Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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The feasibility of constructing a carrying case, portable altar, and altarware to be used in missionary work for the Catholic Church
(University of Kansas, 1966-05-31)Father Brendan Downey, O.S.B. of the St. Lawrence Catholic Student Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, suggested the thesis topic. According to Father Brendan, Catholic missionary priests find it inconvenient ... -
An Investigation of Cardan Rotation Sequences on Lumbar Spine Lifting Kinematics
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)Euler angles are commonly used for kinematic descriptions due to their ability to translate to clinical contexts and the conciseness of using three rotation angles. A challenge with using Euler angles is their dependency ... -
Quantifying gait stability based on body segment coordination relationships measured with wireless sensors
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)SUMMARY: The purpose of this study was to investigate how the relationships between upper body (trunk) and lower body (feet) motion are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), and how these relationships can be used to ... -
Applications of FM Noise Radar Waveforms: Spatial Modulation and Polarization Diversity
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)Two possible radar application spaces are explored through the exploitation of highdimensional nonrecurrent FM-noise waveforms. The first involving a simultaneous dual-polarized emission scheme that provides good separability ... -
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BARS IN EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT T-SHAPED CONCRETE WALLS
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)The object of this study was to determine experimentally the influence of selected reinforcing steel mechanical properties on wall deformation capacity. Four large-scale T-shaped reinforced concrete wall specimens with ... -
Improved Atmospheric Density Estimation and Characterization of Uncertainty
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)Precise knowledge of the density in the upper atmosphere is a vital component of the orbit determination process for low Earth orbit, as inaccuracies in the estimation of atmospheric drag are the primary source of uncertainty ... -
Design and Development of Ultra Wide-Band Microwave Components for Snow-Probing Radars
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)This thesis describes the design and development of two different ultra-wideband microwave circuits for snow-probing radars. First, a broadband, low-loss planar quadrature hybrid coupler for the 2-20 GHz range is presented. ... -
Basal Conditions of Petermann Glacier and Jakobshavn Isbrae derived from Airborne Ice Penetrating Radar Measurements
(University of Kansas, 2018-12-31)Understanding ice dynamics and ice basal conditions is important because of their impacts on sea level rise. Radio echo sounding has been extensively used for characterizing the ice sheets. The radar reflectivity of the ... -
APPLICATION OF ANGLES-WITH-PLATE RETROFIT IN REPAIRING DISTORTION-INDUCED FATIGUE DAMAGES IN STRINGER TO FLOORBEAM CONNECTIONS AND SKEWED GIRDER TO CROSS-FRAME CONNECTIONS
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Caused by secondary stresses, distortion-induced fatigue is a serious problem faced by many aging bridges. The angles-with-plates retrofit developed at the University of Kansas has shown its potential to effectively and ... -
On the Decellularization and Recellularization of Tissue Engineered Heart Valves
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The overall objective of this thesis was to fill critical knowledge gaps for the development of the tissue engineered heart valve (TEHV). Heart valve tissue engineering is a promising solution for the currently unmet need ... -
Aerothermodynamics of Impingement and Film Cooling in a Gas Turbine Blade
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The service life of gas turbine engine turbine blades depends on the blade’s material, service temperature and total stress. In high-performance gas turbines, film cooling is widely used to reduce the blade service ... -
Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness and Tensile Testing of a Piezoelectric Composite for Spinal Fusion
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)A novel piezoelectric spinal fusion device has been shown to improve spinal fusion. The mechanical properties of this novel piezoelectric material are important for the integrity of the device. To characterize the mechanical ... -
Validation of pressure measuring setup for microscopic tube flow: glaucoma drainage implant application
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Current glaucoma drainage implants (GDIs) are unable to provide consistent and long-term post-operative (post-op) intraocular pressure (IOP) control. Valved glaucoma drainage implants (VGDIs) and intra-operative (intra-op) ... -
Input and state estimation for earthquake-excited building structures using acceleration measurements
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Estimating both state and ground input for earthquake-excited building structures using a limited number of absolute acceleration measurements is critical to post-disaster damage assessment and structural evaluation. Input ... -
Evaluation of Ramp Metering Algorithms Using Microsimulation
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The goal of the thesis was to determine the effectiveness of implementing different ramp metering strategies along I-35 in Kansas City using microsimulation analysis. Ramp metering enhances traffic conditions on the mainline ... -
A NEW METHOD FOR CALCULATING LUMINOUS FLUX USING HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGING AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a camera-aided tool for measuring luminance and glare. This study explored a method of using HDR images to estimate luminous flux (in units of lumens) contributed from light sources ... -
Understanding User Behavior in Social Networks Using Quantified Moral Foundations
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Moral inclinations expressed in user-generated content such as online reviews or tweets can provide useful insights to understand users’ behavior and activities in social networks, for example, to predict users’ rating ... -
Mathematical Modeling of Lithium-ion Batteries and Improving Mathematics Learning Experience for Engineering Students
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Increase in the world’s energy consumption along with the environmental impacts of conventional sources of energy (gas, petroleum, and coal) makes the shift to clean energy sources unavoidable. To address the energy needs ... -
Structural-Electromagnetic Simulation Coupling and Conformal Antenna Design Tool
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Airborne and spaceborne radar has long been an effective tool for remote sensing, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Most airborne systems utilize antenna arrays that are installed inside the moldline of the aircraft or in ... -
Design and Optimization of Physical Waveform-Diverse and Spatially-Diverse Radar Emissions
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)With the advancement of arbitrary waveform generation techniques, new radar transmission modes can be designed via precise control of the waveform's time-domain signal structure. The finer degree of emission control for a ...
