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Structural Locking in a Nastic Actuated Shaped-Changing Beam
(2010-07-14)
This thesis endeavors to develop a new locking method for a twisted morphing wing spar. The conventional wing has to have hinges and a discontinuous surface. These cause air separation that decreases aerodynamic performance. ...
Quality analysis of the aggregate imaging system (AIMS)
(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)
Coarse and fine aggregates form the skeleton of any type of pavement and influence the
performance of the pavement structure. Characterization of the physical characteristics
(shape, angularity, and texture) of coarse and ...
Evaluation of Composite Alumina Nanoparticle and Nitrate Eutectic Materials for use in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
(2010-07-14)
The focus of this research was to create and characterize high temperature alumina and
nitrate salt eutectic nanofluids for use in thermal energy storage (TES) systems. The nitrate
eutectic was originally used in the TES ...
Design and development of a vehicle routing system under capacity, time-windows and rush-order reloading considerations
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
The purpose of this research is to present the design and development of a routing system, custom developed for a fence manufacturing company in the continental US. The objective of the routing module of the system is to ...
Globally Distributed Engineering Teams in Computational Fluid Dynamics and in Product Development
(2010-10-12)
Globally distributed engineering teams are a reality in globally operating companies.
However, research on teams is often done by psychologists, with a focus on general
team building and working processes, and seldom on ...
Analysis of Advanced Actinide-Fueled Energy Systems for Deep Space Propulsion Applications
(2011-02-22)
The present study is focused on evaluating higher actinides beyond uranium that are capable of supporting power and propulsion requirements in robotic deep space and interstellar exploration. The central technology in this ...
Analyzing video compression for transporting over wireless fading channels
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Wireless video communication is becoming increasingly popular these days with new
applications such as TV on mobile and video phones. Commercial success of these
applications requires superior video quality at the receiver. ...
Potential impacts of vertical cable seismic: modeling, resolution and multiple attenuation
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Vertical cable seismic methods are becoming more relevant as we require high quality and high resolution seismic data in both land and marine environments. Our goal in this thesis is to demonstrate the impacts of vertical ...
Retrofitting analysis of integrated bio-refineries
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
A bio-refinery is a processing facility that produces liquid transportation fuels
and/or value-added chemicals and other products. Because of the dwindling resources
and escalating prices of fossil fuels, there are emerging ...
Losing Sight of Ourselves: Applying Durkheim. Giddens, Baudrillard and Vaknin to Reality Television
(2011-02-22)
An application of theory to various reality television shows in order to discuss the emergence and encouragement of the false self in our society is the focus of this work. Toddlers and Tiaras, Hoarders and Sister Wives ...