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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
171

The advantage of the color-code modality versus alphanumeric- and symbol-code

Hoops, Henning. January 1980 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 1980. / Thesis Advisor(s): Neil, Douglas. Second Reader: Moroney, William. "March 1980." Description based on title screen as viewed on May 25, 2010. DTIC Descriptor(s): Data Displays, Man Machine Systems, Cockpits, Performance (Human), Reaction Time, Pilots, Analysis Of Variance, Theses, Coding, Colors, Errors, Symbols, Cathode Ray Tube Screens, Color Vision, Alphanumeric Displays DTIC Identifier(s): Color Coding. Author(s) subject terms: Coding Techniques, Symbols,Colors, Reaction Time, Performance, Errors, Alphanumerics. Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-66). Also available in print.
172

A structural GARCH model an application to portfolio risk management /

De Wet, Walter Albert. January 2005 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D. (Econometrics))-University of Pretoria, 2005. / Abstract in English. Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.
173

New methods for variable selection with applications to survival analysis and statistical redundancy analysis using gene expression data /

Hu, Simin. January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Case Western Reserve University, 2006. / [School of Medicine] Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Includes bibliographical references. Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.
174

Differential gene expression between patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia and patients with acute myeloid leukemia : the use of analysis of variance models in microarray data analysis /

Istook, Diana Lee. January 2004 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis--University of Oklahoma. / Bibliography: leaves 90-93.
175

The impact of the inappropriate modeling of cross-classified data structures

Meyers, Jason Leon, Beretvas, Susan Natasha, January 2004 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2004. / Supervisor: Susan N. Beretvas. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
176

The relationship between student use of campus green spaces and the arboretum and perceptions of quality of life /

McFarland, Amy, January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (M.Ed.)--Texas State University-San Marcos, 2007. / Vita. Appendices: leaves 126-137. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-145).
177

An investigation into the measurement invariance of the performance index

Dunbar-Isaacson, Hazel 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MComm (Industrial Psychology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / The leadership-for-performance framework designed by Spangenberg and Theron (2004) aspires to explicate the structural relationships existing between leader competency potential, leadership competencies, leadership outcomes and the dimensions of organizational unit performance. The Performance Index (PI) and Leadership Behaviour Inventory (LBI) comprise the leadership-forperformance range of measures. The PI was developed as a comprehensive criterion measure of unit performance for which the unit leader could be held responsible. The basic PI structural model has been developed to explain the manner in which the various latent leadership dimensions measured by the LBI affect the eight unit performance latent variables that are assessed by the PI. Although preliminary research suggests the basic PI structural model could be refined, continued research in this regard can only be justified if the basic PI measurement model is shown to be measurement invariant across independent samples from the target population. As part of ongoing research of the leadership-for-performance range of measures, this crossvalidation study investigated the extent to which the PI measurement model may be considered measurement invariant across two independent samples from the same population. Two samples were collected through non-probability sampling procedures and included 277 and 375 complete cases after imputation by matching. Item analysis and dimensionality analysis were performed on each of the PI sub-scales prior to the formation of item parcels. No items were excluded based on item- and dimensionality analysis results. Two composite indicator variables (item parcels) were created from the items of each sub-scale and were treated as continuous variables in the subsequent statistical analyses. Structural equation modelling, using robust maximum likelihood estimation, was used to perform a confirmatory first-order factor analysis on the item parcels for each sample. The measurement model was fitted to both samples independently and close fit for each sample was established. The measurement model was cross-validated using a progressive series of measurement invariance tests. Results indicated the PI measurement model did not display full measurement invariance across the two samples although it did cross-validate successfully under the configural invariance condition. Statistically significant non-equivalence was found to exist in both the measurement error variances and the factor covariances (p<0,05), although the p<0,05 critical value was only narrowly surpassed in both cases. The measurement model did, however, display metric invariance across the samples as no significant differences were found between the factor loadings, suggesting the content of each item is perceived and interpreted in a similar manner across samples from the target population. When considered in combination, these results may be viewed as quite satisfactory as they indicate that themeasurement model does not appear to vary greatly when fitted to data from the two samples. As this study has established at least metric invariance of the PI, it therefore provides some basis of confidence for proceeding with subsequent research aimed at establishing the structural invariance of the basic PI structural model and eventually research that links the leadership behaviour to work unit performance as measured by the PI. Limitations of this study are discussed.
178

