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A Systematic Investigation of Shear Connections Between Full-Depth Precast Panels and Precast Prestressed Bridge Girders
(2010-07-14)
Full-depth precast panels are used in concrete bridges to provide several benefits
such as faster construction, lower cost and reduced constructional hazard. However, one
construction drawback is that connectors are required ...
2008 Midwest Levee Failure: Erosion Studies
(2011-02-22)
The United States contains an estimated 100,000 miles (160000 km) of levees in
which erosion related issues are the top priorities. Proper documentation of overtopping
induced erosion is a complicated issue involving the ...
The Evaluation of High Tannin Cotton Lines for Resistance to Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium aphanidermatum
(2011-02-22)
Cotton seedling disease complex is caused by a number of pathogens inducing similar
symptoms and can lead to thin, uneven stands that grow slowly and yield poorly. Preliminary
work indicated that a set of high tannin ...
Systematic Sampling of Scanning Lidar Swaths
(2011-02-22)
Proof of concept lidar research has, to date, examined wall-to-wall models of forest
ecosystems. While these studies have been important for verifying lidars efficacy for
forest surveys, complete coverage is likely not ...
Evaluation of Immune Response and Performance in Steers of Known Genetic Background Vaccinated and Challenged with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(2011-02-22)
This research was directed at investigating the variation in immune response of cattle when administered a known challenge from Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) following different Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) vaccine ...
A Generalized Cohesive Zone Model of Peel Test for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
(2010-01-16)
The peel test is a commonly used testing method for adhesive strength evaluation. The test involves peeling a pressure sensitive tape away from a substrate and measuring the peel force that is applied to rupture the adhesive ...
Framework for Selecting Leading Performance Tools for Achieving Leed 3.0 Credits
(2010-10-12)
When working on United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED projects, architects, designers, and engineers involved in a sustainable design project often require ...
Low-energy Passive Solar Residence in Austin, Texas
(2010-10-12)
From the various studies, it can be concluded that the excessive summer heating and the humidity are one of the major problems of the hot, humid climatic region. The literature review for this study shows that natural ...
Anti-viral RNAi and its suppression in plants.
(2010-01-16)
As a defense against viral infection, plants are thought to use RNA-induced
silencing complexes (RISCs) to target and cleave viral RNA. To counteract this, some
viruses have evolved proteins to inhibit RISC-mediated activity, ...
The Role of Climatic and Environmental Variability on West Nile Virus in Harris County, Texas, 2006-2007
(2010-07-14)
Between the years 2006-2007, Harris County, located at the heart of the
Houston metropolitan area, experienced a nearly 90% decline in the number of female
mosquitoes which tested positive for the West Nile virus. Different ...