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Influence Of Film Thickness On The Performance Of Solid Lubricants, Sunil Vishwanath Mahale
Influence Of Film Thickness On The Performance Of Solid Lubricants, Sunil Vishwanath Mahale
Masters Theses
"The object of this investigation was to determine the effect of lubricant film thickness on the coefficient of friction and on the wear life of solid lubricants. Bonded molybdenum disulphide and bonded graphite were the lubricants tested. Dow Corning's LFW-1 and Falex lubricant tester were the two machines used for testing these lubricants. The lubricants were sprayed on the specimen surface. Pretreatment, spraying and curlng were done according to standard or manufacturer's recommended procedures. During the entire research, the procedure for experimentation was followed according to ASTM No. 2625 on Falex and CRC recommendations on LFW-1 machine. It was found …
Influence Of Some Interstitial Materials On The Thermal Contact Conductance, Jin-Tyan Lin
Influence Of Some Interstitial Materials On The Thermal Contact Conductance, Jin-Tyan Lin
Masters Theses
"Experiments have been conducted to investigate the effect of the interstitial materials at the interface of metals in contact. The test specimens were cylinders, axially aligned and loaded. Specimen materials were 606l-T6 aluminum alloy, and the contact fillers were stainless steel wire screens, aluminum foil, paper, and dielectric greases. The tests were conducted at atmospheric environment. The contact pressure ranged from 25 psi to 600 psi. The mean interface temperature ranged from 100 ºF to 200 ºF. Surface roughnesses of specimens were from 25 to 35 micro-inches, rms. The results of the investigation reveal that if the contact surfaces are …
A Socio-Economic Traffic Demand Prediction Model Based On A Lumped System Approach, John Edward Thompson
A Socio-Economic Traffic Demand Prediction Model Based On A Lumped System Approach, John Edward Thompson
Masters Theses
"The objective of this investigation was to devise a method for predicting transportation system demand based on socio-economic variables of certain physical areas. This pilot study was performed utilizing traffic flow, but minor mathematical alterations could change the transportation system to urban mass transit usage demand. An area of uniform socio-economic characteristics can be delineated and the socio-economic characteristics isolated. Each area will place a distinct demand on some existing transportation facility based on those characteristics. The physical demand can be approximated by a theoretical probability distribution. Once this internal flow generation has been approximated by the frequency distribution, it …
Transient Response Of A Vibration Isolation System, Hemendra Shantilal Acharya
Transient Response Of A Vibration Isolation System, Hemendra Shantilal Acharya
Masters Theses
"A practical procedure for investigating the performance of a vibration isolation system under transient conditions is presented. For this investigation, an induction motor with an unbalanced rotor is studied during the period when it accelerates to its operating speed from rest. Using Newton's second law of motion, equations of motion are derived, first neglecting and then considering the effect of "inertia torque". This torque is produced by the inertia force resulting from vertical acceleration of the unbalanced mass. The equations are solved on a digital computer using the Runge-Kutta method of order 4. The results obtained are compared with those …
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 …
Textural Properties, Provenance, And Environments Of Formation Of The "Rimrock" Sandstone Of The Filled Sinkholes Northeast Of Rolla, Missouri, Upendra Jayantilal Parikh
Textural Properties, Provenance, And Environments Of Formation Of The "Rimrock" Sandstone Of The Filled Sinkholes Northeast Of Rolla, Missouri, Upendra Jayantilal Parikh
Masters Theses
"Filled sinkholes have long been known to occur in the carbonate rocks of Missouri. A sandstone unit occurs in these sinkholes at their outer margin, forming a rim, and is called here the rimrock sandstone. Samples of rimrock sandstone, from an area northeast of Rolla, Missouri were studied. Grain size, heavy mineral and. thin section analyses of these samples were carried out. Size analysis data suggest that, texturally, the rimrock sandstone is similar to the St. Peter sandstone and that this formation could have supplied sands for the formation of rimrock. Field evidences suggest that continental conditions prevailed at the …
