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Probe Detection Of Microwave Perturbation In A Magnetoplasma, Show-Ran Peter Wang
Probe Detection Of Microwave Perturbation In A Magnetoplasma, Show-Ran Peter Wang
Masters Theses
"When a microwave signal with a frequency near the electron upper hybrid resonance is applied to a magnetoplasma, it will excite the plasma. The perturbation of plasma can be detected by using Langmuir probes. The particular plasma used in this experiment is an argon discharge type and the density is relatively low (n~10⁸ cm⁻³). The electron temperature is about 7000º K. Because a magnetic field is applied to the plasma, it is necessary to use the probe theory in a magnetic field to calculate the electron number density from the electron temperature. In order to determine the electron upper hybrid …
The Influence Of A Carbon Ablation Layer On Radiation From A Hydrogen Shock Layer, Birbal Singh
The Influence Of A Carbon Ablation Layer On Radiation From A Hydrogen Shock Layer, Birbal Singh
Masters Theses
"The effect of ablation heat shields on the radiative heat transfer to vehicles entering hydrogen atmospheres at thermo-dynamic conditions similar to those expected in Jovian atmospheres is investigated. The shock layer is assumed to consist of two plane parallel layers, one consisting of pure hydrogen species, and the other consisting of carbon species only. Each layer is assumed to be in local thermodynamic equilibrium at its respective temperature. The thermodynamic conditions in the hydrogen layer are arrived at by solving the Rankine-Hugoniot Equations across the shock. The temperature of carbon layer is taken as (3000, 5000, and 7000ºK) to cover …
Evaluation And Application Of Dye Tracers In Karst Terrain For Determining Aquifer Characteristics, Milton Frank Bradley
Evaluation And Application Of Dye Tracers In Karst Terrain For Determining Aquifer Characteristics, Milton Frank Bradley
Masters Theses
"As ground water becomes increasingly important as a source of water in the United States, reliable information on the hydrological characteristics of carbonate aquifers must be obtained in order to develop them intelligently. Various tracers have been used in the past to determine if two or more points are connected hydrologically. Today there exists a number of excellent dye tracers and tracer methods have been developed in unconsolidated and clastic aquifers for determining hydrological characteristics. This paper reviews the various dye tracers and methods which might be applied in a carbonate karst terrain using wells as injection and sampling points. …
The Effects Of Magnetic Fields Upon The Steady State And Short Circuit Performance Of Low Voltage Multi-Link Fuses, John Thomas Schultz
The Effects Of Magnetic Fields Upon The Steady State And Short Circuit Performance Of Low Voltage Multi-Link Fuses, John Thomas Schultz
Masters Theses
"The steady state and short circuit performance of multi-link fuses is investigated, as it is affected by the magnetic field of the nearby returning current and the current flowing in the fuse itself. The fuses investigated are low voltage (600 volts or less), multi-link fuses with ratings between 400 and 4000 amperes. The effects of the above mentioned magnetic fields upon the steady state current distribution within the fuse and upon the mechanical forces acting on the individual fuse links are calculated, while the effects of close proximity of the returning current upon short circuit fuse performance are shown by …
The Evaluation Of Radar Guided Missile Performance Using Various Target Glint Models, Franklin Delano Hockett
The Evaluation Of Radar Guided Missile Performance Using Various Target Glint Models, Franklin Delano Hockett
Masters Theses
"A radar guided missile seeker approaching a target arrives at a crossover point beyond which the entire target is illuminated by the missile seeker's radar antenna beam. When this occurs, for a complex target, the radar senses a time changing target center location which may greatly complicate the terminal tracking portion of the seeker's flight. This thesis documents various glint models in use today and compares the performance of these models by using a seeker model to determine the effect of glint on terminal tracking performance. A large volume of data has been compiled describing various radar characteristics of complex …
Dynamic Analysis Of Multistory Frames Considering Both Distributed And Lumped Mass, Mark E. Botkin
Dynamic Analysis Of Multistory Frames Considering Both Distributed And Lumped Mass, Mark E. Botkin
Masters Theses
"Two types of dynamic analysis of multistory structures are presented in this thesis . First presented is the dynamic stiffness matrix method in which the masses are distributed along the constituent members. This method is composed of statics, stiffness and loading matrices. The statics matrices are established from the structural configurations, the stiffness coefficients are formulated from the elastic properties of the members, and the loading matrices are functions of the time dependent forces or time dependent foundation movements. The applied forces may be uniform, concentrated, triangular or joint forces. Computer programs are given to carry out the laborious calculations …
A Computer Simulation Of The Internal Ballistics Of Recoilless-Rifle Rocket Launchers, John Edd Mosier
A Computer Simulation Of The Internal Ballistics Of Recoilless-Rifle Rocket Launchers, John Edd Mosier
Masters Theses
"A computer program has been developed to simulate the basic mechanics and gas dynamics associated with launching a solid propellant rocket from a recoilless rifle. This program, entitled "KICKIT," may be used to predict the performance and evaluate many of the pertinent design parameters of both conventional recoilless rifles and a recoilless rocket launcher system. This program is a valuable analytical tool which enables the designer either to optimize the system design or predict the behavior of the system under off-design conditions"--Abstract, Page ii.
