-Ngo Clifford Teme, Mayne David-West, Nathan Iboroma Apr 2013

Alignment And Design Of A 73-Km Long Coastal Road In The South-Central Segment Of The Niger Delta, Nigeria, So-Ngo Clifford Teme, Mayne David-West, Nathan Iboroma

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

A 73-km East-West Coastal Highway that traverses six major rivers within the Mangrove and Coastal Hydro-meteorological Zones of the Niger Delta is to be built. The total number of river crossings along the five intervening sections of this road is 36.The Niger Delta Sub-region lies at the southern-most portion of Nigeria. Geotechnical investigations along the road profiles showed between 10-18 meters of thick Organic Clays (OH) underlain by 2.50-4.50m thick Silty-clays (OL) along the first three Sections (A,B,&C) of the road. These have saturated densities (γsat) of 10-15.40 kN/m2; PI ~15.00-35.00%; cohesion (c) ≤24.50-68.50kPa, low strength …


Deep Excavation In An Urban Area: A Case Study, Mohammad Sharif Rajabi, Farzin Kalantary Apr 2013

Deep Excavation In An Urban Area: A Case Study, Mohammad Sharif Rajabi, Farzin Kalantary

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

Due to regulations requiring provision of car park in the typical multi-story buildings in the urban areas and the high cost of land, deep excavation adjacent to existing structures have become common-place in Iran. Limiting lateral as well as vertical displacement of the adjacent structures has proven to be a major geotechnical challenge especially in the coarse grained alluvium of Tehran where determination of geotechnical parameters is tedious. Often active temporary support methods such as "rigid pad – anchoring" and/or "anchored soldier piles" are used in combination with nailing. However, arriving at the optimum design for such projects for the …


Csx Railroad Bridge Replacements, Matthew D. Breitenbach, Dawn Edgell, Gary F. Goodheart Apr 2013

Csx Railroad Bridge Replacements, Matthew D. Breitenbach, Dawn Edgell, Gary F. Goodheart

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

This paper will discuss the geotechnical aspects of foundation design, construction support, and the team work necessary to replace and upgrade 14 bridges along an existing, trafficked rail line through Central Illinois. Seven bridges were constructed using previously completed designs and seven bridges were constructed using a multi-disciplinary design-build approach. The geotechnical team provided construction support for the Phase I bridges while concurrently conducting geotechnical investigations and developing design criteria for the Phase II bridges. The project also involved many logistical considerations including minimizing bridge “out of service time” to less than ten hours for the construction of each bridge, …


General Report – Session 1, Sanjeev Kumar, Devendra Narain Singh, Prabir K. Kolay Apr 2013

General Report – Session 1, Sanjeev Kumar, Devendra Narain Singh, Prabir K. Kolay

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

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General Report - Session 3, Diego Lo Presti, Mary Perlea, Nunziante Squeglia Apr 2013

General Report - Session 3, Diego Lo Presti, Mary Perlea, Nunziante Squeglia

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

This General Report summarizes the 84 papers accepted for the Session 3 focused on: - 3a. Case Histories on Failure and Remediation of Slopes, Dams, Embankments and Landfills (53 papers), - 3b. Case Histories on Failure and Remediation of Retaining Structures, Slurry Walls, and Deep Excavations, Dewatering, Stability (27 papers), - 3c. Improving the Stability and Maintenance of Monuments (4 papers). The papers originate from 26 countries (11 European countries, 3 American countries, 11 Asian countries and 1 African country). The papers cover a number of relevant topics divided into three different sub - sessions. As for the two papers …


General Report - Session 4, Jorge F. Meneses, Robert Kayen Apr 2013

General Report - Session 4, Jorge F. Meneses, Robert Kayen

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

This General Report presents a summary of the 22 papers accepted for the Session 4 focused on Case Histories on Failure and Remediation of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, including landslides and Lessons from Recent Earthquakes, and Case Histories on Engineering Vibrations, Vibration Control for Underground and Surface Constructions, with Specific Emphasis on the Urban Environment; Predictions, Monitoring and Solutions; Blasting for Tunnels in Soft Ground and Rock, Discontinuous Rocks and their Application to Water Resources Projects, and Remediation. The papers originate from twelve countries and cover significant topics and projects in the area of geotechnical earthquake engineering, and engineering vibration. These …


