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On Optimal Adaptive Classifier Design Criterion- How Many Hidden Units Are Necessary For An Optimal Neural Network Classifier?, Wei Tsih Lee, Manoel Fernando Tenorio

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technical Reports

A central problem in classifier design is the estimation of classification error. The difficulty in classifier design arises in situations where the sample distribution is unknown and the number of training samples available is limited. In this paper, we present a new approach for solving this problem. In our model, there are two types of classification error: approximation and generalization error. The former is due to the imperfect knowledge of the underlying sample distribution, while the latter is mainly the result of inaccuracies in parameter estimation, which is a consequence of the small number of training samples. We therefore propose …

Experimental Determination Of The Effects Of Degenerate Fermi Statistics On Heavily P‐Doped Gaas, E. S. Harmon, Michael R. Melloch, Mark S. Lundstrom, Michael L. Lovejoy

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The effects of degenerate Fermi statistics on electron injection currents for p+‐GaAs grown by molecular beam epitaxy are presented. To achieve Be dopant concentrations of greater than 8×10¹⁹ cm⁻³, the substrate temperature during growth was reduced to approximately 450 °C from the usual 600 °C. In this heavily doped material, we measure unexpectedly large electron injectioncurrents which are interpreted in terms of an effective narrowing of the band gap. At extremely heavy doping densities, the Fermi level pushes into the valence band and degenerate Fermi statistics must be taken into account. For doping concentrations greater than …

Transistor-Based Studies Of Heavy Dop-Ing Effects In N-Gaas, M. P. Patkar, Mark S. Lundstrom, Michael R. Melloch

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The n2ieDp product (where n2ie is the np product and Dp is the minority hole mobility) in heavily doped n‐GaAs has been measured by electrical characterization of p‐n‐p GaAs homojunction transistors with base dopings ranging from approximately 1×1017 to 9×1018 cm−3. The measured n2ieDp product decreases as the doping density increases. These results suggest that nie is roughly constant with doping density, in sharp contrast to the large increase observed for p‐type GaAs. This work shows that when designing GaAs bipolar devices, …

Repair/Rehabilitation Of Deteriorated Drainage Pipe, Bob G. Mccullouch

JTRP Technical Reports

This report describes the current technologies, methods and materials used in drainage pipe rehab and replacement. It also identifies which of these technologies can be applied for the various pipe material types. Installed cost information was obtained from the states in the survey and from vendors for the various methods. In describing each method, equipment requirements and limitations are reported. From this report, one should be able to understand what method is appropriate for the various repair problems and pipe types.

Family Systems Theory And The Form Of Conference Dialogue, Louise Z. Smith

The Writing Center Journal

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Solutions And Trade-Offs In Writing Center Administration, Muriel Harris

The Writing Center Journal

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The Writing Center Journal

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Minutes Of National Writing Centers Association Executive Board Meeting

The Writing Center Journal

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Review Of When Tutor Meets Student: Experiences In Collaborative Learning, Bradley T. Hughes

The Writing Center Journal

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Bibliography Of Recent Writing Center Scholarship (April 1990 - March 1991), Martha Marinara

The Writing Center Journal

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The Writing Center Journal

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Multi-Cultural Voices: Peer Tutoring And Critical Reflection In The Writing Center, Gail Y. Okawa, Thomas Fox, Lucy J.Y. Chang, Shana R. Windsor, Frank Bella Chavez Jr., Laguan Hayes

The Writing Center Journal

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The Writing Center Journal

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The Faculty Survey: Identifying Bridges Between The Classroom And The Writing Center, Lea Masiello, Malcolm Hayward

The Writing Center Journal

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The Evolution Of A Writing Center: 1972-1990, William Yahner, William Murdick

The Writing Center Journal

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Announcements

The Writing Center Journal

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The Writing Center Journal

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Announcements

The Writing Center Journal

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Automated Construction Data Management System, Bob G. Mccullouch

JTRP Technical Reports

Project engineers and managers involved in construction spend a disproportionate amount of time collecting and processing construction data. This processing of data typically causes the construction manager to be distracted from the more important task of supervising and controlling the project. The amount of construction data will most likely continue to expand in the future creating more of a burden on the construction manager. So reducing the volume of data most likely will not occur. New innovative data management systems that utilize the latest in computer and automatic identification technologies should be developed. This report describes such a system for …

Speed Trends On Indiana Rural Interstate Highways : Traffic Report, David L. Cochran

JTRP Technical Reports

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User's Manual For The Software "Tfpi" That Implements The Traffic Forecasting Procedure For Indiana, Sunil K. Saha, Jon D. Fricker

