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Detrital Zircon Trace Element Characterization of Middle to Late Ordovician Quartz Arenites along the Transcontinental Arch
(2015-12-10)
During the Middle to Late Ordovician, Laurentia was situated over the equator and the Transcontinental Arch, and its exposed basement rock and sedimentary cover straddled the equator. This resulted in unique siliciclastic ...
Understanding and Controlling the Tribological Properties of Graphene on Rough Surfaces
(2015-09-22)
Understanding and controlling friction, adhesion and wear is critical for the continued growth and utilization of emerging nanotechnologies such as micro- and nano-electromechanical systems devices (NEMS/MEMS). The challenge ...
A Qualitative Comparison of Coding Languages Used for Image Synthesis
(2015-12-07)
In this thesis four different computer programming languages, C++, Python, Processing, and Pixar's RenderMan©, were used to realize four different rendering programs. The goal was to identify the main challenges in ...
Effect of Prestress on the Mechanical Performance of Composites
(2015-10-09)
Bodies are prestressed with the intention to enhance their load carrying capacity. The primary objective of this study is to understand the effect of prestressing the constituents in composite bodies on the overall mechanical ...
Methodology for Determining the Optimal Operating Strategies for a Chilled Water Storage System
(2011-08-08)
This dissertation proposed a new methodology for determining the optimal
operating strategies for a chilled water storage system under a Time-of-Use electricity
rate structure. It is based on a new classification of operating ...
A Modular Approach to Bistable Magnets: From Extended Architectures to Molecules
(2015-08-25)
This dissertation describes structural and magnetic studies of three-dimensional Prussian Blue analogs (PBAs), one-dimensional single chain compounds, and discrete “zero-dimensional” molecules. All compounds that were ...
Dose Reconstruction Using Computational Modeling of Handling a Particular Arsenic-73/Arsenic-74 Source
(2011-08-08)
A special work evolution was performed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) with a particular 73As/74As source but the worker’s extremity dosimeter did not appear to provide appropriate dosimetric information for the ...
Using Style of Participation among Texas Inshore Fishing Guides to Understand Displacement Behavior due to Perceived Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) Population Declines
(2012-07-16)
Characterization of distinct angler fishing styles (e.g., how, where, and with what) allows resource managers the ability to predict how perceived impacts or modifications to fisheries resources (i.e., decline of fish ...
New Algorithms for Uncertainty Quantification and Nonlinear Estimation of Stochastic Dynamical Systems
(2012-10-19)
Recently there has been growing interest to characterize and reduce uncertainty in stochastic dynamical systems. This drive arises out of need to manage uncertainty
in complex, high dimensional physical systems. Traditional ...
Exploration of Ion-Exchanged Glass for Seals Applications
(2012-10-19)
As the nuclear industry grows around the globe, it brings with it a need for more safeguards and proliferation resistant technologies. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) depends on effective containment and ...