Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / "September 2004." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-89).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2006. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-98).

Thesis (M.T.S.)--Catholic Theological Union, 1981. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2005.

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The yearly reports of 155 registered trap lines in northern and northeastern British Columbia have been analysed and grouped into seven distinct areas exhibiting physiographic and vegetational differences. The trap line data hate been reduced to production figures, indicating for each species, the number of square miles necessary to produce one pelt. For most species these production figures have been found to be highly variable among the seven sub-areas. An analysis of the region with respect to providing suitable environment for the various species has suggested reasons for production variability. The species coyote, wolf, weasel, squirrel,and muskrat appear to be taken in numbers inversely proportional to the size of trap lines. The, size of lines, in turn, appears to be an expression of the human population density, habitat modification, depletion of populations of expensive fur species, and other factors. The fur species fox, marten, fisher, mink, wolverine, lynx and beaver appear to be taken in numbers proportional to the abundance of the species concerned. Highest production appears to result from the most favourable environmental conditions. Raccoon, otter, skunk, and cougar are not abundant,and the number of pelts produced is low. In Appendix B, the value of fur is examined for a limited area about Fort Nelson. When the value is calculated to compare with wood value from a forest with a 100 year rotation, the fur has a gross value of over eight million dollars. / Science, Faculty of / Zoology, Department of / Graduate

The yearly returns, from 1929 to 1948, of 211 registered traplines in the Coast Forest Region of British Columbia, north of Howe Sound, have been grouped into eleven sections. These data have been reduced to show the average number of square miles, or linear miles, required to produce one pelt per year. These production figures have been analysed and the reasons for differences among sections have been suggested on the basis of known variations in environmental factors. Twenty species occur in this region, of which, eighteen have been studied. These include raccoon, fox, coyote, wolf, marten, fisher, weasel, mink, wolverine, otter, spotted and striped skunks, cougar, lynx, bobcat, squirrel, beaver, and muskrat. The productivity of spotted and striped skunks, bobcat, raccoon, and otter does not appear to be indicative of the abundance of the animals in the areas where they occur. For the latter species the low catch is probably because of the difficulty of skinning the animal and preparing the pelt. The other species seem to be disregarded by the trappers because of the low value of the fur. For the remainder of the species the productivity figures seem to be indicative of abundance, at least in the areas which are accessible to the trappers. The distribution of the species within the Coast Forest has been noted. The fox, coyote, fisher, striped skunk and lynx appear to be confined largely to the inland valleys where the influence of interior forest types is greatest. The raccoon, spotted skunk and bobcat are restricted to the southern regions. The remaining species are of general distribution, with marten, weasel, mink, and otter the only ones present in any number. Insular conditions have not prevented the majority of the coastal species from spreading, except in the case of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Here only three species, marten, otter and weasel are indigenous. / Science, Faculty of / Zoology, Department of / Graduate

This thesis presents the results of a comprehensive research study of the bearing behaviour of single or multiple bolted plates in bolt shear at ambient and elevated temperatures. A total of 18 tests were carried out to provide detailed experimental information on bearing behaviour of plates with single bolt. A series of parametric studies using the commercial finite element package ABAQUS were conducted to investigate the effects of different design parameters on the connected plate bearing behaviour, including initial stiffness, ultimate resistance and deformation at the ultimate resistance. The finite element models were verified by comparing the simulated results against the author’s tests conducted as part of this research and other researchers’ test results. Based on the parametric study results, an analytical model was proposed to predict the bearing load-deformation relationship of bolted plate in bolt shear. It was found that the stiffness and ultimate resistance could be predicted accurately by using existing methods. The main contribution of the analytical study was the development of a simple method to calculate the maximum plate deformation (bolt-hole elongation) at the ultimate resistance, based on proposed strain distributions according to different failure modes. This method has been verified against the parametric study results and has been found to be suitable for ambient and elevated temperature applications.

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Thesis (MScEng (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical) at the University of Stellenbosch. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis examines the development of a specialized, high-speed bearing in order to reduce vibration levels, reduce cutting times and increase blade stability during diamond sawing. The sawing process is required to be smooth, straight and unhindered – a task which is made difficult by the extreme hardness of the diamond as well as unseen grains which could potentially ruin the cut by deflecting the blade. This has an adverse effect on the quality of the cut and the yield obtained from the stone. The current equipment used for diamond sawing is very basic and a significant improvement can be made in terms of quality and sawing speed with the addition of an improved bearing. An aerostatic bearing was designed in order to achieve lower vibration levels and increased spindle speeds. A speed of 18 500 rpm was achieved with this bearing. A numerical model of the bearing was built with the aim of predicting the bearing’s dynamic behaviour. A finite element method (FEM) analysis was done to confirm the rigid body assumption made. Experimental modal analysis (EMA) was done to determine the frequencies and damping ratios of the natural modes of the rotor. The model was seen to predict the frequencies of the modes to within 6%. This model would be used for future design work to ensure that the frequencies of these modes are designed outside of the operating speed range of the aerostatic bearing. Tests were done to compare the vibration levels between the conventional machine and the aerostatic machine during sawing. The overall RMS acceleration was reduced by 70% on the housing of the aerostatic machine and by 50% on the diamond clamp. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie tesis ondersoek die ontwikkeling van ‘n gespesialeerde, hoë-spoed laer om vibrasie en sny tye te verminder, asook om lem stabilitiet te verhoog in die diamant sny proses. Die sny proses moet glad, reguit en akkuraat wees, maar dit is nie altyd moontlik nie as gevolg van die variasie in hardheid van die diamant asook die naat in die daimant wat die lem maklik kan laat afwyk. Hierdie het ‘n negative effek op die kwalitiet van die snit. Die konvensionele diamant saag masjien is baie eenvoudig en ‘n groot verbetering in die snit kwalitiet en lemspoed is moontlik as ‘n nuwe laer ontwerp en implementeer kan word. ‘n Aerostatiese laer en rotor is ontwikkel om die vibrasie te verminder en die lemspoed to verhoog. ‘n Lemspoed van 18 500 rpm was verkry met die nuwe laer. ‘n Numeriese model is ontiwkkel om die beweging van die rotor dinamies te bereken. Die Eindige Element Metode (EEM) is gebruik om te bepaal of die aanname dat die rotor rigied is, wel aanvaarbaar is. Eksperimentele Modale Analise (EMA) is gebuik om die natuurlike frekwensies en die dempingsverhoudings vir die rotor te bepaal. Die model het die frekwensies tot binne 6% van die werklike waardes bereken. Hierdie model sal in die toekoms gebruik kan word vir die ontwerp van aerostatiese laers om te verseker dat die natuurlike frekwensies buite die spoedbereik van die aerostatiese masjien val. Toetse is gedoen om die vibrasievlakke van die huidige en die aerostatise masjien te meet tydens die snyproses. Die totale WGK versnelling het met 70% op die huls van die aerostatiese masjien, en met 50% op die diamant dop, verminder.