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Showing 1 to 20 of 412 for “"alternative methods"”.
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Alternative Methods in Criticality
In this thesis two new methods of calculating the criticality of a nuclear system are introduced and verified.
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Alternative methods for pavement network rehabilitation management
The Illinois Interstate highway network is deteriorating at a rapid rate due to its age and heavy truck loadings. Meanwhile, the required funds for rehabilitation far exceed the available budget. Illinois DOT administrators and planners are faced with many difficult questions about the consequences …
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Relative valuation of alternative methods of tax avoidance
This paper examines the relative valuation of alternative methods of tax avoidance. Prior studies find that firm value is positively associated with overall measures of tax avoidance; I extend this research by providing evidence that investors distinguish between methods of tax reduction in their …
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On the Compensation of Medium Voltage Metrology via Alternative Methods
Recent strides in silicon-carbide semiconductor technology have led to the development of medium-voltage (MV) SiC MOSFETs that feature fast switching speeds at high power levels. Significant efforts have been applied to characterizing these devices, but recent studies have revealed that currently …
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Alternative methods and materials for patterning organic thin film electronics
Photolithography's accuracy and scalability have made it the method for sub-micronscale definition of single-crystal semiconductor devices for over half a century. The ultimate goal for OLED manufacturing, however, is to replicate the widespread success of photoresist lithography without the use of …
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Alternative methods of investigating the time dependent M/G/k queue
Thesis. 1976. M.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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A comparison of alternative methods to the shewhart-type control chart
A control chart that simultaneously tracks the mean and variance of a normally distributed variable with no compensation effect is defined in this work. This joint control chart is compared to five other charts: an Χ chart, an s² chart, a Reynolds and Ghosh chart, a Repko process capability plot, …
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Alternative Methods and Forums to Optimize Public Participation in the Planning Process
… does not provide this necessary involvement. Alternative methods, such as workshops, are explored that break the formal mold of local government participation. Findings indicate that participation is more genuine in a loosely structured setting where face-to-face communication can occur …
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Alternative Methods for Determining the Expected Market Risk Premium: Theory and Evidence
Based upon the assumption that there exist uncertain inflation and three types of assets--an inflation hedge portfolio, equity assets, and nominal bonds, the theoretical section of the study derives market equilibrium risk premiums among the three types of assets. Two hypotheses are proposed from …
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Alternative methods of vertical plasma control in the Alcator C-Mod Tokamak
This thesis investigates alternate methods of controlling the vertical position of the plasma in the ALCATOR C-Mod Tokamak. The purpose of this work is to examine alternative methods of controlling the plasma position that can be adopted to improve performance over the current system, which uses a …
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Alternative Methods for Sealing Overlapping Steel Members with Narrow Gaps During Galvanizing
… weld. The purpose of this research is to provide alternatives, which fall under two major categories, to the seal-weld fabrication process. The first one was motivated by the steel fabrication industry and uses a commercial silicone caulk to seal the narrow gap instead of a seal-weld. The second …
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An analysis of alternative methods for loading provisions aboard AOEs 1 and 2
… handling procedure on AOEs 1 and 2 and five alternative systems. Three of the alternatives will be shown to be infeasible because of the dimensions and physical constraints of the AOE hull. Comparison measures of effectiveness include total elapsed loading time, loading cost per measurement …
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A meta-analysis comparing alternative methods of individualized and traditional instruction in science
… have investigated the effectiveness of alternative methods of instruction in science. These investigations have resulted in the publication of numerous studies which frequently report contradictory findings. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the studies conducted on …
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Comparing Alternative Methods of Simulating Bacteria Concentrations with HSPF Under Low-Flow Conditions
… conditions had been encountered. The three methods; Flow Stagnation (FS), DD Stage Cut-off (SC), and Stream Reach Surface Area (SA), have all been used previously to develop TMDLs. A modified version of the Climate Generation (CLIGEN) program was used to stochastically generate climate …
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A cost comparison of alternative methods for fleet introduction of the CG 47 class
… construction program has fostered another alternative method for accomplishing fleet introduction, patterned after the manning concept employed in nuclear powered ship construction programs. The objective of the thesis is to evaluate the various methods of introducing a new construction …
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Alternative methods for mitigating natural photovoltaic variability: dynamic HVAC load compensation and curtailed PV power
… sources, and the numerous challenges faced and methods used when manipulating this real-life data set are detailed. Two alternative methods are then presented to absorb or reduce the variability imposed upon the grid by PV or other generation. (1) Dynamic HVAC load compensation is shown to …
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Exploring attitudes of black educators towards corporal punishment and alternative methods of punishment in UThungulu District
… Education, 2000). The school will then provide alternative methods of corporal punishment and promote discipline without using punishment on learners. This study aimed to explore attitudes of black educators towards corporal punishment and alternative methods of punishment in UThungulu District …
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