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Lanthorn, Vol. 39, No. 12, November 4, 2004, Grand Valley State University

Volume 39, July 15, 2004 - June 16, 2005

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Screening, Plea Bargains And The Innocent Problem, Oren Gazal

Law & Economics Working Papers Archive: 2003-2009

Courts in common law countries reject plea-agreements only when the agreed upon sentence is seen as exceedingly lenient. This judicial intervention is designed to ensure that plea-bargaining does not undermine deterrence. Many legal scholars argue against this policy, claiming that courts should prohibit plea-bargaining all together. They argue that the plea-bargaining system increases the risk of wrongful convictions. Economists often criticize this judicial intervention as well, but for a different reason. Rather than advocating the abolition of plea-bargaining, many economists argue that the courts should accept all plea-agreements without review. They claim that plea-bargaining can help ensure an efficient use …

November 4, 2004, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Cold-Formed Steel Examples To The Theory And Finite Element Implementation Of Plasticity, Herm Hofmeyer

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

This paper presents two examples to the theory and finite element implementation of plasticity. The first example is on the cross-sectional behavior of trapezoidal sheeting subjected to a concentrated load. It is shown that the number of elements (and thus the number of integration points) along the comer radius are important for the correct modeling of this static problem. The second example is on the failure of first-generation sheeting subjected to a concentrated load and a bending moment. This problem, especially for large span lengths, can be solved only with explicit dynamic simulations. These are, for our research field, for …

Introduction To The Theory And Finite Element Implementation Of (Steel) Plasticity, Herm Hofmeyer

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

This paper tries to enlighten the subject of (numerical) plasticity by presenting fundamental theory and some very practical examples. For a two-dimensional plain stress state, a Hubert-Henky yield criterion is derived. The flow rule is discussed, including an explanatory numerical example. The yield criteria and flow rule are theoretically applied in a four node finite element. This element is used to show some of the conditions and limitations of a plastic calculation in the finite element method. Finally, a real finite element calculation is made for illustrating the theory derived.

Abuali V. Atty Gen Usa

2004 Decisions

Agency

The Statesman, V. 48, I. 18, State University Of New York At Stony Brook

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 48, i. 18

November 4, 2004, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the November 4, 2004, meeting of the University Senate. 18 pages

Kenyon Collegian - November 4, 2004

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Rotunda - Vol 84, No 8 - Nov 4, 2004, Longwood University

Rotunda

No abstract provided.

Design Of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Sections With Single Web Subjected To Web Crippling, Feng Zhou, Ben Young

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

An experimental investigation of cold-formed stainless steel hollow sections subjected to web crippling is presented in this paper. Tests were conducted on square and rectangular hollow sections of austenitic stainless steel type 304. Tensile and compression coupon tests were performed to obtain the longitudinal tension and transverse compression material properties. The web crippling tests were conducted under two loading conditions for End-Two-Flange (ETF) and Interior-Two-Flange (ITF) specified in the current American Specification and Australian/New Zealand Standard for cold-formed stainless steel structures. The test strengths obtained from this study and the test strengths of stainless steel lipped channel sections under End-One-Flange …

Design Of Stainless Steel Sections Against Distortional Buckling, Maura Leece, Kim J. R. Rasmussen

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

Current cold-formed stainless steel design codes for distortional buckling, including the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4673 (2001) and the North American ASCE (2002), have been based on cold-formed carbon steel codes without the support or corroboration of experimental evidence. As such, an experimental program on the distortional buckling of axially compressed, cold-formed stainless steel simple lipped channels and lipped channels with intermediate stiffeners was conducted. Results show that the effect of stainless steel material non-linearity is partially negated by the strength-enhanced corners, and this becomes evident in the design evaluation. Both the effective width and the "direct strength" (ASINZS 4600 …

Material Properties Of Cold-Formed High Strength Stainless Steel Tubular Sections, Ben Young, Wing-Man Lui

CCFSS Proceedings of International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures (1971 - 2018)

This paper presents the behaviour of cold-formed high strength stainless steel sections. The test specimens were cold-rolled from flat strips of duplex and high strength austenitic stainless steel. The material properties of high strength stainless steel square and rectangular hollow sections were determined. Tensile coupons at different locations in cross-section were tested. Hence, the distributions of 0.2% proof stress and tensile strength measured in the cross-section of cold-formed high strength stainless steel sections were plotted. The material properties of the complete cross-section in the cold-worked state were also obtained from stub column tests. Detailed measurements of initial local geometric imperfections …

Improved Signal Integrity In Ieee 1149.1 Boundary Scan Designs, Efren De Jesus Rangel Taboada

