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Qos Performance Analysis Of Application Layer For Lte C-V2x, Real-Time V2v Communication, And Applications Of Machine Learning-Based Techniques, Ahmed Yahya Awad

Theses and Dissertations

The field of connected vehicles (CV) stands at the confluence of three evolving disciplines – the Internet of Things (IoT), emerging standards for connectivity of vehicles, and AI/machine learning. CV regarded as a true solution to reduce the number of accidents. in this work conducting a protocol performance road test and applying machine learning algorithms have been investigated. we used Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) N210 devices to build ad hoc Vehicles Network based on IEEE 802.11p protocol and create an application layer using python language to build drowsiness detection system which resolve a significant safety issue nowadays. The application …

Design Validation Of A Multi-Stage Gradually Deploying Stent, Dillon J. Despain

Theses and Dissertations

Angioplasty, or the use of rapidly deploying stents, is a common treatment for reopening narrowed vasculature often caused by atherosclerotic plaque. However, in-stent restenosis (ISR) induced by intimal hyperplasia is a common challenge to angioplasty. High impact stresses from current stent deployment processes have been linked to intimal hyperplasia; thus a stent that is gradually deployed over a longer period of time holds potential to mitigate these stresses. This work hypothesizes that resorbable polymeric links can be used as a triggering mechanism to enable repeatably controlled deployment of a compliant nitinol stent design with the eventual goal of reducing intimal …

Single-Particle Characterization Of Sars-Cov-2 Isoelectric Point And Comparison To Variants Of Interest, Oluwatoyin Areo, Pratik U. Joshi, Mark Obrenovich, Moncef Tayahi, Caryn L. Heldt

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, is a new, highly pathogenic coronavirus, which is the third coronavirus to emerge in the past 2 decades and the first to become a global pandemic. The virus has demonstrated itself to be extremely transmissible and deadly. Recent data suggest that a targeted approach is key to mitigating infectivity. Due to the proliferation of cataloged protein and nucleic acid sequences in databases, the function of the nucleic acid, and genetic encoded proteins, we make predictions by simply aligning sequences and exploring their homology. Thus, similar amino acid sequences in a protein usually confer similar biochemical …

Main Factors That Influence The Thermal Stress State Of Piston Engine Parts, J F. Ismatov, A I. Yangibayev, N V. Vadulina, A A. Jalilov

Technical science and innovation

The development of a holistic, effective, and scalable structure of economic management, as well as the introduction of a program to improve the technical level and efficiency of machinery, are two of the most important concepts for the deep reconstruction of the Republic of Uzbekistan's economic process. Vehicles with diesel engines are gradually being introduced to our country's car fleet. Modern diesel engines are being developed by boosting them: increasing the average effective pressure and speed. Therefore, high reliability and service life, fuel efficiency and environmental performance are the main criteria for their quality. Forcing diesels leads to an increase …

Association Of X-Ray Absorptiometry Body Composition Measurements With Basic Anthropometrics And Mortality Hazard, Nir Y. Krakauer, Jesse C. Krakauer

Publications and Research

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a non-invasive imaging modality that can estimate whole-body and regional composition in terms of fat, lean, and bone mass. We examined the ability of DEXA body composition measures (whole-body, trunk, and limb fat mass and fat-free mass) to predict mortality in conjunction with basic body measures (anthropometrics), expressed using body mass index (BMI) and a body shape index (ABSI). We used data from the 1999–2006 United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), with mortality follow-up to 2015. We found that all DEXA-measured masses were highly correlated with each other and with ABSI and …

Metabolic Modeling And Omics-Integrative Analysis Of Single And Multi-Organism Systems: Discovery And Redesign, Mohammad Mazharul Islam

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Computations and modeling have emerged as indispensable tools that drive the process of understanding, discovery, and redesign of biological systems. With the accelerating pace of genome sequencing and annotation information generation, the development of computational pipelines for the rapid reconstruction of high-quality genome-scale metabolic networks has received significant attention. These models provide a rich tapestry for computational tools to quantitatively assess the metabolic phenotypes for various systems-level studies and to develop engineering interventions at the DNA, RNA, or enzymatic level by careful tuning in the biophysical modeling frameworks. in silico genome-scale metabolic modeling algorithms based on the concept of optimization, …

