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Non-Destructive Index Testing For Relative Assessment Of Rock Strength
(2016)
Index tests for the determination of rock properties have been employed since the early 90s, based on methods developed since the 1900s in the metallurgical industry. Examples include the Brinell hardness test, Rockwell ...
"EVERYDAY NATIONALISM": THE DISCURSIVE CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN IDENTITY
(2016-05-14)
In the last century, a large body of scholarship has emerged on the subject of American national identity. I contend that another way of understanding what it means to be American might be found using the “everyday ...
Radar Cross Section Analysis of Tornadic Debris
(2016-12-16)
Weather radar is a powerful tool for detecting hazardous weather that may impact citizens. Among these dangerous weather phenomena, tornadoes have a high potential for destruction of property and loss of life due to its ...
Ideological Literature: The Ideological Biases of Commonly Taught Works and Their Implications Vis-a-Vis the School System
(2016-12)
Michael Schiro posits the existence of four “curricular ideologies,” conflicting viewpoints about education’s purpose. This thesis attempts to link those ideologies – scholar academic, social efficiency, learner centered, ...
The Performance of Cement-Limiting and High-Volume Recycled Material Mix Designs for Use in Concrete Pavements Through Laboratory and Field Implementation Testing
(2016-05)
Conventional methods of replacing roadways are beginning to negatively impact the environment. The continued use of high volumes of cement will continue to exacerbate the increasing levels of carbon dioxide. In addition ...
Accurate vehicle classification including motorcycles using piezoelectric sensors
(2012)
State and federal departments of transportation are charged with classifying vehicles and monitoring mileage traveled. Accurate data reporting enables suitable roadway design for safety and capacity. Vehicle classifier ...
BAD APPLES DON’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE: THE ROOTS OF TORTURE IN U.S. IDEOLOGY
(2016-05-13)
This paper seeks to explain the extraordinary persistence of torture as an element of U.S. foreign policy. The strong international consensus against the use of torture and the apparent commitment of the U.S. to the rule ...
We Need A New Idea: The Need For Student Autonomy Because There Is No One Right Way
(2016-05-13)
In this thesis, I will argue that it is important to encourage empowered adaptability through developing autonomy in school. I believe that emphasizing the importance of unique individual experiences through life and ...
Numerical simulation of transient cuttings transport with foam in horizontal wells
(2013)
The use of foam for underbalanced drilling applications is increasing significantly. This is because foam exhibits properties, which are desirable when drilling depleted and low-pressure wells. However, a good knowledge ...