RSS 1.01980-1989 Theses (MU)
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The impact of education on the participants' degree of involvement in 11 community development activities in Salem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)"The concept of participation has been a major concern in politics, voluntary organizations, the labor force, friendship associations, and community development. Each of these domains has its own operational definition of ... -
Characterization of the surface finish of cold forged 6061-T6 aluminum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)"The production of components by cold forging offers several advantages over other manufacturing processes. A limitation lies in the lack of understanding of the tribological interaction of the workpiece, lubricant, and ... -
Microcomputer process control
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1983)"The objective of this work is to extend the functions of a MOSTEK micro-computer allowing it to function as data logging and as a digital control unit. It will be capable of accepting multiple inputs from analog sensors; ... -
Prediction of surface flaw propagation in finite plates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1982)The main objective of this paper is to improve the accuracy of the prediction of surface flaw fatigue life under constant amplitude loading. The concepts of crack closure and effective stress intensity factor are used to ... -
A recommendation for the initial graphic exchange specification, experimental solids proposal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)"In the short span of ten years a new technology has evolved which has already dramatically changed the way in which products are designed and manufactured. In the decades that lie ahead, advances in this technology will ... -
Determining optimal resource allocation for smallholder farmers in the Western province of Zambia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)"General background about Zambia: The purpose of this chapter is to give a brief general background about Zambia, in which the location, climate, the economy and recent agricultural performance and policies will be outlined. ... -
RNA polymerase II from mutant and wild type strains of Caenorhabditis elegans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)Studies of transcription in Caenorhabditis elegans, a model organism for the study of developmental genetics, should contribute to an understanding of the developmental process in metazoans. This research describes preliminary ... -
The foraging behavior and habitat use of breeding red-shouldered hawks (Buteo lineatus) in southeastern Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)"The objective of this study was to provide more information on the habitat use and requirements of Red-shouldered Hawks in southeastern Missouri. The study was designed to learn more about the hawk's nesting habitat ... -
Development of interactive structural and dimensional force system synthesis program version ISD-FORSS-IA and survey of industrial applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1983)"Force System Synthesis (FORSS) is the process of synthesizing a system of force elements E acting on a mechanism to drive it with the desired motion time response T2 = f(t) and also create desired input-output forces. See ... -
The morphological alteration of the olfactory epithelium associated with unilateral nare closure
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)Unilateral nare closure for less than 6 weeks had no observable effects on the histology or OMP staining of- the olfactory epithelia. In contrast, unilateral nare closure for 2 and 3 months caused severe effects on the ... -
Force system with link cross section synthesis for a 4r-4bar
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)Interactive computer program, ISD-CROSS-FORSS, was developed to simultaneously: 1) synthesize a force system to drive a 4R-4bar linkage with desired input motion, and input-output forces, and 2) synthesize the size and ... -
An economic analysis of Mexico's dairy, livestock, and poultry sector : implications for feed demand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1982)Over the last several decades, Mexico has experienced annual rates of growth in both population and per capita real incomes in excess of three percent. These increases in population and incomes, changing dietary habits, ... -
Interactive computer graphics and numerical optimization based mechanism force system synthesis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)ISD-FORSS-IV computer program was developed to synthesize structurally and dimensionally force systems to drive 4R-4Bar, slider crank and inverted slider crank mechanisms with desired motion time response and/or input-output ... -
A study on two multiaxial creep theories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)Two multiaxial creep theories, a modified creep hardening surface model proposed by Murakamy and Ohno and a unified creep-plasticity model by Robinson, are evaluated by comparing their theoretical predictions with available ... -
The Missouri livestock auction in 1977
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1980)"Since colonial America, as early as 1676, livestock auctions have played a role in U.S. agricultural marketing. They we re developed initially as a market day or fair in the Boston area but quickly developed into meat ... -
Alternative marketing strategies from Missouri slaughter hog producers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)Hog producers operate in markets with highly variable prices and rising production costs. Because of volatile prices, returns to hog operations have been highly variable making this a risky enterprise. In these times of ... -
Vision sensing object and number recognition for robotic applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)Social and economical advantages of automation has made robotic systems a vital part of manufacturing. The key to a successful automation is a robotic system which has the ability to sense its work frame in addition to ... -
The effects of quality of diet on labor productivity and population growth in India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)"The last few decades have witnessed an increasing interest on the part of economists in the relationship between health and economic development. In the following pages it will be seen how, in the poorest regions of the ... -
Computer aided process-selection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)This paper describes an expert system for manufacturing process selection in the early part of the design phase. Often the designer commits to a particular manufacturing process and goes on to design the part keeping that ... -
Taxonomy of Lupinus Leucophyllus dougl
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)The objective of this thesis is to clarify the taxonomy of Lupinus leucophyllus Dougl. The morphological variability observed, has historically rendered the group as difficult, although the species has clear diagnostic ...