Modeling Current And Future Windblown Utah Dust Events Using Cmaq 5.3.1, Zachary David Lawless

Theses and Dissertations

Windblown dust events can be defined as windblown dust emitted from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere. These events have significant impact on local air quality. Predicting the location and magnitude of these events is vital for Utah air quality assessment and planning. Previous modeling studies have focused only on past dust events. This work utilized a state-of-the-science software framework based on the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) v5.3.1 modeling system to predict dust events in Utah. The framework was verified using previous studies for dust events in April 2017 and March 2010. Once verified, the framework was used to …

Utilization Of Electric Arc Furnace Dust As A Solid Catalyst In Biodiesel Production, Khaled El-Araby Khodary, Marwa Mohamed Naeem, Mai H. Roushdy

Chemical Engineering

World’s energy sources like petrochemical oils, natural gas and coal cause global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, the traditional energy sources must be replaced by the renewable energy resources. Biodiesel has been recognized as one of the effective, green, renewable and sustainable fuels. This paper investigates the production of biodiesel from sunflower oil by using electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) as a heterogeneous solid catalyst. Four reaction variables, i.e., the reaction time, methanol-to-oil (M/O) molar ratio, reaction temperature and EAFD loading, were chosen to determine their effect on biodiesel production. The effect of the all reaction variables on the biodiesel …

Distributed Neural Network Based Architecture For Dddos Detection In Vehicular Communication Systems, Nicholas Jaton

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

With the continued development of modern vehicular communication systems, there is an ever growing need for cutting edge security in these systems. A misbehavior detection systems (MDS) is a tool developed to determine if a vehicle is being attacked so that the vehicle can take steps to mitigate harm from the attacker. Some attacks such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are a concern for vehicular communication systems. During a DDoS attack, multiple nodes are used to flood the target with an overwhelming amount of communication packets. In this thesis, we investigated the current MDS literature and how it …

Effect Of Degradation Environment And Relative Humidity On Fracture Of Cement, Patience L. Raby

Civil Engineering ETDs

Concrete serves in all forms of humidity conditions (arid climates to submerged conditions) and can be exposed to many different forms of degradation. To better understand the effects that degradation and humidity have on concrete as a composite, the effects on cement alone must first be better understood. This research aims to examine the significance of degradation (calcium leaching or sulfate attack), in addition to relative humidity, on cracking and fracture behavior of cement. Flexure and fracture tests were performed on cement exposed to varying periods of each form of degradation as well as various humidities. Samples were exposed to …

Control Of Post-Weld Fracture Toughness In Friction Stir Processed X-80 Hsla Steel, Nolan Tracy Crook

Theses and Dissertations

The present study investigates the fracture toughness of FSW X-80 HSLA steel welds. Weld cooling rate and peak temperature were varied among welds; indirectly manipulated through FSW travel speed, rpm, and weld preheat. Fracture toughness was tested according to ASTM 1820 standard along the weld centerline using surface-notched SEB specimen cooled to -40 °C. This study resulted in a reliable, repeatable process for generating friction stir welds with CTOD’s consistently above that of the original base metal. CTOD and microstructure of friction stir welds can be selected by controlling weld cooling rate and peak temperature. Material properties and microstructure similar …

Use Of Vertical Electrical Impedance For Nondestructive Evaluation Of Concrete Bridge Decks, Enoch Thomas Boekweg

Theses and Dissertations

Nondestructive evaluation of civil infrastructure is increasingly important in the modern world to assess structures, predict longevity, and prescribe rehabilitation or replacement. For concrete bridge decks, one emerging diagnostic technique is vertical electrical impedance (VEI) testing, which is a nondestructive evaluation technology that quantitatively assesses the cover protection offered to steel reinforcement. Because VEI testing is still a relatively new approach to bridge deck inspection, additional studies are needed to increase the interpretability of VEI data. This thesis increases VEI interpretability with two advances. The first advance, presented in Chapter 2, offers an analytical model for interpreting VEI measurements of …