Theses and Dissertations

This work is an analysis of solutions to problems derived from inherent timing and signal integrity issues in the use and application of the IEEE 1149.1 Standard at the board level in conjunction with its test system. Setup or hold times violations may occur in a boundary scan chain using IEEE 1149.1 compliant devices. A practical study of the TDI-TDO scan data path has been conducted to show where problems may arise in relationship to a particular board topology and test system. This work points to differences between passing and failing scan path tests for problem characterization. Serial data flow …

The Missouri Miner, Novenber 4, 2004

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 23, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Bush, Kerry Trade Early Wins -- Lights, Camera, Action Mark the Edgerton Center -- Rumors of Draft Lead to Concerned, Misinformed Young Americans -- SHU Is Going to the Frogs -- Rising Tuition: A Worry for the Future? -- Career Development Introduces Present to the Future -- This 'Morning After' Causes Controversy -- The Objective Reality of the Comprehensive English Exam -- The Sacred Heart Fencing Team -- He Said... She Said... -- Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' Brought to Life at SHU -- Army of Me Equipped With Emotion -- See 'Saw' -- New Reality Shows Sure to Turn …

November 2004 General Studies Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney General Studies Council

General Education Council

No abstract provided.

The Advocate, November 4, 2004, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, November 4, 2004, Ashley Page, Nicole Simmons, Oscar Schlenker, Larry V. Gilbert, Jon Volkman, Sarah Trusty, Ryan Zerrusen

Prospectus 2004

No abstract provided.

A Radial Basis Neural Network For The Analysis Of Transportation Data, David P. Aguilar

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis describes the implementation of a Radial Basis Function (RBF) network to be used in predicting the effectiveness of various strategies for reducing the Vehicle Trip Rate (VTR) of a worksite. Three methods of learning were utilized in training the Gaussian hidden units of the network, those being a) output weight adjustment using the Delta rule b) adjustable reference vectors in conjunction with weight adjustment, and c) a combination of adjustable centers and adjustable sigma values for each RBF neuron with the Delta rule. The justification for utilizing each of the more advanced levels of training is provided using …

E-News, Volume 2, No. 58, November 4, 2004, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. Division Of University Relations

Points of Pride, Scene & Herd, and E-News

The November 4, 2004, issue of E-News, a newsletter for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg community.

Faculty Senate Chronicle For November 4, 2004, Robert Huff

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes of the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on November 4, 2004.

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, November 4, 2004, Lindsey Fund, Lauren A. Perotti, Kerri Landis, Tia Larese, Megan Helzner, Christina Rosci, Sarah Yemane, Katy Diana, Heather Turnbach, Ali Wagner, Amanda Bryman, Cecily Macconchie, Darron Harley, Eden Swick, Joseph Davido, Caitlin Mchugh

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Leadership Students Experience the Sounds of Halloween • Bourbon Street & Beads: Homecoming Dance Preview • Chris Heinz Visits Ursinus • Four Ursinus Students Finalists for Watson Fellowship • New Office Provides Extended Opportunities for Altruism • Ursinus Students Remain Divided on Iraq • Career Services Keeps Post-Graduate Success High • Opinions: When Sex Ends with Whoops!; Ur-whine-us; In Drugs we Should not Trust • Field Hockey Team Enters CC Playoffs with a 17-1 Overall Record • Winter Sports Predictions • Swim Team Looks to Make a Splash this Season

The Gazette November 4, 2004, Langston University

LU Gazette, 2000-2009

The student newspaper for Langston University.

The Pacifican November 4, 2004, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Monthly Packet November 2004, Portland State University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Monthly Packets

The November 2004 Monthly packet includes the November agenda and appendices and the Faculty Senate minutes and attachments from the meeting held October 2004.

Relationship Between Curriculum-Based Measurement Reading And Statewide Achievement Test Mastery For Third Grade Students, Erin Elizabeth Ax

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The ability to read is highly valued in American society and important for social and economic advancement. One of the best strategies to prevent reading difficulties is to build basic literacy skills, thereby ensuring that all children are readers early in their educational careers. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between third-grade students' oral reading rate and scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.

The present study examined the relationship between the independent variables of Curriculum-Based Measurement Reading (R-CBM), ethnicity and socioeconomic status and the dependent variable of performance on the reading portion of the Florida …

Effects Of Participant Engagement On Alcohol Expectancies And Drinking Outcomes For A Computerized Expectancy Challenge Intervention, William Michael Hunt

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of varying the amount of participant engagement on alcohol expectancy and drinking outcomes during a social/sexual expectancy challenge based on Darkes and Goldman's (1993, 1998) protocol. This study was also intended to provide a test of the efficacy of administering an alcohol/placebo expectancy challenge outside of a live drinking scenario through video presented as part of a computerized intervention.

One hundred fifty-eight male participants across three sites were randomized into a no-intervention control group that received non alcohol-related information in a minimally interactive computerized format, a low-level engagement experimental …

Region United Against Eu Banana Tariff, Ladb Staff

NotiCen

No abstract provided.