Browsing College of Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2018 Spring"
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Adaptive and augmented nonlinear filters : theory and applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Nonlinear estimation and filtering have been intensively studied for decades since it has been widely used in engineering and science such as navigation, ... -
Analysis and design of reinforced concrete wall systems for blast
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Building envelope is the first and most critical line of defense for a structure against external explosion. Building envelope can be divided into two ... -
Automated detection of amperometric spikes resulting from quantal exocytosis and estimation of spike and pre-spike foot signal parameters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Electrochemical microelectrodes can detect single-vesicle release events as "spikes" of amperometric current. We developed a template based "matched-filter" approach that performs least squares fit of a library of templates ... -
Automatic four-limb IMU gait analysis in the canine DMD model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Gait analysis is valuable for studying neuromuscular and skeletal diseases. Wearable motion sensors or inertial measurement units (IMUs) possess ... -
Calculated versus measured static capacity for two pile types
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The Missouri Department of Transportation decided to replace two bridges in northeast New Madrid Country, Missouri. The bridges were in service for approximately 50 years and both were founded on driven piles. The bridge ... -
Carbon dioxide adsorption on carbonized cigarette filters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Nowadays, the world is facing tremendous challenges due to increase in greenhouse gas emissions (mainly carbon dioxide), which causes a major global warming problem. CO2 release into the atmosphere is mainly due to burning ... -
Carbon nanotube forests: synthesis, patterning, milling, mechanics, and applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Carbon nanotube (CNT) forests are a nano-structured material consisting of vertically oriented carbon nanotubes. The material has many exceptional and unique physical properties that have motivated considerable research ... -
Chronomorphic characterization and radiolytic degradation analysis of polyurethane with monte carlo modeling of the neutron spectra surrounding age pettrace cyclotron
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This thesis describes the development of fast neutron irradiation positions at the MURR GE PETtrace cyclotron for polyurethane (PUR) radiolysis studies. Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) Transport code was used to calculate ... -
Classification of brainwaves using deep learning models
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The classification of brainwaves has always been a topic of high interest in the neuroscience and medical community. Currently used classification ... -
Comparative study of brain waves classification using fast fourier transform and feed forward neural network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Brain is one of the complex network known. There are several techniques available to acquire signals originating inside brain. If we can classify those ... -
Condition monitoring of an axial piston pump utilizing the Kalman filter
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Condition monitoring of a hydraulic pump is an essential process for maximum operational time and pump life longevity. One method of condition monitoring is to estimate parameters characterized by flow losses. Even in a ... -
Controlling the kinematics of the left ventricle to treat resistant hypertension
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The intention of this thesis is to present a novel controller design that eliminates hypertension in patients who suffer from resistant hypertension. The controller is designed by first translating the functionality of the ... -
Correlation of site variability from SASW and CPT measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Geotechnical site characterization programs are designed to reduce uncertainty and maximize the efficiency of geotechnical design. Ironically, however, many site characterization programs are inefficient themselves as they ... -
Detection and classification of brainwaves using digital signal processing techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Different activities of our human brain can be detected as different brainwaves. The brainwaves are divided into different types based on their ... -
Determination of the scale of fluctuation of cone penetration test data obtained from an alluvial site in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)To account for uncertainty in geotechnical projects, knowledge of the uncertainties should be understood. Many sources of uncertainties can be reduced with increased sampling and good practices, but due to the nature of ... -
Development of a dual frequency, folded topology, dielectric waveguide lens antenna
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)There is an emerging need for antennas capable of operating in the field of high power microwaves (HPMs) especially those which exhibit high gain, wide bandwidth, and steering. Conventional high gain antennas are often ... -
Direct simulation Monte Carlo for modeling spatially homogeneous multi-component aerosols
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Nuclear aerosols generated under normal operational and post-accident reactor environments are of particular importance in estimation of the nuclear source term. Several light water reactor aerosol containment experiments ... -
Driving simulator use and calibration for work zone merge sign evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Work zones on highways have the potential to increase crash risk; therefore, efficient and noticeable signs play a critical role in enhancing highway ... -
Dynamically-scalable distributed cluster and cloud computing framework for IoT media data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand; as daily new smart-devices are connected to Internet and adding to a deluge of data created by our ... -
Electrospinning lecithin-polycaprolactone scaffolds with gold nanoparticles for osteoarthritis prevention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The human body has articular cartilage covering the ends of the bones to act as a shock absorber and aid in movement. In a disease state, this articular cartilage breaks down causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. With ...