Materials and methods

The prediction of the expected long-term performance of concrete exposed to sewage and similar materials can be difficult as it is affected by a large number of parameters. In addition, the deterioration process in concrete is generally slow. The focus of the study was to ascertain the life expectancy of concrete septic tanks located in rural Victoria. In developing the accelerated test method, ASTM C 192, ASTM C 452, ASTM C 1293 and ASTM C 109 standard procedures were adopted wherever possible.

172p runthenight05 01-03-2023 8 3   Download

The aim of the research was the processing of the vibration signatures from healthy and damaged composite beams acquired with the help of a Scanning Laser Vibrometer (SLV) upon excitation and analysis of the mode shapes acquired for damage detection. The displacement mode shapes acquired were then converted into curvature mode shapes with the help of a Central Difference Approximation method (CDA).

146p runthenight07 01-03-2023 6 3   Download

In international pistol shooting competition the performance improvement needed to be able to move into a medal winning position in a final from fourth position is 1.5 points (Bedford et al., 2012). It may be expected therefore, that by providing a method of reducing tremor resulting in a corresponding performance improvement. This research consists of two studies investigating the physiological response and the shooting performance of elite pistol shooters.

137p runthenight07 01-03-2023 7 3   Download

The objectives of the present study are: Justifying the possibility of using laser cladding technology as a repair method for refurbishment of worn railway axles without jeopardizing their fatigue properties; Analysis of crack initiation and propagation in laser clad samples.

130p runthenight07 01-03-2023 6 3   Download

The specific research objectives of this study are: 1. The development of a high throughput method for evaluation of alloys (5xxx Al as model materials in this work) subject to pitting; 2. Understanding the roles of variation in functional groups' in determining the inhibition efficiency; 3. Elucidating the inhibition mechanisms; and 4. Unveiling the role of intermetallic present in Al matrix and their contribution to the inhibition mechanism, particularly the long-term durability of the inhibitor systems.

104p runthenight04 02-02-2023 9 2   Download

This research investigates a means of negating such shortcomings and reaping the benefits of both LPBF additive manufacturing and traditional manufacturing methods by joining such parts together using laser welding in the autogenous mode (no fillers required). Based on the literature review conducted in this field and the gaps identified, a two-stage methodology was utilised, as per following.

191p runthenight04 02-02-2023 7 5   Download

Once the mechanical properties of printed TPU are characterised, a novel, low cost, and environmentally friendly method for concrete casting using printed TPU moulds is proposed in this thesis. Additively manufactured TPU mould is developed to cast complex concrete structures. A planar topologically optimized cantilever and a free-form 3D column are cast using the proposed TPU mould. Good surface quality is obtained for the cast concrete elements, and the moulds can be reused many times after cleaning.

98p runthenight04 02-02-2023 8 4   Download

The recent advances in the study of the unique capabilities of monolayer crystals had predicted piezoelectricity in two-dimensional (2D) group IV chalcogenides which are not present in their bulk forms. In this study, the predicted piezoelectric properties of was experimentally explored through Piezoelectric Force Microscopy (PFM). Tin Sulfide (SnS), Tin Selenide (SnSe), Germanium Sulfide (GeS), were exfoliated from their bulk forms by the top down methods of liquid sonication, while and Tin Disulfide (SnS2) mechanically exfoliated by tape.

82p runthenight04 02-02-2023 9 3   Download

The purpose of this research was to investigate the technological feasibility of biological filtration process for Mn control in Lorne WTP. This thesis consists of eight chapters. Project background and research objectives are described in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 presents an extensive literature review covering the nature of manganese, manganese analytical methods, manganese control methods, the nature of MOB and biological control of Mn in drinking water treatment. The materials and methods used throughout the experimental investigation for this study are described in Chapter 3.

119p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 3   Download

The aim of this project was to design, fabricate and characterise multifunctional structural composites incorporating phase change materials for thermal management applications. The specific research objectives to achieve this goal were formulated as follows: Investigate effective methods to integrate microencapsulated PCMs into glass fibrereinforced epoxy composites; Evaluate the mechanical properties of micro-PCMs enhanced FRP composites and investigate associated failure mechanisms; Study the thermal management effectiveness of micro-PCMs enhanced FRP composites.

125p runthenight04 02-02-2023 11 3   Download

Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is a multiple-composite material developed during the early 1970s. In SFRC, short steel fibers are randomly distributed in concrete. Steel fibers can prevent the development of micro-cracks inside the concrete and reduce the expansion and development of the macro-cracks, thus enhance mechanical performance of SFRC. However, there is lack of studies on the influence of flowability of fresh SFRC on the steel fiber distribution patterns and mechanical properties of hardened SFRC.

85p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 4   Download

Once the mechanical properties of printed TPU are characterised, a novel, low cost, and environmentally friendly method for concrete casting using printed TPU moulds is proposed in this thesis. The findings of this thesis will provide clear guidelines for the selection of processing parameters for additively manufactured TPU parts and the method of casting complicated concrete structures with additively manufactured TPU mould.

98p runordie3 06-07-2022 13 3   Download

The thesis is performed theoretically and experimentally. The theoretical studies on the dynamics of the single short pulse emission using transient cavity method and narrow linewidth and tunable wavelength generation using Littrow grating configuration were performed. On the other hand, the experimental investigations were carried out Experimental research was carried out based on the optimal results obtained by the theoretical studies.

27p beloveinhouse01 15-08-2021 28 4   Download

Goals of the dissertation: This thesis focuses on studying and developing meta-heuristic optimization methods and combines them with the Artificial Neural Network, which has advantages in approximating data, to build up a new algorithm for solving composite material structural optimization problems.

136p monsterhunterer 20-06-2021 10 3   Download

The motivation to study the topics presented in the thesis comes from the analysis of published literatures, and from the evaluation of the application potential of composite material structures and intelligent optimization methods, especially the reliability-based optimization methods.

136p gaocaolon12 18-06-2021 21 4   Download

Aims of the study: Designing a module-based document on Teaching Methods in secondary school Mathematics and to produce a methodology for using those modules in the teacher training process at the Teachers Training College in Lao PDR, to improve the quality of training and contribute to fostering self-study capacity for students of Mathematics Teacher training College.

27p thebadguys 08-06-2021 30 4   Download

The purpose of this thesis is to study and synthesize BiMO materials (M = V,Ti,Sn) by microwaveassisted chemical method, hydrothermal method, sol-gel method and evaluate their physical properties. The synthesized materials (Bi2Sn2O7 and Bi2Ti2O7) were investigated the photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of RhotaminB (RhB) under visible light.

28p thebadguys 08-06-2021 23 3   Download

Target of thesis: To develop a method that can simplify the determination of the thermodynamic parameters and XAFS spectra which base on the second-order cumulant only. In particular, this method can be applied for both theoretical calculations and experimental measurements in the XAFS method.

27p extraenglish 24-05-2021 31 5   Download

In this thesis, we research and fabricate AgNDs, AgNFs, AuNFs structures on silicon by chemical deposition and electrochemical deposition method for the main purpose of using as SERS substrate. To this target, we have studied the morphology, structure and some properties of the nanostructures produced.

26p extraenglish 24-05-2021 26 4   Download

The objectives of the thesis: Research, fabricate Er3+-doped silica glass microspheres with different sizes by arc discharge method; building an experimental system to investigate WGM mode laser emission spectrum in the optical communication wavelength region ~ 1550 nm of some fabricated microspheres.

28p extraenglish 24-05-2021 14 4   Download