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Surviving The Second Red Scare: Senator Harley Kilgore And The Issue Of Communism In Postwar American Politics., James H. Smith
Surviving The Second Red Scare: Senator Harley Kilgore And The Issue Of Communism In Postwar American Politics., James H. Smith
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In the years following World War II, the United States faced a new enemy in the Soviet Union. Not only was America combating the threat of Soviet expansion in areas across the globe, it experienced a heightened sense of insecurity at home, popularly known as the Second Red Scare. Many scholars have argued that the climate of the anticommunist hysteria placed many liberal politicians on the defensive, forcing them to either abandon their principles or face defeat at the ballot box. In looking at the postwar career of Harley Kilgore, a liberal Congressional leader from West Virginia, this thesis argues …
Technical Director As Problem Solver: West Virginia University Division Of Theatre And Dance's Production Of "A Flea In Her Ear"., James Gray Daniel
Technical Director As Problem Solver: West Virginia University Division Of Theatre And Dance's Production Of "A Flea In Her Ear"., James Gray Daniel
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This paper is intended as an account of the history and process of West Virginia University Division of Theatre and Dance’s production of Georges Feydeau’s farce, A Flea in Her Ear, as presented in the Gladys G. Davis Theatre in the fall of 2006. I will look at this through the eyes and concerns of the Technical Director. It contains a synopsis of the play, a history of this production, problems that arose and their solutions and an assessment of how things went. It is supported by notes, technical drawings and photographs.
A Reexamination Of Species Boundaries Between Allium Burdickii And Allium Tricoccum (Liliaceae)., Rachel A. Bell
A Reexamination Of Species Boundaries Between Allium Burdickii And Allium Tricoccum (Liliaceae)., Rachel A. Bell
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Allium burdickii and A. tricoccum, known commonly as ramps or wild leeks, are two phenetically similar taxa with similar distributions. They have been synonymized, treated as varieties o f A. tricoccum, and recognized as distinct species. B ecause^. burdickii is reported rare and therefore tracked by conservation agencies in Appalachia, its taxonomic status is o f interest. This research examined fertility and morphological relationships between the two putative species. Self-compatibility was studied by evaluating agamospermy, passive autogamy, active autogamy and geitonogamy treatments within each taxon. Interfertility was studied by comparing cross-pollination o f “species” to crosses within each “species.” Thirteen …
Enhancing Food Safety And Quality: Part 1. Determining Effectiveness Of Electron Beam On Inactivation Of Salmonella Enterica Subsp. Enterica Serovar Montevideo. Part 2. Examining Growth Parameters Of Crypthecodinium Cohnii., Deborah Linnell James
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Through science, we can meet increasing consumer demand to make foods safer and healthier, both by increasing the safety by decreasing possible microbial contamination and by increasing the nutritive value of food by supplementation. This thesis focuses on two facets of food science: safety and value-added foods. The effectiveness of electron beam (e-beam) irradiation on the reduction of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Montevideo in pureed tomatoes was tested, and growth parameters of the microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii for production of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were evaluated. E-beam is a technology that uses ionizing radiation to destroy bacteria …
Age And Sex Differences In Everyday Problem-Solving Goals And Strategies For Work And Caregiving Vignettes, Jennifer A. Flinn
Age And Sex Differences In Everyday Problem-Solving Goals And Strategies For Work And Caregiving Vignettes, Jennifer A. Flinn
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The current study examined how age and sex of participants, gender stereotype roles for the protagonist, and domain of the problem influenced the generation of problem-solving goals and strategies. One hundred and seventeen participants, 136 younger adults (M= 19 .22, SD = 1.30:58 M, 78 F) and 81 older adults (M= 73.17, SD = 7.76:38 M, 43 F) were given two hypothetical vignettes, one in the work domain, and one in the caregiving domain. Responses were coded for other-focused goals and interpersonally-oriented strategies. A 2 (age) x 2 (sex) x 2 (form type) x 2 (domain) MANOVA indicated two significant …
Dialectical Tensions In Stroke Survivor Relationships, Kimberly N. Leezer
Dialectical Tensions In Stroke Survivor Relationships, Kimberly N. Leezer
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Stroke is an unpredictable and life-altering medical occurrence which causes immediate change in stroke survivors' relationships. Previous communication researchers have focused on the dialectical tensions experienced by stroke survivors themselves. This study sought to discover dialectical tensions experienced by spouses of stroke survivors, how those dialectical tensions compare to those experienced by stroke survivors, and how time affects the dialectical tensions experienced by spouses of stroke survivors. Sixteen spouses of stroke survivors participated in interviews, and five tensions were ultimately discovered: self-preference -- partner-preference, realism -- idealism, freedom constraint, fear -- content, and emotional release -- emotional reservation. Three dialectical …
