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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Report from the 2nd Workshop on: Characterization and Modeling of the Interface/Interphase of Polymeric Materials and Systems December 7 and 8, 1998

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Tinh Nguyen, Charles C. Han, Richard R. Cavanagh, R Ryntz

The interface/interphase region plays a fundamental role in a wide range of polymeric materials and systems such as polymer blends and alloys, nanocomposites

TBT Agreement Activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1998

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

JoAnne R. Overman, A D. Lay

This report describes the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) activities conducted by the National Institute

Benchmark Experimental Database for Multiphase Combustion Model Input and Validation: Characterization of the Inlet Combustion Air

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

J F. Widmann, S R. Charagundla, Cary Presser

The air flow through a vane-cascade swirl generator is examined both experimentally and numerically to characterize the inlet combustion air flow entering a

New Flame Retardants Consortium: Flame Retardant Mechanism of Silica. Final Report (NISTIR 6357)

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Gilman, Takashi Kashiwagi, Marc R. Nyden, Richard H. Harris Jr.

The results of a two year research project carried out with the "New Flame Retardants Consortium" are reported. This investigation into the flame retardant

Assessing Algorithms as Computational Models for Human Face Recognition

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

P J. Phillips, Alice J. O'Toole, Y Cheng, B Ross, H A. Wild

We assessed the qualitative accord between several automatic face recognition algorithms and human perceivers. By comparing model- and human-generated measures

The Optimal Pricing of Publicly Supplied Private Goods: A Case Study of NIST Standard Reference Materials

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

S Fuller, J J. Cordes

This study provides a framework for determining optimal prices and production plans for a welfare-maximizing public enterprise that producesmultiple goods

Dynamic Contact Angle of a Liquid Spreading on a Heated Plate

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple

An equation determining the steady-state profile of a liquid meniscus advancing or receding across a heated plate is derived. The effects of liquid evaporation

An Overview of the Development of Technical Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Work of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-Committee in Standards and Conformance (SCSC) and the Specialist Regional Body (SRBS)

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

C R. DeVaux

The development and maintenance of an economy's standards and conformance technical infrastructure is critical to its economic health. By increasing the

Experimental Plan for Testing the Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Concrete at Elevated Temperatures (NISTIR 6210)

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Long T. Phan, Richard D. Peacock

This report outlines an experimental plan designed to quantify the effect of elevated temperature on the mechanical properties of high-strength concrete. The

Combustion of a Polymer (PMMA) Sphere in Microgravity (NISTIR 6331)

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Anthony P. Hamins, Michelle K. Donnelly

A series of low gravity experiments were conducted to investigate the combustion of supported thermoplastic polymer spheres under varying ambient conditions

Modelling Service Life and Life-Cycle Cost of Steel-Reinforced Concrete

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

G J. Frohnsdorff

The NIST / ACI / ASTM Workshop on Modelling Service Life and Life-Cycle Cost of Steel-Reinforced Concrete was focused on possibilities for developing and

Linear Static and Dynamic Procedures for Structures With Velocity-Dependent Supplemental Dampers

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Fahim Sadek, B Mohraz, Michael A. Riley

Passive energy dissipation devices are used to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes. These devices can absorb a portion of the earthquake-induced energy

Proceedings - International Workshop on Green Chemistry and Engineering: Global Collaborations

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ellyn S. Beary

The 2nd Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference was held in Washington, DC in early July, 1998. After two days of technical presentations by

Review of Trajectories for the Automated Paint Application, Containment, and Treatment System

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Richard J. Norcross

The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center is developing the Automated Paint Application, Containment, and Treatment System (APACTS) to apply

A Study of a Water-To-Water Heat Pump Using Hydrocarbon and Hydrofluorocarbon Zeotropic Mixtures

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

William V. Payne, Piotr A. Domanski, J Muller

This investigation compared the performance of R22 to the performance of propane (R290) and zeotropic mixtures of HFC's and hydrocarbons in a water-to-water

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technical Publication Bulletin Covering Laboratory Programs, April to December 1998

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

J M. Rohrbaugh

This is the fifty-ninth issue of a quarterly publication providing information on the technical work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

The National Semiconductor Metrology Program, Project Portfolio, FY 1999

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Stephen Knight, A D. Settle-Raskin

Established in 1994, the National Semiconductor Metrology Program (NSMP) narrows the ever-present gap between the kind of metrology the semiconductor industry

BridgeLCC 1.0 Users Manual. Life-Cycle Costing Software for Preliminary Bridge Design.

April 30, 1999

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

BridgeLCC 1.0 is user-friendly software developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help bridge designers determine the cost

Internet Commerce for Manufacturing Product Data

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

Curtis H. Parks

Printed circuit assemblies (PCA) typically are designed on computer aided design (CAD) systems, checked, then released for manufacture. The released design

Modeling of Bare and Aspirated Thermocouples in Compartment Fires (NISTIR 6310)

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

L G. Blevins, William M. Pitts

As part of an effort to characterize the uncertainties associated with temperature measurements in fire environments, models of bare bead single-shielded

Screening Methods for Agent Compatibility with People, Materials, and the Environment

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

Marc R. Nyden, S R. Skaggs

BridgeLCC 1.0 Users Manual. Life-Cycle Costing Software for Preliminary Bridge Design.

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

BridgeLCC (beta) is user-friendly software developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help bridge designers determine the cost

Energy Price Indices and Discount Factors for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis - April 1999

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

S Fuller

This is the April 1999 edition of energy price indices and discount factors for performing life-cycle cost analyses of energy and water conservation and

Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) 1998 Annual Report

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

James E. Fowler

The Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Program is an intramural effort being undertaken at the National Institute of Standards and

Manufacturing Technology Learning Modules - Sharing of Resources for School Outreach

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

C. D. Lovett

This Technology Learning Module project has demonstrated that it is practical to develop a learning module that uses learned fundamentals and apply those

Fire Safety of Passenger Trains. Phase 1: Material Evaluation (Cone Calorimeter) (NISTIR 6132)

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, E Braun

This report presents the results of Cone Calorimeter testing of selected materials from current passenger train systems. The test data from this test method

The Effect of a Boiling Additive on R123 Condensation on a Vertical Integral-Fin Surface

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

This paper examines the effect of the addition of 0.5% mass isopentane to R123 on thevapor-space condensation heat transfer of R123.In a previous study, the

Supporting Document for Rehabilitation Cost Estimates of FEMA Existing Buildings

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Hai S. Lew

This report presents the results of seismic evaluation and cost estimates carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for

Draft Guidelines for Evaluating Liquefaction Resistance Using Shear Wave Velocity Measurements and Simplified Procedures

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

R D. Andrus, K H. Stokoe, R M. Chung, C H. Juang

Predicting the liquefaction resistance of soil is an important step in the engineering design of new and the retrofit of existing structures in earthquake-prone

Benefits and Costs of Research: A Case Study of Cybernetic Building Systems

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is improving its resource allocation process by doing

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