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The Development Of A Viscoelastic Ellipsoidal Model For Use In Measuring Plantar Tissue Material Properties During Walking, Jessica Lee Deberardinis
The Development Of A Viscoelastic Ellipsoidal Model For Use In Measuring Plantar Tissue Material Properties During Walking, Jessica Lee Deberardinis
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Introduction: The mechanical characteristics of the plantar tissues during walking is not well understood as most of the current research focuses on testing specific plantar regions in cadavers or while the feet of the participants are raised. In this work, it is hypothesized that a viscoelastic geometric ellipsoid model used to assess multiple structures of the foot would be accurate and robust. This model would be participant-specific and applicable to the entire stance phase of gait.
Methods: The proposed viscoelastic ellipsoid model would represent several key anatomical areas: Heel, Posterior Midfoot, Anterior Midfoot, Metatarsals 1-2, Metatarsals 3-5, Toe 1, Toe …
A Monolithic Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian Finite Element Method For An Unsteady Stokes/Parabolic Interface Problem, Ian Kesler
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
In this thesis, a non-conservative arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) method is developed
and analyzed for a type of linearized Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) problem in a
time dependent domain with a moving interface - an unsteady Stokes/parabolic interface
problem with jump coefficients. The corresponding mixed finite element approximation is
analyzed for both semi- and full discretization based upon the so-called non-conservative
ALE scheme. The stability and optimal convergence properties in the energy norm are
obtained for both schemes.
Multi-Resolution Spatio-Temporal Change Analyses Of Hydro-Climatological Variables In Association With Large-Scale Oceanic-Atmospheric Climate Signals, Kazi Ali Tamaddun
Multi-Resolution Spatio-Temporal Change Analyses Of Hydro-Climatological Variables In Association With Large-Scale Oceanic-Atmospheric Climate Signals, Kazi Ali Tamaddun
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The primary objective of the work presented in this dissertation was to evaluate the change patterns, i.e., a gradual change known as the trend, and an abrupt change known as the shift, of multiple hydro-climatological variables, namely, streamflow, snow water equivalent (SWE), temperature, precipitation, and potential evapotranspiration (PET), in association with the large-scale oceanic-atmospheric climate signals. Moreover, both observed datasets and modeled simulations were used to evaluate such change patterns to assess the efficacy of the modeled datasets in emulating the observed trends and shifts under the influence of uncertainties and inconsistencies. A secondary objective of this study was to …
Assessing Simulated Transmissivity In Numerical Flow Models Of Complex Hydrogeology, Afan Tarar
Assessing Simulated Transmissivity In Numerical Flow Models Of Complex Hydrogeology, Afan Tarar
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Accurately extracting a meaningful transmissivity, a target value within one order of magnitude of field estimates, in numerical models poses a significant challenge when modeling complex groundwater systems. Aquifer transmissivity is directly proportional to the aquifer thickness and the estimated aquifer hydraulic conductivity. In complex geologic conditions (especially in fractured systems) with multiple heterogeneous and anisotropic hydrogeologic units, transmissivity can vary over several orders of magnitude.
To extract a meaningful value of transmissivity from a numerical model, a simple five-layer MODFLOW model was constructed. Each layer in the model was assigned a fixed hydraulic conductivity and thickness. The model simulates …
The Affective Perceptual Model: Enhancing Communication Quality For Persons With Pimd, Jadin Tredup
The Affective Perceptual Model: Enhancing Communication Quality For Persons With Pimd, Jadin Tredup
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Methods for prolonged compassionate care for persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) require a rotating cast of import people in the subjects life in order to facilitate interaction with the external environment. As subjects continue to age, dependency on these people increases with complexity of communications while the quality of communication decreases. It is theorized that a machine learning (ML) system could replicate the attuning process and replace these people to promote independence. This thesis extends this idea to develop a conceptual and formal model and system prototype.
