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Modeling and Simulation of Solid Particle Erosion of Protective Films
(2011-02-22)
Among many useful properties of elastomers, one is their ability to absorb energy by deforming to large strains without fracturing. This property combined with their good adhesion to substrates makes them suited as adhesive ...
Assessing the Value of Delay to Truckers and Carriers
(2011-02-22)
This thesis evaluates the Value of Delay (VOD) to commercial vehicle operators due to highway congestions. The VOD for congestion is a fundamental parameter driving the private sectors’ response to public freight projects ...
Simulating and Optimizing Storm Water Management Strategies in an Urban Watershed
(2011-02-22)
Land development transforms the natural landscape and impacts in stream ecosystems and downstream communities as it alters the natural flow regime. An increase in impervious areas results in higher volumes of storm water ...
Methodology to Develop and Test an Easy-to-use Procedure for the Preliminary Selection of High-performance Systems for Office Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates
(2010-10-12)
A procedure has been developed for the preliminary selection of high-performance
systems for office buildings in hot and humid climates. High-performance building
systems and components were surveyed for buildings in the ...
A Process Integration Approach to the Strategic Design and Scheduling of Biorefineries
(2011-02-22)
This work focused upon design and operation of biodiesel production facilities in support of the broader goal of developing a strategic approach to the development of biorefineries. Biodiesel production provided an appropriate ...
Developing a Rate Equation Simulation Environment Using Microsoft Silverlight
(2010-07-14)
The exponential growth of information demands the automated movement of data and software via new software models that are able to integrate data and components on their own without scientists’ direct involvement. However, ...
Simulation on Discrete Fracture Network Using Flexible Voronoi Gridding
(2011-02-22)
Fractured reservoirs are generally simulated using Warren and Root26 dual-porosity (DP)
approach. The main assumption of this approach is that the geometry of fractures are
uniformly distributed and interconnected in ...