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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"structural configuration"”.
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Contemporary Sanctuary: constructing an addition to Chestnut Methodist Church, Newport News, Virginia
… and explorations with 3-d models document the structural configuration and the inner sanctuary walls of the addition. In addition to the overall design, further investigations include details for seating design, lighting schemes, and flooring specifications.
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Legal regulation of the software "patentable subject matter" requirement in the US and in Europe: The need for certainty, predictability and uniformity
… further compounded by substantial flaws in the structural configuration of the decision-making procedures within which the patent systems operate. This damaging combination prevents the operation of an accessible and effective Intellectual Property (IP) legal framework of protection for computer …
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The structure of cyclic fatty acid monomers isolated from heated linseed oil and their effects on cultured aortic endothelial cells
This study reports the complete structural configuration of CFAM isolated from heated linseed oil and the influence of these components in cultured porcine aortic endothelial cells. Using CFAM-oxazoline derivatives, location of unsaturation and ring structures were confirmed using gas …
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Recognition of logic blocks in CMOS circuits
… rules which define such blocks in terms of their structural configuration.
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Chemical inflation for assisted assembly
… starting from the manufacturing side, whereby a structural body is given its form, through to the user side, where the form potential of a soft structure is activated and a form becomes complete. The process discussed in this thesis is similar in nature to existing chemical reaction …
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The geological record of oceanic crustal accretion and tectonism at slow-spreading ridges
The objective of this Thesis was to interpret the structural development of slowspreading ridge segments by: 1) delineating the nature, magnitude, and relative importance of primary tectonic and volcanic processes that control crustal morphology, 2) investigating the spatial and temporal …
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Moisture Content Determination and Temperature Profile Modeling of Flexible Pavement Structures
… base layer can cause that layer to lose its structural contribution by reducing the area over which loading may be distributed. Excessive moisture and fine particles can be transported by hydrostatic pressure to the surface layers, thus reducing the strength of the overlying HMA by …
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Negotiating regional futures:the successes and failures of the West Midlands Regional Development Agency Network
… learning; and trust and social capital. The structural components of the West Midlands RDA network are explored, including the structural configuration of the network and stocks of human and social capital assets. These combine to form the asset base of the network. Three sets of network …
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Hull construction with composite materials for ships over 100 m in length
… marine vessels, which demand increased structural integrity and durability, coupled with significant weight reduction and minimization of cost. The design and fabrication of a "large vessel" by use of composite materials is within the current technology. However, a number of major …
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Aspects of the structure, tectonic evolution and sedimentation of the Tygerberg terrane, southwestern Cape Province
A structural, deformational and sedimentalogical analysis of the Sea Point, Signal Hill and Bloubergstrand exposures of the Tygerberg Formation, Malmesbury Group, has been undertaken, through the application of developed geomathematical, digital and graphical computer-based techniques, encompassing …
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Investigation of induced strain actuator patches implementing modeling techniques and design considerations to reduce critical stress
… This preliminary analysis is conducted on a structural configuration with a perfectly bonded actuator and proceeds to one with a finite bonding layer. After completion of the mesh refinement investigation several modifications in the design and implementation of the induced strain actuators …
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Biocatalytic studies of phenol oxidases producing antioxidants
… reactions, and this difference was attributed to structural configuration of these substrates.
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Relamping hotel guestrooms to decrease operating costs
… to insure that all interior variables (i.e., structural configuration, size, materials and finishes, furnishings, light fixtures, and HV AC system) were controlled. The only features changed in the guest rooms were lamps housed in the fixtures of the two treatment rooms where the ceiling …
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Characterization of Human Gut Microbiota Dynamics Using Model Communities in Gnotobiotic Mice
… strains resulted in only minimal changes in the structural configuration of a 15-member model microbiota. However, RNA-Seq and follow-up mass spectrometry revealed numerous functional responses, many related to carbohydrate metabolism. Results from a study performed in monozygotic twin pairs …
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Response of a grooved plate subjected to out-of-plane contact loading
… key items: a global response due to the overall structural configuration and global aspect of the applied loading; a local response due to the removal of material to create the groove; and a local response due to the specifics of the introduction of the loading. The global response is affected by …
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Phase selective flame-retardant laminates
… polymer composites are widely used in structural applications due to their lightweight and high strength. However, their poor fire performance–particularly the flammability and softening of the polymer matrix at elevated temperatures–poses a significant safety concern. This thesis …
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Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Columns and Collapse of Buildings
… failure modes. During a seismic activity, local structural failure in the lower-story columns can initiate vertical or progressive collapse in the buildings with inadequate ductility if gravity loads cannot be transferred to undamaged columns. After one or more columns fail, an alternate load …
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An innovative protective jacket for structures subject to blast loads: A comprehensive experimental and simulation study
… in recent years, the development of an effective structural protection system that aids in the preservation of life safety during blast events is an important topic of research in structural engineering. This protection is especially vital for blast and explosion mitigation, where a vehicle-borne …
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Deterioration and Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Bridges
… bridges are particularly critical. This common structural configuration is characterised by a reduction in depth at the supports. The underside of the full-depth section does not benefit from support confinement in the anchorage zone of the longitudinal tensile reinforcement. Moreover, leakage …
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Optimization of Rib-To-Deck Welds for Steel Orthotropic Bridge Decks
… the stress values at cracking locations with the structural configuration taken into account. The hot-spot stress range values were derived and adjusted accounting for the fabrication and test error. Hot-spot S-N curves were established for each specimen series. Statistical analyses were performed …
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