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An Experimental Investigation into Using Electro-Chemical Properties to Measure Permeability in Low Permeability Formations
(2016-12-16)
Permeability is one of the most important property in the study of rock formations. Different permeability measurement techniques have been used in the industry, some of which are based on modelling while others on ...
When Confucius "Encounters" John Dewey: A Historical and Philosophical Analysis of Dewey's Visit to China
(2016-12-17)
This dissertation focuses on John Dewey’s experience in modern China by exploring educational encounters between Dewey and the five Chinese scholars (Hu Shih, Liang Shuming, Tao Xingzhi, Guo Bingwen, and Jiang Menglin). ...
La obra de Luis Humberto Crosthwaite: frontera sin límites
(2016-12-15)
This analysis focuses on the literary works of the Mexican writer Luis Humberto Crosthwaite. The principal objective of this study is to show how Crosthwaite’s works are innovative forms of borderlands literature. Although ...
Process Induced Defects in Resin Transfer Molded Composites
(2016)
Resin transfer molding (RTM) is an attractive, versatile and cost-effective alternative to autoclave processing for manufacturing geometrically complex, structural polymer matrix composites (PMC). However, process induced ...
Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete for Repair of Bridge Sub-Structures
(2016-05)
The damage of various reinforced concrete elements accounts for significant annual expenditures by state and federal transportation agencies on bridge maintenance, repair, or replacement. With the rising costs of materials ...
The design and development of a 3D printer compatible bioreactor for tendon tissue engineering
(2016-12)
Tendon and ligament tissue engineering aims to provide an alternative tissue graft for patients with acute injuries that require surgical intervention. Alternatives are necessary due to limited availability of allografts ...
A HIGH RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTED HYDROLOGIC MODEL CLIMATOLOGY OVER THE CONTERMINOUS UNITED STATES FOCUSED ON FLASH FLOODING
(2016-08-12)
This study will describe the MRMS reanalysis precipitation dataset created for the time period from 2001 to 2011. This high resolution 1-km^2 5-minute dataset is ideal for simulating flash floods with a distributed hydrologic ...
Understanding Corruption in Iraq
(2016-05-14)
Thirteen years ago the US invaded Iraq and brought down the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. While Iraqis have many grievances with the new political elite, pervasive corruption has been a primary focus of public ...
ISHF e-Newsletter 01 (January 2016)
(2016-01)
This is a quarterly electronic publication of the Institute for the Study of Human Flourishing. It features a brief overview of past events and activities of the Institute and its partner institutions, and a look ahead to ...
COMPARATIVE SEM ANALYSIS OF QUARTZ MICROTEXTURES ON FLUVIAL SAND FROM END-MEMBER CLIMATE SYSTEMS
(2016-05-14)
Microtextural analyses of sedimentary quartz grains are increasingly used as a paleoenvironmental proxy, as particular microtextures have been proposed to reflect processes unique to particular environmental or climatic ...