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A Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of Steady, Laminar Slip Flow About A Near-Isolated, Heated, Rotating Isothermal Cylinder, Glenn H. Endrud

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The Role Of The Plastic Industry In Industrial Arts Education, James E. Preston

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Statement of the Problem The purpose of this study was to determine the historical development and scope of the plastics industry. It was also ascertained in this study how the plastics industry could be interpreted in industrial arts education programs.

Method of Study Used A review of available literature was made to identify the history and scope of the plastics industry, processes, products, type and cost of equipment, and the availability of visual aids to be used in teaching industrial plastics.

Results Industrial processes applicable to industrial arts education have been described in this study. Also, a course of study …

A Study Of Frictional Drag Force Reduction On A Flat Plate By The Injection Of A Dilute Solution Of Guar Gum Into The Boundary Layer, Neil Henry Clay

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The study of frictional drag force reduction has been the subject of much research for many years. One of the significant developments in the field of frictional drag force reduction has been the discovery of the effectiveness of dilute polymer solutions in reducing drag. By using dilute high-polymer solutions frictional drag forces in pipe flow have been reduced by as much as 70 per cent.

A Study Of Thermal Responses Of A Body Of Complex Geometry To A Moving Heat Source, J. Norman Smith

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The effect of the fusion welding process upon the metals being welded is a matter of great interest and has been the subject of much investigation, both theoretical and experimental. The properties of metals are determined by the structure of their crystals (within limits for any given metal), and the crystalline structure is determined by heating and cooling rates. Thus the knowledge of temperatures, and heating and cooling rates, becomes the key to understanding these effects of heating. Since the greatest part of fusion welding is done using a gas torch or an electric arc, the necessary theoretical study is …

Monte Carlo Simulation -- A Management Tool, Barry Fink

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Monte Carlo singulation ii a rather recent management decision-making method. Unfortunately, much of the descriptive information pertaining to Monte Carlo is unsatisfactory for management use because it is presented in either a very fundamental fun or in a highly sophisticated mathematical context. This paper proposes to give managers a more rational. description of Monte Carlo. The historical, development of the procedure from trivial probabilistic puzzles to application in complicated neutron diffusion problems related to the construction of. America's first nuclear "Weapons is traced. Solution of some problems 1st Monte Carlo are illustrated; computer usage, particularly in the area of random …

William Langer: The Progressive Attorney General (1917-1920), Elaine J. Weber

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The purpose of this study is to indicate how many of William hanger's actions during his years as Attorney General from 1917-1920, can be understood by identifying him with the progressive leaders of that day. The main sources of information used were the William hanger Papers and newspapers of the day.

Early Twentieth Century progressives were often noted for their zeal in moral reform. As Attorney General, hanger strictly and conspicuously enforced prohibition and the Blue laws, hike other progressives, he believed in the perfectability of man and looked for the day when the people would keep the laws voluntarily. …

A Survey Of The Commercial Fisheries On The Mainstem Reservoirs Of The Upper Missouri River System, Dean C. Hildebrand

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A survey of the commercial fisheries on the mainstem reservoirs of the Missouri River in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota was made in 1966. The objective of the study was to obtain basic information of use in the management of commercial fisheries that are developing in these waters and to identify biological problems significant to these new fisheries.

Each commercial fishery is described as to types and specification of gear, species caught, seasons of fishing, catch per unit of effort, licensing by the states, habitat of species, indications of depletion, and special problems affecting the development of the commercial …

Unionism In The Field Of Banking, William Gardiner

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In the forty-five years since the first labor bank was chartered, unions have enjoyed little success in organizing bank employees. Unions now face declining membership unless white-collar workers can be convinced of the value of unionism, so bank workers, as one of the rapidly growing elements of the white-collar population, are being closely scrutinized as potential union candidates.

The unique aspects of the banking industry have in the past dissipated drives of any 1113.gnitude directed at individual segments of the industry, while rendering any organizational campaign across the entire banking front unfeasible. The close relationship between worker and management, the …

A Study Of The Transistor, Kermit W. Hout

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Industrial arts education in the secondary schools of North Dakota, and other states has been hampered because of the lack of research which has been done on teaching transistor theory and methods of teaching.

