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Development of a branch and price approach involving vertex cloning to solve the maximum weighted independent set problem
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
We propose a novel branch-and-price (B&P) approach to solve the maximum weighted independent set problem (MWISP). Our approach uses clones of vertices to create edge-disjoint partitions from vertex-disjoint partitions. We ...
Nonlinear surface approximation using photogammetry
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
Many satellite applications require a model that represents a surface as it deforms
over time. Yet, space applications demand a precise, low-weight, low-volume, and easy
to implement solution. A metrology sensing system ...
Making and breaking of water in crude oil emulsions
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
An understanding of the processes involved in oil spills, and how they interact to alter the composition and behavior of the oil with respect to time is essential to determine an effective oil spill response. The review ...
H.M.S. Pallas: historical reconstruction of an 18th-century Royal Navy frigate
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
A 1998 joint survey undertaken by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology and Portuguese
authorities located and identified the sunken remains of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Pallas
(1757-1783) off of the Azorean island of ...
Lies: a collection of short stories
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate understanding of the themes,
techniques and traditions of creative writing, combining all of the knowledge gleaned from coursework in a body of original fiction. The thesis ...
Detection of oxidation in human serum lipoproteins
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
A method for the oxidation of lipoproteins in vitro was developed using the free radical initiator, 2,2?-azobis-(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH). Following in vitro oxidation, the susceptibility to oxidation of ...
Numerical simulation of the truss spar 'Horn Mountain' using COUPLE
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
A truss spar, named as Horn Mountain, was deployed in the Gulf of Mexico in 1,650 m of water, approximately 150 km southeast of New Orleans in June 2002. Horn Mountain is operated by British Petroleum (B.P.). Extensive ...
Feasibility of the use of capillary electrophoresis for the study of vldl assembly intermediates
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The chicken has long been a model used for the study of plasma lipoproteins due
to the ability to increase VLDL production by administration of estrogen. In this study
we were able to demonstrate successful isolation of ...
Nonlinear aeroelastic analysis of high aspect-ratio wings using the method of numerical continuation
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
This research explores the impact of kinematic structural nonlinearities on the
dynamics of a highly deformable cantilevered wing. Two different theoretical formulations
are presented and analysed for nonlinear behavior. ...
Macro-modeling and energy efficiency studies of file management in embedded systems with flash memory
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
Technological advancements in computer hardware and software have made embedded
systems highly affordable and widely used. Consumers have ever increasing demands
for powerful embedded devices such as cell phones, PDAs and ...