Classification Of Software Components Based On Clustering, Swetha Reddy Konda
Classification Of Software Components Based On Clustering, Swetha Reddy Konda
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This thesis demonstrates how in different phases of the software life cycle, software components that have similar software metrics can be grouped into homogeneous clusters. We use multi-variate analysis techniques to group similar software components. The results were applied on several real case studies from NASA and open source software. We obtained process and product related metrics during the requirements specification, product related metrics at the architectural level and code metrics from operational stage for several case studies. We implemented clustering analysis using these metrics and validated the results. This analysis makes it possible to rank the clusters and assign …
Teaching Intermediate-Level Technical And Musical Skills Through The Study And Performance Of Selected Piano Duos, Yunn Bing Christine Tan
Teaching Intermediate-Level Technical And Musical Skills Through The Study And Performance Of Selected Piano Duos, Yunn Bing Christine Tan
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The study and performance of ensemble repertoire can provide benefits at all levels of music study. Playing piano duos (two people at two pianos) is enjoyable for young students and can help maintain their interest in playing the piano. Furthermore, skills acquired in duo-piano playing, such as communication, coordination, and balance can not only be transferred to solo and/or duet performance, but can also develop a foundation for performing other types of chamber music, thus preparing young students to accompany other instrumentalists or vocalists or even a choir in the near future.;This study provides a pedagogical guide that presents suggestions …
Finite Element Analysis Of Slope Stability, Pinar Wanstreet
Finite Element Analysis Of Slope Stability, Pinar Wanstreet
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Slope stability is an important aspect of geotechnical engineering. The use of finite element analysis of slope stability has gained popularity in recent years due to its capability to handle complex problems. The primary focus of this research was to study the influence of soil nailing on the factor of safety of stability of slopes by using finite element analysis, and to investigate failure mechanism. In this paper, stability of various soil slopes was analyzed using the Shear Strength Reduction (SSR) technique. Finite element analysis was performed on both reinforced and unreinforced soil slopes and the results were compared with …
"Pleasure Is The Law": Pelleas Et Melisande As Debussy's Decisive Shift Away From Wagnerism - Dma Research Project., Stephen Anthony Barr
"Pleasure Is The Law": Pelleas Et Melisande As Debussy's Decisive Shift Away From Wagnerism - Dma Research Project., Stephen Anthony Barr
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This research project investigates the complex relationship between Claude Debussy and the music of Richard Wagner, and in particular the ways in which Debussy's aesthetic philosophy and his attitude towards Wagner changed from embracement to rejection during the nine-year period in which he composed Pelleas et Melisande and other works. Part of the paradoxical relationship between Debussy and Wagner's music lay in the political tensions between France and Germany during the last half of the nineteenth century, culminating in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-71. During his early career as a composer, Debussy was sympathetic to many of Wagner's aesthetic beliefs, …
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
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Teacher confirmation research has suggested that students form positive perceptions of confirming instructors and report increases in learning (Ellis, 2000, 2004). However, actual student communication behaviors resulting from teacher confirmation in the college classroom has received little attention. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the effects of teacher confirmation on both student communication behavior and learning outcomes in the college classroom. A live lecture experiment was conducted where teacher confirmation was manipulated (i.e., not confirming, somewhat confirming, confirming) across three college courses. After the live lecture, students completed a post test assessing both positive (i.e., student communication motives, …
The How's And Why's Of Fashion-Costume Design Process For "A Flea In Her Ear"., Trevor Bowen
The How's And Why's Of Fashion-Costume Design Process For "A Flea In Her Ear"., Trevor Bowen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This document describes and analyzes the design and construction process for the 2006 production of A Flea in Her Ear by the West Virginia University Division of Theatre and Dance. This document is written in partial fulfillment of a Master of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design. This document will break down the research, design work, construction process and paperwork needed to create the costumes seen onstage.