Metodologias para reconhecimento de padrões em sistemas SHM utilizando a técnica da Impedância Eletromecânica (E/M)

Gonsalez, Camila Gianini [UNESP] 24 February 2012 (has links) (PDF)
Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2012-02-24Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:14:27Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 gonsalez_cg_me_ilha.pdf: 4679748 bytes, checksum: 5f6a627734b2110f92059053c2470814 (MD5) / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Pesquisadores de diversas partes do mundo se empenham em desenvolver técnicas capazes de monitorar a integridade de máquinas, veículos e estruturas, principalmente as que a ruptura ou destruição possa provocar acidentes e catástrofes. Neste contexto, várias técnicas não destrutivas podem ser utilizadas para monitorar estes sistemas permitindo a realização de reparos e, evitando maiores prejuízos econômicos e danos sociais. A técnica da Impedância Eletromecânica está entre as técnicas baseadas na utilização de materiais piezelétricos e, particularmente, utiliza-se de uma curva sensível a pequenas variações na estrutura, característica que faz a técnica ser eficiente na detecção de danos incipientes. No entanto, sob variações das condições ambiente e de teste, a sensibilidade da técnica pode produzir falsos diagnósticos. Desta forma, o desafio atual é aplicar a técnica da Impedância Eletromecânica em sistemas de monitoramento considerando condições mais próximas às condições de operação reais dos sistemas a serem monitorados. Este trabalho apresenta duas metodologias para sistemas SHM, a primeira consiste em utilizar a técnica de agrupamento Fuzzy c-means para entender e considerar o efeito da temperatura nos sinais da Impedância Eletromecânica. A segunda metodologia utiliza análise de variância (ANOVA) para propor uma metodologia de detecção mais robusta, e assim, incorporar variações aleatórias nos sistemas de medição e aquisição sem comprometer o diagnóstico SHM / Researchers around the world are engaged to develop techniques for structural health monitoring of machinery, vehicles and structures, especially systems where damage or destruction could induce accidents and disasters. In this context, several non-destructive techniques can be used to monitor these systems allowing repairs and avoiding major economic losses or social losses. The electromechanical impedance technique is among the techniques based on piezoelectric materials use and it is sensible to small variations in the structure which makes it efficient in detecting incipient damages. However, variations in the ambient or test conditions can cause false diagnoses. Therefore, the current challenge is to apply the electromechanical impedance technique considering monitoring conditions closer to real operating conditions of the systems to be monitored. This work presents two methodologies for SHM systems. The first one uses Fuzzy c-means clustering to distinguish the temperature effect on impedance signal. The second method uses analysis of variance (ANOVA) to propose a more robust detection methodology and thus incorporate random variations in measurement systems and acquisition without loss of SHM diagnostic
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Estudo dos parâmetros-chave no controle da resistência de misturas solo-cinza-cal / Key parameters in the control of the resistence of soil-ash-lime mixtures

