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    • Mechanics of non-uniform webs 

      Swanson, R. P. (Oklahoma State University, 1999-06)
      This paper lays the groundwork in an effort to determine appropriate boundary conditions and basic principles that can be used to extend current web mechanics models to include webs that are not "initially straight and ...
    • Resiliency of an air-floated web 

      Chang, Y. B.; Swanson, R. P.; Moretti, P. M. (Oklahoma State University, 1999-06)
      Air-flotation ovens are used for non-contact drying of coated web materials such as photographic film, magnetic media, and paper. In a typical air-flotation oven, the air bars are arranged in such a way that the path of ...
    • Testing and analysis of web spreading and anti-wrinkle devices 

      Swanson, R. P. (Oklahoma State University, 1997-06)
      There are many web spreading and anti-wrinkle techniques and devices. A few have been analyzed, but most have not been tested with a uniform scientific method. Currently the decision of when and where to use such a device ...
    • Web handling technologies, past, present and future 

      Swanson, R. P. (Oklahoma State University, 2001-06)
      This paper gives a brief description of the evolution of technical knowledge. The evolution of beam theory is given as an example from the field of strength of materials. Technical knowledge starts with information gained ...