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RELAP5/MOD3.2 analysis of a VVER-1000 reactor with UO[2] fuel and MOX fuel
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
A RELAP5/MOD3.2 model of a VVER-1000/MODEL V320 nuclear power plant, Balakovo Unit 4, was updated, improved and validated on the basis of an input deck prepared by the Kurchatov Institute of Moscow. The RELAP5 model ...
An overview of the gate and panel industry
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
This paper contains the information and experience obtained from managing the Texas Gate and Panel Company for the past four years. Texas Gate and Panel Company is located in Bryan, Texas and has been in operation for ...
A spillway infrastructure for defense against Distributed Denial of Service attacks
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have proven to be disruptive forces on the Internet. There is currently no means of defense from such attacks, as they are exploitations of mechanisms that are critical for ...
The effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 in prepubertal ovarian estradiol secretion
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Previously, it has been shown that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) of peripheral origin acts centrally to stimulate the secretion of luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) during the onset of puberty. This ...
Nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics in tropical soils of Mali, West Africa
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Low soil fertility is one of the major biophysical constraints affecting African agriculture. Phosphorus and nitrogen are the two most common limiting nutrients. Before fertility amendment recommendations are made a ...
Validating the use of qualitative ratings of static wrist postures relative to quantitative measurements
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
This study was conducted to determine the accuracy and reliability of observer estimates of varying degrees of static wrist flexion and extension. Observers' classification of various angles of static wrist flexion and ...
The path integral time-domain method for electromagnetic scattering
(2000)
A full wave analysis of the electromagnetic field in the time-domain derived from R. P. Feynman’s path integral is examined. The propagator, which evolves the fields through successive time steps, comes from a state variable ...
Standard information system for construction management
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Construction management, involving numerous decision-making processes, requires constant flow of timely and accurate information. The use of current computer hardware and software makes it possible to receive, store, and ...