Measurement Of Thermal Accommodation Coefficients Of Steel Surfaces, Wing On Ho
Measurement Of Thermal Accommodation Coefficients Of Steel Surfaces, Wing On Ho
Masters Theses
"The thermal accommodation coefficient plays an important role in low density thermal energy transfer measurement. The object of this investigation was to measure the thermal energy transfer between a heated test surface and a water cooled reference surface (flat black lacquer) consisting of two infinite concentric cylinders separated by dry air. Two machined and sanded steel cylinders with mean surface roughnesses of 25 microinches and 7.5 microinches were used as the test surfaces . Measurements were made in the pressure range of 1.2 x 10⁻⁶ mm Hg. to 1.8 x 10⁻⁶ mm Hg. and temperature range for test cylinders of …
Analysis Of Parking Conditions At The University Of Missouri - Rolla And Their Comparison To Other Universities, Richard Francis Rankin
Analysis Of Parking Conditions At The University Of Missouri - Rolla And Their Comparison To Other Universities, Richard Francis Rankin
Masters Theses
"The existing parking facilities at the University of Missouri - Rolla are presently inadequate and parking demand will continue to increase in the coming years. Factual study of existing conditions by means of physical vehicle counts indicate that operational efficiency can be increased as a method of reducing the parking shortage. It was determined, by a faculty and staff questionnaire, that the automobile was not greatly required in order to carry out university business. A faculty residence density study indicated that the majority of the faculty members live farther than 7/10 of a mile from the campus. Present methods of …
Metabolism Of 3-Iodotyrosine And 3,5-Diiodotyrosine By Thyroid Extracts, Shih-Ying Sun
Metabolism Of 3-Iodotyrosine And 3,5-Diiodotyrosine By Thyroid Extracts, Shih-Ying Sun
Masters Theses
"A porcine thyroid enzyme was extracted from thyroid tissue by homogenization and differential centrifugation. The enzyme was capable of metabolizing both 3-iodotyrosine and 3,5-diiodotyrosine. All of the thyroid subcellular particles produced a fluorescent compound when incubated with these substrates. When the 1,000 x g sediment was supplemented with the 48,000 x g supernatant a second compound was formed. The compound was UV absorbing and has been identified as either 3-iodo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde or 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde depending upon which substrate was used. The 1,000 x g sediment was solubilized with 1% Conoco 1012-6 detergent. The activating factor in the 48,000 x g supernatant was …
Integrating An Oscilloscope Into A General Purpose Automatic Test System, William Charles Bauer
Integrating An Oscilloscope Into A General Purpose Automatic Test System, William Charles Bauer
Masters Theses
"The General Purpose Automatic Test System was developed for the Air Force as a system to automatically test and fault isolate an electronic unit under test. The Test System is a building block concept and this paper developed the hardware and programming software necessary to integrate an oscilloscope into the system. A Tektronix Type 564 oscilloscope with a Tektronix Type 3A5 Programmable Amplifier and a Tektronix Type 3B5 Programmable Time Base was used. A prototype of the digital and analog interface between the Test System and the Tektronix System was built and demonstrated. The Oscilloscope Building Block displays waveforms only …
The Failure Criteria And Deformational Moduli Of Granular Rock, Kyung Chul Ko
The Failure Criteria And Deformational Moduli Of Granular Rock, Kyung Chul Ko
Masters Theses
"Analytical solutions of stress for composite material are obtained by means of mathematical theory of elasticity, assuming spherical inclusions and uniform displacements of boundaries of representative elements. These solutions show that the failure criteria of composite materials are complicated functions of the elastic moduli of matrix, inclusion and composite, and the volume ratio of matrix and inclusion. Combining this theory with Griffith's theory gives a new criteria for brittle failure of granular rook. This theory appears to provide a nearly perfect model for granular rooks, inasmuch as: a) most assumptions used in other criteria are eliminated, b) most phenomena in …
An Explicit Simulation Of Overland Flow, Glendon Taylor Stevens
An Explicit Simulation Of Overland Flow, Glendon Taylor Stevens
Masters Theses
"Computer simulation of overland flow requires a mathematical model which converges to a true solution. This paper presents a method, based on measurable physical parameters, which insures convergence of a fixed grid explicit numerical solution. Analysis of a wide range of overland flow plane parameters has resulted in an equation of the form Δt = 0. 2 ΔX/So, for the time step increment. This equation provides values for Δt that will insure stability and convergence of the fixed grid explicit numerical method of solving the spatially varied unsteady flow equations. The effect of subarea shape on the rising …
Evaluation Of City And Region Planning Techniques, Charles Clay Miller
Evaluation Of City And Region Planning Techniques, Charles Clay Miller
Masters Theses
