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Semi-analytical Complex Variable Based Stochastic Finite Element Method
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The stochastic finite element method (SFEM) is an approach that allows an analyst to define material, load, and geometry parameters as random variables to represent uncertainty in an engineering problem. The method is then ...
First Responders: Coping With Community Traumatic Events
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)
The researcher conducted an online survey through social networking sites to identify coping processes utilized by first responders responding to a Community Traumatic Event (CTE) and to identify beneficial supportive ...
A Comprehensive Study Of Recycled Concrete Aggregates As A Drainable Base Layer For Pavements
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The use of recycled materials in construction is becoming increasingly popular due to the shortage of raw materials. Coupled with the environmental concerns surrounding the quarrying of natural minerals, waste materials ...
Adapting Harmonic Function Path Planning: To Reflect User Motion Preferences
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Every human in the real world has a unique motion preference while moving to achieve a given task. These preferences could be expressed by moving in a straight line, following the wall along a corridor, avoiding sharp ...
A Globally Convergent Numerical Method For Coefficient Inverse Problems
(Mathematics, 2009-09-16)
In our terminology "globally convergent numerical method" means a numerical method, whose convergence to a good approximation for the correct solution is independent of the initial approximation. A new numerical imaging ...
Testing The Equality Of Regression Coefficients And A Pooling Methodology From Multiple Samples When The Data Is Multicollinear
(Mathematics, 2009-09-16)
Testing the equality of regression coefficients between two regression equations is a common practice in statistics today. The theory and methods are sufficiently developed under ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation. ...
Independent Source Extraction Applied To Radar Imaging
(Electrical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Multiple scattering and random interactions among scattering elements and between the scatterers and the background adversely affect the radar image quality and target detection capability. In radar images formed using ...
Open Main Detection In Underground Distribution Network Using Statistical Approaches
(Electrical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The continuous increase for people dependency on electrical energy to run most of their industrial, commercial and residential activities makes it necessary to regularly improve the distribution systems. This Improvement ...
Helmholtz's Theorem Based Parametric Non-rigid Image Registration
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Helmholtz's theorem states that, with suitable boundary condition, a vector field is completely determined if both of its divergence and curl are specified everywhere. Based on this, we developed a new parametric non-rigid ...
Gender Differences In Science, Math, And Engineering Doctoral Candiates' Mental Models Regarding Intent To Pursue An Academic Career
(Psychology, 2009-09-16)
Across university departments in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, there has been a long-standing problem of underrepresentation of women at all professorial ranks. Despite efforts over the ...