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An Impact Sensitivity Study Of Reactive Materials, Carl E. Delong Jan 1969

An Impact Sensitivity Study Of Reactive Materials, Carl E. Delong

Masters Theses

"The impact sensitivity of a potassium chlorate, stabilized red phosphorous, Quso, and magnesium oxide mixture in a 34/14/4/2 ratio has been found to be about 18 ł 5 gram-centimeters for a 50% sensitivity to initiation. Chi-square tests at the 95% confidence level have determined that it is not possible to reject the hypothesis that the distribution is either normally distributed or log-normally distributed within the 50% range. Humidity, aging, and some additives were found to desensitize the mixture. Energy versus drop weight and test height curves show that momentum considerations are crucial over large test ranges in studies of impact …

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Current Characteristics Of Electrically Sprayed Glycerine, Larry Eugene Stoddard Jan 1969

Current Characteristics Of Electrically Sprayed Glycerine, Larry Eugene Stoddard

Masters Theses

"The current carried by electrically-sprayed glycerine was measured, and an empirical relation was obtained for single-jet spraying, given by I = KIV0.45M0.55̇d-0.18 where V is the electrode voltage, Ṁ the mass-flow rate, and d the electrode spacing, the electrodes being a capillary and collecting plate. Peculiarities of the current waveform, including an exponentially rising envelope, for unstable-jet spraying and multiple-jet spraying, were recorded"--Abstract, page ii.

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An Analysis Of A Standardized Digital Circuit Driving A Coaxial Cable, John Pitkin Lappington Jan 1969

An Analysis Of A Standardized Digital Circuit Driving A Coaxial Cable, John Pitkin Lappington

Masters Theses

"The expense of developing new circuit designs has forced electronic manufacturers to develop and use multipurpose circuits that can be adapted to fit many requirements. Sometimes this procedure leads to problems that would not have occurred if a circuit, designed to fit a particular application, had been developed. One problem of this type deals with the effect of improperly terminated coaxial cables loading output signals from a digital computer. The unterminated cable reflected the signal back in the computer. This did not affect the putout stage, but the preceeding [sic] driving stage was affected. The degradation of the output of …

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Stochastic Simulations Analysis And Determination Of Iteration Requirements, James Walter Smith Jan 1969

Stochastic Simulations Analysis And Determination Of Iteration Requirements, James Walter Smith

Masters Theses

"A thorough analysis of computerized stochastic simulation problems has been undertaken to determine the number of iterations (or random draws) necessary to achieve a required degree of output accuracy. The basic problem is to determine when the sampled output mean and standard deviation are within specified accuracy limits. An error analysis is made of the statistical properties of deterministic-probablistic [sic] and logic (random walk) type problems. A recommendation for determining the number of problem iterations required is then presented"--Abstract, page ii.

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The Effect Of Structure On The Consolidation Of Compacted Unsaturated Clay Soils, William Joseph Graham Jan 1969

The Effect Of Structure On The Consolidation Of Compacted Unsaturated Clay Soils, William Joseph Graham

Masters Theses

"Contained in this paper are the results of research which was performed to investigate the relation between the volume-change mechanisms of shrinkage and one-dimensional compression for two clay soils, including some samples whose structures had been altered by the addition of flocculating and dispersing agents. Shrinkage tests were conducted with a special mold designed to facilitate the study of a soil's shrinkage path. consolidation tests on undisturbed samples and one-dimensional compression tests on unsaturated samples compacted in the vicinity of optimum moisture content were performed. A detailed study was made of a highly plastic red Missouri clay. Complications arose in …

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Some Aspects Of Aerated Open-Channel Flow At Shallow Depths And Low Velocities, D. L. Fread Jan 1969

Some Aspects Of Aerated Open-Channel Flow At Shallow Depths And Low Velocities, D. L. Fread

Masters Theses

"This study is concerned with the effect of entrained air bubbles on the open-channel hydraulics of water flowing at low velocities. The air bubbles are introduced into the flowing water by injecting diffused compressed air along the channel bottom. The variations of the velocity profile and velocity distribution energy coefficient of aerated and nonaerated flow are discussed. Empirical equations have been determined for the air concentration and increased depth of flow or "bulking" of the aerated open-channel flow. The investigation revealed a significant increase in the Manning roughness coefficient and the related Darcy friction factor for aerated flow relative to …