Failure Of Lined And Unlined Small-Scale Cavities In Rock-Like Materials, Seung-Ki Yang
Failure Of Lined And Unlined Small-Scale Cavities In Rock-Like Materials, Seung-Ki Yang
Masters Theses
"The strain conditions around statically loaded circular openings in rock-like materials and corresponding cavity-wall displacements were determined experimentally with resistance strain gages. The models were fabricated with lined and unlined openings simulating underground tunnels. Tests were performed with models of two different materials in plane stress and plane strain. Rock-like materials were designed and the strain gages were embedded at selected points within each model. The models often failed by tensile splitting through the opening early in the loading cycle causing the strains at certain points to deviate considerably from the theoretical values. Tangential strains on the vertical axis were …
A Comparative Study Of Experimental And Computed Compressibility Factors Of Methane-Nitrogen-Carbon Dioxide System, Piloo Eruchshaw Ilavia
A Comparative Study Of Experimental And Computed Compressibility Factors Of Methane-Nitrogen-Carbon Dioxide System, Piloo Eruchshaw Ilavia
Masters Theses
"Experimentally determined compressibility factors of a natural gas with impurities like carbon dioxide and nitrogen are found to differ with the values computed by various methods making use of compositional breakup of the gas. Compressibility factors for five mixtures of known composition were experimentally determined at room temperature, 100ºF, 125ºF, and 150ºF, and at pressure ranging between 1000 psi to 4000 psi. Using the known composition of the mixtures, compressibility factors were calculated by additive volume method and by Eilerts method. The deviation between computed and experimentally determined compressibility factors are at a maximum in the lower and higher pressure …
The Anodic Dissolution Of Tin In Acidic Chloride Solutions, Edward Chung-Hong Liu
The Anodic Dissolution Of Tin In Acidic Chloride Solutions, Edward Chung-Hong Liu
Masters Theses
"The anodic dissolution of Sn in acidic chloride solutions (pH = -2.0 to 2.9) was studied at 25ºC. The apparent valence of the dissolving ions varied from about 0.4 to 2.4, a function of both electrolyte and c.d. The complexing of Sn⁺² by Cl⁻ had an important influence with SnCl₃⁻ apparently being the dominant products. A reaction sequence is proposed involving the step-wide oxidation of Sn accompanied by reaction with Cl⁻"--Abstract, page 1.
Turbulent Structure In The Wake Of Sphere, Darrell W. Pepper
Turbulent Structure In The Wake Of Sphere, Darrell W. Pepper
Masters Theses
"The study of turbulent wakes is considered necessary to understand the droplet behavior associated with the collision coalescence phenomena in atmospheric clouds. The Vertical Atmospheric Wind Tunnel enables experiments dealing with this droplet behavior to be analyzed. The experiments conducted in the UMR Vertical Atmospheric Wind Tunnel consist of two parts: one is the investigation of the flow field characteristics in the test section of the wind tunnel; the other is the measurement of the turbulent structure in the wake of a sphere. The test section is rectangular in design and has a cross-sectional area of 36 square inches (6 …
An Analysis Of A Quadrature Double-Sideband/Frequency Modulated Communication System, Denny Ray Townson
An Analysis Of A Quadrature Double-Sideband/Frequency Modulated Communication System, Denny Ray Townson
Masters Theses
"A QDSB/FM communication system is analyzed with emphasis placed on the QDSB demodulation process and the AGC action in the FM transmitter. The effect of noise in both the pilot and message signals is investigated. The detection gain and mean square error is calculated for the QDSB baseband demodulation process. The mean square error is also evaluated for the QDSB/FM system. The AGC circuit is simulated on a digital computer. Errors introduced into the AGC system are analyzed with emphasis placed on nonlinear gain functions for the voltage controlled amplifier"--Abstract, page ii.