"The transportation and community planning effort in the United States has resulted in the expenditure of a great deal of time and money. However, the result of this effort has largely been unusable because of a lack of an effective formalized planning method. this thesis presents summarizations of the planning methods employed in ten plans which are typical of the U.S. Planning Effort. Each of these methods are critiqued in the light of a proposed planning method. The Federal Government has recently required the adoption of a Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) in an effort to formalize a scientific …
Analysis And Control Of Noise Produced By Small Pneumatic Tools, Phillip Ray Elam
Analysis And Control Of Noise Produced By Small Pneumatic Tools, Phillip Ray Elam
Masters Theses
"Noise measurements were made near the exhaust of three small pneumatic tools operating under various loads and with various components removed. One-third octave analyses were performed on the noise for identification of noise sources and to determine possible noise reduction techniques. It was determined that the noise spectra consisted of broad band turbulent flow noise plus periodic components at the tool motor blade passage frequency and harmonics of this frequency. One tool, the nut setter, was selected for reverberant field noise analyses and noise reduction studies. Reverberant field measurements indicated that most of the tool noise was transmitted through the …
A Study Of Microstrip Transmission Line Parameters Utilizing Image Theory, Joseph Louis Van Meter
A Study Of Microstrip Transmission Line Parameters Utilizing Image Theory, Joseph Louis Van Meter
Masters Theses
"This paper is a theoretical investigation of the potential, electric field, capacitance, and characteristic impedance of the open strip transmission line or microstrip configuration based upon the classical Thomson Image Technique. It provides the basis for determination of the charge distribution on the strip and reports impedance values which compare favorably both with experimental values and theoretical work in the current literature"--Abstract, page ii.
Magnetohydrodynamic Channel Flow With Non-Uniform Inlet Velocity Profiles, Gwok-Liang Chen
Magnetohydrodynamic Channel Flow With Non-Uniform Inlet Velocity Profiles, Gwok-Liang Chen
Masters Theses
"An analysis is made of laminar magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow development in the entrance region of a parallel-plate channel. The problem is formulated in general for any velocity distribution at the channel inlet by extending the linearization method of Sparrow, Lin, and Lundgren for non-MHD duct flows. This method involves linearization of the inertia terms in the equation of motion by introducing a stretched axial coordinate. A closed form solution is obtained for the velocity distributions which are continuous across the channel and along the length all the way from the entrance to the fully developed region. An expression for the …
Fate And Effects Of Chemically-Precipitated Phosphorus In Anaerobic Digestion, Douglas Wayne Max
Fate And Effects Of Chemically-Precipitated Phosphorus In Anaerobic Digestion, Douglas Wayne Max
Masters Theses
"This study was conducted to determine the fate of chemically-precipitated phosphorus during the overall wastewater treatment process under actual field conditions. Specific objectives were: to evaluate the removal of phosphorus with alum and sodium aluminate in a pilot plant activated sludge system, to determine the fate of the precipitated phosphorus incorporated into the microbial floc when placed in an anaerobic environment, and to observe the effect of aluminum on the digestion process. Five 38-gpd continuous-flow activated sludge pilot plant units were operated at the Rolla Love Creek trickling filter plant and were fed with settled domestic sewage. The sludge from …
Degradation Of Polystyrene Solutions By Capillary Shear, Tyan-Faung Niu
Degradation Of Polystyrene Solutions By Capillary Shear, Tyan-Faung Niu
Masters Theses
"An apparatus has been constructed to investigate the capillary shear degradation of polymer solutions. Maximum shear rates obtainable under flow conditions which could be characterized as nonturbulent were on the order of 10₅ sec⁻¹. The effect of calculated shear rate, initial molecular weight, and number of passes through the capillary tube on the degradation of polystyrene (with M̄v from 22,000 to 1,770,000) solutions in toluene (0.1 wt.%) were studied. The tests in the 0.0105 in. ID stainless steel tube at a calculated shear rate of 1.36 x 10₅ sec⁻¹ show that, for equal number of passes, the lower the …
Linear Analysis Of Pneumatic Dashpot Damping, Nathalal Gordhanbhai Patel
Linear Analysis Of Pneumatic Dashpot Damping, Nathalal Gordhanbhai Patel
Masters Theses
"The linear analysis of pneumatic damping with orifice or capillary restrictions and with or without mean flow is presented. Temperature and pressure relationships are derived from energy considerations rather than the usual simplification of an assumed polytropic coefficient. Analytical results are compared with the experimental results and a coefficient of heat transfer, Ch, is defined for calculation of the equivalent linear damping factor Cd"--Abstract, page ii.
