Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Learning from Structured Data with High Dimensional Structured Input and Output Domain
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Structured data is accumulated rapidly in many applications, e.g. Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, social network analysis, natural language processing and text mining. Designing and analyzing algorithms for handling these ... -
Understanding User Intentions in Vertical Image Search
(University of Kansas, 2011-8-31)With the development of Internet and Web 2.0, large volume of multimedia contents have been made online. It is highly desired to provide easy accessibility to such contents, i.e. efficient and precise retrieval of images ... -
SCANNING ACOUSTIC MICROSCOPY MODELING FOR MICROMECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS OF COMPLEX SUBSTRATES
(University of Kansas, 2010-05-31)The Scanning Acoustic Microscope (SAM) is a powerful tool for understanding the mechanical characteristics of substrates with micro-scale near-surface graded layers. To interpret the SAM results from such substrates, a ... -
A Platform Technology for Optimized Production of Islet-like Spheroids and Other 3D Cell Spheroids for Applications in Drug Discovery and Regenerative Medicine
(University of Kansas, 2012-05-31)There is an ever-growing need for a transition from the flat world of 2D monolayer cell culture to one of 3D organotypic tissue structures, bringing increased physiological relevance to early bench-top scientific discoveries. ... -
IMPROVED RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION AND SIMULATION OF A MATURE FIELD USING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
(University of Kansas, 2012-05-31)Reservoir characterization involves various studies which comprises assimilation and interpretation of representative reservoir rock and fluid data for a simulation model under varying recovery mechanisms. The main challenge ... -
Strategic Structural Reorganization in Multi-agent Systems Inspired by Social Organization Theory
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Autonomic systems, capable of adaptive behavior, are envisioned as a solution for maintaining large, complex, real-time computing systems that are situated in dynamic and open environments. These systems are subject to ... -
BAYESIAN ENSEMBLE LEARNING FOR MEDICAL IMAGE DENOISING
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Medical images are often affected by random noise because of both image acquisition from the medical modalities and image transmission from modalities to workspace in the main computer. Medical image denoising removes noise ... -
The Effects of Variable Quadriceps and Hamstring Loading Configurations on Knee Joint Kinematics During In Vitro Testing
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Previous studies have highlighted the importance of the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles on knee joint mechanics and the effects of their pathologies. It is crucial that the resultant force of theses musculature be ... -
End-to-End Adaptive Error Control for a Resilient and Disruption Tolerant Transport Protocol
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)While there has been an increase in the growth of networking technologies to suit the current demand of applications and users, networks are still susceptible to disruption. Communication networks operating in any domain ... -
A Simple Mixture Theory for ν Newtonian and Generalized Newtonian Constituents
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)This work presents development of mathematical models based on conservation laws for a saturated mixture of ν homogeneous, isotropic, and incompressible constituents for isothermal flows. The constituents and the mixture ... -
Learning with Low-Quality Data: Multi-View Semi-Supervised Learning with Missing Views
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)The focus of this thesis is on learning approaches for what we call ``low-quality data'' and in particular data in which only small amounts of labeled target data is available. The first part provides background discussion ... -
Emission Reduction and Assisted Combustion Strategies for Compression Ignition Engines with Subsequent Testing on a Single-Cylinder Engine
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Due to increasingly stringent regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency, engine researchers and manufacturers are testing and developing various emission reduction strategies for compression ignition ... -
Analytical Investigation of Repair Methods for Fatigue Cracks in Steel Bridges
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Numerous retrofits have been used to stop distortion-induced fatigue cracks from initiating and propagating in steel bridges. Some decrease stiffness in the web gap region to transfer the load path to an area of higher ... -
Development of an Independent Hip Drive for a 2D Biped Walking Machine
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Bipedal robots have advantages over wheeled or multi-legged robots because they require fewer footholds for locomotion and can traverse a larger percentage of Earth's terrain including discontinuous or rough terrain. The ... -
Shaped Offset QPSK Capacity
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)In this work we compute the capacities and the pragmatic capacities of military-standard shaped-offset quadrature phase-shift keying (SOQPSK-MIL) and aeronautical telemetry SOQPSK (SOQPSK-TG). In the pragmatic approach, ... -
Assessment of techniques for measuring hand pressures in mock deliveries on a mannequin
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Shoulder dystocia is a serious obstetric emergency. Brachial plexus injuries can be caused by hyperextension of the neck or misalignment of the fetal head during traction. To address knowledge gaps relating to clinician ... -
An Analysis of Flow Attenuation Provided by Stream-Buffer Ordinances in Johnson County, Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Many communities in the United States have enacted ordinances requiring that areas surrounding natural channels be preserved in a natural state. These areas are commonly referred to as "stream-buffers". One of the goals ... -
Determining the Effectiveness of Graphic-aided Portable Changeable Message Signs in Highway Work Zones
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Portable changeable message signs (PCMSs) have been employed in highway work zones as a temporary traffic control device in the United Stated for many years. The traditional message format on PCMSs is text-based, which has ... -
Assessment of Arm Motions with Fall Direction in Human Subjects
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Abstract Falls are a common and serious problem among older adults. This study examined the role of the direction of fall on the movement of arms. The specific aims of the study were to characterize the arm motion in ... -
Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Rocket Propulsion System
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)This document details the functionality of a software program used to streamline a rocket propulsion system design, analysis and simulation effort. The program aids in unifying the nozzle, chamber and injector portions of ...