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Application of Methods to Characterize VS30 in Alabama
(2022-08-03)
One of the most important characteristics of a soil that is a basis for seismic analysis, is shear wave velocity (VS). VS has proved to be a valuable tool for site response analysis for seismic design since it has the ...
Application of Microfibrous Materials in Air Filtration for Improving Indoor Air Quality
(2012-07-27)
The growing emphasis on indoor air quality has resulted in the need for more stringent air filtration requirements in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The typical filtration system consists of a ...
Application of Mobility Models to Collaborative Search and Rescue Robotics
(2011-05-26)
This thesis addresses the challenges of using small, low-cost robotic nodes with limited processing capabilities in collaborative search and rescue. Mobility models tailored specifically to the mobility patterns of such ...
Application of Modularity Principles in Designing of Functional Regenerating Open-ended Toys Alongside with Child Development
(2018-11-27)
The toy industry is massive. This benefits children a lot with varieties of creations sprouting every year. This hurts the environment due to their poor quality and usability. As an industrial designer, designing the product ...
Application of molecular and bioinformatics approaches for sensory and quality attributes improvement in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.)
(2019-12-10)
As more consumers are paying attention to food quality and nutrients, obtaining desirable flavor and quality attributes become an important breeding objective for peanut. In this study, 120 accessions from the US Mini-core ...
Application of Multispectral Imaging Combined with Data Analytics to Detect Carcass Condemnations during Poultry Processing
(2024-05-07)
A concern for consumers when buying food is the safety of their food and the risk of foodborne illnesses due to contaminated products. The poultry industry deals with known foodborne pathogens, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter ...
Application of Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Pulp Yield and Kappa Number Estimation
(2006-08-15)
This thesis presents an investigation into near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as a technique for determining pulp yield and kappa number for kraft pulp and black liquor samples. It is believed that proper spectra collection ...
Application Of Neural Network On PLC-based Automation Systems For Better Fault Tolerance And Error Detection
(2019-07-18)
Neural networks have a wide range of applications such as building complex equations using the input and output characteristics of functions, predictions of outputs, error detections, monitoring complex systems, etc. Neural ...
Application of Neutral Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water as a Post-Harvest Intervention Strategy to Control Foodborne Pathogens Associated with Meat Products
(2018-07-24)
The meat industry has been viewed as an important component of human society and eat safety continues to be a major food safety concern in recent years. Nowadays, due to the increasing demand and preference of “fresh-like” ...
Application of Novel Nanoscale Materials and Advanced Electrochemical Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis and Fabrication of Combinatorial Material Libraries by Bipolar Electrodeposition
(2011-09-08)
The advancements in the electrochemical technologies combined with the introduction of novel materials makes our lives a lot better. This work has two major divisions: (1) development of better electrocatalysts for fuel ...
The Application of Precision Forestry Technologies in Logging Operations
(2009-12-14)
This study analyzed the use of precision technologies in logging operations, more specifically the use of machine monitoring systems, global positioning system (GPS), and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and ...
The Application of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) in Full Scale Drilled Shafts
(2010-08-09)
Drilled shafts are being built larger and deeper, and this has increased the challenge in creating quality drilled shafts. Due to longer placement times and more required reinforcement, problems have been discovered with ...
Application of Shrinkage and Swelling Factors on State Highway Construction
(2013-04-16)
The objectives of the research were to review the state of practice for roadway related earthwork calculations for the southeastern states, develop a calculation tool for comparing various state earthwork methods, demonstrate ...
Application of Simulation and Optimization Approaches in Supply-Constrained Innovation Diffusion
(2016-05-06)
When introducing a new product, firms face a hierarchy of decisions at the strategic and operational levels including capacity sizing, time to market or starting sales, initial inventory required by the product's release ...
Application of the Discontinuous Galerkin Method to Wake Vortex Flows
(2015-02-19)
A code was developed that utilizes the discontinuous Galerkin method to solve the
Euler equations while utilizing a modal arti cial viscosity sensor developed by Klockner [12].
The sensor was augmented for the purpose ...
Application of the Finite Fourier Series for Smooth Motion Planning of Quadrotors
(2023-07-26)
Motion planning and control system design are crucial in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various applications. To maximize the mission performance, trajectory design is often performed to minimize ...
Application of the Level Set Method to Solid Rocket Motor Simulation
(2012-04-19)
The body of work encompassed in this thesis merges two advanced concepts for developing
flow solutions with level sets to develop an accurate and e cient method for simulating solid rocket motor grain regression. The ...
Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality at Museums and Archaeological Parks to Improve Sustainability
(2022-05-24)
Augmented and Virtual Reality are relatively novel technologies that have gained popularity during the past decade. Virtual Reality allows one to be immersed in virtual worlds, while Augmented Reality combines virtual and ...
Applications of Bipolar Electrochemistry for Characterization of Electrocatalysts and the Development of Biosensors
(2020-07-17)
Bipolar electrochemistry, which is an untraditional technique where redox reaction happens on the surface of a conducting object (BPE) that immersed in an electrolyte solution wirelessly connected with an external power ...
Applications of Computer Vision for the Improvement of Autonomous Vehicle Design
(2021-07-28)
This dissertation approaches methods of improving autonomous vehicle design through two separate lenses. In the first study, we investigate how technological transparency can improve driver trust in artificial intelligence ...