The main contributions of this thesis are: (1) proposal of …
Classification Of Vegetation In Aerial Imagery Via Neural Network, Gevand Balayan
Classification Of Vegetation In Aerial Imagery Via Neural Network, Gevand Balayan
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This thesis focuses on the task of trying to find a Neural Network that is best suited for identifying vegetation from aerial imagery. The goal is to find a way to quickly classify items in an image as highly likely to be vegetation(trees, grass, bushes and shrubs) and then interpolate that data and use it to mark sections of an image as vegetation. This has practical applications as well. The main motivation of this work came from the effort that our town takes in conserving water. By creating an AI that can easily recognize plants, we can better monitor the …
Numerical Study Of Spacer Grid Geometry In A 5 X 5 Nuclear Fuel Rod Bundle, Wan Chuan Fan
Numerical Study Of Spacer Grid Geometry In A 5 X 5 Nuclear Fuel Rod Bundle, Wan Chuan Fan
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Reactor fuel rod bundles serve as the primary heat source in light water reactors (LWRs), commonly found in the aforementioned PWR plants. The fuel rod bundles’ structure consists of a collection of fuel rods put into a parallel grid configuration. The bundles also include fuel rod spacers, which hold the fuel rods in place, in accordance with the grid. Repeating structures of the fuel bundles create the meta-structure in the reactor. In other words, the grid configuration repeats until it fills the entire space of the reactor. This results in reactor fuel rods suspended in the working fluid domain, oriented …
Analysis Of Bitcoin Cryptocurrency And Its Mining Techniques, Suman Ghimire
Analysis Of Bitcoin Cryptocurrency And Its Mining Techniques, Suman Ghimire
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital, decentralized cryptocurrency created by an individual under pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. In fact, it is the first digital, decentralized currency. Several developers and organizations have explored the importance of digital cryptocurrency and the concept of the blockchain. Bitcoin is assumed to be one of the secure and comfortable payment methods that can be used in the upcoming days. The backbone of Bitcoin mining is the concept of the blockchain, which is assumed to beone of the ingenious invention of this century. The blockchain is the collection of blocks that are linked together in such a way …
Comparison Of Zero Valent Iron (Zvi) And Zvi+Sludge For The Removal Of High Levels Of Hexavalent Chromium And Chlorate From Waters, Kenneth R. Greenhalgh
Comparison Of Zero Valent Iron (Zvi) And Zvi+Sludge For The Removal Of High Levels Of Hexavalent Chromium And Chlorate From Waters, Kenneth R. Greenhalgh
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Remediation of contaminated groundwater is becoming increasingly more
important as much of the U.S. population relies on groundwater for their drinking water.
Contaminates such as Chromium, common pollutant at industrial waste sites, and
Hexavalent chromium which is toxic to humans, animals, and plants are major
concerns. Chlorate, another contaminate of concern, has been widely detected in
ground and surface water in the United States and even locally in Henderson Nevada at
the Nevada Environmental Response Trust (NERT) sites. To assist in mitigating this
issue, this research focuses on the removal of high levels of hexavalent chromium (ppm
range) (Cr(VI)) and …
Utilization Of Remote Sensing Data For Estimation Of The Groundwater Storage Variation, Gaurang Mistry
Utilization Of Remote Sensing Data For Estimation Of The Groundwater Storage Variation, Gaurang Mistry
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Groundwater is the most extracted raw material, with an average withdrawal rate of 982 km3 per year, where 70 percent of the total groundwater withdrawn is used for agriculture globally (Margat & van der Gun, 2013). With climate change and increased water demands in recent years, monitoring the changes in the groundwater storage is of the utmost importance. This thesis presents an analysis that determines the rates, trends, and directions where groundwater storage is going in Pakistan. It also correlates fluctuations in groundwater storage with variations in precipitation and agricultural productivity in the country. The overall objectives of this thesis …
Opportunities And Challenges Of Modular Construction In A Hospitality Centric Environment, Shreyansh Paliwal
Opportunities And Challenges Of Modular Construction In A Hospitality Centric Environment, Shreyansh Paliwal
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Modular construction techniques can substantially decrease project schedules and costs, effectively maintaining or increasing the quality of an end product by shifting a percentage of site-based work to an off-site fabrication shop. Modular construction can also significantly contribute to sustainability by reducing site disruption, reducing waste generated, creating better relocatability and reusability, causing less dust and noise pollution, and reducing the probability of loss, theft, and damage to equipment. The primary goal of this research is to identify the opportunities and challenges of implementing modular construction techniques in a hospitality-centric environment, by investigating the current situation and characteristics of modular …