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Seismic fragility and retrofitting for a reinforced concrete flat-slab structure
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The effectiveness of seismic retrofitting applied to enhance seismic performance was assessed for a five-story reinforced concrete (RC) flat-slab building structure in the central United States. In addition to this, an ...
Postmortem regulation of glycolysis by 6-phosphofructokinase in bovine muscle
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
This study was conducted to assess the regulation of glycolysis by 6phosphofructokinase (PFK) during the postmortem metabolism of beef muscle. In the first experiment, M. sternocephalicus pars mandibularis samples were ...
White-tailed deer population dynamics and management on the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) numbers on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas have increased in recent years and are a cause of urban-related ...
Methodology to quantify leaks in aerosol sampling system components
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Filter holders and continuous air monitors (CAMs) are used extensively in the nuclear industry. It is important to minimize leakage in these devices and in recognition of this consideration, a limit on leakage for sampling ...
Resolution independent curved seams in clothing animation using a regular particle grid
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
We present a method for representing seams in clothing animation, and its application
in simulation level of detail. Specifically we consider cloth represented as a regular
grid of particles connected by spring-dampers, ...
Scale estimation by a robot in an urban search and rescue environment
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) involves having to enter and explore partially collapsed buildings in search for victims trapped by the collapse. There are many hazards in doing this, because of the possibility of additional ...
Can historic neighborhoods compete? Analysis of and recommendations for local incentives for owner-occupied historic housing
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
This research study sets out to determine what incentives and programs are being utilized throughout the country and in Texas to keep historic residential neighborhoods maintained and vibrant. For this purpose, federal, ...
Ensemble Statistics and Error Covariance of a Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane
(2010-01-16)
This thesis presents an investigation of ensemble Gaussianity, the effect of non-
Gaussianity on covariance structures, storm-centered data assimilation techniques, and
the relationship between commonly used data assimilation ...
Satellite relative motion propagation and control in the presence of J2 perturbations
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Formation flying is a new satellite mission concept that is concerned with clusters of satellites in neighboring orbits cooperating to perform a specific task. The tasks may be Earth observation or space-based interferometry ...
Endohelminths from six rare species of turtles (Bataguridae) from Southeast Asia confiscated by international authorities in Hong Kong, China
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Specimens of 6 species of threatened, vulnerable, and endangered turtles (Cuora amboinensis, Cyclemys dentata, Heosemys grandis, Orlitia borneensis, Pyxidea mouhotii, and Siebenrockiella crassicollis) belonging to family ...