General Report - Session 6, Krishna R. Reddy, Scott Anderson, K. S. Beena, Joel G. Burken, James R. Gingery, Chavdar Kolev, Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi, Yasunori Yano Apr 2013

General Report - Session 6, Krishna R. Reddy, Scott Anderson, K. S. Beena, Joel G. Burken, James R. Gingery, Chavdar Kolev, Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi, Yasunori Yano

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

This general report provides a summary of 40 accepted papers submitted to sessions 6a on ground improvement methods and session 6b on geoenvironmental engineering. The papers are contributed by the researchers and professionals from the United States and 15 other countries and they cover a wide range of topics based on laboratory experiments, field design, construction and monitoring, and mathematical modeling. A brief summary of each paper is provided under organized sections and the reader is referred to consult the full paper for details. Finally, the topics for discussion are listed.


General Report - Session 7, Scott Newhouse, Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn, Gary F. Goodheart, Ahijit Sheth, Philip Robins Apr 2013

General Report - Session 7, Scott Newhouse, Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn, Gary F. Goodheart, Ahijit Sheth, Philip Robins

International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

The authors have prepared this General Report for Conference Session 7. Session 7 includes two divisions with themes in transportation projects, and the use of instrumentation and monitoring methods, as described below in the introduction. The authors reviewed a total of 16 papers from 10 countries. The General Report includes a summary table of all of the submitted papers, and individual summaries of each.


The Missouri Miner, April 25, 2013 Apr 2013

The Missouri Miner, April 25, 2013

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

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The Missouri Miner, April 18, 2013 Apr 2013

The Missouri Miner, April 18, 2013

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

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Faculty Senate Minutes April, 18 2013, Missouri University Of Science And Technology Faculty Senate Apr 2013

Faculty Senate Minutes April, 18 2013, Missouri University Of Science And Technology Faculty Senate

Minutes & Agendas

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Sensors For Integrated Monitoring And Mitigation Of Erosion, Genda Chen, David Pommerenke, Zhi Zhou, Ying Huang, Andro Radchenko Apr 2013

Sensors For Integrated Monitoring And Mitigation Of Erosion, Genda Chen, David Pommerenke, Zhi Zhou, Ying Huang, Andro Radchenko

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Methods and systems for measuring erosion. Systems of various embodiments include a sensor adapted to be placed where earthen material is expected to move and to sense a condition related to that movement (for instance, the position of the sensor). The sensor includes a receiver for receiving a wireless signal (be it acoustic, magneto-inductive, etc.) from another sensor which conveys an identifier for the second sensor. The first sensor also includes a signal generator that generates a second (possibly wireless) signal conveying that identifier and its own identifier. Systems of some embodiments include a second receiver placed outside of the …


Sensor Application Of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate Hydrogels Chemically-Anchored On Polymer Surface, Zhan Gao, Chang-Soo Kim, David B. Henthorn Apr 2013

Sensor Application Of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate Hydrogels Chemically-Anchored On Polymer Surface, Zhan Gao, Chang-Soo Kim, David B. Henthorn

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

We demonstrate a device process combining two photo patternable polymers, poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG)-diacrylate-based-hydrogel and epoxy-based photoresist SU-8, to implement an optofluidic bioanalytical platform through a surface anchoring technique. As an exemplary sensor application, optical dissolved oxygen sensors are fabricated and their performance characterized. The PEG-rich hydrogel is used as a matrix material for the immobilization of oxygen-responsive fluorophore, dichlorotris (1, 10-phenanthroline) ruthenium (II) hydrate. This hydrogel is chemically anchored on the surface of negative-tone photoresist, SU-8, through a free radical reaction in which 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone served as the surface bound photo initiator. The sensor exhibits a reversible Stern-Volmer …


Modeling And Verification Of Security Properties For Critical Infrastructure Protection, Ravi Akella, Bruce M. Mcmillin Apr 2013