Dalla Rosa, Amanda January 2009 (has links)
Na engenharia geotécnica o principal material utilizado, o solo, é complexo e muito variável, sendo que nem sempre satisfaz as necessidades da obra a ser realizada. Com a constante busca de soluções que proporcionem melhoria no solo, redução de custos e preservação dos recursos naturais, o aproveitamento de resíduos vem se destacando, como é o caso da utilização da cinza volante na estabilização de solos com cal. Contudo, ainda não existem metodologias de dosagem dessas misturas baseadas em critérios mais racionais, como a relação água/cimento para o concreto. Assim, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo quantificar a influência das variáveis de interesse quantidade de cal, quantidade de cinza volante, porosidade e do tempo de cura sobre a resistência de um solo estabilizado com cal e cinza volante, verificando a adequação do uso da relação vazios/cal na estimativa da resistência à compressão simples destas misturas. Para isso foram realizados ensaios de compressão simples e medidas de sucção matricial. Os resultados demonstram que o aumento da quantidade de cal e cinza volante, do peso específico aparente seco e do tempo de cura provoca o aumento da sua resistência à compressão simples. Sendo que, a resistência à compressão simples cresce linearmente com o aumento da quantidade de cal e exponencialmente com a redução da sua porosidade. Assim, verifica-se que, a relação vazios/cal, definida pela razão entre a porosidade da mistura compactada e o teor volumétrico de cal, ajustado por um expoente, demonstra ser um parâmetro adequado na estimativa da resistência à compressão simples das misturas estudadas. Além disso, a existência de relações únicas e distintas no controle da resistência à compressão simples do solo estudado em função da porosidade, do teor volumétrico de cal e da quantidade de cinza volante para 28, 60 e 90 dias de cura mostrou-se muito eficiente para relações de dosagem. Contudo, a análise estatística dos dados obtidos em um experimento é de extrema importância. Uma metodologia utilizada para analisar estes dados é a metodologia de Projeto de Experimentos, que é apoiada fortemente em conceitos estatísticos, destinada a otimizar o planejamento, a execução e análise de um experimento. Assim, a análise a ser realizada neste experimento baseia-se em um projeto fatorial completo que investiga todas as combinações de níveis dos fatores controláveis quantidade de cal, quantidade de cinza volante, porosidade e tempo de cura. Os resultados demonstram, a partir da análise da variância, que todos os fatores controláveis escolhidos no experimento são significativos, bem como todas as interações entre eles. A metodologia de Projeto de Experimentos mostrou-se eficiente na determinação de quais fatores intervenientes são importantes para o fenômeno em estudo. / The main material used in the geotechnical engineering, the soil, is complex and highly variable, and does not always meet the needs of the work to be performed. With the constant search for solutions that provide soil improvement, costs reduction and natural resources preservation, the waste recovery has been increasing, such as the use of fly ash in the soils stabilization with lime. However, there are still no dosage methods of these mixtures based on more rational criteria such as the water/cement ratio for the concrete. Thus, this research aims to quantify the influence of variables of interest lime amount, the fly ash quantity, porosity and curing time on the strength of soil stabilized with lime and fly ash, verifying the adaptation of the use of the voids/lime ratio in the estimation of unconfined compression strength of these mixtures. Unconfined compression strength tests and measurement of matric suction were carried out in present work. The results show that increasing lime and/or fly ash amount, dry unit weight and curing time has as consequence the increase of unconfined compression strength. Unconfined compression strength increases linearly with the increase of lime amount and exponentially with the reduction of its porosity. The voids/lime ratio, defined as the ratio of the compacted mixture porosity and the lime volumetric content, adjusted by an exponent, proves to be an appropriate parameter to estimate the unconfined compression strength of the soil-ash-lime studied. Furthermore, the existence of unique and distinct relationships in the control of unconfined compression strength of the soil studied as a function of porosity, lime volumetric content and fly ash quantity for 28, 60 and 90 days of curing was very efficient for dosage relationships. However, the statistical analysis of data from an experiment is utmost importance. A methodology to analyze these data is the methodology of Design of Experiments, which is strongly supported by statistical concepts, designed to optimize the planning, the implementation and analysis of an experiment. The analysis to be performed in this experiment is based on a complete factorial design to investigate all combinations of levels of controllable factors lime amount, fly ash quantity, porosity, and time curing. The results show, from the analysis of variance, that all controllable factors chosen in the experiment and all interactions between them are significant. The methodology of Design of Experiments was efficient in determining which involved factors are important for the phenomenon under study.
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Metodologias para a previsão do comportamento mecânico e para a análise da variação da porosidade de um solo siltoso tratado com cal em diferentes tempos de cura / Methodologies to foresee the mechanical behavior and analysis the porosity variation of a silty soil treated with lime in different curing time periods

