Browsing Master's Papers and Projects by Issue Date
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The effect of space launch vehicle trajectory parameters on payload capability and their relation to interplanetary mission design
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1969)no abstract provided by author -
Probable magnitude and frequency of floods on small stream in Virginia
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1970)The magnitude and frequency of floods are defined regionally for small streams (drainage area, 1 to 150 square miles) in Virginia. Curves are defined which show the relationship between the drainage area and the mean annual ... -
Some racial and political implications of growth in Virginia's capital city - annexation in the sixties
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1973)Introduction [partial] The problems of governing our nation's cities became major concerns during the 1960s. This has been apparent in the urban affairs literature and in concerns voiced by urban leaders throughout the ... -
The design of spoil banks and hollow fills for surface mining
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1979)no abstract provided by author -
Seepage and stability analysis of earth dams
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1979)In general, all water retaining structures are subjected to seepage through or under their embankments. If the seepage is not controlled, structural failure is certain. The object of this project is to present a review ... -
Vehicle routing -- a case study
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1979)This report presents a solution procedure to accomplish efficient routing of vehicles. Specifically, the routing of delivery trucks to transport bulk poultry feed from a single feed mill to various customer farms located ... -
A comparative assessment of purchase of development rights (PDR) and transfer of development rights (TDR) as tools for the preservation of agricultural land
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1980)no abstract provided by author -
Measurement of air flow at vacuum conditions using small Venturis
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1980)Small Venturis were used to measure air flow rates through cigarette-making machines to a vacuum header. A programmable calculator was used to develop charts for each Venturi. showing flow versus differential pressure ... -
Variable geometric performance for rotary wing aircraft
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1980)With the advent of variable geometric wing surfaces providing noticeable performance improvements in fixed wing aircraft, a theoretical study of the performance advantages of variable geometry designs for rotary wing ... -
The evaluation and readjustment of the VPI-CE horizontal control network
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1981)The main objective of the VPI-CE control network. is to contribute to the Nation.al Geodetic Survey control network. In order to meet this objective, large amounts of survey data were accumulated at different times from ... -
An analysis of sedimentation in John H. Kerr Reservoir
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982)The report herein consists of a two phase study of sedimentation in John H. Kerr Reservoir. First is a comparison of suspended sediment data, which was collected by a VPI&SU team, to theoretical sedimentation patterns. A ... -
System failure diagnosis and performance monitoring
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)In general, this report discusses the techniques and applications of failure diagnosis and performance monitoring and provides a case study to demonstrate condition monitoring of a mechanical system and associated controls. ... -
The impact of net migration rate on levels of living in United States SMSAs, 1970-1980
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)The purpose of this paper is to analyze changes in selected social indicators through life and relate these changes to the population dynamics of SMSAs. The research examined the relationship between changes in levels of ... -
The influence of nonstructural partitions on the static and dynamic behavior of buildings
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)no abstract provided by author -
Experimental analysis of critical void ratio concept in artificially cemented sands
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)This report presents the results of analyzing the critical void ratio concept on weakly cemented sand. The study consists of drained triaxial compression tests performed on artificially cemented sands created to simulate ... -
Assessing federal and Virginia estate tax liability: estate planning and its implications
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)no abstract provided by author -
Energy dissipator devices
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)no abstract provided by author -
The role of Virginia localities in hazardous waste management
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)The handling of hazardous wastes -- their transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal -- has become a significant public issue in Virginia and the nation. The results of mismanagement of these wastes have prompted the ... -
An examination of two algorithms for digital image registration
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)Two digital image registration algorithms are tested and evaluated on a personal computer system. The two algorithms, correlation and sequential similarity detection, are tested and evaluated for speed of execution, accuracy, ... -
A self-paced COBOL tutorial
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983)no abstract provided by author
