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The Influence Of Temperature, Carbon Content, And Preloading On Secondary Consolidation Of A Clay, Richard Kai-Ming So
The Influence Of Temperature, Carbon Content, And Preloading On Secondary Consolidation Of A Clay, Richard Kai-Ming So
Masters Theses
"The effect of temperature, organic carbon content, and preloading on secondary consolidation of Bryce clay has been studied. A straight line plot of void ratio versus logarithm of time was established in secondary consolidation for long term loading periods up to one month. Temperature changes within the range of 5ºC. to 45ºC. were studied in the secondary consolidation phase at different stress levels and different carbon contents of the soil. Secondary consolidation in a preloading cycle at a stress level of 2 tsf unloaded to 1 tsf and reloaded to 2 tsf was studied. The preloading tests were at temperatures …
Irradiation Enhanced Decomposition Of A Nickel-Carbon Solid Solution, Bryce Linn Shriver
Irradiation Enhanced Decomposition Of A Nickel-Carbon Solid Solution, Bryce Linn Shriver
Masters Theses
"This investigation was performed to determine the effects of room temperature neutron irradiation on the distribution of carbon in a nickel--0.3 wt. % carbon alloy. The experiment consisted of comparing the amount of carbon in solid solution and the internal stresses of both unirradiated and irradiated (10¹³ fn-cm⁻² < ΦF < 10¹⁸ fn-cm⁻²) samples following isochronal anneals between 100ºC and 1200ºC by using the magnetic disaccommodation technique. The results indicate that the amount of carbon remaining in solid solution decreases with increasing neutron dose. At temperatures below 200ºC this is due to the trapping of carbon by mobile irradiation-produced defects. Between 200ºC and 600ºC the formation of metastable carbides is enhanced by the presence of irradiation-produced defects. No differences are observed in irradiated and unirradiated samples above 600ºC"--Abstract, page iii.
The Effect Of Cathodic Protection On The Stress Corrosion Characteristics Of 300m Low Alloy Steel, John Pechonick
The Effect Of Cathodic Protection On The Stress Corrosion Characteristics Of 300m Low Alloy Steel, John Pechonick
Masters Theses
"The objective of this investigation was to determine if stress corrosion failure of 300M steel is accelerated by the application of cathodic protection. Testing was conducted on notch tensile specimens that were coated with vacuum cadmium, electroplated cadmium, and vacuum aluminum. All specimens were stressed and placed in an aqueous sodium chloride environment. The failure times for the specimens were monitored and graphs were drawn which characterized the stress corrosion resistance of 300M steel and the cathodic protection systems. Fractography techniques were used to study the failure surfaces to determine the type of failure mechanism. The results of this thesis …
A Study Of The Effects Of Mixing On The Accelerated Anaerobic Digestion Of Concentrated Municipal Sludges, Victor Darryl Orr
A Study Of The Effects Of Mixing On The Accelerated Anaerobic Digestion Of Concentrated Municipal Sludges, Victor Darryl Orr
Masters Theses
"Most domestic sewage treatment plants today practice anaerobic digestion of sludge. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if thorough mechanical mixing of concentrated sludge would improve its digestion. The simulated digesters consisted of six 1 gallon anaerobic reactors which were operated in the laboratory for 78 days. The contents of three digesters were continually mixed and their responses were compared with those of the similarly loaded remaining three unmixed units. Raw sludge with solids concentrations of 7.5, 15 and 30 per cent was digested for detention periods of 30, 15 and 7.5 days at 33º C. Various analyses …
The Effect Of Solvents On The Desorption Of Phenol From Carbon In A Water Free System, William W. Knickmeyer
The Effect Of Solvents On The Desorption Of Phenol From Carbon In A Water Free System, William W. Knickmeyer
Masters Theses
"The desorption of phenol from active carbon was studied using a continuous flow desorber. The system used was nearly water free to reduce water-phenol interactions. The ten solvents used in this study exhibited a wide difference in their desorption capabilities. An attempt to correlate the desorption data with the physical properties of phenol and solvents, in addition to regular solution theory, proved unsuccessful. A thermodynamic approach using the linear free energy-enthalpy relationship produced a general trend by using the heat of solution for phenol in solution and a reasonable correlation using the heat of formation of the phenol-solvent hydrogen bond …