A letter was used to survey a few selected industrial arts electricity-electronics programs for information regarding the subject. The purpose of the survey was to gather data, opinions, and ideas concerning transistor theory and methods of teaching.

It was found that many believe the current method of teaching transistor theory in operation in the secondary schools is probably best considered as the teaching systems approach.

The …

Model Study And Analysis Of The Flow Elements Of A Recirculation Mixing System, Albert Warren Berg

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The term water clarifier as used in this text refers to a versatile water treatment unit which combines flocculation and coagulation, clarification and positive sludge removal in a single tank. Water clarifiers are very compact units which are being used in municipal and industrial water treatment for the removal of turbidity, algae, color, iron and silica; lime or lime-soda softening; magnesium precipitation; brine clarification; and waste water clarification with or without chemicals. Water clarifier units have found wide use in the sanitary field, providing high removals in the pre-treatment of sewage and in secondary sewage treatment through addition of coagulants.

Dynamic Behavior Due To An Eccentrically Applied Lateral Vibration Of A Model Bridge With Rigid And Elastomeric Bearings, Subhas Kumar Bose

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In this investigation a comparative study is made of the dynamic behavior of rigid and elastomeric bearings of a model bridge subjected to eccentric vibratory loading.

Bor the experimental portion, static and vibration tests were conducted using an approximate one-third scale model bridge 25 ft long and 10 ft wide, with a composite section of steel girders and concrete bridge deck slab. A counterrotating eccentric weight oscillator was used to produce oscillatory loads on the bridge. Tests were conducted with three types of bearing conditions: curved steel sole plates, 64 durometer and 49 durometer hardness neoprene pads.

A theoretical analysis …

Depth Distribution Of Goldeye, Hiodon Alosoides (Rafinesque), In Moccasin Bay Of The Little Missouri Arm Of Garrison Reservoir, North Dakota, Spencer A. Peterson

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The depth distribution of goldeye, Hiodon alosoides, and yellow perch, Perea flavescens. was studied in Moccasin Bay on the Little Missouri Arm of Garrison Reservoir, North Dakota, using a specially constructed vertical gill net (June through August, 1966). Ten other species were captured in relatively small numbers. Throughout the summer nearly all goldeye were caught at night in the upper ten feet of water. Indications were that goldeye depth distribution was affected more by light and feeding habits than by the limnological factors measured. Small numbers of yellow perch caught in June indicated no distinct depth preference; however, all yellow …

Feasibility And Cost Analysis Of Private Aircraft Transportation For The University Of North Dakota, John D. Odegard

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The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of private aircraft transportation for the University of North Dakota and analyze the costs involved.

Safety of private aircraft transportation is discussed with emphasis on the added safety of flying in North Dakota. This additional safety factor is attributed to the low terrain, numerous airports and suitable flying weather in North Dakota.

Economic justification is determined by comparing total operating costs, which include aircraft operating costs, depreciation and "value per man hour", to transportation costs incurred while traveling by commercial airlines or by University Motor Pool automobile. Value per man …

An Investigation Of Constant Position Within Words And Syllables, Carla W. Hess

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Disagreement exists among speech clinicians regarding the appropriate classification of consonant position in the evaluation of defective articulation.

To accomplish the purposes of this investigation—to determine if consonants in initial, medial, and final positions within words are / * perceived as entities distinct from consonants that initiate or terminate syllables, and to determine if the concept of "medial" is valid in the evaluation of defective articulation—reading passages in which consonant positions were systematically varied were devised. These passages were tape-recorded with selected test consonants misartieulated by the substitution of other consonants in various positions within words and syllables. Sixty-one students …

The Historical Geography Of Rail And Highway Transport At Bemidji, Minnesota, Billy D. Weis

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This thesis studies the geographic reasons for the development of transportation at Bemidji, Minnesota. The transportation types studied are railroads, trucking and busses.

The physical setting is examined to determine the basic reasons for settlement of the area. Physical aspects examined are the geology, soils, climate, and watersheds. Rural land use and reasons for the choice of the city site are also studied.