Behavior Of A Remolded Silty-Clay Subjected To Sequential Loading, Lawrence Tsi-Ching Chung
Behavior Of A Remolded Silty-Clay Subjected To Sequential Loading, Lawrence Tsi-Ching Chung
Masters Theses
"The investigation was undertaken to determine shear strength and pore pressure parameters of a soil when subjected to sequential loading. This method is intended to similate the in-situ condition of stress application under certain field conditions. The testing procedure, a sequential triaxial shear test, is described. This test consists of successive stages of partial consolidation followed by undrained shear. Triaxial consolidation and shear strength characteristics of a sedimented remolded silty-clay are compared with the results from conventional tests on isotropically consolidated samples. The undrained strength was found to be a function of moisture content, irrespective of the method of test …
Shear Strength Characteristics Of Crushed Glass, Fred Ray Browning
Shear Strength Characteristics Of Crushed Glass, Fred Ray Browning
Masters Theses
"Drained and undrained triaxial compression tests were performed on two gradations of crushed glass in order to determine the compressibility and shear strength characteristics. Consolidation pressures varied from 10 to 100 psi. Volume changes during consolidation were discussed because of the dependency of shear strength behavior on the density condition at the end of consolidation. Stress-strain-volume change characteristics were observed in order to discuss the load-deformation and dilatancy relationships and the effects of varying density, gradation and consolidation pressure. Stress-strain properties were also determined for the undrained tests. The undrained tests were constant volume tests, thus having no dilatancy effects. …
A Mathematical Model For The Neutron Dependence Of Neutral Base Region Recombination, Jonas Bereisa Jr.
A Mathematical Model For The Neutron Dependence Of Neutral Base Region Recombination, Jonas Bereisa Jr.
Masters Theses
"A discrete, deterministic, mathematical model is developed for the neutral bulk base region of graded base devices which accounts for both the effects of recombination and the built-in electric field in the bulk base region at low, intermediate, and moderate current/injection levels. This model is applied to a study of neutron radiation effects in double diffused silicon transistors. Exact expressions are developed for the injected emitter, base and collector currents, the base recombination term, and the ratio of base current increase to collector current decrease as functions of device geometry, impurity profile, and neutron fluence. Neutron-induced current gain degradation is …
The Semibullvalene Question: A Semi-Empirical Molecular Orbital And Bond Energy Approach, Shiow Yeh Lee
The Semibullvalene Question: A Semi-Empirical Molecular Orbital And Bond Energy Approach, Shiow Yeh Lee
Masters Theses
"Semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations of the Extended Ruckel and MIND0/1 type have been performed on semibullvalene and the supposed transition state for its degenerate [3,3] sigmatropic rearrangement. The results have been coupled with bond energy calculations to ascertain whether semibullvalene is homo-aromatic or is undergoing a rearrangement of exceedingly low activation energy. A preponderance of the resulting data suggests that semibullvalene is homo-aromatic"--Abstract, page ii.
