Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Biological materials have mechanical properties that have been highly tuned for specific functions. The properties are governed by combinations of molecular interactions that are incorporated at multiple length scales in ... -
Development of Mechanical Systems for Automated Medical Slide Specimen Storage and Retrieval
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Applying automation to any system or process has the capability of improving reliability and efficiency, and reducing cost and amount of human time/labor necessary. The concept of automation applied to the medical field ... -
Nonlinear Rate-Dependent Material Model with Damage and Plasticity from Granular Micromechanics Approach
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Cross-linked polymers and soft materials exhibit nonlinear rate and time dependent behavior, predominantly at high stress/strain amplitudes or at elevated temperatures. The existing constitutive relationships in the ... -
Small-Scale Smart Grid Construction and Analysis
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)The smart grid (SG) is a commonly used catch-phrase in the energy industry yet there is no universally accepted definition. The objectives and most useful concepts have been investigated extensively in economic, environmental ... -
Evaluating the Behavior of Laterally Loaded Piles under a Scoured Condition by Model Tests
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Abstract Scour removes soil around piles supporting waterfront structures and changes the behavior of laterally loaded piles from flow wave, earthquake, and wind. Limited experimental studies have been conducted so far on ... -
The Jesup W. Scott High School, Toledo, Ohio
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QUALITATIVE INQUIRY INTO FULL-TIME AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)The purpose of this study was to determine how AmeriCorps State and National volunteers in school settings think the experience has influenced them, their goals, and future plans. I used semi structure interviews to ... -
A Valuation Problem
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Liquid Ammonia As Solvent in the Silver Coulometer
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Coal Mining on Pitching Seams
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Some Flexure Formulas and Diagrams for Reinforced Concrete Beams
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Asphalt and Asphaltic Concrete
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Some operating features of a 100,000-volt transmission
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The Use of Liquid Ammonia As a Solvent in a Method For the Quantitative Determination of the Halides in Organic Compounds
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A Mobile Wireless Channel State Recognition Algorihm: Introduction, Definition, and Verification - Sensing for Cognitive Environmental Awareness
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)This research includes mobile wireless systems limited by time and frequency dispersive channels. A blind mobile wireless channel (MWC) state recognition (CSR) algorithm that detects hidden coherent nonselective and ... -
Preformulation Development of a monovalent recombinant-based subunit vaccine, a multivalent recombinant-based subunit vaccine and a multivalent live attenuated viral vaccine.
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)The objective of this project is to explore of the use of the empirical phase diagram approach in the formulation development of several forms of vaccines that exist today such as recombinant based subunit vaccines and the ... -
The Design and Manufacturability of Metastasis Mimetic Devices Used for Cancer Research
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Metastatic cancer causes the death in 80% of its patients, due to the failure of detecting the metastatic events early enough and the failure to effectively treat and eliminate the metastatic cancer cells. A limited ... -
Engineering the Microstructure of Hydrogels to Achieve Enhanced Mechanical Properties
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Hydrogels are three-dimensional, cross-linked, polymeric networks that are typically soft materials that contain more than 90% water. Many technologies require hydrogels with improved mechanical properties (modulus, failure ... -
Low-Cracking High-Performance Concrete (LC-HPC) Bridge Decks: Shrinkage-Reducing Admixtures, Internal Curing, and Cracking Performance
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)ABSTRACT The development, construction, and evaluation of low-cracking high-performance concrete (LC-HPC) bridge decks is described based on laboratory tests of mixtures containing shrinkage-reducing admixtures and mineral ... -
Relationship of Viscosity, Surface Tensions, and Coefficient of Friction of Lubricating Oils
(University of Kansas, 1914-01-01)