In the presentation of railroad development, five railroads are studied geographically. These include the Red Lake Transportation Company; Wilton and Northern Railroad; Brainerd and Northern Railway Company; Great Northern Railway; and the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault …

The Relation Between Management Services And The Accountant, Thomas W. Holmgren

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The Design Of A One-Man Terramechanism, Brent Charles Fryer

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With the rebirth of special warfare in the last few years, the role of the individual soldier and of squad-sized units has been re-emphasized. Most guerilla-type fighting has been, is presently, and will most likely continue occurring in remote areas of the world. The terrain encountered may be tropical grasslands and canopy areas, or rugged mountains, inland waterways, swamps, mud flats and rice paddies. Other adverse terrain conditions are frequently encountered and must be crossed to accomplish the mission of the unit.

Correlation Of Weldment Hardness Profiles In Steels With Jominy End-Quench Data, Deepak Panjabi

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Welding occupies an important place as a major metal fabricating process and steel is the backbone of many an industry. Therefore it is of paramount importance to know the effect of welding on steel.

The Development Of Turbulent Flow In The Inlet Region Of Smooth Pipe, Forrest C. Smith

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Turbulent flows are encountered in nearly every case where fluid motion is involved. Turbulent flow in pipes is of great practical interest, and the problem of flow in the entry region is of special importance since the great majority of applications are in the realm of developing flow.

Packaging And Retail Selling, Gaines Carden

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Computer Effects On Traditional Management Organizational Structures, Jhon D. Pietila

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With the implementation of computer technology into modern company management, the very principles and concepts upon which the theory of management fundamentals are based, namely Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling, are in jeopardy.

This study attempts to relate automation to organization and management and to explain how the computer has affected the traditional structural elements of managerial organization and decision making. Just what type of organizational structure will fit in where automation predominates? Line? Functional? Staff? Committee? Or some sort of combination? Indeed, are any of these traditional methods today even appropriate?

The ADP displaced worker situation is portrayed and …

Finance Acquisition For The Small Firm, Vincent P. Anderson Jr

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In providing financing or raising capital, the owner managers of small businesses are frequently not aware of all the sources of funds that are available. A better understanding of these different sources of money could remove a big stumbling block to small business financing.

The owner-manager of a small firm should know all about the sources of funds--what the different sources are, where they can be obtained, how they can be obtained, who authorizes their release, what requirements must be met to secure them, when and how they must be repaid, etc.

On the other hand, the owner-manager of a …

The Management Decision To Automate, John Twigg

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In the evolution of technology, automation has emerged as the most significant change in recent years. Modern management must be concerned with the most efficient methods available in the production of capital goods. The decision process of replacing equipment is a continuing function. The concept of automation has intr6duced new considerations into the replacement analysis in such areas as total investment, output, and risk. Automation has a tendency to vary the magnitude of these factors. An analysis of the various criteria for investment under automation shows that the present value of future profit method and the discounted cash flow return …

Union Response To Technological Change, William E. Hart

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Basic to the development of featherbedding are the fear of displacement and resistance to the use of the machine. Featherbedding grew out of an environment of violence in which destruction of machinery was frequent and represents a more civilized (sic) manner by which workers can protect their employment opportunities. Since the plight of workers affected by technological change concerns many groups of workers in the economy, different attitudes toward displacement and technological change are examined in this study.

Clearly apparent is the fact that featherbedding is part of the larger problem of technological displacement •. As industrial and governmental techniques …

The Key Future Product Success, Walter Kujawa

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Minuteman Missile Combat Crew Structure, George E. Ware

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No abstract provided.

Military Compensation : Are Members Of The Armed Forces Effectively Represented?, Rex K. Snider

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No abstract provided.

Utilization Of Civilian Personnel In Service Activities On Military Installations, Basil B. Burnstad

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Establishing A Power Tool Production And Marketing Facility In The Federal Republic Of Germany, John Murray

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Geographical Characteristics Of Early Mormon Settlements, John Haws Baum

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Considerable literature has been written about the Mormons and their settlement of the lands within the Great Basin; yet no one has produced a systematic study which analyzes the following geographical factors: What pattern of land occupancy was actually used by these early pioneers? Which physical characteristics determined the selection of a site for the Mormon village? What type of city survey pattern was instigated as towns were established along the eastern margin of the Great Basin? What was the relationship between the forts and the settlements in their lay-out patterns? As these questions were systematically analyzed new findings were …