Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Time-Dependent Deformations of Concrete for Precast/Prestressed Bridge Components
(2012-08-16)
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is a material that has properties capable of improving the quality and durability of structures. However, much is still unknown about the hardened properties of this material, including ...
Full-Scale Implementation and Testing of Non-Prestressed Full-Depth Precast Bridge Deck Panels with Continuous Shear Pockets
(2012-08-16)
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) currently has over three
miles of major interstate bridges near downtown Birmingham involving approximately
600,000 square feet of deck area with significant levels of ...
Institutional Timberland Investments: Asset Pricing and the Discount Rate
(2012-08-16)
Timberland has become an increasingly popular component of the portfolios of large investors, both institutional and also those of wealthy individuals and trusts. This land is generally managed by timberland investment ...
Silvopasture Establishment and Economics: Modeling the Cost of Wildlife Browse Damage to Stand Establishment and Cattle Introduction on Redstone Arsenal
(2012-08-16)
This thesis examines three distinct but related aspects of wildlife browse damage to southern yellow pine establishment and growth in a silvopasture: the characteristics and extent of wildlife browse damage to 1-year old ...
An Investigation of the Relationship between Four Factors and Their Influence on the Persistence of African American Students at a Southeastern Historically Black University
(2012-08-16)
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of four factors that influence African American students to remain enrolled at a southeastern HBCU. Historically Black Colleges and Universities are institutions of higher ...
From Pre-Civil War to Post-Civil Rights: The Political Lives of African-Americans
(2012-08-16)
African Americans have played a major role in the history of Perry County almost
since the first white settlers arrived in the area with their black enslaved laborers. In a
county known for its pre-Civil War cotton wealth, ...
On Island Time: A place-based identity in Dauphin Island, Alabama
(2012-08-16)
Dauphin Island, Alabama is a small barrier island to the south of Mobile and Mobile Bay. All along the Gulf Coast are popular tourist attractions at places like Gulf Shores and New Orleans. My thesis research will look at ...
Comparison of Three Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences for Measuring Cartilage Thickness in the Canine Stifle
(2012-08-15)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using 3 sequences; Proton Density Spin Echo (PDSE), 3 Dimensional Spoiled Gradient with Fat Suppression (3D SPGR-FS) and Steady State Free Precision (SSFP) in the sagittal plane was carried ...
Communication in Veterinary Medicine: An Examination of the Veterinary Medical Encounter
(2012-08-15)
The purpose of this study was to investigate client perceptions of communication behaviors employed by veterinarians during the veterinary medical interview. Fifty small animal veterinary clients participated, identifying ...
Organizational Change Readiness Sentiments: Understanding Middle Manager Sensemaking and Sensegiving
(2012-08-15)
Much has been written about managing change in the workplace, including how to develop change readiness in the organization. However, little is known about how middle managers form their change readiness sentiments, and ...
An Analytical Investigation of Transverse Joints in Precast-Panel Bridge-Deck Replacement Systems
(2012-08-15)
In recent years precast bridge deck panels have offered a solution for rapid bridge deck rehabilitation by minimizing traffic interruption and accelerating construction. Cracking and early deterioration of the connections ...
Biventricular Active Mesh Model of the Heart and Analysis of Morphologic Changes Toward Physiology and Pathologies
(2012-08-15)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported as the number one cause of death in the world. It is estimated that by 2030, about 23.6 million people will die from a type of CVD. It is a problem that crosses both gender ...
Alternative Control Options for Annual Bluegrass: Response to Zinc
(2012-08-15)
Annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) is the most problematic winter weed that turfgrass managers face in the southeast U.S. Herbicides are often used to control annual bluegrass, however this weed quickly invades most turf ...
NEED A NERD – Adapting PCSE (Practitioner Centered Software Engineering) to develop a Web Application
(2012-08-14)
Practitioner Centered Software Engineering (PCSE) is the most recent incarnation of Auburn University’s personal self-improvement process for helping software engineers control, manage, and improve the way they work. It ...
Dynamics of Saltwater Intrusion Processes in Saturated Porous Media Systems
(2012-08-14)
The overarching goal of this dissertation is to contribute towards a better understanding of the dynamics of saltwater intrusion and the associated transport processes in coastal groundwater systems. As a part of this ...
Mitigation of Cracking in Cast-In-Place Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts in Alabama
(2012-08-14)
Significant cracking was observed in Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) cast-in-place (CIP) reinforced concrete box culverts in the Anniston East Bypass (AEB) project in Anniston, AL. Numerous wide, transverse ...
Leptin Treatment in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats Inhibits Glucagon Responsiveness and Hepatic Gluconeogenic Gene Expression
(2012-08-10)
Central administration of leptin normalizes blood glucose concentrations of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats and dramatically decreases blood glucose concentrations in leptin-treated rats during a fast as compared ...
Genetic Response to Acute Hypoxia in Channel Catfish (Ictaluruspunctatus), Blue Catfish (Ictalurusfurcatus) and Hybrid Catfish
(2012-08-10)
The catfish industry is one of the largestdomestic aquaculture markets in the United States. In aggregate, the industry was valued at $423 million dollars in 2011 and is dominated by the production of channel catfish ...
Integration of Technology into Student Assignments by Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
(2012-08-10)
The purpose of this study was to provide information that may improve or design technology professional development for family and consumer sciences teachers to integrate technology into student assignments. This study ...
Design Guidelines for an Integrated PHR System: An Approach for UI Designers to Break Down Individual-Level Barriers to PHR Adoption
(2012-08-07)
The objective of this study is to analyze personal health records (PHR) and how they should be implemented from a primary user’s point of view. The significance of the quality of healthcare information has been recognized ...