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Yihai Bao, Joseph A. Main, Hai S. Lew, Fahim Sadek
A computational assessment of the robustness of reinforced concrete (RC) building structures under column loss scenarios is presented. A reduced-order modeling
Joseph A. Main, Yihai Bao, Hai S. Lew, Fahim Sadek
This paper describes both full-scale testing and detailed finite-element modeling of a precast concrete moment-frame assembly extracted from the perimeter
Bryan M. Barnes, Francois R. Goasmat, Martin Y. Sohn, Hui Zhou, Richard M. Silver, Andras Vladar, Abraham Arceo
We have previously introduced a new data analysis method that more thoroughly utilizes scattered optical intensity data collected during defect inspection using
Kristen Greene, Melissa A. Gallagher, Franklin Tamborello
Given the high propensity of users motoric errors with smaller touchscreen usa-buttons, knowing the endpoint distributions for finger-based pointing and
[Poster] A t-way covering array can detect t-way faults, however they generally include other combinations beyond t-way as well. For example, a particular test
Jon Hagar, D. Richard Kuhn, Raghu N. Kacker, Thomas Wissink
This poster gives an overview of the experience of eight pilot projects, over two years, applying combinatorial testing in a large aerospace organization. While
Laleh Ghandehari, Jacek Czerwonka, Yu Lei, Soheil Shafiee, Raghu N. Kacker, D. Richard Kuhn
Some conflicting results have been reported on the comparison between t-way combinatorial testing and random testing. In this paper, we report a new study that
Mina S. Seif, Therese P. McAllister, Joseph A. Main, William E. Luecke
Performance-based methodologies to evaluate the fire performance of structures are needed to move beyond the prescriptive procedures presently in use, which
P. Jonathon Phillips, Yi-Chen Chen, Vishal M. Patel, Rama Chellappa
n this paper, we address the problem of matching faces across changes in pose in unconstrained videos. We pro- pose two methods based on 3D rotation and sparse
We discuss two applications of single-nanowire GaN light emitting diodes, optical interconnects and multifunction scanning probes. These applications take
Peter Y. Hsieh, Jason A. Widegren, Tara Fortin, Thomas J. Bruno
The rising cost of petroleum is driving the development of alternative hydrocarbon fuels for transportation. Hydrotreated renewable fuels and Fischer-Tropsch
Texture compression is widely used in real-time rendering to reduce storage and bandwidth requirements. Recent research in compression algorithms has explored
This paper discusses a research project to support virtual design and verification of industrial process plants designs. Process plants are a class of cyber
Kevin B. McGrattan, Richard D. Peacock, Kristopher J. Overholt
This paper provides a summary of a decade-long effort to verify and validate a variety of different fire models used in the commercial nuclear industry. The
The largest source of carbon dioxide emissions is fossil fuel combustion. Since 1990, more than 90% of carbon dioxide emissions within the United States have
Pragya R. Shrestha, Kin P. Cheung, Jason T. Ryan, Jason P. Campbell, Helmut Baumgart
Fast-CV measurements are frequently being used to study transient phenomena associated with advanced devices. In this study, we show that many artifacts plague
Zakariae Chbili, Kin P. Cheung, Jason P. Campbell, John S. Suehle, D. E. Ioannou, Aivars Lelis, Sei-Hyung Ryu
We observe an unusual instability in the SiC DMOSFET transistor characteristics. From a series of bias conditions at elevated temperatures, we conclude that a
Jason T. Ryan, Jason P. Campbell, Jibin Zou, Kin P. Cheung, Richard Southwick, Anthony Oates, Rue Huang
Abstract We examine the seemingly frequency-dependent gate leakage current component of frequency-modulated charge pumping and show it to be a measurement
Pragya R. Shrestha, David M. Nminibapiel, Jason P. Campbell, Kin P. Cheung, Helmut Baumgart, Shweta Deora, G. Bersuker
The characteristics of a conductive filament in HfO2 RRAM is shown to be dependent on the duration of the current compliance overshoot, which may occur during
Recent revelations have shed light on the scale of eavesdropping on Internet traffic; violating the privacy of almost every Internet user. In response, protocol
Aaron Forster, Kar T. Tan, Wei-Lun Ho, Donald Hunston
Polyethylene (PE) is used significantly for a wide range of critical fluid transport applications from water to fossil fuels. The advantages of polyethylene are
Donald Hunston, Cyril Clerici, Aurélien Blond, Aaron Forster
Thermoset resins are used in many composites and structural adhesives because they have excellent proper-ties. Unfortunately, they tend to be quite brittle
The complex relationships between indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, coupled with the impacts of climate change, make it more important than ever
Kevin Y. Teichman, Steven J. Emmerich, Andrew K. Persily
In this paper, we describe and demonstrate a graphical approach to illustrating the performance of high-performing buildings. Our approach enables building
Christopher C. White, Kar T. Tan, Donald L. Hunston, Justin M. Gorham, Aaron M. Forster, Vogt D. Bryan
The durability of adhesive joints in hostile environments is a major area of concern in structural adhesive bonding. Therefore, understanding the mechanics and
The large spin dependence of the absorption cross section for neutrons by 3He gas provides a method to polarize neutron beams. For certain applications, such
Besides providing thermal comfort and acceptable indoor environmental quality (IEQ), the designers of buildings and other enclosed spaces are increasingly
Lisa C. Ng, Andrew K. Persily, Steven J. Emmerich, Kevin Y. Teichman
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings are designed to provide thermally comfortable conditions and to maintain acceptable