Johann, Amanda Dalla Rosa January 2013 (has links)
A técnica de tratamento de solos com cal ou cimento vem sendo empregada com sucesso na engenharia geotécnica, melhorando as características do solo, que por ser um material complexo e muito variável nem sempre satisfaz as necessidades da obra a ser realizada. As últimas pesquisas em solos tratados com cal mostram o desenvolvimento de metodologias de dosagem baseadas em critérios racionais (como a relação água/cimento para o concreto), onde a relação volume de vazios/volume de cal desempenha papel fundamental na obtenção da resistência desejada. O volume de vazios (ou a porosidade) é um fator importante nestas metodologias de dosagem, e ainda não existem técnicas que quantifiquem este fator (como o ensaio de porosimetria por injeção de mercúrio para o concreto) e também modelos que permitam o entendimento do comportamento da porosidade dessas misturas o longo do tempo de cura (como o modelo de Powers para o concreto). Assim, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo verificar a influência da quantidade de cal (Ca), da porosidade (h), do teor de umidade (w) e do tempo de cura (t), sobre a resistência à compressão simples (qu), sobre a resistência à tração (qt) e sobre a rigidez inicial (Go) de um solo siltoso estabilizado com cal (misturas caulim-cal), verificando a adequação do uso da relação vazios/cal na estimativa de qu, qt e Go. Além disso, esta pesquisa busca quantificar a porosidade dessas misturas solo-cal e também desenvolver um modelo, que permita o entendimento do comportamento da sua porosidade ao longo do tempo de cura. Para atingir os objetivos da pesquisa foram realizados ensaios de resistência à compressão simples, ensaios de resistência à tração por compressão diametral, ensaios para a medida de Go, ensaios de sucção matricial e ensaios de porosimetria por injeção de mercúrio. Os resultados dos ensaios de resistência à compressão simples, de resistência à tração e de rigidez inicial demonstram que o aumento da quantidade de Ca, a diminuição da h e o aumento do t provoca o aumento de qu, qt e Go. Sendo que, qu, qt e Go crescem linearmente com o aumento da quantidade de cal e exponencialmente com a redução da sua porosidade. Assim, verifica-se que, a relação vazios/cal (h/Cav), definida pela razão entre a porosidade da mistura compactada e o teor volumétrico de cal, demonstra ser um parâmetro adequado na estimativa de qu, qt e Go. A partir desses mesmos resultados, observase que a w também desempenha um papel fundamental na previsão de qu, qt e Go. Além disso, a partir dos ensaios de resistência à compressão simples, resistência à tração e rigidez inicial, observa-se que a existência de relações únicas e distintas no controle de qu, qt e Go em função da h, do Cav e da w mostrou-se muito eficiente para relações de dosagem. Relações entre qu, qt, Go e h/Cav também, foram muito satisfatórias. Além disso, foram realizadas análises estatísticas dos dados obtidos neste experimento, e os resultados demonstram, a partir da análise da variância, que todos os fatores controláveis escolhidos no experimento são significativos. Os resultados dos ensaios de porosímetro por intrusão de mercúrio demonstram que a porosidade diminui com o tempo de cura. Porém, o modelo de Powers não se adaptou perfeitamente na previsão da variação da porosidade das misturas caulim-cal estudadas. / The technique of treating soil with lime or cement has been used successfully in geotechnical engineering, improving the characteristics of the soil, which is a highly variable and complex material, and does not always meet the needs of the earthwork to be performed. The last researches in soils treated with lime are in the development of dosage methodologies based on rational criteria (such as water/cement ratio for concrete), where the voids/lime ratio plays a fundamental role in the assesstment of the target strength. The void volume (or porosity) is an important factor in these dosage methodologies, and there are not techniques that quantify this factor (as the test porosimetry with intrusion of mercury, for concrete) and also models that allow understanding the behavior of porosity for these mixtures in long curing times (such as the Powers’s model for concrete). Thus, this research aims to determine the influence of the amount of lime (Ca), porosity (h), moisture content (w) and curing time period (t) on the unconfined compression strength (qu), tensile strength (qt) and initial stiffness (Go) of a silty soil stabilized with lime (kaolin-lime mixtures), checking the suitability of the use of voids/lime ratio in estimating qu, qt and Go. Besides, this research aims to quantify the porosity of these soil-lime mixtures and also adjusting a model that allows understanding the behavior of their porosity during the curing time. For that, a number of unconfined compression tests, splitting tensile tests, the measurement of Go, measurement of matric suction and porosimetry with intrusion of mercury tests were carried out in present work. The results of unconfined compression strength, tensile strength and initial stiffness show that increasing the amount of Ca, decreasing of h and increasing of t, causes increased of qu, qt and Go. Further, qu, qt and Go grow linearly with the increased amount of lime and exponentially with reducing its porosity. The voids/lime ratio, defined as the ratio of the compacted mixture porosity and the lime volumetric content, adjusted by an exponent, proves to be an appropriate parameter to estimate the qu, qt and Go. From these results, it is observed that the w also plays a fundamental parameter in predicting the qu, qt and Go. Moreover, it is noted that the existence of distinct and unique relationships in the control of qu, qt and Go according to h, Cav and w proved to be very efficient for dosage relationships. Relations between qu, qt, Go and h/Cav were very satisfactory too. Furthermore, statistical analyzes were performed of the results obtained in this experiment, and results demonstrate, through analysis of variance, that all controllable factors chosen in the experiment are significant. The results of test porosimetry with intrusion of mercury show that the porosity decreases with increasing curing time. However, the Powers’s model has not adapted perfectly to predict the variation of the porosity of kaolin-lime mixtures studied.

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