Effects Of Fluoride Varnishes And Adhesives On Bond Strength And Preventing Enamel Decalcification Around Orthodontic Appliances: An In Vitro And In Vivo Study., Glenn A. Boyles
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether the fluoride released from the APC-Plus adhesive or application of a fluoride varnish, Duraflor, had any effect on reducing the demineralization around orthodontic appliances in vivo. Duraflor was also tested to determine if it had an effect on shear bond strength when applying it before bonding orthodontic appliances in vitro. The in vivo portion consisted of twenty patients in which Duraflor, a fluoride varnish, was applied around orthodontic brackets utilizing a split arch technique. Variables included the APC-Plus adhesive, which contains fluoride, and Transbond XT adhesive without fluoride. Plaque scores and …
Shoreline Erosion In Deep Creek Lake, Maryland: Patterns, Trends And Economic Implications., Catalin Demian
Shoreline Erosion In Deep Creek Lake, Maryland: Patterns, Trends And Economic Implications., Catalin Demian
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland was constructed in the 1930s as a reservoir for a hydro-electric project, but it also has been used for recreational purposes. Property ownership is attractive, but lakefront properties in particular are exposed to shoreline erosion. A particular issue is the State of Maryland’s ownership of the shoreline and the buffer strip. While most of shoreline erosion occurs technically on state-owned land, not the lakeshore private property, erosion’s most visible effects are property improvements damage or gradual decrease in the distance between the lake and the property improvement. In order to understand the magnitude of the problem, …
The Changes In Pitching Mechanics And Pitch Velocity During A Seven-Inning Simulated Game In High School Baseball Pitchers: A Prospective Descriptive Study., Jeremy J. Erkel
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Context: Past studies have described the pitching motion of youth, collegiate, or professional baseball pitchers, as well as the relationship between shoulder mechanics, extended play, and pitch velocity. However, there is little research that has described the changes in the pitching motion and pitch velocity as a result of increasing pitch counts in high school baseball pitchers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe how pitching mechanics change, when these changes occur, and the extent of which pitch velocities decline in high school baseball pitchers during a seven-inning simulated game. Design: This study was a prospective descriptive analysis …
The Effects Of Diesel Fuel Density On Fuel Consumption Measurements Of Portable In-Use Emissions Measurement Systems., Micah Arter
The Effects Of Diesel Fuel Density On Fuel Consumption Measurements Of Portable In-Use Emissions Measurement Systems., Micah Arter
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Emissions produced by heavy duty diesel engines (HDDE) have been a constant source of pollution to air, water, and soil. In October 1998, a court settlement between the US Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, US Department of Justice, and the major diesel engine manufacturers was reached on the issue of high NOx emissions during certain in-use operation of HDDE used in on-road vehicles. A requirement of this court settlement was the implementation of an in-use emission measurement program that obligated the HDDE manufactures to measure emissions from their engines during actual vehicle operation using on-board, portable emissions measurement …
Sex Differences In Cardiovascular Reactivity: Influence Of The Gender Relevance Of A Social Task., Matthew C. Whited
Sex Differences In Cardiovascular Reactivity: Influence Of The Gender Relevance Of A Social Task., Matthew C. Whited
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This study investigated sex differences in cardiovascular response to interpersonal stressors in an attempt to determine whether the match or mismatch between sex of participant and genderorientation of the interpersonal stressor resulted in greater cardiovascular reactivity. Twenty-six men and 31 women engaged in two tasks, a masculine oriented task previously used in investigations of cardiovascular reactivity that involved interpersonal conflict and a feminine task, a newly developed interpersonal task that required comforting of another. Results did not support either the match or the mismatch hypothesis. Instead, women exhibited greater heart rate reactions across both tasks than men. In addition, the …
A Snomed Annotator For Uima Framework., Deepthi Vl Yellapragada
A Snomed Annotator For Uima Framework., Deepthi Vl Yellapragada
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Paper based health records has proved to be not only costly but also has many disadvantages. Such records are difficult to organize and are hard to manage. This has led to the adoption of computerized electronic health records (EHR). To facilitate interoperability and consistency in exchange of information between various computerized clinical applications standard medical terminologies plays a vital role. These standard terminologies are based on controlled medical vocabularies like SNOMED, ICD9, and LOINC etc. Coding clinical documents with controlled medical vocabularies benefits the health care system in a wide range of applications like laboratory reporting, clinical research, computerized patient …
Analysis Of Cutting Parameters And Heat Generation On Bits Of A Continuous Miner - Using Numerical And Experimental Approach., Brijes Mishra