Modeling And Verification Of Security Properties For Critical Infrastructure Protection, Ravi Akella, Bruce M. Mcmillin

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Recently, studies have revealed new security issues in critical infrastructures, emphasizing the need for verification of security properties. Any mechanism to verify the security of such systems should merge the cyber and physical aspects in a unified way. This paper proposes a novel direction using process algebras to model and verify security properties within a cyber-physical system (CPS). Specifically, we adopt the π-calculus to perform security analysis of a representative CPS, an advanced electric smart grid. We present the verification of an information flow security property, non- deducibility, defined in terms of more discriminating behavioral equivalences available in π-calculus compared …


Visualizing Graph Features For Fast Port Scan Detection, Maggie Cheng, Quanmin Ye, Robert F. Erbacher Apr 2013

Visualizing Graph Features For Fast Port Scan Detection, Maggie Cheng, Quanmin Ye, Robert F. Erbacher

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Detection of sophisticated network scans, such as low and slow scans, requires correlation of large amounts of network data over long periods of time. The volume of data obfuscating such scans can be overwhelming and makes computation challenging. Such scans pose network security risks since identifying running services, the goal of executing such scans, is the first step in launching an attack on the scanned host. To detect sophisticated scans, we propose the integration of graph feature extraction techniques with visualization to simultaneously optimize computational complexity and human analyst time. The integrated approach uses graph modeling and preprocessing to make …


Vulnerability Analysis Of A Smart Grid With Monitoring And Control System, Maggie Xiaoyan Cheng, Mariesa Crow, Robert F. Erbacher Apr 2013

Vulnerability Analysis Of A Smart Grid With Monitoring And Control System, Maggie Xiaoyan Cheng, Mariesa Crow, Robert F. Erbacher

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Large scale power outage is typically the consequence of cascading failures propagated through a power system. To mitigate failure propagation, wide area monitoring and control system is introduced. However, as the physical system is tightly coupled with the cyber system, new threats are introduced due to possible cyber-attacks and failures of the communication system. This paper presents a new framework for vulnerability analysis. Under this framework, we can identify the vulnerable components and the critical components of a cyber physical system. Distinct from previous work, our model considers the interaction between the different components of the cyber physical system and …


Electron Loss And Capture From Low-Charge-State Oxygen Projectiles In Methane, A. C.F. Santos, W. Wolff, M. M. Sant'anna, G. M. Sigaud, Robert D. Dubois Apr 2013

Electron Loss And Capture From Low-Charge-State Oxygen Projectiles In Methane, A. C.F. Santos, W. Wolff, M. M. Sant'anna, G. M. Sigaud, Robert D. Dubois

Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works

Absolute cross sections for single- and double-electron loss and single- and multiple-electron capture of 15-1000 keV oxygen projectiles (q = -1, 0, 1, 2) colliding with the methane molecule are presented. The experimental data are used to examine cross-section scaling characteristics for the electron loss of various projectiles. In addition, a modified version of the free-collision model was employed for the calculation of the single- and total-electron-loss cross sections of oxygen projectiles presented in this work. The comparison of the calculated cross sections with the present experimental data shows very good agreement for projectile velocities above 1.0 au. The comparison …


The Missouri Miner, April 11, 2013 Apr 2013

The Missouri Miner, April 11, 2013

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

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A Wideband Microstrip To Bilateral Slotline Transition Using Constant Impedance Bilateral Slotline And Heart-Shaped Irregular Cavity, Fenghan Lin, Yong Chang Jiao, Yihong Qi Apr 2013

A Wideband Microstrip To Bilateral Slotline Transition Using Constant Impedance Bilateral Slotline And Heart-Shaped Irregular Cavity, Fenghan Lin, Yong Chang Jiao, Yihong Qi

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A microstrip to bilateral slot line (BS) transition is proposed in this letter, which contains a 50-Ω constant impedance BS and a heart-shaped slot line cavity. Unlike traditional slot line transitions, the proposed transition does not suffer from matching issues when losses are incurred by multi-section impedance transformers and this transition has a potential to operate from 530 MHz to over 20 GHz if a K-connector is used. This letter will illustrate the discovery of BS with constant impedance first and then its application in design of the 50-Ω BS. The heart-shaped slot line cavity is proposed for bandwidth improvement. …


