Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Results of tension and compression tests on angle segments are used to generate moment-rotation curves for welded-welded double framing angle connections. The beam line concept is then used to determine the connection moments for connection depths of 18 to 32 inches. With the connection moments known, the two welds, denoted as Weld A and Weld B in the AISC Manual Table IV are evaluated. Because the analytical model used to generate the weld sized published in the AISC Manual and analytical model used in this research differ, it was found that the capacities of the connection designs in the AISC Manual for Weld B have factors of safety ranging from 2.5 to 3.0. Design aids are included which give the connection moments for a variety of designs as a function of the length to depth ratio of the beam for the case of uniform loading.

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It seems that the world does not exist in the way that we perceive it. Among the reasons for this are both the inaccuracy of the information gathered by our senses, and the cultural and linguistic structures through which we interpret this sensory information. This thesis and this group of sculptures, exhibited in the Autzen Gallery April 17 - May 10, 1995, are an attempt to address these issues and to point in a direction which may lead to greater understanding of the world and our place within it. Using primarily welded steel, and building from a foundation based on simple geometric forms, and making reference to more mystical, less reasoned cultural views, I have created sculpture that attempts to strike a balance between science and superstition, with a blending of rational and intuitive expression.

"May 2002" / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 210-229) / xxvi, 368 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2003

Bibliography: leaves 240-257. / xvii, 274 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / The main objective of this research is to develop a fundamentally new fatigue design and assessment procedure which can be used to predict the variation in crack size, strength and inspection periods as well as endurances. Basic fracture mechanics and fatigue procedures are used to illustrate this new technique. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Depts. of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, 1997?

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Lehigh University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references and vita.