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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Polymer Composites for Repairing of Portland Cement Concrete: Compatibility Project.

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

L Czarnecki, A Garbacz, P Lukowski, J R. Clifton

Polymer Composites for Repairing of Portland Cement Concrete: Compatibility Project

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

L Czarnecki, A Garbacz, P Lukowski, J R. Clifton

The impetus for this project has been the continuing deterioration of, and the necessity to repair, a large stock of concrete structures. A two-component system...

An Information System to Support Calibration

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

Kevin G. Brady

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) performs calibrations that achieve the highest level of measurement quality for the makers and users...

A Simple Prediction Method for Condensation Heat Transfer Inside a Micro-fin Tube

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

F M. Donati, Mark A. Kedzierski

This study examines an alternative method for modeling in-tube condensation heat transfer. The method's fundamental premise is that the heat flux is directly...

Guidelines for Testing Passive Energy Dissipation Devices

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

Michael A. Riley, Fahim H. Sadek, B Mohraz

Passive energy dissipation devices can be used to significantly reduce the response of structures to earthquake and wind excitation. Wide acceptance of these...

State of Oregon, Criminal Justice Information System: Mug Shot Imaging Project

October 27, 1999

Author(s)

Kathleen M. Higgins

Locally, statewide and nationally, criminal justice agencies have the technology to capture and store digital images of offenders, including mug shots and...

Characterization and Identification of Super-Effective Thermal Fire Extinguishing Agents. First Annual Report.

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, Jiann C. Yang, Marcia L. Huber, L G. Blevins

The use of halons for fire fighting is being phased out due to their deleterious effects on stratospheric ozone. This report summarizes the first-year findings...

Premixed Carbon Monoxide-Nitrous Oxide-Hydrogen Flames: Measured and Calculated Burning Velocities With and Without Fe(CO)5 (NISTIR 6374)

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, M D. Rumminger, Valeri I. Babushok

The burning velocity of premixed carbon monoxide-nitrous oxide flames (background water levels of 5 to 15 ppm) has been determined experimentally for a range of...

Flame Inhibition by Ferrocene, Carbon Dioxide, and Trifluoromethane Blends: Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects (NISTIR 6359)

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, M D. Rumminger

The production of CF3Br has been banned. As a flame inhibitor, iron pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5) is about two orders of magnitude more efficient than CF3Br, but it...

Applying Mobile Agents to Intrusion Detection and Response

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Wayne Jansen, Tom T. Karygiannis, D G. Marks, Peter M. Mell

Effective intrusion detection capability is an elusive goal, not solved easily or with a single mechanism. However, mobile agents go a long way toward realizing...

Large- and Small-Scale Structures and Their Interactions in an Axisymmetric Jet (NISTIR 6393)

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, C D. Richards, M Levenson

A real-time line camera system has been used to record Rayleigh light scattering along a laser beam passing radially through a propane axisymmetric turbulent...

Economic Impacts of Flow-Control Machining Technologies: Early Applications in the Automobile Industry

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

Cast-metal parts that carry fluids in interior passageways often have imperfections which decrease their functional precision and ultimate performance...

Development of an Apparatus for Full Ensemble Testing of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

D W. Stroup, W H. Twilley

The Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) test was developed to quantify the performance of fire fighter protective clothing ensembles under an intense thermal...

Fast Probing Considerations for On-Machine Inspection of Parts

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Alice V. Ling, Neil D. Wilkin

A calibration procedure for on-machine probing is developed. This is necessary if the machine is used as a coordinate measuring machine to measure the absolute...

Vehicle Level World Model Manager Interface Description

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Stephen B. Balakirsky

Knowledge Engineering, Unmanned Systems, Robotics & Intelligent System

Business Planning and Progress of Small Firms Engaged in Technology Development Through the Advanced Technology Program

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

J Powell

This report assesses participation, strategies, and progress of firms engaged in technology development through partnerships with the Advanced Technology...

Information Infrastructure for Healthcare: An Evaluation of a Government-Industry Technology Development Initiative

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

H Etzkowitz, R N. Spivack

This paper illustrates a bottom-up model of a civilian technology policy program by recounting the story of the genesis of the ATP IIH focused program beginning...

1997 Annual Report on the Implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-119 and P.L. 104-113

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

P W. Cooke, Belinda L. Collins, K J. Leuteritz

OMB Circular A-119 requires NIST to report annually to OMB on Federal agency participation in voluntary standards activities. This report also describes...

Numerical Modeling of Counterflow Diffusion Flames Inhibited by Iron Pentacarbonyl (NISTIR 6213)

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

M D. Rumminger, Gregory T. Linteris

This paper presents the first detailed numerical study of the extinction of methane-air counterflow diffusion flames by the super-effective agent iron...

Inhibition of Premixed Carbon Monoxide-Hydrogen-Oxygen-Nitrogen Flames by Iron Pentacarbonyl (NISTIR 6360)

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

M D. Rumminger, Gregory T. Linteris

This paper presents measurements of the burning velocity of premixed CO-H2-O2-N2 flames with and without the inhibitor Fe(CO)5 over a range of initial H2 and O2...

UNIFORMAT II Elemental Classification for Building Specifications, Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

R P. Charette, Harold E. Marshall

This report describes UNIFORMAT II, a format for classifying building elements and related sitework. Elements, as defined here, are major components common to...

Standards Classification Strategy and Methodology

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Neil Christopher, Jim G. Nell

This document describes a research project to recommend a decision tool that the Manufacturing Systems Integration Division (MSID) could use during its...

Criteria Analysis

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Neil Christopher, Jim G. Nell

This document describes a research project to recommend a decision tool that the Manufacturing Systems Integration Division (MSID) could use during its...

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technical Publication Bulletin Covering Laboratory Programs, January to March 1999, With 1999 Events Calendar

September 28, 1999

Author(s)

J M. Rohrbaugh

This is the sixtieth issue of a quarterly publication providing information on the technical work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

Randomness Testing of the Advanced Encryption Standard Candidate Algorithms

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Juan Soto

One of the criteria used to evaluate the Advanced Encryption Standard candidate algorithms was their demonstrated suitability as random number generators. That...

Global Model for Predicting the Burning Rates of Liquid Pool Fires (NISTIR 6381)

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins, Jiann C. Yang, Takashi Kashiwagi

A global model is presented which predicts the mass burning flux for pool fires consuming liquid fuels in a quiescent environment. the model assumes constant...

Transport Properties and Durability of Concrete: Literature Review and Research Plan

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, J R. Clifton, Chiara F. Ferraris, Edward J. Garboczi, J M. Torrents

The increased emphasis on life cycle cost analysis for building projects requires that new attention be focused on the service life and durability of concrete...

Advanced Technology Program's Approach to Technology Diffusion. Paper Presented at the NATO Science for Peace Programme Advanced Research Workshop Industry as a Stimulator of Technology Transfer

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

R T. Ruegg

This paper examines the approach to technology diffusion of a public-private partnership program in the United States, the Advanced Technology Program (ATP)...

Chemical Science Technology Laboratory at a Glance

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Hratch G. Semerjian, Ellyn S. Beary, W Koch

Selected NIST Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) activities and highlights.

NIST Response to MES Request for Information

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Peter O. Denno, Shaw C. Feng, Evan K. Wallace, Albert T. Jones

This is a response from the National Institute of Standards (NIST) to OMG's Request for Information concerning the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) area...

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