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Showing 1 to 20 of 136 for “"statics"”.
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General Equilibrium Comparative Statics
I derive testable implications of general equilibrium theory. I consider a sequence of pure exchange economies, each characterized by agents' initial endowments and market clearing prices. I find necessary and sufficient conditions on prices and endowments that ensure data are consistent with …
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Molecular Statics Simulation in Aluminum
… in aluminum were studied by using the Molecular Statics Technique with atomic interactions described in terms of the Embedded Atom Method. It was found that aluminum is a ductile material in which the cracks generate dislocations, blunting the cracks. The blunting and the dislocation shielding …
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Dynamics and statics of actin assemblies
The conversion of chemical energy into mechanical forces that powers cell movements is a ubiquitous theme across biology. The acrosome reaction of Limulus sperm is a simple example of such a dynamical transformation where a 60 [mu]m-long crystalline bundle of actin filaments, tightly cross-linked …
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Comparative Statics Analysis of Some Operations Management Problems
… a novel analytic approach for the comparative statics analysis of operations management problems on the capacity investment decision and the influenza (flu) vaccine composition decision. Our approach involves exploiting the properties of the underlying mathematical models, and linking those …
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Dynamics and Statics of Three-Phase Contact Line
… Therefore, a deep insight into the dynamics and statics of three-phase contact line at nanoscale is necessary for the technological advancement in nanotechnology and nanoscience. This dissertation aims to understand the dynamic wetting under a molecular kinetic framework and resolve the …
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How Static is the Statics Classroom? An investigation into how innovations, specifically Research-Based Instructional Strategies, are adopted into the Statics classroom
… practice, specifically within the engineering Statics classroom. Using a systematic approach, changes in classroom teaching practices were investigated from the instructors\' perspective. Both researchers and practitioners are included in the process, combining efforts to improve student …
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The statics and dynamics of sessile bubbles on inclined surfaces
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1985.
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Form finding of structural reused material trusses with graphic statics
… presents a design framework that uses graphic statics to automatically generate truss designs based on a library of preexisting elements. Three variations of the framework are presented that allow different levels of geometric constraints to be imposed by the design engineer, namely limited …
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High Performance Computing Issues in Large-Scale Molecular Statics Simulations
… these challenges in the context of a Molecular Statics code. We describe sequential and parallel optimizations made to the code and also a suite of tools constructed to facilitate the execution of the Molecular Statics program on a network of parallel machines with the aim of increasing resource …
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Using Writing Assignments to Promote Conceptual Knowledge Development in Engineering Statics
… concepts in engineering science courses such as statics has traditionally been a difficult and critical juncture for engineering students. Research and other systematic efforts to improve the teaching of statics in recent years range widely, from development of courseware and assessment tools to …
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Vector-product-based Graphic Statics and Graphic Kinematics for moment-resisting structures
This research further expands Graphic Statics and Graphic Kinematics methods that focus on moment-resisting structures such as frames and beams. With the use of Vector Algebra, the main method presented here, the Gamma Superimposition Assembly method, establishes a certain design-and-analysis …
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Grammatical design with graphic statics : rule-based generation of diverse equilibrium structures
… structural design methodology using graphic statics. By combining shape grammars with graphic statics, the generative (architectural) and the analytical (engineering) procedures are seamlessly integrated into a simultaneous design process. Instead of manipulating forms with multiple variables …
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Analyzing and creating forms : rapid generation of graphic statics solutions through RhinoScript
Graphic statics is a method of structural analysis which relies solely on geometric constructions to determine axial forces within members. Accordingly, any computer-aided drafting (CAD) program may be utilized in the pursuit of a graphic statics solution. This thesis presents a methodology which …
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Shifting Paradigms: Data-Centric Approach for Marine Statics Correction using Symmetric Autoencoding
… demands in present times - is marine statics correction. The traditional workflow for correcting marine statics has been based on a model-centric paradigm. This paradigm involves a series of transformations between non-commensurate spaces: first, inversion from seismic data space to …
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Changing Pedagogy: The Introduction of Experiential, Cooperative Learning and Interactive Multimedia into the Statics Learning Environment
… implementation of a restructured undergraduate statics engineering course. The investigation focused on the broad research question of what happens when an educator undertakes the teacher change process to allow himself to move away from what is familiar and known (i.e., the traditional …
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Analytical solutions for the statics and dynamics of rectangular laminated composite plates using shearing deformation theories
The Levy-type analytical solutions in conjunction with the state-space concept are developed for symmetric laminated composite rectangular plates. Combinations of simply-supported, free and clamped boundary conditions are considered. The solutions are obtained for the first-order and higher-order …
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Difficulty as a concept inventory design consideration: An exploratory study of the concept assessment tool for statics (CATS)
… this study, the Concept Assessment Tool for Statics (CATS) is intended to measure students' understanding of the concepts underlying the domain of engineering statics. High quality, reliable CIs may be used for formative and summative assessment, and help address the need for measures of …
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