JTRP Technical Reports

A program has been written in Microsoft QuickBASIC to implement the traffic models developed for both rural and urban Indiana state highway segments during a two-phase HPR Project carried out for the Indiana Department of Transportation. The report ''TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECASTING METHODS FOR RURAL STATE HIGHWAYS" describes the models developed in Phase 1 of the study, while the report "THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCEDURE TO FORECAST TRAFFIC VOLUMES ON URBAN SEGMENTS OF THE STATE AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS" describes the models developed in Phase 2. For rural interstates, new models have been developed in Phase 2 that supercede the Phase …

Accident Reduction Factors For Indiana, Daniel Joseph Ermer, Kumares C. Sinha

JTRP Technical Reports

This report presents the results of a study conducted to develop appropriate accident reduction factors associated with various highway improvement projects in Indiana. The factors were developed through a before-and-after analysis of accident data from 1983 to 1987. Disclaimer: This report presents the results of statistical analyses applied to available data. The accident reduction factor values do not imply any endorsement of any particular project types by the Federal Highway Administration or the Indiana Department of Transportation or the Joint Highway Research Project of Purdue University.

Driving Of Thin Shells For Steel Encased Concrete Piles, G. Agrawal, Jean-Lou Chameau

JTRP Technical Reports

The major purpose of this study was to identify the causes for the driving difficulties often given experienced on highway projects where thin shells are used for cast-in situ concrete piles that support bridge approaches, and to develop a set of recommendations and procedures to enable INDOT engineers to (a) make use of available technology for dynamic analysis of pile driving; and (b) make appropriate changes in the design, construction and contract specification procedures to improve identification and correction of problems at the earliest possible stage.

This study indicates that the parameter of greatest importance for most projects is the …

The Impact Of Highway Services And Expenditures On Regional Economic Development, Paulus Cornelius Lombard, Kumares C. Sinha, Deborah J. Brown

JTRP Technical Reports

This report presents results from a study to determine the relationship between highway infraatructure and economic development in Indiana. Regression models and a computer model were developed to estimate the annual long-term impacts of highway construction on economic growth. Results from an analysis of economic impacts of the construction of 13 four-lane highway sections in Indiana, as well as an analysis of national data concerning industrial location determinants, are also presented.

Engineering Soils Map Of Jay County, Indiana, Arvind Chaturvedi, Andrew Garrigus

JTRP Technical Reports

The soils mapping of Jay County was done primarily by the analysis of landforms and associated parent materials as portrayed on stereoscopic aerial photographs. Valuable information for soils was obtained from publications of the Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Test data from roadway and bridge projects was obtained from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Soil profiles for the landform/parent material areas mapped are presented on the engineering soils map, a copy of which is included at the end of the report.

The Development Of A Highway Revenue Forecasting Model For Indiana, Amit H. Varma, Kumares C. Sinha, Jeffrey L. Spalding

JTRP Technical Reports

This report present a state highway revenue forecasting model developed for Indiana Department of Transportation. The package provides both long range annual forecasts as well as short range monthly forecasts of highway revenues by source. An important feature of the model is its ability to adopt new parameters and input data in order to avoid obsolescence. The model can be used to determine expected amounts of revenues under existing taxation structures as well as to assess impacts of possible changes.

User Guide For Pc-Stabl3d, Gennady Moshkovich

JTRP Technical Reports

PC-STABL3D is the program for IBM PC compatible computers, developed to handle general stability analysis of three-dimensional slopes. Random generation routines are invoked to create trial failure surfaces, which are analyzed using the limiting equilibrium approach. The current version of PC-STABL3D is enhanced by a graphical pre/postprocessor, which facilitates creation and edition 0 data files, examination of problem geometry, and analyzing of the obtained failure surfaces. After the failure surfaces are generated and their factors of safety are computed, the program performs statistical analysis of received factors of safety, and calculates minimum statistical factor of safety. The information about minimum …

Use Of Waste Materials In Highway Construction, Imtiaz Ahmed

JTRP Technical Reports

This study synthesizes the information on the use of waste materials in highway construction. The information was obtained from a review of published literature supplemented by: recent unpublished reports, presentations of research updates by professionals at different forums, anti personal meetings with the experts. In addition, a questionnaire regarding the use of waste materials was prepared and distributed to each of the state highway agencies. A majority of states responded to the questionnaire, giving a summary of current practices in the use of waste materials in highway construction and their experiences on the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of the …

Voronoi Diagrams In A River, Kokichi Sugihara

Department of Computer Science Technical Reports

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Implementing Expert System Rule Conditions By Neural Networks, Henry Tirri

Department of Computer Science Technical Reports

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