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A Flood Frequency Study For Small Watersheds In Missouri, Ronald Anthony Rusch Jan 1969

A Flood Frequency Study For Small Watersheds In Missouri, Ronald Anthony Rusch

Masters Theses

"The quantity and quality of streamflow data available on small watersheds in Missouri has improved in the last ten years. However, it will be years before there is sufficient data on both the large and small watersheds to enable investigators to conduct extensive studies in the state. This study of 70 small watersheds within the state of Missouri presents a technique to estimate the discharge from watershed of 25 square miles or less...Results from this study may be used in the design of small hydraulic structures such as culverts, bridges, and dams for small reservoirs"--Abstract, page ii.

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A Lyapunov Designed Model-Referenced Control System With Signum Function Adaptive Control Laws, James Steven Epstein Jan 1969

A Lyapunov Designed Model-Referenced Control System With Signum Function Adaptive Control Laws, James Steven Epstein

Masters Theses

"An examination of a model-referenced adaptive control system designed to satisfy the requirements of Lyapunov's direct method is made. It is found that each adaptive control loop requires a multiplier for its implementation. A new design is proposed which replaces the multipliers in the control loops by switches, thereby gaining a significant hardware advantage. A first order system designed by the new method is simulated on an analog computer and some refinements are made. The method is then generalized to include nth order systems. The poles of the model, however, are subject to some restrictions. Finally, the problems associated with …

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Some Effects Of Lead-Zinc Mining Wastewater On A Stream Environment, Anthony Ralph De Alonso Handler Jan 1969

Some Effects Of Lead-Zinc Mining Wastewater On A Stream Environment, Anthony Ralph De Alonso Handler

Masters Theses

"The continuous discharge of lead-zinc mine and mill wastewater into some streams in southeastern Missouri may alter the ecology of those streams. A field and laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the potential pollution problem. Bee Fork Creek, the first stream in that area to receive tailings from mining operations, was selected for this study and periodically surveyed. Laboratory tests included static bioassays of lead, zinc, and copper, and the mode of action of the metals was investigated through post-mortem examination of the experimental fish. The test animals used in the bioassays were bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus, Rafinesque). The heavy …

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Investigation Of Target Detection In Noncoherent Systems With Colored Noise, Edward Windsor Bailey Jan 1969

Investigation Of Target Detection In Noncoherent Systems With Colored Noise, Edward Windsor Bailey

Masters Theses

"Design efforts concerning the problem of detecting moving ground targets from an airborne platform with a noncoherent radar have been concentrated in the area of video filter design. The filter formulation generally follows an empirical path with no generally acceptable criterion for an optimum processor. This Thesis considers several problem formulations which are based on a Neyman-Pearson detection criteria. A square-law second detector is assumed and the resulting likelihood ratio shown to be too complex for closed form solution. The problem is reformulated in terms of sequences using complex random variable representations and the likelihood ratio is investigated. A test …

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Sorption And Desorption Of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticides By Clay Minerals, Cheng Sun Liao Jan 1969

Sorption And Desorption Of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticides By Clay Minerals, Cheng Sun Liao

Masters Theses

"This thesis describes the sorption and desorption of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides by clay minerals under laboratory controlled environmental systems. Particular emphasis was directed toward the investigation of the fundamental adsorption phenomena which occurred in selected pesticide-clay systems. the effects of certain environmental stresses, including pH, temperature and salt (NaCl) concentration of water, on the behavior of sorption and desorption were also studied. Pesticides selected for this study included DDT, dieldrin and heptachlor, and clay minerals employed were kaolinite, montmorillonite and illite. The adsorption rate and equilibrium were evaluated by batch techniques employing completely mixed systems while the effects of the …

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The Electrodeposition Of Zinc; Changes In Current Efficiency And Surface Structure Resulting From Various Addition Agents, Haruhisa Fukubayashi Jan 1969