Exploration Of Constant-Force Wristbands For A Wearable Health Device, Thomas Alexander Naylor

Theses and Dissertations

Wearable Health Devices (WHDs) are an emerging technology that enables continuous monitoring of vital signs during daily life. Issues with constant and consistent data acquisition have been found while WHD technology has developed. The force of the measurement area and movement of the sensors are key mechanical issues that need to be solved for WHDs to become a viable way to continuously monitor health conditions. This work explores Constant-Force Mechanisms (CFMs) as a solution to problems the current WHD industry faces. Additionally, the relationship between force provided from the mechanism, sensor pressure on the wrist, patient comfort, and sensor readings …

Dynamic Aeroelastic Response Of Stall-Controlled Wind Turbine Rotors In Turbulent Wind Conditions, Sara Jalal, Fernando L. Ponta, Apurva Baruah, Anurag Rajan

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

With the current global trend of the wind turbines to be commissioned, the next generation of state-of-the-art turbines will have a generating capacity of 20 MW with rotor diameters of 250 m or larger. This systematic increase in rotor size is prompted by economies-of-scale factors, thereby resulting in a continuously decreasing cost per kWh generated. However, such large rotors have larger masses associated with them and necessitate studies in order to better understand their dynamics. The present work regarding the aeroelastic behavior of stall-controlled rotors involves the study of the frequency content and time evolution of their oscillatory behavior. A …

Detection And Tracking Of Pedestrians Using Doppler Lidar, Xiaoyi Peng, Jie Shan

Lyles School of Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

Pedestrian detection and tracking is necessary for autonomous vehicles and traffic manage- ment. This paper presents a novel solution to pedestrian detection and tracking for urban scenarios based on Doppler LiDAR that records both the position and velocity of the targets. The workflow consists of two stages. In the detection stage, the input point cloud is first segmented to form clus- ters, frame by frame. A subsequent multiple pedestrian separation process is introduced to further segment pedestrians close to each other. While a simple speed classifier is capable of extracting most of the moving pedestrians, a supervised machine learning-based classifier …

Optimal Distributed Generator Placement - A Bibliometric Survey, P. S.D. Bhima Raju, K. V. S. Ramachandra Murthy, Ravindra K

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this paper, Bibliometric survey has been carried out on Optimal Distributed Generator Placement from 1982 to 2021. Data is extracted from Scopus database for the analysis. There were total 1298 documents found on the topic of ‘Optimal Distributed Generator Placement’. The statistical analysis is carried out source wise, year wise, area wise, Country wise, University wise, author wise, and based on funding agency. Network analysis is also carried out based on Co-authorship, Co-occurrence, Citation Analysis and Bibliographic coupling. Results are presented. During 2019, there were 170 documents published which is the highest. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy …

A Conceptual Framework For Phase-Dependent, Composite Flood Risk Index (Fri) Curves Based On The Relationship Between Temporal Probability Of Flood Occurring (Ph) And Flood Vulnerability Index (Fvi) Along With Maps Of Fvi Within The Amite River Basin Based On The August 2016 Flood., Austin S. Guerin Mr.

LSU Master's Theses

Efforts directed at determining community vulnerability to flooding are limited and only include economic (dollar damages) and public safety impacts and do not consider the phase dependency of the system, i.e., pre-, during- and post-storm, both critical shortcomings for more broadly assessing community risk and developing comprehensive plans and mitigation strategies. This thesis first develops a framework based on a Flood-Vulnerability Index (FVI) approach and then demonstrates its usefulness, at the census tract level of detail, for three parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge, LA area, based on the August 2016 flood. FVI’s indicators are multidimensional and phase dependent: “Pre-Flood” …

Towards Verifying Smartphone Users Via Gripping Hand Image Classification, Kaitlyn M. Madden

LSU Master's Theses

Smartphones continue to proliferate throughout our daily lives, not only in sheer quantity but also their ever-growing list of uses. They are no longer just for communication and the occasional phone game. Smartphones can be used to open garage doors, transfer money, see who is at your front door, and much, much more. With this increased dependence and use, smartphone security is critical. In this paper we propose a system to verify a user’s identity by applying a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to an image of the user’s hand while holding their device. This model aims to address situations …

