Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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HfC Structural Foams Synthesized from Polymer Precursors
(2005-12-15)
A study was conducted to investigate a new low cost approach to produce Hafnium Carbide (HfC) structural foams through the thermolysis and pyrolysis of polymer precursors. Hafnium carbide has a melting point of over 3900?C, ...
Exploring natural and artificial regeneration techniques for developing high-quality bottomland oak stands
(2005-12-15)
Bottomland hardwood forests of the southeastern United States are among the most diverse and productive in the country. In the past, many of these areas were not managed soundly for timber production and, as a result, are ...
Environmental parameters related to growth of submersed aquatic vegetation in the lower Mobile Delta, Alabama
(2005-12-15)
Light availability and soils influence growth of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV). My objectives in this study were to determine relationships between these environmental parameters and distribution and abundance of ...
A Study of Crack-Inclusion Interaction Using Moiré Interferometry and Finite Element Analysis
(2006-12-15)
Failure of composite materials is intrinsically linked to the fundamental problem of a matrix crack interacting with a second phase inclusion. In this work, the critical issue of matrix-inclusion debonding in the presence ...
Fabrication, Filling, Sealing and Testing of Micro Heat Pipes
(2006-12-15)
Micro heat pipes are small and passive heat transfer devices. Research is going on in its applications ranging from using them in high powered electronic devices to using them during brain surgeries. A combination of silicon ...
Considerations on Optimum Design of Micro Heat Pipe Sinks Using Water as Working Fluid
(2006-12-15)
The successful operation of RF wideband gap devices dissipating high levels of heat
flux requires effective cooling techniques. One of the most promising thermal management
strategies is the use of micro heat pipes (MHP). ...
A Comparison of Two Proofs of Yamamoto's Theorem Relating Eigenvalue Moduli and Singular Values of a Matrix
(2006-12-15)
We examine two proofs of Yamamoto’s theorem regarding the asymptotic relationship
between singular values and eigenvalue moduli of a matrix. The first proof is by T.
Yamamoto in 1967 and makes use of compound matrices. ...
A Peano Continuum which is Homogeneous but not Bihomogeneous
(2006-12-15)
The author describes in detail the construction of a Peano continuum which is homogeneous and non-bihomogeneous. This continuum was originally constructed by G. Kuperberg in the paper Another homogeneous, non-bihomogeneous ...
Applications of Poly (3-Hexylthiophene) Thin Film as a Hydrazine-Sensitive Chemiresistor
(2006-12-15)
Hydrazine is a hypergolic compound that when combined with mixed oxides of nitrogen self ignites. This compound is used for the steering (guidance and course correction) of satellites and spacecraft. Hydrazine is a highly ...
Triangle Centers and Kiepert's Hyperbola
(2006-12-15)
In this paper, we discuss the proofs of the primary classical triangle centers and Kiepert's Hyperbola as a solution to Lemoine's Problem. The definitions of terms which will be used throughout the paper are presented. ...
Development of CaZrO3-Based Hydrogen Sensors with Oxide Reference Electrodes for Molten Aluminum
(2006-12-15)
Hydrogen is a major cause of gas porosity in aluminum and is frequently removed from the melt prior to casting. The degassing process can be better controlled if the hydrogen content in the melt is known. Thus, gas sensors ...
Knowledge Integration in Software Teams: An Analysis of Team, Project, and IT-Related Issues
(2006-12-15)
Contemporary organizations are increasingly depending on team-based structures to strategically consolidate their dispersed knowledge resources. Team members possess diverse knowledge resources, and these have to be combined ...
An Examination of the Effects of Cultural, Climatic, Structural, and Technological Factors on Knowledge Management Effectiveness
(2006-12-15)
This study examined the effects of culture, climate, intrinsic motivators, structure and technological capabilities on knowledge management effectiveness when structure is moderated by technological capabilities. Knowledge ...
The Effects of Key Moderators on the Relationship Between Firm-wide IT Capability and Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation of An Integrative Model of IT Business Value
(2006-12-15)
In the competitive and dynamic marketplace of the contemporary organization, IT has become an integral part of the organization’s success or failure. The IT function has been shown to be a valuable resource in creating IT ...
Strategic Valuation of Enterprise Information Technology Architecture in Healthcare Organizations
(2006-12-15)
The knowledge and skills required to manage information technology (IT) resources are obtained, driven, and dictated by a firm's information technology architecture (ITA). IT resources are assets and capabilities that are ...
An Approach for Designing a New Type of Transportation for Mexico City
(2006-12-15)
The metropolitan area of Mexico City is rapidly growing into the largest urbanized area of the world. This drastic growth in population began in the year of 1859, when “Mexico City’s role as a center of industrialization ...
User-Centered Design Evaluation by Application of Biofeedback Technology
(2006-12-15)
It is the responsibility of an Industrial Designer to create products that are valuable in usability and aesthetics for the user. Through design evaluation, the designer is able to use techniques of screening out less ...
Creating a Design Process and Constructivist Curriculum for the Effective Integration of Fashion and Industrial Design
(2006-12-15)
With increasing nano and micro technologies, the way we interact and communicate with each other and our environment in the future will continue to evolve, becoming more personal and suited to the human body through clothing. ...
A Design Approach for Personalizing and Improving the Appearance of Specialty Shoes
(2006-12-15)
The essential purpose of this thesis is the aesthetic improvement of the current state of specialty shoes. The importance of creating a new design option is especially crucial for the fashion-conscious consumers affected ...
Transmission Expansion Planning to Alleviate Congestion in Deregulated Power Markets
(2006-12-15)
Transmission expansion planning is a challenging task that affects all aspects of the power generation system in different ways. Since the deregulation of the power industry, the competition between power generators has ...