Browsing ETDs: Virginia Tech Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Title

A yacht club for Bay Ridge, Maryland

Kohler, Karl Eugene (Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1957)

Yes, And... The Improvising Landscape of the Displaced

Javaherigilani, Eliana (Virginia Tech, 2016-02-08)

Immigration has continuously been an evident part of the human history. Throughout time, for one reason or another people have left the place they call home. Whether voluntarily seeking better opportunities in other ...

Yield and nitrogen uptake of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var italica) and soil nitrate status as influenced by rate and timing of nitrogen application

Borowski, Alicia M. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987)

Fresh market broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var italica) production is increasing in southcentral Virginia because it provides growers with a new economic opportunity while complementing the traditional tobacco-growing in ...

Yield and nutritional value of orchardgrass as influenced by nitrogen and sulphur fertilization and associated red clover

Panditharatne, Sujatha (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982)

The effects of red clover (Trifolium pratense, L.), three levels of N (0, 224 and 448 kg•ha⁻1•yr⁻1, as a split application) and two levels of S (0 and 34 kg•ha⁻1•yr ) on the chemical composition and dry matter digestibility ...

Yield and water use efficiency of different plant populations of dryland corn and sorghum

Khosla, Rajiv (Virginia Tech, 1995-07-31)

Two field experiments were conducted at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center, in Suffolk, Virginia, during summer 1994, on a Uchee loamy sand (fine, loamy, siliceous, thermic Arenic Hapludult) with ...

Yield Improvement in Eastern Soft Red Winter Wheat from 1919 to 2009

Green, Andrew Justin (Virginia Tech, 2011-11-15)

Periodic evaluation of improvements in yield and disease resistance is necessary to assess breeding progress over time, and the elucidation of underlying traits responsible for yield gains can help direct future breeding. ...

Yield line analysis of an AASHTO New Jersey concrete parapet wall

Calloway, Benita R. (Virginia Tech, 1993-06-06)

Concrete bridge rails are rated according to three performance levels. For classification at a given performance level, the rail must meet specific strength and geometric requirements. To meet the strength requirement, the ...

Yield, chemical composition, digestibility and palatibility of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) fertilized with different levels of nitrogen and sulphur

Perera, Nimal F. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1984)

The effects of three fertilization rates of N (0, 112 and 224 kg/ha) as ammonium nitrate and S (0, 34, and 67 kg/ha) as calcium sulphate on yield, chemical composition, digestibility and palatability of orchardgrass (Dactylis ...

Yield, Quality, and Botanical Composition of Autumn-Accumulated Grass-Legume Mixtures and Digestibility of Ensiled Autumn-Accumulated Orchardgrass and Alfalfa

Barlow, Rebecca Louise (Virginia Tech, 2003-09-11)

Beef cattle producers in the southeastern US often stockpile forage in late summer to extend the grazing season and reduce feeding costs. Three stockpiled grass-legume mixtures were evaluated for winter grazing. In addition, ...

Yield-line analysis and experimental study of reinforced concrete slabs containing openings

Ahart, Stephen Gregory (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986)

Four rectangular, isotropically reinforced concrete slabs were constructed and loaded until collapse. All slabs were fixed on three edges with the fourth edge free. Three slabs contained openings at various locations while ...

Yogurt as a Vehicle for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Enrichment

Rognlien, Marnie (Virginia Tech, 2010-04-28)

Consumer interest in supplementation with healthy omega-3 fatty acids (Ï 3 FA) has led to increased research in fortification of popular foods with these healthy fats. Yogurt, which is already popular, offers a functional ...

You are what you buy?

Hatter, Sandra L. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1985)

The basic purpose of this study was to discover through the use of a projective technique whether the brand purchased by a consumer affects others' perceptions of her image. Several theoretical concepts formed the basis ...

"You Can't Put People In One Category Without Any Shades of Gray:" A Study of Native American, Black, Asian, Latino/a and White Multiracial Identity

Burgess, Melissa Faye (Virginia Tech, 2011-05-02)

This study seeks to explore variations in the development of racial identities for multiracial Virginians in the 21st century by focusing on the roles that physical appearance, group associations and social networks, family ...

Young Adults' Social Interest in Complex Film Clips: Impact of Autism Characteristics

Lorenzi, Jill Elizabeth (Virginia Tech, 2015-05-18)

Deficits in social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be explained in part by the limited salience of or reward value associated with the social world, relative to individuals with typical ...

Young Children and Nature: Outdoor Play and Development, Experiences Fostering Environmental Consciousness, And the Implications on Playground Design

Parsons, Ashley (Virginia Tech, 2011-04-11)

Play is a pivotal part of a child’s life. Outdoor play fosters opportunities for creativity, imagination, social connections, and learned behaviors. There are two types of outdoor playscapes: natural and constructed. Natural ...