Degumming Of Hemp Fibers Using Combined Microwave Energy And Deep Eutectic Solvent, Bulbul Ahmed

LSU Master's Theses

Hemp is considered as one of the sustainable agricultural fiber materials. Degumming or surface modification of hemp bast is needed to produce single fibers for ensuing textile and industrial applications. The traditional degumming process necessitates a high amount of alkali, which causes detrimental environmental pollution. This study offers a new method to degum hemp fibers with reduced use of harmful alkali and precious water resources. In this work, hemp bast fibers were degummed by using combined microwave energy and deep eutectic solvent (DES). The properties of hemp fibers manufactured by this method were investigated and compared with the traditional alkali …

Evaluation Of Cell Concentration And Viability By Impedance Spectroscopy On Microfluidic Devices, Jason Eades

LSU Master's Theses

This document describes two distinct platforms that implement electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) within microfluidic devices for rapid, label-free cell analysis. Each study provides proof-of-concept evaluations of these devices for cell counting and viability analysis applications to mitigate some of the challenges associated with conventional methods. Chapter one includes background information on each version of EIS selected and motivations for the studies conducted. Chapter two describes the design and fabrication of a modular, reusable microfluidic device. Additionally, the methodology for and results from the application of this platform for the measurement of zebrafish sperm cell concentrations are presented. Chapter three describes …

Gas Evolution Phenomenon Of Methane In Base Fluids Of Non-Aqueous Drilling Muds Under Controlled Depressurization, Damilola Ojedeji

LSU Master's Theses

As wells become more complex and drilling conditions to reach targets prove even more challenging, being able to detect influx event early and safely handle these influxes has become one of the most important focus areas for improvement in well control safety. The high solubility of formation gas in non-aqueous drilling fluids however makes kick detection and safe handling of kicks more complicated. Recent studies are beginning to incorporate desorption kinetics in well control models to simulate the transient multiphase flow phenomenon associated with gas kicks in non-aqueous drilling fluids to foster safe handling of kicks. However, there is currently …

A Study Of Methane-Liquid Absorption Characteristics For Gas Influx Management, Scott A. Perry

LSU Master's Theses

The study of absorption mass transfer kinetics in non-aqueous base fluids and the investigation of the parameters that influence this process is crucial in the application to gas influx management. While there have been a large number of studies investigating the interaction and solubility of methane in non-aqueous drilling fluids, relatively little attention has been placed on studying the mass transfer kinetics for different scenarios within the wellbore and riser. During the drilling process, there are multiple ways in which the formation gas can come into contact with the drilling fluid via a gas kick. Once the gas influx dissolves …

Adaptive Photochromism And Thermochromism Pv Panels " Theoretical Design ", Doha Jdeed

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

This paper presents a theoretical study on the effects of visible sunlight on photovoltaic (PV) panels and the solar cells. It seemed that the red light has the most effect on the silicon solar cells. A theoretical study on the sunlight effects on the plants was done. It seemed that the more the blue light is, the greater and thicker the leaves will be and the shorter the stem will be. However, the red light is very important for flowering and blooming. This was confirmed by an experimental study on a sweet basil plant. The experimental results show that confirming …

Experimental Study Of Drying Yacon Tubers, U K. Khujakulov, Sh A. Sultanova, J E. Safarov

Technical science and innovation

This study discusses the method and experimental drying unit for drying yacon tubers at different temperatures. And also the scheme of experimental drying unit is given, which controls temperature, speed of warm air and shows the mass of dried material. The cross-sectional area of the flow in the tunnel is 20×20 cm, the thermal air passed horizontally through a chute with holes and a surface area of 12×12 cm. The exhaust gas did not circulate in this experiment. The accuracy of the temperature control system was 0.1 °C, the weight control system 0.1 g. The variation of moisture ratio depending …