The Smelting Of Lead Drosses, Humberto Adolfo Arzabe
The Smelting Of Lead Drosses, Humberto Adolfo Arzabe
Masters Theses
"The constitution of the matte and bullion obtained by the smelting of lead drosses coming from the cooling of lead blast furnace bullion was investigated by metallographic, chemical, electron-microprobe, and X-ray means. At smelting temperatures (1200°C to 1300°C) two liquid phases are in equilibrium. A liquid lead phase with low concentrations of copper and sulfur, and a lighter liquid matte phase containing a high concentration of copper and sulfur with some dissolved lead. On cooling to room temperature the matte precipitates cuprous sulfide, a eutectic mixture of cuprous sulfide and lead sulfide with a deficiency of sulfur, and metallic lead …
Analysis Of Elastic Thermal Stresses By Station-Function Collocation Methods, Jaw-Kuang Wang
Analysis Of Elastic Thermal Stresses By Station-Function Collocation Methods, Jaw-Kuang Wang
Masters Theses
"An approximate method for the solution of thermal stress problems is presented. The method makes use of polynomial approximations to reduce the partial differential equation to a system of linear algebraic equations or a set of first-order ordinary differential equations. This results in satisfying the differential equation at a finite number of stations. The boundary conditions are satisfied identically. Two examples of the method, presented in detail, indicate that the solutions of the biharmonic equation for the stress function and the Fourier equation for the temperature distribution have good accuracy with a minimum of labor. A generalized method is derived …
A Study Of The Design And Construction Of A Full Scale Aircraft Component Demonstration Fatigue Test, Stephen Andrew Wright
A Study Of The Design And Construction Of A Full Scale Aircraft Component Demonstration Fatigue Test, Stephen Andrew Wright
Masters Theses
"The objective of this project was to design and build a full scale demonstration fatigue test for a Piper Aztec stabilator. A general discussion of the construction is included in this report. The Fourier series method of the aerodynamic theory of spanwise loading was used to determine the load distribution. The results show a close relationship with data furnished by Piper Aircraft Corporation. Fatigue theory is discussed in order to provide background for fatigue testing. The test specimen, methods and procedures of testing, known loading methods and systems, safety, etc., are discussed. Federal requirements for regulating and testing of aircraft …
Spheroidization In Tool Steels, Sharad Gajanan Bankar
Spheroidization In Tool Steels, Sharad Gajanan Bankar
Masters Theses
"A carbon steel, W1, and four other alloy tool steels, namely, A2, H13, D3, and M2, were spheroidized by five different procedures. Any modification made in the treatments for an individual steel were suggested by the results obtained with these five procedures. The hardnesses and microstructures obtained were compared with steel samples annealed at a tool steel mill. The response given by different steels to various methods of spheroidization was studied. It was found that A2, W1, and D3 steels responded the best to the cycling method whereas the best response to the isothermal annealing was given by H13 and …
On-Line Digital Computer Decoding Of Radio Teletype, Julio Alberto Spiegel
On-Line Digital Computer Decoding Of Radio Teletype, Julio Alberto Spiegel
Masters Theses
"Digital computer data processing is one of the newest and fastest growing technologies. The large amount of data that can be processed is practically beyond the limit of human possibilities when available time, cost and reliability of results are taken into consideration. The use of on-line digital computer data processing to decode Radio Teletype is investigated in this thesis. The first part of this thesis considers existing teletype systems and related systems, such as Pulse Code Modulation, pointing out the differences between synchronous and asynchronous codes. The most critical step in decoding Radio Teletype is synchronization, since Radio Teletype makes …
The Cathodic Reduction Of Bromate Ions On Mercury In Neutral And Basic Solutions, Jaw-Shin Chang
The Cathodic Reduction Of Bromate Ions On Mercury In Neutral And Basic Solutions, Jaw-Shin Chang
Masters Theses
"The reduction of BrO⁻₃ was studied in neutral and basic solutions on a stationary Hg surface under activation controlled conditions. Coulombic efficiency studies showed that BrO⁻₃; was reduced to Br⁻ with high efficiencies. The polarization measurements lead to a proposed reaction scheme which is consistent with the experimental observations"--Abstract, page 1.
The Effect Of Solvents On The Desorption Of Phenol From Carbon, Robert Harold Pahl
The Effect Of Solvents On The Desorption Of Phenol From Carbon, Robert Harold Pahl
Masters Theses
"The desorption of phenol from active carbon was studied using cyclic and continuous flow desorbers. A wide difference in desorption capabilities was shown among nine solvents. The system employed was complex, with water being present in addition to phenol on the carbon. An attempt to correlate the desorption data with the physical properties of the phenol and solvent and Regular Solution theory are presented. A thermodynamic approach using the linear free energy-enthalpy relationship produced an apparently good correlation of the heat of formation of the phenol-solvent hydrogen bond with the desorption data. This indicates that the desorption of the phenol …
A Digital Simulation For Optimum Nonlinear Detection Of Binary Signals In Impulsive Noise, Ralph Bernard Fluchel
A Digital Simulation For Optimum Nonlinear Detection Of Binary Signals In Impulsive Noise, Ralph Bernard Fluchel
Masters Theses
"The problem of reducing the effects of impulsive noise on binary communication systems is considered. A digital simulation of such a system is developed in order to find a nearly optimum (minimum probability of error criterion) nonlinear device to precede detection. The level of the Gaussian noise power is found to be the most important parameter for determining the nearly optimum nonlinear device"--Abstract, page ii.