Modeling Local Via Structures Using Innovative Peec Formulation Based On Cavity Green's Functions With Wave Port Excitation, Hanfeng Wang, Jun Fan Apr 2013

Modeling Local Via Structures Using Innovative Peec Formulation Based On Cavity Green's Functions With Wave Port Excitation, Hanfeng Wang, Jun Fan

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Complex via structures such as noncircular antipads are rigorously studied, in the local region close to vias, using an innovative partial-element equivalent-circuit (PEEC) formulation based on the cavity Green's functions. The problem under study is an essential building block that can be used to model complex multilayer structures. With the usage of the cavity Green's functions, the number of unknowns is significantly reduced. Further, nonorthogonal quadrilateral mesh is used to better accommodate the complex shape of the antipads in practical designs. A novel wave port excitation method is proposed, which is new for the PEEC formulations. Singularity extraction in self-element …


The Missouri Miner, April 4, 2013 Apr 2013

The Missouri Miner, April 4, 2013

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

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9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference Winners, Missouri University Of Science And Technology Apr 2013

9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference Winners, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

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9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference Abstract Book, Missouri University Of Science And Technology Apr 2013

9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference Abstract Book, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

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North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- General Provisions, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute Apr 2013

North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- General Provisions, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present)

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North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- Product Data, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute Apr 2013

North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- Product Data, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present)

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North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- Truss Design, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute Apr 2013

North American Standard For Cold-Formed Steel Framing -- Truss Design, 2012 Edition, American Iron And Steel Institute

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present)

No abstract provided.


Characterization Of Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells From The Twitcher Mouse Model Of Krabbe Disease, Xiujuan Zhang, Julie A. Semon, Shijia Zhang, Amy L. Strong, Brittni A.. Scruggs, Jeffrey M. Gimble, Bruce A. Bunnell Apr 2013

Characterization Of Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells From The Twitcher Mouse Model Of Krabbe Disease, Xiujuan Zhang, Julie A. Semon, Shijia Zhang, Amy L. Strong, Brittni A.. Scruggs, Jeffrey M. Gimble, Bruce A. Bunnell

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Background: Krabbe disease, also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy, is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease caused by the genetic deficiency of galactocerebrosidase (GALC), a lysosomal enzyme responsible for the degradation of several glycosphingolipids like psychosine and galactosylceramide. In order to investigate whether GALC deficiency in Krabbe disease affects adipose-derived stromal/stem cell (ASC) properties and if the ASCs could be used as a source of autologous stem cell therapy for patients with Krabbe disease, ASCs isolated from subcutaneous adipose tissue of Twitcher mice (a murine model of Krabbe disease) and their normal wild type littermates were cultured, expanded, and characterized for …


Cross-Translational Studies In Human And Drosophila Identify Markers Of Sleep Loss, Matthew S. Thimgan, Laura Gottschalk, Cristina Toedebusch, Jennifer Mcleland, Allan Rechstschaffen, Marcia Gilliland-Roberts, Stephen P. Duntley, Paul J. Shaw Apr 2013

Cross-Translational Studies In Human And Drosophila Identify Markers Of Sleep Loss, Matthew S. Thimgan, Laura Gottschalk, Cristina Toedebusch, Jennifer Mcleland, Allan Rechstschaffen, Marcia Gilliland-Roberts, Stephen P. Duntley, Paul J. Shaw

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Inadequate sleep has become endemic, which imposes a substantial burden for public health and safety. At present, there are no objective tests to determine if an individual has gone without sleep for an extended period of time. Here we describe a novel approach that takes advantage of the evolutionary conservation of sleep to identify markers of sleep loss. To begin, we demonstrate that IL-6 is increased in rats following chronic total sleep deprivation and in humans following 30 h of waking. Discovery experiments were then conducted on saliva taken from sleep-deprived human subjects to identify candidate markers. Given the relationship …