NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Testing and Modeling of Fresh Concrete Rheology

February 1, 1998

Author(s)

Chiara F. Ferraris, F DeLarrard

This report presents the results of an experimental program dealing with the rheology of fresh concrete. The three main goals were: 1) Obtain rheological data

Determination of the Ultimate Capacity of Elastomeric Bearings under Axial Loading

February 1, 1998

Author(s)

G L. Bradley, P Chang, A W. Taylor

Elastomeric bearings are used as base isolation systems in order to reduce the response of buildings to earthquake ground motions. In order to facilitate the

Environmental Management Systems Voluntary Project Evaluation Guidance

February 1, 1998

Author(s)

R M. Stephens, R Andrews, M L. Barton, R Bois, P Burnet, S Clarke, J Connaughton, R Gupta, B Hagman, M Hill, J Horne, J A. Jernigan, K J. Leuteritz, M McKeil, A Neblett, D Owens, L Paddock, J Pendergrass, S Richards, D Ronald, J Smith, J Smoller, J Speir, J Villani, L Wiese, P Wise

The MSWG consists of ten states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin as well as

Experiences in the Grinding of Silicon Nitride on a Lower Cost High Speed CNC Grinder

January 16, 1998

Author(s)

T W. Hwang, Eric P. Whitenton, Christopher J. Evans

An investigation into high speed grinding of ceramics has been conducted to understand machine dynamics, wheel wear, and ground surface morphology. Some

Analysis of Proposals for Compliance and Enforcement Testing Under the New Par 431; Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Ken L. Stricklett, M Vangel

Two proposals are evaluated for establishing compliance with the average efficiency levels prescribed by section 342(b)(1) of the Energy Policy and Conservation

2-D True Time Delay Generation Using Fiber Chirp Gratings and Acousto-Optic Beam Deflectors

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

E G. Paek, Joon Y. Choe, Tae K. Oh

Optical Pattern Recognition Using Microlasers

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

E G. Paek

Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, Metallurgy Technical Activities 1997

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

C A. Handwerker, Robert J. Schaefer

The technical activities of the NIST Metallurgy Division during Fiscal Year 1997 are described. Projects are grouped under the appropriate Programs of the

1997 NIST Ceramics Division Technical Activities

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Stephen W. Freiman

The 1997 NIST Ceramics Division Report is organized in the form of programs, emphasizing a desire to develop more extensive collaborations among both Division

Polymers Division Technical Activities - 1997

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Leslie E. Smith, B M. Fanconi

Technical activities of the Polymers Division, 854, for the 1997 fiscal year are described. The report is organized by programs: Electronic Interconnection and

High Speed Temporal Characterization and Visualization of Spatial Light Modulators and Flat Panel Displays

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

E G. Paek, Charles L. Wilson, John W. Roberts, Craig I. Watson

An apparatus that can characterize and visualize temporal dynamics of spatial light modulators (SLM) or flat panel displays is constructed and evaluated using a

Physics Laboratory - Technical Activities 1997

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

K B. Gebbie, William R. Ott

This report summarizes research projects, measurement method developments, calibration and testing services, and data evaluation activities that were carried

A New Insitu Technique for Measuring the Concentration of Lubricant on a Boiling Heat Transfer Surface

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski, Thomas J. Bruno, Matt O'Neill

The paper presents a technique for using the fluorescent properties and/or the harmonic focusing properties of several commercial lubricants to measure the

Proceedings of the 1997 Knowledge-Based Systems Interoperability Workshop

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Robert Allen

The proceedings provides the background, goals, activities, and results of a National Institute of Standards and Technology-sponsored workshop on Knowledge-

NOAA/NIST/Insurance Industry Workshop on the Wind Peril; Chantilly, VA; June 4-5, 1996

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

J H. Golden, R D. Marshall

This report presents findings and recommendations developed in the course of a two-day NOAA/NIST/Insurance industry wind Peril Workshop held at Chantilly

NGIS SIM Specification

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

William G. Rippey, John L. Michaloski, Martin Herman, Sandor S. Szabo, W Dewys, N Frampton

Post-Installed Anchors. A Literature Review

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok, Long T. Phan

A literature review of studies on the behavior of post-installed concrete anchors is presented. The survey covers several types of anchors that are subjected to

Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specification (IMES): Requirements Analysis forthe Plant Layout Applications

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun T. Lee

This Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specifications (IMES) specifies the use of the integrated resources necessary for the exchange of information for

Technical Directions of the NIST Precision Engineering Division: 1997-2001

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Dennis A. Swyt, Howard H. Harary, Michael T. Postek, Richard M. Silver, Theodore V. Vorburger

This report, based on U.S. industry roadmaps and related National Institute of Standards and Technology studies, is a product of the process of strategic

Experiences in Initiating Baldridge-Based Quality in a NIST Technical Division

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Dennis A. Swyt

Within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which administers the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), a NIST technical

Scanning Electron Microscope Length Standards (Chapter VII in: Benchmarking the Length Measurement Capabilities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, R.M. Silver, J.L. Land, Editors, NISTIR 6036)

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Michael T. Postek, Joseph Fu

A cross-section of length measurement capabilities fiom the Precision Engineering Division within the National Institute of Standards and Technology is

Experiences in Initiating Baldrige-Based Quality in a NIST Technical Division

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Dennis A. Swyt

Within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which administers the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), a NIST technical

ATP Eligibility Criteria for U.S. Subsidiaries of Foreign-Owned Companies: Legislation, Implementation, and Results

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

C Chang

The U.S. Advanced Technology Program (ATP) invests directly in the nation's economic growth by cost sharing with industry in the development of high-risk

Narrow-Bandwidth Grating-Assisted Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

E G. Paek, Joon Y. Choe, Tae K. Oh

High Resolution Grating-Assisted Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

E G. Paek, Joon Y. Choe, Tae K. Oh

Recertification of SRM 706a, a Polystyrene

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Kathleen M. Flynn, William R. Blair, J R. Maurey

The recertification of the polystyrene standard reference material, SRM 706a, is described. The Mw of SRM 706a by light scattering was determined to be 2.85 x

Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory Annual Report Technical Activities 1997

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

D Hall, S J. Dapkunas

The 1997 Annual Report is a summary of the technical activities of the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory. This volume contains background information

NIST Manufacturing Process Planning and CAME Forum Workshop

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Mike Smith, Swee K. Leong, William Regli

This workshop brought together participants from the earlier workshops held as part of the Process Planning Workshop Series and previous technical meetings of

A Hybrid Manufacturing System Modeling Environment Using VRML

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

R K. Krishnamurthy, Charles R. McLean, J Shewchuk

Manufacturing systems are complex entities, comprised of people, processes, products, information systems and data, material processing, handling, and storage

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory 1998 Program Plan

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

L L. Sacchet

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering laboratory (EEEL), working in concert with other NIST Laboratories, is providing measurement capability and other