The Electrodeposition Of Zinc; Changes In Current Efficiency And Surface Structure Resulting From Various Addition Agents, Haruhisa Fukubayashi

Masters Theses

"An examination of the surface structure of zinc electrodeposited from an acid-sulfate solution was made by scanning electron microscopy techniques. The current efficiencies were also determined, to a lesser extent, in order to correlate the results with the surface structures. Commercial and pure zinc oxide were used to prepare the neutral zinc sulfate solutions. The starting solutions were in a range of acid and zinc concentrations commonly used in commercial practice. Changes in morphology resulting from addition agents such as animal glue, gum arabic, and sodium silicate are compared"--Abstract, page ii.

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Failure Analysis Of Binary Address Decoders, Kanaiyalal Jekisondas Gandhi Jan 1969

Failure Analysis Of Binary Address Decoders, Kanaiyalal Jekisondas Gandhi

Masters Theses

"This paper describes the organization and failure analysis of various types of binary address decoders. Logical type faults are considered and all possible faulty output patterns, resulting from these faults, are derived. A basic theory is developed, showing that these failure patterns are independent of the decoder size and organization. Digital simulation programs were used as an aid in the development of this theory. Results of the simulation are provided in the appendix"--Abstract, page ii.

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Laboratory Measurement Of Pore Water Pressure Induced By A Model Friction Pile, Charles Alfred Miller Jan 1969

Laboratory Measurement Of Pore Water Pressure Induced By A Model Friction Pile, Charles Alfred Miller

Masters Theses

"This research program has been undertaken to develop a laboratory testing procedure for the measurement of pore water pressure induced by the static loading of a model friction pile. Most of the investigation involved the design, construction, and testing of equipment to be used during the tests which would produce satisfactory and reliable results. It was also desired to simulate field conditions during the tests. A series of tests were performed varying the consolidation pressure on the soil around the model pile. The effects of changing the location of the pore pressure measurements was also investigated. Results of the tests …

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Correlation Of Particulate Theory And Behavior Of Real Soils, Christopher Byron Groves Jan 1969

Correlation Of Particulate Theory And Behavior Of Real Soils, Christopher Byron Groves

Masters Theses

"The behavior of granular soils subjected to triaxial stresses can be explained in terms of a combination of elastic deformation and sliding friction. Three sans and a coarse silt at various initial void ratios were tested in drained triaxial compression. Cell pressures were varied between 50 and 1500 psi. Prediction techniques for simulating laboratory data was based on various packings of equal radii spheres. Equilibrium and compatibility equations were used to calculate the principal strains under certain applied stresses. The assumed arrays predicted much smaller strains than those than the soils exhibited. If these strains were subtracted from those observed, …

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A Comparison Of Lumped Parameter Models Commonly Used To Describe One-Dimensional Vibration Problems, Suresh Kumar Tolani Jan 1969

A Comparison Of Lumped Parameter Models Commonly Used To Describe One-Dimensional Vibration Problems, Suresh Kumar Tolani

Masters Theses

"Three lumped parameter model representations of the one-dimensional uniform continuous system in a vibration state are examined. The exact (continuous) solutions were used as a reference to evaluate the accuracy of the results obtained via these discrete element models. The model comparisons, carried out for both the principal modes and the systems under forced excitations, are based on the maximum strain energy. The effect of varying the number of segments in the model representation showed improvement in approximating the exact strain energy solution as the number of segments was increased. In general, the results of the model comparisons based on …

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Dynamic Response Of A Gyrocompass, Subhash Govind Kelkar Jan 1969

Dynamic Response Of A Gyrocompass, Subhash Govind Kelkar

Masters Theses

"A gyrocompass with three degrees of freedom is studied and an attempt made to solve the exact equations of motion numerically. The equations are obtained by using the Lagrange formulation of the problem. The kinetic energy and the potential energy of the system are determined from the energies of the various components. These are then substituted into Lagrange's equation to obtain the three equations of motion for the three angular coordinates. As few restrictive assumptions as possible are made during this development. From these exact equations of motion an approximate analytical solution is obtained by making several assumptions and then …

