Browsing by Subject "strength"
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(2012-07-16)The focus of the proposed research will be on exploring the use of nanotechnology-based nano-filaments, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nanofibers (CNFs), as reinforcement in improving the mechanical properties of ...
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Characterization of Soft Clays and the Response of Soil Foundation Systems for Offshore Applications (2015-06-01)The overwhelming bulk of our population, about 4 billion people, are concentrated along or near a coastline (within 250 miles). It is recognized that a mix of energy sources will be required to meet mainstream energy needs ...
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Development and Optimization of a High-Temperature Geopolymer Based Adhesive for Metallic Substrates (2016-08-08)Geopolymers (GPs) are defined as a unique class of inorganic polymers synthesized through polycondensation of monomeric Al and Si species into a complex 3D framework. Due to their good mechanical properties, fire resistance, ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)Research has shown conflicting results involving interference of strength development with combined resistance and endurance training. Purpose: To examine if endurance training and resistance training performed concurrently ...
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(2016-01-06)Choline is an essential nutrient for humans. It participates in many important physiological processes including membrane signaling/integrity, neurotransmission, methylation, and lipid transport. Since choline is a precursor ...
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(2014-12-12)This was an autoethnographic study designed to assist me to understand my journey as daughter, mother, wife, teacher, and leader. Autoethnography was used as an examination of the author’s perspective as the researcher, ...
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The hamstring is an important muscle group to dancers because it assists in leg and hip extension and helps maintain many classical positions in dance such as attitude derrière and arabesque. Additionally, the hamstring ...
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(2014-04-23)The U.S. cotton industry has become predominantly an export market which requires a higher standard of fiber quality than does the domestic market. To remain competitive, U.S. cotton must meet the quality standards demanded ...
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(2012-10-19)The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of intra-set rest intervals (ALT) and traditional resistance (STD) training in hypertrophic resistance training. 22 males (25 +/- 5yrs, 179.71 +/- 5.0cm, 82.1 +/- ...
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(2016-08-04)Conventional breeding techniques have been minimally successful in introgressing novel fiber quality traits of Gossypium barbadense L. into elite G. hirsutum L. cultivars. The Cotton Improvement Lab at Texas A&M AgriLife ...
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(2018-07-31)The performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls under individual hazards has been well studied. However, little is known regarding the behavior of RC structural walls under sequential hazards. The research ...