Analysis Of Cutting Parameters And Heat Generation On Bits Of A Continuous Miner - Using Numerical And Experimental Approach., Brijes Mishra
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Analysis of the cutting process of a continuous miner in a coal mine requires a tedious experimental set up. But with the advance of modern computers, such complex system can be simulated using numerical modeling. It is the goal of this dissertation to use finite element analysis to investigate the effect of bit design and drum design on cutting. The study involved the use of a miniature cutting drum and three dimensional finite element models to achieve the goal. The miniature cutting drum named as Automated Rotary Coal Cutting Simulator (ARCCS) was developed to analyze the cutting process. The cutting …
The Effect Of Α-Aminoadipate Δ-Semialdehyde Synthase Knockdown On The Lysine Requirement And Urate Oxidase Knockdown On Oxidative Stress In A Murine Hepatic Cell Line, Beth Marie Cleveland
The Effect Of Α-Aminoadipate Δ-Semialdehyde Synthase Knockdown On The Lysine Requirement And Urate Oxidase Knockdown On Oxidative Stress In A Murine Hepatic Cell Line, Beth Marie Cleveland
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The technique of RNA interference was applied in two different systems. In system I, RNA interference was used to knockdown expression of α-aminoadipate δ semialdehyde synthase (AASS). AASS is the bifunctional enzyme containing the lysine α-ketoglutarate reductase (LKR) and saccharopine dehydrogenase activities responsible for the first two steps in the irreversible catabolism of lysine. A rare disease in humans, familial hyperlysinemia, can be caused by very low LKR activity and, as expected, reduces the lysine “requirement” of the individual. This concept was recreated in a murine hepatic cell line (ATCC, FL83B) utilizing RNA interference to achieve AASS mRNA knockdown. Cells …
Correlation Of Electrical And Optical Properties Of Cadmium Germanium Arsenide., Chunchuan Xu
Correlation Of Electrical And Optical Properties Of Cadmium Germanium Arsenide., Chunchuan Xu
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As a nonlinear optical material, CdGeAs2 can be used in frequency conversion applications in the infrared. This work is going to explain the details of optical properties by using Hall effect measurements. The temperature dependent Hall effect measurements were conducted on about 100 CdGeAs 2 bulk samples which were grown by the horizontal gradient freeze technique. The Hall data were fitted to extract the electrical parameters acceptor concentration, donor concentration, activation energy and mobility ratio. Correlations between Hall data and both absorption and photoluminescence data were determined. These data consistently support the defect model that has one shallow donor, one …
Athletic Identity And Aggressive Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Analysis In Contact And Collision Sports., Amanda J. Visek
Athletic Identity And Aggressive Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Analysis In Contact And Collision Sports., Amanda J. Visek
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Research independently examining athletic identity and aggressive sport behavior is quite extensive; however, the relationship between these variables has yet to be explored. Findings from the sport fandom literature regarding team identification and aggressive fan behavior provides a foundation on which to hypothesize about the potential role athletic identity may have in the expression of athlete aggression. Therefore, the purposes of the study were to: (a) further explore the utility and psychometric properties of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) and the Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger Scale (CAAS), (b) examine the relationships between athletic identity, anger, and aggression in competitive …
Saudi English As A Foreign Language Learners' Attitudes Toward Computer -Assisted Language Learning, Mishal H. Al Shammari
Saudi English As A Foreign Language Learners' Attitudes Toward Computer -Assisted Language Learning, Mishal H. Al Shammari
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This study investigated Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners' attitudes toward Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) at the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) in Saudi Arabia. Five research questions were developed: (1) What are the Saudi EFL learners' general attitudes toward CALL at the IPA? (2) What are Saudi EFL learners' attitudes toward the CALL software used at the IPA? (3) What are the differences between IPA Saudi EFL learners' attitudes toward CALL based on their years of English learning? (4) What are the differences between IPA Saudi EFL learners' attitudes toward CALL based on their current computer knowledge? …
Feasibility Of Using Wearable Devices For Collecting Pedestrian Travel Data, Rohit Ajmera
Feasibility Of Using Wearable Devices For Collecting Pedestrian Travel Data, Rohit Ajmera
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Information on the travel characteristics of pedestrians is needed in the planning and design of pedestrian facilities. Desired information includes route selected, travel speed, trip origin and destination, and delay. Conventional methods of acquiring pedestrian travel data such as trip diaries suffer from a number of limitations.;Pedometers are simple wearable devices that are receiving considerable attention in the health promotion and physical activity fields. In recent years, there have been significant developments in global positioning system (GPS) technology. User-friendly devices are now available for under {dollar}100. At the same time, more expensive wearable GPS data loggers are available in the …
