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An Investigation into Dynamic Modulus of Hot-Mix Asphalt and Its Contributing Factors
(2009-04-16)
One of the key elements of mechanistic-empirical (M-E) flexible pavement design is the characterization of material properties. One material property in particular, the dynamic modulus of HMA, E*, influences tensile strain ...
Investigation into MEMS Gyroscope Response in a High Frequency Environment
(2022-04-29)
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscopes first emerged in 1991 as an alternative to the heavy, power hungry spinning mass gyroscopes. These devices opened new
frontiers for the ability to sense and control with ...
An Investigation into the Application of Dynamic Merge Control in Work Zones: A Simulation Study
(2015-08-19)
With increasing highway traffic volume, construction and maintenance works are quite frequent. Upstream lane merging manoeuver and capacity bottleneck can result from a work zone lane closure, which pose increased safety ...
An Investigation into the Benefits of Design Science Research for the Development of Wicked Educational Information Systems: A Case Study
(2014-07-03)
Wicked educational information systems (IS) address problems with unstable educational requirements, in educational environments that are ill-defined, where complex interactions among subcomponents of the problem and its ...
Investigation Into The Effect Of Substrate On Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 Films
(2011-04-28)
During the past several decades, PZT (Pb(Zr,Ti)O3) thin films were given
extensive attention for their potential as sensors and actuators in microelectromechanical
systems (MEMS) due to their excellent piezoelectric ...
Investigation into the Effects of Tool Geometry and Metal Working Fluids on Tool Forces and Tool Surfaces During Orthogonal Tube Turning of Aluminum 6061 Alloy
(2009-11-20)
Orthogonal Metal Cutting has evolved as a significant way of analyzing the mechanics involved in the art of metal cutting. An orthogonal tube turning apparatus was constructed and validated. The instrument was used to ...
An investigation into the role of metastable states on excited populations of weakly ionized argon plasmas, with applications for optical diagnostics.
(2017-07-21)
Performing spectroscopic measurements of emission lines in relatively cold laboratory plasmas is challenging because the plasma is often neutral-dominated and is not in thermal equilibrium. However, these types of plasma ...
Investigation into the Synthesis of Polymeric Core and Shell Nanoparticles for the Controlled Release of Small Hydrophobic Payloads
(2023-04-26)
Effective and safe delivery of drugs into the body, where it will provide the maximum benefit to the patient, is the ultimate treatment goal. Factors such as the drug’s bioavailability and pharmacokinetics can lessen ...
Investigation of a Novel Application of Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) for Sediment Fingerprinting
(2023-04-26)
Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) is a tool that is commonly used to measure the
length of time a quartz or feldspar grain has been buried in a sediment deposit. Recently there
have been advances in using OSL as ...
Investigation of Active Control of Aircraft Wing Tip Vortices and Wake Turbulence
(2011-08-17)
The present work was focused on study and application of active flow control methods to
alleviate the wake turbulence problem in commercial aircraft. Sinusoidal perturbations were
introduced into the tip vortex generated ...
Investigation of Advisor-Advisee Conflict Communication in U.S. Chemistry Graduate Education
(2023-11-28)
The central component of a chemistry Ph.D. program is the research group, where advisors have significant impact on students’ professional development and career path. Current literature indicates that communication issues ...
Investigation of Aeroacoustic Effects of Trailing-Edge Modifications to Blades of a Coaxial Counter-rotating Rotor
(2020-11-17)
Noise generated by the rotor blades of modern UAVs pose significant limitations to the widespread adoption of UAVs in the future. To mitigate noise production, rotor blades with a serrated trailing-edge have been used to ...
Investigation of Al2O3 Nanoparticle Laden Lubricants and Refrigerant Mixtures During Two-Phase Flow Boiling
(2018-04-27)
In space conditioning and in cooling systems for high power density electronics, vapor
compression cycles provide cooling. The working fluid is a refrigerant and oil mixture. A
small amount of oil is needed to lubricate ...
Investigation of binding of Bacteriophage and Staphylococcus aureus using Magnetoelastic Biosensor
(2013-01-03)
Consumption of bacteria-contaminated food products results in illness, hospitalization and even deaths and researchers have been making efforts in finding a way for early detection of pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus ...
Investigation of bioactivity and variations in alkaloid and hydrocarbon profiles of Solenopsis invicta Buren minim workers in relation to their age
(2017-07-31)
Red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, is a significant invasive pest introduced
into the United States in the early 1930s. Venom alkaloids and hydrocarbons play important
roles in the social life of the red ...
Investigation of biotic and abiotic factors contributing to yield loss caused by Cotton leafroll dwarf virus
(2023-07-26)
Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) is an aphid transmitted virus that has been reported in cotton producing states across the southeastern United States, initially causing significant yield losses. Yield losses in recent ...
Investigation of Contributing Factors of Wrong-Way Driving Crashes on Partially/ Uncontrolled-Access Divided Highways
(2017-04-21)
Wrong-way driving (WWD) crashes are more likely to pose fatal and serious injuries than other types of highway accidents. This study focuses on differentiating the confounding factors that contribute to WWD crashes from ...
An Investigation of Coping Skills, Locus of Control, and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Learning Disabilities
(2006-12-15)
Research in the field of learning disabilities (LD) has traditionally emphasized the deficits associated with the diagnosis. Recent research efforts demonstrate a shift towards a more positive approach in an effort to ...
Investigation of Deep Foundations at the Spring Villa National Geotechnical Experimentation Site
(2018-04-27)
The Spring Villa test site is a National Geotechnical Experimentation Site located near Opelika, Alabama and managed by Auburn University. The test site is located at the southern end of the Piedmont geologic province and ...
Investigation of Deflection Basins to Identify Structural Distresses within Flexible Pavements
(2017-04-21)
Cracking in pavements is often considered a random phenomenon that is difficult to predict and diagnose. It would be beneficial to pavement managers to identify pavements that are likely to have cracking in the near future ...