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The effect of aging techniques on asphalt low-temperature properties
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
This study includes three phases wherein the effects of various aging techniques on asphalt low-temperature properties were investigated. In addition, two other studies were conducted: air-blowing was investigated as a ...
The effects of curricular revision in animal nutrition laboratories (Animal Science 318) at Texas A&M University on student satisfaction
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of curricular revision in an animal science nutrition course (Animal Science 318) at Texas A&M University on student satisfaction of laboratory sessions. Two semesters ...
The effects of nutrition education on attitudes and behaviors of children regarding fruits and vegetables
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Nutrition has a major impact on the growth and development of children and therefore plays an important role in their lives. One part of proper nutrition is the consumption of five fruits and vegetables a day. Children ...
Non-intrusive characterization of heat transfer fluid aerosol formation
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Heat transfer fluids are widely used in the chemical process industry and are available in a wide range of properties. These fluids are flammable above their flash points and can cause explosions. Though the possibility ...
The survey of social studies and geography instruction in Texas elementary schools
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
This study was conducted to determine the amount of time devoted to teaching social studies and geography in Texas elementary schools and the main impediments to social studies and geography instruction in Texas elementary ...
Hybrid membranes and their use in volatile organic compound/air separations
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Hybrid organic/inorganic membranes were produced by chemical grafting of octadecyltrichlorosilane onto γ-alumina membranes. Separation factors are presented showing strong evidence of capillary condensation in ungrafted ...
Simulation and Optimization of Cogeneration Power Plant Operation Using an Energy Optimization Program
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The operation of a combined cycle cogeneration power plant system is complicated because of the complex interactions among components as well as the dynamic nature of the system. Studies of plant operation through experiments ...
A study of the effects of eccentricity on honeycomb annular gas seals
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Results are presented which show the effects of eccentricity on high pressure honeycomb and smooth annular gas seals. The results of the experiments indicate the ability to utilize centered seal solutions for rotordynamic ...
Improving the reliability of microelectronic packaging through core-shell rubber technology
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The field of microelectronics is currently in high demand considering the many applications it is used for. With this demand, several concerns are raised to improve the reliability while in use. The microelectronic device ...
Teaching residential segregation: an evaluation of the value of graphical representations presented with the SegMaps program
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
In this thesis, I evaluated the effectiveness of a specific teaching strategy (use of thematic maps to depict segregation patterns) in teaching sociology students about the phenomena of residential segregation. The thesis ...