Evaporation And Condensation Of Zinc, Shailesh Bhanuprasad Vora
Evaporation And Condensation Of Zinc, Shailesh Bhanuprasad Vora
Masters Theses
"Evaporation rates of liquid zinc were determined experimentally within the temperature range of 450º C to 575º C and at argon pressures ranging from 730mm Hg to 130mm Hg. Extrapolated values of these rates are found to be consistent with the previously reported rates obtained by St. Clair and Spendlove at lower pressures. Between 100 microns and one atmosphere pressure rates of evaporation seem to vary according to an equation of the form W = APᴮ, where Pis pressure and, A and B are constants. Similar experiments were performed with brass powders in atmospheres of argon and helium at temperatures …
An Analog Computer Simulation Of The Flapping Of A Helicopter Hinged Main Rotor Blade, Edward Charles Robinson
An Analog Computer Simulation Of The Flapping Of A Helicopter Hinged Main Rotor Blade, Edward Charles Robinson
Masters Theses
"An analog computer simulation was performed on the Systron Donner SD 40/80 electronic differential analyzer consisting of one panel (SD 40) less three modules augmented by three digital logic modules for iterative operation. The flapping equation was solved in continuous iteration for various values of blade mass and the resultant blade flapping magnitudes and harmonic coefficients were compared in computer plots of the blade tip path plane. A flap compensator was added and the result plotted. Various aerodynamic parameters of the flapping equation solution were plotted"--Abstract, page ii.
Alkali Mobility And Mechanical Relaxation In Mixed-Alkali Silicate Glasses, James W. Fleming Jr.
Alkali Mobility And Mechanical Relaxation In Mixed-Alkali Silicate Glasses, James W. Fleming Jr.
Masters Theses
"Internal friction and sodium and potassium self-diffusion coefficients for (1-X)Na₂O · XK₂O· 3SiO₂ glasses were measured. Alkali diffusion was measured between 300 and 500ºC using radioactive isotopes and a thin-sectioning technique. Internal friction was measured from room temperature to 500ºC, 0.1 to 2000 Hz. Comparison between alkali diffusion and internal friction data for Na-K glasses with those for other mixed-alkali glasses shows that the mixed-alkali peak is related to alkali mobility. It is concluded that the mechanism for mixed-alkali internal friction is a cooperative rearrangement of dissimilar alkali ions, with the slower moving ion controlling the rate of reorientation"--Abstract, page …
Electrolytic Reduction Of Zinc From Acidic Sulfate Solutions, Kenneth Dale Gielow
Electrolytic Reduction Of Zinc From Acidic Sulfate Solutions, Kenneth Dale Gielow
Masters Theses
"Cathode polarization curves were obtained for the electrodeposition of zinc from sulfate solutions with pH 2 and zinc concentrations of 10.0, 40.0, 80.0, and 100.0 gpl zinc. Both pure zinc and pure aluminum were used as cathodes with some difference in results noted. The effect of animal glue additions of 0.01, 0.10, and 0.50 gpl of solution on the cathodic polarization curves and the resulting deposit morphologies were determined. These glue additions correspond to 0.20, 2.0, and 10.0 pounds of glue per ton of zinc deposited, respectively. The slope of the Tafel region of the polarization curves was found to …
Reservoir Design: Simulation Techniques, Larry W. Mays
Reservoir Design: Simulation Techniques, Larry W. Mays
Masters Theses
"A simulation model is developed to aid in the analysis of small dams to reduce the possibility of inadequate spillway designs. Basic assumptions concerning the geometric aspects of the natural reservoir are made to develop the model which is based upon describing the timing and magnitude of a design flood passing through a reservoir. Simulation equations are derived from the basic continuity equation and describe reservoir outflow and storage as functions of reservoir depth. Newton's Iteration Technique is utilized to solve the simulation equations for the reservoir depth. The resulting simulation model determines an optimum size auxiliary spillway having a …
An Energy Solution For Vibration Characteristics Of Free Thin Cylinders, Dale Elmer Leanhardt