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The Design Of A Direct Current Generator Field Controller, Melvyn Elwin Downs Jan 1969

The Design Of A Direct Current Generator Field Controller, Melvyn Elwin Downs

Masters Theses

"A controller was built utilizing transistors and silicon controlled rectifiers to allow torque control of the General Electric dynamometer, type TLC-50. The current gain of the controller was approximately 10⁶ such that the field current could be controlled by an input current of zero to approximately two microaaperes. The transfer function for the controller-dynamometer system was experimentally determined. The results indicate that the gain of the open loop torque control system is constant for frequencies up to 1.1 radians per second. Satisfactory values of gain for proportional and proportional plus integral control, were experimentally determined by operating the closed loop …

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A Study Of The Correlation Potential Of The Optimum Moisture Content, Maximum Dry Density, And Consolidated Drained Shear Strength Of Plastic Fine-Grained Soils With Index Properties, Marvin Tartt Harris Jan 1969

A Study Of The Correlation Potential Of The Optimum Moisture Content, Maximum Dry Density, And Consolidated Drained Shear Strength Of Plastic Fine-Grained Soils With Index Properties, Marvin Tartt Harris

Masters Theses

"The correlation potential of the compaction properties and the consolidated drained shear strength parameters of plastic fine-grained soils with index properties was investigated in this study. The interrelationships of these properties were derived through graphical and multilinear regression analysis. The compaction properties, optimum moisture content, and maximum dry density were found to be related to many of the index properties. The most important relationships were with the plasticity indices and the percentage of particles smaller than two microns; the highest degree of simple correlation was achieved with the liquid limit. The consolidated drained shear parameters, cohesion, and the angle of …

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Selection Of Soil Strength Values For The Design Of Flexible Pavements : Technical Paper, Eldon J. Yoder Jan 1969

Selection Of Soil Strength Values For The Design Of Flexible Pavements : Technical Paper, Eldon J. Yoder

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Accident Analysis At Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings In Urban Areas: Technical Paper, William D. Berg, Joseph C. Oppenlander Jan 1969

Accident Analysis At Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings In Urban Areas: Technical Paper, William D. Berg, Joseph C. Oppenlander

JTRP Technical Reports

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No-Passing Zones: Criteria, Legislation And Location, Valkenburg Gerald Van Jan 1969

No-Passing Zones: Criteria, Legislation And Location, Valkenburg Gerald Van

JTRP Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

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Temperature Effects On The Compaction And Strength Behavior Of Clay, William H. Highter Jan 1969

Temperature Effects On The Compaction And Strength Behavior Of Clay, William H. Highter

JTRP Technical Reports

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An Operational Planning Information System For Small Communities : Draft Copy, Robert J. Maxman, William Louise Grecco Jan 1969

An Operational Planning Information System For Small Communities : Draft Copy, Robert J. Maxman, William Louise Grecco

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Multispectral Data Interpretation For Engineering Soils Mapping : Technical Paper, Marc Giles Tanguay Jan 1969

Multispectral Data Interpretation For Engineering Soils Mapping : Technical Paper, Marc Giles Tanguay

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The Gcars System Fortran Iv Users Manual, Part 2, A. Keith Turner Jan 1969

The Gcars System Fortran Iv Users Manual, Part 2, A. Keith Turner

JTRP Technical Reports

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Financing The Highway Needs Of Indiana, Harold L. Michael, James A. Metcalfe Jan 1969

Financing The Highway Needs Of Indiana, Harold L. Michael, James A. Metcalfe

JTRP Technical Reports

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Flow In Aggregate-Binder Mixes, Egons Tons Jan 1969

Flow In Aggregate-Binder Mixes, Egons Tons

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Activity-Accessibility Models Of Trip Generation : Progress Report, Tamman Zaki Nakkash Jan 1969

Activity-Accessibility Models Of Trip Generation : Progress Report, Tamman Zaki Nakkash

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Major Aspects Of The Urban Transportation Planning Process : Interim-Summary Report, William Louise Grecco Jan 1969

Major Aspects Of The Urban Transportation Planning Process : Interim-Summary Report, William Louise Grecco

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