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Technical Drawings of Cambridge Stratified Swirl Burner (SwB)
(University of Cambridge & Sandia National Laboratories, 2008)
On the performance of base-isolated buildings: a generic model
(University of CambridgeDepartment of Engineering, 2002-02-12)
Ground-borne vibration has existed ever since the development of urban road and rail networks. Vibration generated by the moving traffic propagates through the ground and into buildings, resulting in unacceptable levels ...
Signal separation of musical instruments: simulation-based methods for musical signal decomposition and transcription
(University of CambridgeDepartment of EngineeringPembroke College, 2001-05-29)
This thesis presents techniques for the modelling of musical signals, with particular regard to monophonic and polyphonic pitch estimation. Musical signals are modelled as a set of notes, each comprising of a set of ...
Collapse of masonry structures
(University of CambridgeDepartment of EngineeringKing's College, 2002-07-16)
TIlls dissertation examines the collapse of masonry structures in response to large
support displacements and horizontal ground accelerations. There are two main classes of masonry structure: arches that thrust, and ...
Modelling of an unbonded CFRP strap shear retrofitting system for RC beams
(American Society of Civil EngineersASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 2009)
A retrofitting technique has been developed that uses carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) straps to increase the shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams. The vertical straps are not bonded to the beam but are instead ...
Behaviour of GFRP adhesive pipe joints subjected to pressure and axial loadings
(ElsevierComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2006)
The corrosion resistance of glass-fibre reinforced polymers (GFRPs) is a key advantage in pipeline applications. Adhesive bonded joints are often used in tensile resistant GFRP pipe systems and the behaviour of small-diameter ...
Nonlinear FE analysis of cracks in tension and shear
(Institute of Civil EngineersMagazine of Concrete Research, 2007-05-01)
Smeared-crack finite element (FE) analyses of reinforced-concrete beams strengthened with prestressed carbonfibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) shear straps have shown that, at high load levels, the stresses in the straps ...
The acoustics of curved and lined cylindrical ducts with mean flow
(University of CambridgeDepartment of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical PhysicsPembroke College, 2007-10-23)
This thesis considers linear perturbations to the steady flow of a compressible inviscid perfect gas along a cylindrical or annular duct. Particular consideration is given to the model of the duct boundary, and to the ...
The fluid mechanics of floating and sinking
(University of CambridgeDepartment of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, 2007-10-02)
This thesis is concerned with the fluid mechanics of floating and sinking. More specifically, the majority of this thesis considers the role played by surface tension in allowing dense objects to float.
We first derive ...
Transcriptional profiling of MnSOD-mediated lifespan extension in Drosophila reveals a species-general network of aging and metabolic genes
(2007-12-09)
Abstract Background Several interventions increase lifespan in model organisms, including reduced insulin/insulin-like growth factor-like signaling (IIS), FOXO transcription factor activation, dietary restriction, and ...