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Evaluating the Mathematics Achievement Levels of Students Participating in the Texas FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event
(2010-07-14)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mathematics enrichment activity used to improve the mathematics performance of students relative to participation in the State Agricultural Mechanics Career ...
Design of a 10 MHz Transimpedance Low-Pass Filter with Sharp Roll-Off for a Direct Conversion Wireless Receiver
(2010-07-14)
A fully-differential base-band transimpedance low-pass filter is designed for use
in a direct conversion wireless receiver. Existing base-band transimpedance amplifiers
(TIA) often utilize single-pole filters which do not ...
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ADOPTION AND ITS EFFECTS IN TEXAS
(2010-01-20)
The purpose of my thesis is to study what factors affect the adoption of impact fees in Texas and what effects impact fees have on city budgets. This research was done using two models. The first model looked at the adoption ...
Viscoelastic Analysis of Sandwich Beams Having Aluminum and Fiber-reinforced Polymer Skins with a Polystyrene Foam Core
(2010-07-14)
Sandwich beams are composite systems having high stiffness-to-weight and
strength-to-weight ratios and are used as light weight load bearing components. The use
of thin, strong skin sheets adhered to thicker, lightweight ...
Tearable Cloth
(2010-01-16)
This document proposes modifications to an established cloth simulation algorithm to
allow for stretch deformation and tearing of simulated cloth in computer-generated
imagery. Previous research is presented, followed by ...
A Comparison of Least-Squares Finite Element Models with the Conventional Finite Element Models of Problems in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
(2010-07-14)
In this thesis, least-squares based finite element models (LSFEM) for the Poisson equation and Navier-Stokes equation are presented. The least-squares method is simple, general and reliable. Least-squares formulations offer ...
Identification, Distribution and Control of an Invasive Pest Ant, Paratrechina sp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), in Texas
(2010-01-16)
Invasive species are capable of causing considerable damage to natural ecosystems, agricultures and economies throughout the world. These invasive species must be identified and adequate control measures should be investigated ...
Structural Locking in a Nastic Actuated Shaped-Changing Beam
(2010-07-14)
This thesis endeavors to develop a new locking method for a twisted morphing wing spar. The conventional wing has to have hinges and a discontinuous surface. These cause air separation that decreases aerodynamic performance. ...
Evaluation of Composite Alumina Nanoparticle and Nitrate Eutectic Materials for use in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
(2010-07-14)
The focus of this research was to create and characterize high temperature alumina and
nitrate salt eutectic nanofluids for use in thermal energy storage (TES) systems. The nitrate
eutectic was originally used in the TES ...
Ultrashort Pulse Propagation in the Linear Regime
(2010-07-14)
First, we investigate the Bouguer-Lambert-Beer (BLB) law as applied to the transmission of ultrashort pulses through water in the linear absorption regime. We present a linear theory for propagation of ultrashort laser ...