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Thesis (M.E.)--University of Canterbury, 2006. / Typescript (photocopy). "January 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-184). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-216).

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Thesis (MTech (Mechanical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2005 / Having simple structure and high sensitivity, micro accelerometer is a type of popular transducer used to measure the acceleration in a great variety of conditions. The bridge-type micro accelerometer is a typical micro accelerometer and has many types. As one of research project of Kentron in South Africa, the thesis presented here analyzes the bridge-type capacitive nticro accelerometer (BTCMA) and the bridge-type micro accelerometer with two piezoelectric thin films read-out (BTPMA). In this thesis, the similar structures are used on BTCMA and BTPMA For proving the fundamental mode of the structure can measure acceleration and utilizing the structural and electric characteristic to avoid the effect of higher modes, the program CoventorWare for nticro-electric-mechanical system (MEMS) design and analysis is used here to analyze the modes of these two structures, The two group piezoelectric thin films of BTPMA can be connected in serial or parallel configurations. Integrating piezoelectric effect method, strength method and energy method, the analytical analysis of these two configurations has been done with particular emphasis on the elastic characteristics of the thin films. The analytical formulas of transducer, sensitivity, resonance frequency, noise, quality factor, ntinimum detectable signal and maximum detectable range are obtained. According to the comparison results between these two configurations, the charge output in parallel configuration is a little more than that in serial configuration and the sensitivity in serial configuration is much higher than that in parallel configuration. Finally, a calculation of certain practical nticro accelerometer size is used to prove the above conclusions. On the base of capacitance theory, strength method and energy method, the analytical analysis of the BTCMA has been done in this thesis.

Thesis (MTech (Construction Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. / Delays are frequent and recurring in construction projects, mostly in developing countries. Several factors pertaining to modes of operation in the local construction industry contribute to construction delays. Contractual claims are integral and an important feature of construction project's life. Often times, delay-related contractual claims in construction projects is a controversial issue that often leads to disputes and conflicts between contractual parties due to its ambiguity and complexity. Literature have shown over the last decade a range of problems that have consistently resulted in construction delay and significant costs to all contractual parties due to contractual claims in almost all types of construction projects. Therefore, to achieve more time efficiency on construction projects, comprehensive studies on common problems resulting in routine delays due to contractual claims is essential. Such studies need to pinpoint the most relevant causes of delay that have to be monitored carefully in order to avoid the construction delays. Thus, this study adopted a quantitative research method. Closed ended and open ended questions were designed in the quantitative instrument for the quantitative survey. Descriptive and Principal Component Analysis was employed for data analysis to develop an operational framework for evaluating delay related claims in the South African construction industry. Findings from the analysis of data revealed several factors through which, when appropriately evaluated will reduce the incidence of contractual claim to minimum if not completely eliminated in construction project. The study has found that delay-related claims are increasingly emerging and have become the most common and costly problem in construction projects which not only deny the client timely access to the completed facility but disrupt the overall performance of the building project. This study also concludes that the contractual claims that often lead to dispute during execution of building projects are; Change order claim, Variation order claim, Cost and expense claims and Dayworks claim. Therefore, evaluation of these claims must be given careful assessment during the construction phase of a building project to forestall its attendant consequence on project performance. Inconsistencies in the operational dealings with contractual claims in the South African construction industry showed that; release of payment emanating from claims, quality of management and design coordination, nonavailability of specified materials and change in micro economic policy are the most significant in evaluation factors which must be considered in evaluation of accurate and undisputed contractual claims. This study also affirmed that the three principal components that lead to claim and dispute when combined explained 49% of the total variance. Also, it was concluded that arbitration is most appropriate for dispute due to; shortage of materials, claims in fluctuation of the materials price, physical environmental consideration, and conflict of interest among the project team. Litigation is most appropriate to resolve dispute due to access to the construction site. While mediation is most suitable for dispute due to; inability of the client to understand design, the choice of the procurement process, delay in release of payment emanating from claims, lack of prompt delivery of materials by the suppliers, interference with utility lines and extreme weather condition. Lastly, Negotiation is most suitable for dispute arisen from constructability of the design and non-availability of specified materials.