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Microstructural viscoplastic continuum model for asphalt concrete
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This dissertation presents the development of an anisotropic viscoplastic continuum damage model to describe the permanent deformation of asphalt pavements. The model is developed to account for several phenomena that ...
New methods for estimation, modeling and validation of dynamical systems using automatic differentiation
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
The main objective of this work is to demonstrate some new computational methods
for estimation, optimization and modeling of dynamical systems that use automatic
differentiation. Particular focus will be upon dynamical ...
Modeling the determinants of industry political power: industry winners in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This study uses qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) to examine the basis of industry political power by assessing conditions of economic interdependence and political action associated with the passage of the Economic ...
Optical control of nuclear resonant absorption: theory and experiment
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Modification of nuclear resonant absorption by means of laser radiation is analyzed both theoretically and experimentally. Theoretical analysis is done on the basis of four-level model of atom. This model includes both ...
Variability of Grain Arsenic Concentration and Speciation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
(2011-02-22)
Arsenic is not an essential element and can be toxic to both plants and animals in high
concentration. There is a demonstrated association between soil arsenic (As) and the
occurrence of straighthead (a physiological ...
Bayesian model selection using exact and approximated posterior probabilities with applications to Star Data
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
This research consists of two parts. The first part examines the posterior probability integrals for a family of linear models which arises from the work of Hart, Koen and Lombard (2003). Applying Laplace's method ...
Chemical and biological methods for the analysis and remediation of environmental contaminants frequently identified at Superfund sites
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Substantial environmental contamination has occurred from coal tar creosote and pentachlorophenol (C5P) in wood preserving solutions. The present studies focused on the characterization and remediation of these contaminants. ...
Sharing of figurative language themes in expert therapy: occurrence and effect on client experiencing and therapeutic bond
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The purpose of this study was to examine the use and effect of figurative language discourse in examples of expert therapy. More specifically, one of the main reasons for conducting this study was to describe figurative ...
Escaping the frozen lake: individual and social idealism manifest as forms of religion and religiosity
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The role, basis for, and function of idealism in religion and religiosity are examined as both an individual and social phenomenon. Religion is divided into two manifestations of idealism that are described as conventional ...
Diagnostic relapse in Borderline Personality Disorder: risk and protective factors
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the more common personality disorder diagnoses observed in psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. Previous studies have found that individuals with BPD may be expected to ...