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Title: Comparative Analysis for Reuse & Disposal of Concrete Residuals from Hydrodemolition, Diamond Grinding, & Diamond Grooving Operations
Author: Albergo, Christopher
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Civil engineering
Description: Large quantities of concrete residual slurries, solids, and liquids are currently being produced from hydrodemolition, diamond grinding, and diamond grooving operations within North Carolina. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and...

Title: Reconﬁguration of distribution network with distributed energy resources for enhancing resilience
Author: Arora, Mohit
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering, Operations research
Description: Enhancing the resiliency of the electric grid is a major challenge facing the electric regulatory bodies. Beyond the traditional approaches of improving the resiliency such as vegetation management, damage assessment and communication technology, ...

Title: Experimental Evaluation of Low-Cost, Portable, and Rapid Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Timber Distribution Poles
Author: Barber, Erica
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Civil engineering
Description: Power line workers have long been required to climb timber utility poles to perform maintenance. Although routine pole inspection and maintenance programs are in place to optimize asset management and reduce the risk posed to workers, such work co...

Title: Understanding the influence of tellurium oxide in the front silver paste on the homogenous high sheet resistance emitter
Author: Bezawada, Naga Sai Nirupama
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Electrical engineering, Renewable energy sources
Description: To reduce the cost of solar electricity requires highly efficient solar cells. However, the manufacturing of high efficiency solar cells does not match up with the cost. The higher the efficiency, the higher the cost. Thus, the high throughput tec...

Title: IMPLEMENTATION AND HARMONIC ANALYSIS OF DQ-CONTROL ON A GRID-TIED SINGLE PHASE INVERTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Author: Bisht, Robin
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Electrical engineering
Description: The electrical utilities are very much concerned about the power quality due to the presence of nonlinear loads in their power distribution systems. The non-linear residential loads cause harmonics in the residential distribution systems. To mitig...

Title: Determination and Evaluation of Inputs for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement to Support Local Calibration of MEPDG for North Carolina
Author: Blanchard, Edward
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Engineering, Civil engineering
Description: The Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) is a state-of-the-practice tool that is used for the analysis and design of pavements, using mechanical and statistical models that have been developed over the past several decades for the p...

Title: Effects of the Urban Heat Island on Anurans in Remnant and Stormwater Control Ponds in the Charlotte Metropolitan Region
Author: Boucher, Adrienne
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Environmental sciences, Ecology
Description: The urban heat island (UHI) has been documented to increase urban air temperatures compared to rural areas, but little is known about the effects of UHI-induced meteorology on anuran breeding and diversity. My research objective is to understand h...

Title: CONCEALED CARRY LAWS AND THEIR EFFECT ON MASS SHOOTINGS IN THE UNITED STATES
Author: Bowles, Nicholas
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Economics, Criminology
Description: Mass shootings frequently provoke discussion around the adequacy of firearm legislation, and what can be done to prevent future attacks. Previous literature examining the relationship between concealed handgun laws and mass shootings provides cont...

Title: POST-DISASTER INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURES IN THE PHILIPPINES (LEYTE AND EAST SAMAR) AFTER SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN
Author: CALVO, JOSEPH
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Civil engineering
Description: This thesis reports the procedures, logistics and findings of an assessment of damaged structures following Super Typhoon Haiyan (also known as Hurricane Yolanda) in the Philippines. The investigation project entailed the coordination of the logis...

Title: Perceptions and Perceived Challenges Associated with a Hypothetical Career in Law Enforcement: Differences Among Male and Female College Students
Author: Cambareri, Josie
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Criminology
Description: While many agencies have expanded their efforts to hire and retain females, women remain underrepresented across local, state, and federal law enforcement. Researchers have often studied the experiences and challenges of women who are currently em...

Title: Income volatility and county size: a study of North Carolina county population size and per capita personal income volatility
Author: Carman, Allison
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Economics
Description: This investigates the relationship between North Carolina counties and patterns in per capita personal income volatility over various samples ranging from 1969 to 2014. The overarching hypothesis is that people in smaller counties experience incre...

Title: Integrating Wavelet Entropy and Binarized Statistical Image Features to Improve Fingerprint Interoperability
Author: Chapman, Zachary
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Computer science
Description: Biometric systems are widely deployed in governmental, military and civilian applications. There are a multitude of sensors and matching algorithms available from different vendors. This creates a competitive market for these products, which is go...

Title: CFD simulation of an overtaking maneuver using simplified vehicle bodies
Author: Chellaram, Arune
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: When two vehicle bodies are involved in a passing maneuver, interesting and intricate aerodynamic interactions occur between them. This has been an area of active interest in Motorsports for quite some time. The existing literature shows only few ...

Title: QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF USE OF PORTLAND LIMESTONE CEMENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Author: Chimmula, Rohit Reddy
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Civil engineering
Description: Production of portland cement contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. In order to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete and to construct more sustainable highway infrastructure, blended cements are increasingly being utilized in pa...

Title: The Effect of Kinesio Tex Tape in Participants with Chronic Ankle Instability After a Fatigue Protocol
Author: Cline, Jason
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Kinesiology
Description: Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sports related injuries in the United States. The development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is estimated to occur in 30-80% of people after the initial sprain. Several factors contribute to rec...

Title: Understanding Power System Frequency
Author: Cockerham, Brett
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Electrical engineering
Description: Frequency of an electrical signal is defined during steady state conditions, although it can be problematic to measure. However, power system frequency can often fluctuate during power swings and other anomalous events. These events can be charact...

Title: Peer Effects In the Professional Golf Association
Author: Couch, Preston
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Economics
Description: In this analysis I will determine the execution of professional golfers in the final two rounds of a four round tournament. This paper investigates if a player’s performance influences another player’s performance using tee shots on par three hole...

Title: Association between taking asthma medication and total direct healthcare cost among patients with asthma
Author: Dave, Ira
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Public health
Description: Asthma is one of the most common chronic and financially burdensome diseases in the United States. Previous studies have focused on comparing healthcare costs between asthma patients and non-asthma patients. This study is unique as it compares hea...

Title: Design of a 4D Deliverable for Construction Schedule Updates
Author: DeWitt, Savannah
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Engineering
Description: Advancements in digital technology within the construction industry have significantly impacted the way in which the built environment comes to fruition. The use of 4D technology provides enhanced communication of the plan of action established by...

Title: DYNAMICS SENSITIVITY STUDY OF STOCK CAR SHIFTER COMPONENTS
Author: DesRocher, Samuel
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering, Automobiles--Design and construction
Description: Previous experience in race situations has shown that components in the shifter section of the stock car drivetrain are subject to failure. As the engine operates in a specific rotational speed band throughout a race event due to gearing rules, th...