Analysis Of A 2007 Epa Compliant Diesel Particulate Matter Sampling System, Robin W. Ames
Analysis Of A 2007 Epa Compliant Diesel Particulate Matter Sampling System, Robin W. Ames
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A study was conducted for the West Virginia University (WVU) particulate matter (PM) sampling system designed to comply with the updated 2007 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40 Pt 86 Subpart N, issued by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which includes a new set of requirements regarding the PM emissions from heavy duty diesel engines (HDDEs). The 2007 compliant PM system was installed within WVU's Engine and Emissions Research Laboratory (EERL) and an analysis was performed to determine which operating system conditions produced the most repeatable system results. The data from the 2007 PM system were …
Effects Of The Common Pesticide Methoxychlor On Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Yucel Akgul
Effects Of The Common Pesticide Methoxychlor On Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Yucel Akgul
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Methoxychlor, an organochlorine pesticide, is released into the environment as a result of its agricultural, home and veterinary use. Following in vivo administration, it is quickly metabolized by liver to the proposed active agent, HPTE. Both methoxychlor and HPTE have been shown to exhibit weak estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities, and they are thought to exert their effects through estrogen and androgen receptors. In vivo exposure to methoxychlor in laboratory animals causes ovarian atrophy and impaired ovarian steroid production. The effect of methoxychlor and its mechanism(s) of action on ovarian steroidogenesis are not clearly defined. The central hypothesis of these studies …
Characterization Of Skeletal Muscle Performance And Morphology Following Acute And Chronic Mechanical Loading Paradigms, Brent A. Baker
Characterization Of Skeletal Muscle Performance And Morphology Following Acute And Chronic Mechanical Loading Paradigms, Brent A. Baker
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Unaccustomed muscular activity (incorporating lengthening-type movements) results in skeletal muscle damage, yet effects in performance and muscle morphology from movements such as stretch-shortening contractions (which are common-type movements in daily activities) are not well characterized or quantified. Thus, determining time- and dose-dependent responses resulting from acute mechanical exposure will aid critically in understanding muscle injury kinetics and the role of repair and regeneration following this type of exposure. Furthermore, skeletal muscle mass and function declines with age and these events result in a significant impact on the aging workforce. Differentiating the response following both acute and chronic adaptive exposures in …
Effect Of Diesel Exhaust Particles On Allergic Reactions And Airway Responsiveness In Ovalbumin-Sensitized Brown Norway Rats, Caroline Dong
Effect Of Diesel Exhaust Particles On Allergic Reactions And Airway Responsiveness In Ovalbumin-Sensitized Brown Norway Rats, Caroline Dong
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Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are the major constituent of ambient particulate matter in urban environments and occupational settings. Exposure to DEP in combination with an allergen has been demonstrated to enhance allergen-related airway inflammation, immunoglobulin (Ig) E production, and airway responsiveness (AR) in human and in animal models. However, the mechanisms behind these effects of DEP are not yet fully understood. In this study, we compared the effects of short-term DEP exposure on ovalbumin (OVA)-mediated airway responses under two exposure protocols using an OVA-allergic rat model. Male Brown Norway rats were sensitized to aerosolized OVA (40.5 +/- 6.3 mg/m3) on …
Analysis Of Motor Activity Of Recombinant Myosin-1c, Anindita Biswas
Analysis Of Motor Activity Of Recombinant Myosin-1c, Anindita Biswas
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Hair cells of the inner ear are responsible for hearing and balance. These hair cells are limited in number and do not regenerate following injury. To better appreciate the function of these cells it is important to understand the molecular basis of hearing and the roles of the various molecules involved in this process. The overall goal of our laboratory is to understand the molecular basis of mechanotransduction, a process that converts the mechanical sound wave to an electrical stimulus that is transmitted to the brain. We are specifically interested in the motor protein myosin-1c (Myo1c) that has been previously …
Finite Element Analysis Of Composite Bridge Deck Joints, Amit Valmick Desai
Finite Element Analysis Of Composite Bridge Deck Joints, Amit Valmick Desai
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Pultruded FRP bridge decks have many advantages compared to conventional concrete decks. Joints are an integral part of composite bridge decks and modular decks with field joints normally lead to lower efficiency than monolithic decks. The joints should be designed to provide higher efficiency to transfer loads and moments from one component to another.;In this study a finite element model of a 4"-thick low-profile FRP bridge deck (Prodeck 4) made of E-glass fiber and vinyl ester resin, having a fiber volume fraction of approximately 50% and weighing about 10 lb/ft 2, is developed using the software ANSYS. The design also …