Electric Vehicle Internal Support System, M A. Xudoyberdiyev, L V. Kravchenko, J E. Safarov, B B. Tuychiboyev

Technical science and innovation

At present, it remains relevant to protect the environment around the world, to prevent the deterioration of ecology, to ensure the health of people, to reduce the amount of exhaust gases emitted into the atmosphere in the preservation of the animal world. Currently, in solving these pressing problems, instead of cars with internal combustion engines, which are used in the automotive industry, energy-efficient electric cars that meet the modern demand, produce less exhaust gases to the environment, work without noise, have a high level of manageability, traction and braking dynamics, stability, safety and comfortability. During the use of these electric …

Filtering Of The Magnetizing Current And Reproduction Of The Primary Voltage Of The Measuring Two-Wrinded Voltage Transformers, A G. Saidkhodjaev, V K. Vanin, M G. Popov, L A. Bainazarova

Technical science and innovation

The paper studies a qualitatively new way to reduce the measurement error of phase voltages in solving the problem of filtering the magnetization current and the reproduction of the primary voltage signals of two-winding measuring transformers. Errors of voltage measuring transformers in these transient and stationary processes are primarily due to the nonlinearity of the magnetization characteristics of the electrical steel cores and, in addition, the active resistance of the windings, the load and their inductances, and in some cases, and capacity. In fact, errors are methodical and in many practical applications limit the use of various transformers because of …

Causes Of Rolling Stock Brake Equipment Failures, O T. Kasimov, Sh I. Mamaev, A V. Grishenko

Technical science and innovation

Reliable operation of the rolling stock and devices of railway transport is the basis for ensuring the throughput and transport capacity of railways, as well as safety.The article is dedicated to the current day of the topical topic: increasing the reliability and analyzing the causes of brake equipment failures in locomotives in the conditions of JSC "Uzbekistan Temir Yollari".On the rolling stock of railways of JSC "Uzbeksiton Temir Yullari" five types of brakes are used: parking (manual), pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, electric (dynamic and reversible), magnetic-rail and are used as additional to EPT.The article presents an analysis of the …

Wip: Halting Attrition In Civil Engineering Programs Through Lower-Division Engagement Course Implementation, Briceland Mclaughlin, Nick Hudyma, Robert Hamilton, Bhaskar Chittoori, Mojtaba Sadegh, Sondra M. Miller

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

This work in progress paper will describe how a department of civil engineering has built 1-credit engagement courses into the first two years of a new curriculum design to increase retention rates, create a sense of belonging, showcase civil engineering principles and practicality to non-majors, and begin engaging alumni and local civil engineering professionals.

Retention is a core issue for academic departments in the STEM fields. In civil engineering, we have seen a large number of students depart the major each fall and spring semester for various, preventable reasons. This is true for traditional, non-traditional, and transfer students alike. Students …

Design Of Grain Moisture Control Devices For Flour Mills, Z M. Mukimov, P I. Kalandarov, O S. Logunova

Technical science and innovation

The article reports the results that occur in managing the dehulling process of output, which is the main process of processing grain. The study of the technical thawing processes was carried out the key factors influencing the consistency of the manufactured target product, where the hydrothermal treatment of the grain causes the initial properties of the grain to be altered. And due to the effects of moisture, temperature, as well as thawing decreases, wheat grain vitreousness, the degree of endosperm loosening increases, there is a redistribution of chemicals in the anatomical parts of the grain under the influence of developing …

Long Term Impact Of New Jersey National Summer Transportation Institute Hosted At Rowan University On Career Choices Of Cohorts (Evaluation), Kristine Rivera, Ayman Ali, Yusuf Mehta, Shivani D. Patel

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

In the summer of 2017, 2018, and 2019, the Center for Research in Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs) at Rowan University hosted the National Safety Transportation Institute. The goal of this program is to provide an exposure to high school students to transportation engineering. More than 50% from underrepresented minority groups, including women, African American, and Hispanics/Latinos attended the twoweek program. In the summer of 2017 and 2019, the program was non-residential lasting four and two weeks, respectively. In summer 2018, the program was two-week residential. In all programs, the students got a chance to explore different modes …