An Energy Solution For Vibration Characteristics Of Free Thin Cylinders, Dale Elmer Leanhardt
Masters Theses
"In this report the flexural vibrations of the walls of free, thin, circular cylinders are considered. Theoretical expressions are developed for the natural frequencies by extending the approximate energy method of Arnold and Warburton to the free-free case. Furthermore, the developed expressions are shown to apply, as special cases, to the fixed-fixed and simply-supported cylinders analyzed by Arnold and Warburton. The energy solution for free-free cylinders is checked both experimentally using a 3500 pound-force, 5 to 2000 hertz, vibration exciter and numerically using the well documented SABOR IV-DYNAL finite element program. While the derived energy method accounts for any prescribed …
Anodic Oxidation Of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid On Pt In Acid Sulfate Solutions, Howard Ho-Wei Jiang
Anodic Oxidation Of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid On Pt In Acid Sulfate Solutions, Howard Ho-Wei Jiang
Masters Theses
"The anodic oxidation of EDTA was studied in acid sulfate solutions on platinized-Pt at 25ºC. Polarization relationships were obtained for the EDTA concentration range 3. 42 x 10⁻⁵ to 3. 42 x 10⁻³ M and pH range 0. 35 to 3. 80. Numerous reaction products were identified that indicated a sequential removal of acetate groups from the EDTA, each by an initial decarboxylation followed by a reverse Schiff-type reaction, that produced formaldehyde and the corresponding amine. A reaction sequence which correlated the experimental data involved Frumkin-type adsorption of the EDTA species through an unionized acetate group followed by a rate-determining …
A Closed Form Method For Predicting The History Of Circular Orbit Altitude Decay Of A Near-Earth Satellite Including The Effect Of A Dynamic Atmosphere, John Copley Buchholtz
A Closed Form Method For Predicting The History Of Circular Orbit Altitude Decay Of A Near-Earth Satellite Including The Effect Of A Dynamic Atmosphere, John Copley Buchholtz
Masters Theses
"A closed form expression for the time to decay between two circular orbit altitudes is developed. The long-term dynamic variation of high altitude atmospheric density is included. The density is approximated as a ratio of two quadratics with the numerator being a function of the time-related exospheric temperature and the denominator being a function of altitude. The 11-year cyclic variation of exospheric temperature is then represented as a piecewise linear function of time. The analytic expression for circular orbit altitude decay rate is developed by describing the energy loss due to atmospheric drag. A point mass representation of the Earth's …
The Influence Of Member Length On Thermal Contact Resistance In A Vacuum Environment, Larry Martin Cooper
The Influence Of Member Length On Thermal Contact Resistance In A Vacuum Environment, Larry Martin Cooper
Masters Theses
"An investigation was conducted to determine the influence of member length on thermal contact resistance in a vacuum environment. A model was created which consisted of a center rod axially loaded between two other members. It was assumed that circular macroscopic constriction areas were formed at the contact interface when the rods were loaded. Macroscopic modeling of the contact surfaces makes the thermal contact analysis a function of the mechanical and thermal boundary conditions of the total body. The method of finite differences was employed to calculate the temperature distribution, heat flows, and thermal contact resistance of each member. Data …
Integrability Of The Sums Of The Trigonometric Series 1/2 Aₒ + ∞ [Over] Σ [Over] N=1 AN Cos Nθ And ∞ [Over] Σ [Over] N=1 AN Sin Nθ, John William Garrett
Integrability Of The Sums Of The Trigonometric Series 1/2 Aₒ + ∞ [Over] Σ [Over] N=1 AN Cos Nθ And ∞ [Over] Σ [Over] N=1 AN Sin Nθ, John William Garrett
Masters Theses
"The trigonometric series C = 1/2 aₒ + ∞ [over] Σ [over] [n=1] a[subscript n] cos nΘ and S = ∞ [over] Σ [over] n=1 a[subscript n] sin nΘ, where {a[subscript n]} monotonically decreases to zero both converge almost everywhere to functions f and g respectively. f (or g) is L iff C (or S) is the Fourier series of f (or g) iff term-by-term integration of C (or S) is valid. There are three equivalent conditions, each of which implies that C is the Fourier series of f...."--Abstract, page ii.