Thermal Stresses In Circular Plates Including The Effect Of Transverse Shear Deformation, An-Ton Liu
Thermal Stresses In Circular Plates Including The Effect Of Transverse Shear Deformation, An-Ton Liu
Masters Theses
"This thesis is an extension of the work of T. F. Lehnhoff which used the method suggested by Goodier to develop the Reissner-Goodier small displacement theory for plates subjected to lateral loading. The purpose of this work is to develop a more complete Reissner-Goodier small displacement theory for plates under general loadings, both lateral and thermal, and to provide a solution to the six governing coupled partial differential equations by using a process similar to that of Lehnhoff. Any loading, lateral and/or thermal, that satisfies the Dirichlet conditions of Fourier analysis and virtually any boundary conditions may be handled. Most …
Shear Degradation Of Polystyrene In Toluene, Ali Asghar Sarmasti
Shear Degradation Of Polystyrene In Toluene, Ali Asghar Sarmasti
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of flow degradation of narrow molecular weight distribution polystyrene samples under the conditions of laminar flow in capillary tubes. In all cases the solvent was toluene at 25ºC, the polymer concentration was 0.1 weight percentage, and the calculated shear rate at the wall was in the range of 10⁵ - 10⁶ sec⁻¹. The extent of degradation was obtained by measuring the intrinsic viscosity [eta] of the polystyrene samples before and after flow through capillary tubes having a wide range of length/diameter (L/D) ratios. The polystyrene samples here had molecular weight …
Comparison Of The Buckley-Leverett Technique With A Numerical Simulation Model Containing Heterogeneity And Capillary Pressure, Krishna Kumar Singh
Comparison Of The Buckley-Leverett Technique With A Numerical Simulation Model Containing Heterogeneity And Capillary Pressure, Krishna Kumar Singh
Masters Theses
"A numerical model for a linear, two-phase fluid flow system has been developed with the capabilities of accounting for heterogeneity and capillarity. The model developed is general enough to analyze either water-oil or gas-oil systems. A hypothetical petroleum reservoir (containing only water and oil) under water flood was studied. The results for the homogeneous, no capillary pressure case were found to be similar to those obtained by the Buckley-Leverett technique. The study shows that the Buckley-Leverett is accurate even for a certain degree of heterogeneity. Also, capillarity does not substantially alter the results for the system studied. The results obtained …
Effect Of Third Components On Drag Reduction In Aluminum Soap-Hydrocarbon Systems, Kun-Chieh Lee
Effect Of Third Components On Drag Reduction In Aluminum Soap-Hydrocarbon Systems, Kun-Chieh Lee
Masters Theses
"The effect of additives, aging, shear and peptizing agents on the drag reducing abilities of aluminum disoaptoluene solutions prepared at room temperature were studied. Viscosity measurements were used as a primary test to select effective additives. Medium strong organic bases were found to be useful as they speed up the dissolution of slow dissolving aluminum dioctoate soap and form large micelle structures. These peptizers are not effective with aluminum distearate which is very hard to dissolve in toluene at room temperature. Turbulent flow pressure drop measurements at various aging times were made for solutions of 0.1 per cent aluminum dioleate …
Initial Operation And Calibration Of The Umr Supersonic Axisymmetric Wind Tunnel, James Riley Murphy
Initial Operation And Calibration Of The Umr Supersonic Axisymmetric Wind Tunnel, James Riley Murphy
Masters Theses
"Initial testing and a preliminary calibration were conducted in the UMR supersonic variable Mach number axisymmetric blowdown wind tunnel facility. During initial operations problems were encountered with control valve seat failure, control valve response and stability, and automatic operation. After having brittle fracture failures with seats made of nylon, Teflon and Telfon-copper composite, a copper seat was found to perform satisfactorily with minimal valve leakage. Control valve response and stability were greatly influenced by the setting of the needle valve located between the total pressure probe and the controller. The needle valve setting was observed to depend upon the stagnation …
Clay Mineralogy And Compaction Characteristics Of Residual Clay Soils Used In Earth Dam Construction In The Ozark Province Of Missouri, Arthur David Alcott
Clay Mineralogy And Compaction Characteristics Of Residual Clay Soils Used In Earth Dam Construction In The Ozark Province Of Missouri, Arthur David Alcott
Masters Theses
"The clay mineralogy and Standard Proctor compaction characteristics of clayey residual soils developed on the Salem Plateau of the Ozark Physiographic Province and used in earth dam construction were studied. A review of the geology of the Salem Plateau is presented along with a discussion of the factors controlling the development of soils on carbonate bedrock in a high leaching environment. The predominant soil clay mineral was found to be a poorly crystallized kaolinite rather than halloysite as has been postulated by others. Minor amounts of triple-layer minerals and an undetermined amount of an alumino-silicate gel are indicated. The effects …