St. Louis Limestone, Stratigraphy And Petrography, Near Its Type Locality, Abd El-Aziz El-Hady A. Borahay
St. Louis Limestone, Stratigraphy And Petrography, Near Its Type Locality, Abd El-Aziz El-Hady A. Borahay
Masters Theses
"The St. Louis Limestone of the Upper Meramecian Series, Mississippian System, is typically lithographic, light-to light-olive gray in color, dense, and fractures conchoidally. It is brecciated, especially in the lower part, and contains some chert nodules. Oolites are present close to the top of the formation. The Salem-St. Louis contact is placed at the base of the lowest breccia zone and the top of Salem is characterized by crystalline quartz and abundance of chert nodules. The appearance of typical Ste. Genevieve oolites with sand-size quartz grains indicates the St. Louis-Ste. Genevieve contact. The St. Louis Limestone is characterized by dominance …
Bound-Free Continuum Radiation From Non-Gray Nonisothermal Shock Layers, Chu Yih Wang
Bound-Free Continuum Radiation From Non-Gray Nonisothermal Shock Layers, Chu Yih Wang
Masters Theses
"This study investigates the continuum radiative flux from nonisothermal stagnation shock layers composed of atomic gases. The general equations for the composition are derived and the Rankine-Hugoniot equations are simplified and solved to give the thermodynamic conditions of the shock layers. To accurately model the stagnation shock layer, the plasma must be considered to be nonisothermal. In the current study, linear shock layer temperature profiles are assumed. Consequently, the fluid dynamics and the radiation are uncoupled. The radiation model assumes one-dimensional radiative energy transport and considers only continuum processes. The radiative flux is calculated by considereing ground to free state …
Computer Time-Sharing (T-S) "An Engineering Tool" For The Engineering Applications Of The Small Company, James Binford Summers
Computer Time-Sharing (T-S) "An Engineering Tool" For The Engineering Applications Of The Small Company, James Binford Summers
Masters Theses
"The objectives of this investigation were to illustrate the capabilities of the time-sharing (T-S) industry, identify the means by which the small sized company, with a need to solve engineering problems, can best be served through T-S, and to present T-S to these potential users. Investigation was made of distinctive T-S services to formulate a composite of the T-S industry. Examples of three distinctive T-S services were used within this composite to exemplify the variations of services within the industry. The methods a small company could use to utilize computer services were identified emphasizing T-S as the method best suited …
Mutually Dependent Heat And Mass Transfer In Laminar Tube Flow, Gary Alfred Scheffel
Mutually Dependent Heat And Mass Transfer In Laminar Tube Flow, Gary Alfred Scheffel
Masters Theses
"An investigation is performed of the mutually dependent heat and mass transfer in laminar and hydrodynamically fully developed gas flow in a tube. Sublimation of mass occurs at the tube wall so that heat and mass transfer take place between the wall and the flowing gas stream. The wall of the tube is thermally insulated from the external environment with the result that the heat of sublimation is supplied by convective transport from the gas. The solution of this problem requires the simultaneous consideration of the energy and diffusion equations, with coupling provided by the boundary conditions. Mathematical expressions are …
Investigation Of The System Al₂O₃-Teo₂-O₂, Vera Zelenkova Sestak
Investigation Of The System Al₂O₃-Teo₂-O₂, Vera Zelenkova Sestak
Masters Theses
"The system Al₂O₃-TeO₂-O₂ has been investigated by X-ray diffraction and differential thermal analysis in air and in sealed silica ampoules. The tellurate, Al₂TeO₆, with tellurium in the +6 valence state, forms in air but not in vacuum at 1 mm pressure. A second phase, a tellurite, possibly Al₂Te₂O₇, forms in air or vacuum by devitrification. The glass-forming region is wider than previously stated and is more extensive in vacuum--from 50% to 98% TeO₂. Tentative phase boundaries have been placed for the system in air and vacuum"--Abstract, page ii.