Laminar Heat Transfer For Small Prandtl Number Fluids Including Step Change In Wall Temperature, Shiny Ting
Laminar Heat Transfer For Small Prandtl Number Fluids Including Step Change In Wall Temperature, Shiny Ting
Masters Theses
"The object of this investigation is to provide a simple means of determining the heat transfer from a flat plate which has an unheated leading length x₀. The case of steady, two-dimensional, laminar flow of an incompressible fluid with a Prandtl number of less than one is considered. Since there exists an unheated length and the Prandtl number of the fluid is less than one, the thermal boundary layer intersects the flow boundary layer. Thus, the solution of the problem divides into two regions. In this study, the problem is solved analytically by employing the energy integral equation. The temperature …
Compressibility Effects On Transient Gas Pipe Flow, Gerald Francis Mouser
Compressibility Effects On Transient Gas Pipe Flow, Gerald Francis Mouser
Masters Theses
"Abstract (1) Methods of iterative solution for the partial-differential equations that govern the transient flow of gases in pipelines are obtained by using the method of characteristics and linear finite-difference techniques. Solutions are developed for 1) a constant gas compressibility factor throughout transient conditions, and 2) a variable gas compressibility factor at constant temperature dependent upon pressures encountered during transient flow. Theoretical studies are made to compare results using both approaches for pipelines operating at various constant flowing temperatures. Results show greater differences between the two methods at lower values of flowing temperature due to the more rapidly changing compressibility …
Development Of An Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Program With The Initial Strain Approach, Vernon Dale Allen
Development Of An Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Program With The Initial Strain Approach, Vernon Dale Allen
Masters Theses
"A finite element method is presented for solution of plane stress and axisymmetric elastic-plastic problems employing the method of successive elastic solutions with the initial strain approach. The problem of nonconvergence of the initial strain approach for perfectly plastic problems was eliminated by expressing the Prandtl-Ruess equations entirely in terms of strain. Two examples are presented to demonstrate the validity of the method"--Abstract, page ii.
High Temperature Compressive Creep In Mullite, Peter C. Smith
High Temperature Compressive Creep In Mullite, Peter C. Smith
Masters Theses
"Compressive creep measurements were made on two groups of mullites at temperatures between 1455ºC and 1520ºC. The first group consisted of commercially manufactured mullites. The second group was made up of 7 different mullite compositions spanning the alumina-silica solid solution range from 3Al₂O₃ • 2SiO₂ to 2Al₂O₃ • SiO₂ . Thermal activation energies and stress exponents were calculated for the mullites in the second group. Steady state strain rates taken at 1460ºC under loads of 100 and 110 psi varied between 1.3x10⁻⁴ in/in/hr and 15.4x10⁻⁴ in/in/hr. Activation energies were between 109 Kcal/mole and 204 Kcal/mole. Stress exponents calculated from data …
Controllable Determinants Of Residential Housing Starts, Jeffrey W. Wiese
Controllable Determinants Of Residential Housing Starts, Jeffrey W. Wiese
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of A Ten Week Jogging And Running Program On An Obese Subject, Michael J. Conroy
The Effects Of A Ten Week Jogging And Running Program On An Obese Subject, Michael J. Conroy
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Perturbation And Sensitivity Analysis Of An Urban Model, Nicola Ann Nelson
Perturbation And Sensitivity Analysis Of An Urban Model, Nicola Ann Nelson
Masters Theses
"This work describes a sensitivity analysis of the nine major system variables of the urban model postulated by Dr. Jay W. Forrester in his book Urban Dynamics. This model simulates the growth of a city from a nearly empty land area through a 250 year life cycle. Using small perturbations about the system trajectories, sensitivity matrices were computed at 135 years (growth period) and 240 years (equilibrium). The results show a matrix heavily weighted to give large sensitivity coefficients to the three housing variables, the PH sector being the most sensitive. Each of the housing sectors was analyzed further to …
Laser Interferometric Holography Investigation Of Free Convection About A Vertical Plate Of Non-Uniform Temperature, Richard Kenneth Thomson
Laser Interferometric Holography Investigation Of Free Convection About A Vertical Plate Of Non-Uniform Temperature, Richard Kenneth Thomson
Masters Theses
"An experimental investigation was conducted using a holographic interferometer to detect the temperature variation in a free convection boundary layer about a vertical heated plate. The heated plate was non-isothermal and investigations were conducted for four temperature distributions; the maximum plate temperature ranged from 200F to 493F. Photographs were taken of the fringe patterns and boundary layer thickness measurements, as well as temperature measurements, were made. A theoretical model was constructed by applying the integral method to the energy and momentum equations. The experimental values agree quite well with this model. The advantages of the holographic interferometer over other systems …
The Effect Of Diameter On The Film Boiling Behavior Of Liquid Nitrogen, William Joseph Wafer
The Effect Of Diameter On The Film Boiling Behavior Of Liquid Nitrogen, William Joseph Wafer
Masters Theses
"A film boiling heat transfer study was conducted for liquid nitrogen at atmospheric pressure. The heat transfer surfaces used were cylinders with outside diameters of 0.450, 0.650, 0.850, and 1.000 inches. The temperature differences covered were from approximately 150ºF to approximately 600ºF. The data indicate that the heat flux will decrease to a minimum then increase slightly as the diameter of the heat transfer element is increased at constant temperature difference. The heat transfer coefficient is expected to approach a flat plate correlation as the diameter approaches infinity"--Abstract, page ii.
The Thermal Contact Resistance Of Lubricant Films In Vacuum, Garry A. Heizer
The Thermal Contact Resistance Of Lubricant Films In Vacuum, Garry A. Heizer
Masters Theses
"This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the thermal contact resistance of lubricant films and bare interfaces. The apparatus and procedure used in the determination of these resistances are described. Twelve series of tests were performed to evaluate the effects of temperature and contact pressure on the thermal resistance of lubricant films. Variations of thermal contact resistance with temperature and contact pressure for four lubricants and for bare interfaces are presented graphically. The thermal resistances of the four lubricants tested in vacuum conditions: lithium grease, graphite grease, molykote grease, and silicone lubricant, were found to lie in …
Hydrostatic Extrusion Of Tubular Products, John Lester Roth
Hydrostatic Extrusion Of Tubular Products, John Lester Roth
Masters Theses
"The production of quality tubular products by hydrostatic extrusion has been demonstrated to be a highly satisfactory method. The forming of tubes by the floating mandrel method has been accomplished on mild steel, aluminum alloy, and brass. This thesis describes the method, equipment design and operation, and the results obtained in the hydrostatic tube extrusion. A discussion on the advantages of the use of hydrostatic over conventional extrusion is included. The hydrostatic extrusion system designed for this study is described in detail"--Abstract, page ii.
Two Component Heat Pipe, Surapol Chandsawangbhuvana
Two Component Heat Pipe, Surapol Chandsawangbhuvana
Masters Theses
"A two component heat pipe with water and ethanol as the working fluid was investigated at different angles of inclination and various ethanol concentration for two power loads. The heat pipe was 15 inches long and 0.75 inches in diameter with a 100 mesh stainless steel screen wick. The wall and the vapor temperatures were measured at different stations along the length of the heat pipe by copper-constantan thermocouples. The results were used to evaluate an existing model which includes the constraint of thermodynamic phase equilibrium of the solution on the governing equations. Based on the measured pressure and temperature …
The Use Of Scattering Parameters In Amplifier Design, Yousef Neman-Ebrahim
The Use Of Scattering Parameters In Amplifier Design, Yousef Neman-Ebrahim
Masters Theses
"The scattering-parameter formulation of an active two-port device is developed from the compensation theorem. The use of scattering parameters in graphical developments of forward operating power gain and tunability is considered in detail. Finally, two design examples show the application of the graphical procedures"--Abstract, page ii.
Thornton Wilder's Recurring Theme Of Love, Bette L. Bails Johnson
Thornton Wilder's Recurring Theme Of Love, Bette L. Bails Johnson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Of Selected Cumulative Grade Point Averages To Intelligence Quotient, Donald G. Varner
The Relationship Of Selected Cumulative Grade Point Averages To Intelligence Quotient, Donald G. Varner
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.