The Closed Cycle-External Combustion Engine And Air Pollution, Galen Lee Pearson
The Closed Cycle-External Combustion Engine And Air Pollution, Galen Lee Pearson
Masters Theses
"The impact of the internal combustion engine on the air pollution problem in this country was presented and alternative propulsion systems for the land transportation vehicle were investigated. The potential characteristics of the more promising closed cycle-external combustion engine concepts were established and discussed. The closed thermodynamic power cycles analyzed include the Rankine, Stirling, and Feher supercritical cycles. Thermodynamic property data on eighteen candidate working fluids for the Rankine and Feher supercritical power cycles have been assembled and were presented in a utilizable form. The thermal efficiency (ratio of the net work out to the heat input) and the many …
The Anodic Dissolution Of Molybdenum In Acidic Nitrate Solutions, Kuan-Hsiung Hoh
The Anodic Dissolution Of Molybdenum In Acidic Nitrate Solutions, Kuan-Hsiung Hoh
Masters Theses
"The anodic dissolution of molybdenum in 1.0 N HNO₃ (pH = 0.3) , 0.1 N HNO₃-0.9 N KNO₃ (pH = 1.2), and 0.01 N HNO₃ -0.99 N KNO₃ (pH = 2.1) was investigated. The following conclusions were possible: 1. Mo is in general electrochemically oxidized to the Mo-VI state during anodic dissolution. 2. The resultant ions in solution are HMOO⁻₄. 3. The Mo surface in aqueous solutions is covered with an oxide whose approximate composition is Mo₂O₅. 4. The polarization curves have a linear Tafel region at potentials slightly above the rest potential. 5. There is no significant effect of …
Anodic Dissolution Of Zinc In Potassium Bromide-Potassium Bromate Solutions, Ying-Cheh Chuang
Anodic Dissolution Of Zinc In Potassium Bromide-Potassium Bromate Solutions, Ying-Cheh Chuang
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this investigation was to study the anodic dissolution of zinc at a temperature of 25°C in Br⁻-BrO₃; solutions. In Br⁻ solutions, it was found that the apparent valences of zinc ions going into solution were approximately the normal value of two. Smaller values were obtained in BrO⁻₃ solutions, with the most pronounced changes occurring in the higher concentrations of BrO⁻₃. An empirical equation was derived relating the apparent valence (zi) to the current density (amp·cm⁻²) and BrO⁻₃ concentration (gmol/liter): 2- zi = 3.11 X i⁰̇̇¹³(CBrO⁻₃)⁰̇⁵⁷ The mechanism for the dissolution of zinc …
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 …
The Ultraviolet Absorption Spectra Of Solutions Of 2, 4, 6-Trimethoxybenzoic Acid In Sulfuric Acid, Kathy Show-Shing Ho
The Ultraviolet Absorption Spectra Of Solutions Of 2, 4, 6-Trimethoxybenzoic Acid In Sulfuric Acid, Kathy Show-Shing Ho
Masters Theses
"Studies of the ultraviolet and proton magnetic resonance spectra of solutions of 2,4,6-tribromo-, trichloro-, trimethyl- and trinitro-benzoic acids dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid by Dr. D. W. Beistel and his coworkers lead to the synthesis of the corresponding benzoate esters. In the present work the nature of ionic species formed in mixtures of sulfuric acid and 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzoic acid was examined, The spectral data suggest the presence of species similar to those assigned for the previous trisubstituted analogs, together with a species capable of fluorescence in the 2400 Å region. The reason of this unprecedented fluorescence has not been established"--Abstract, Page …
Z-Form Solution Of Non-Linear Differential Equations, Allen Joseph Rushing
Z-Form Solution Of Non-Linear Differential Equations, Allen Joseph Rushing
Masters Theses
"The "Z-Forms" developed by Boxer and Thaler from Z-Transform theory are reviewed. Iteration is shown to increase accuracy when Z-Forms are used to obtain numerical solutions to some non-linear differential equations. Machine results are presented for example problems. Error estimates and convergence conditions are discussed. The method is usable only when 2- or 3-digit accuracy is acceptable. For some classes of equations the Z-Form method compares favorably to other numerical methods in time required to set up the problem and in machine time required for solution--Abstract, Page ii.