Browsing NDSU Theses & Dissertations by Title
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A Dual-Band Antenna Enabled Using a Complimentory Split Ring Resonator (CSRR) Placed in the Ground Plane
(North Dakota State University, 2019)The microstrip patch antenna is regarded as one of the key components for compact, low cost RF communications and wireless power techniques. In some instances, there are requirements that a system communicate on a different ... -
Dual-Functionalized Liposomes for Gene Delivery to Brain to Prevent and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder which lacks effective disease-modifying therapies. We have investigated the therapeutic potential of pDNA encoding apolipoprotein E2 (ApoE2), ... -
Dummy TSV-Based Timing Optimization for 3D On-Chip Memory
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Design and fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) ICs is one the newest and hottest trends in semiconductor manufacturing industry. In 3D ICs, multiple 2D silicon dies are stacked vertically, and through silicon vias (TSVs) ... -
Durability of Concrete Members Strengthened with CFRP Sheets under Harsh Environmental Conditions
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The deterioration of concrete structures 1s a maJor concern to the infrastructure community. Typical sources of deterioration may include aging,.incrcased service load, and environmental damage. Structural rehabilitation ... -
DuSable Tricademy for Artistic Expression: An Application of Kinetic Architectural Design for a Performing Arts Community
(North Dakota State University, 2006)The building typology for the thesis will be a campus for education in the performing arts. The site is located at the mouth of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. The thesis will examine kinetic architecture as ... -
Dwelling in Nomadic Architecture: Transitional Housing for the Suddenly and Chronically Homeless
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The goal of this thesis project is to create a welcoming and respectful space to house, educate, and rehabilitate the chronic homeless population in the Minneapolis area. The challenge of this premise is to provide ... -
Dwelling up|on the Dock
(North Dakota State University, 2011)This thesis project will explore the aspects of dwellings that can contribute to making the floor plan more efficient through flexibility and adaptation to the users and environment. -
Dynamic 3D In Vitro Bone Metastatic Testbeds for Prostate and Breast Cancer
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Metastatic prostate cancer spreads preferentially to the bone, causing skeletal complications associated with significant morbidity and a poor prognosis, despite current therapeutic approaches. Increasing evidence suggests ... -
Dynamic Algorithms for Sensor Scheduling and Adversary Path Prediction
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In this thesis we describe three new dynamic, real time and robust sensor scheduling algorithms for intruder tracking and sensor scheduling. We call them Tactic Association Based Algorithm (TABA), Tactic Case Based ... -
Dynamic Interaction of Vehicle and Bridge Subjected to Prestress Force Loss and Foundation Settlement
(North Dakota State University, 2016)Plenty of bridges in U.S. are suffering from prestress force loss and foundation settlements. The loss of prestress force in bridge load-carrying members such as girders may lead to the malfunction and even failure of the ... -
Dynamic Light Trail Construction in Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Optical Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2017)This paper addresses dynamic light trail construction issues in a WDM optical network. This construction was done with an objective to consume a minimum number of resources, such as, the number of free wavelengths, while ... -
Dynamic Modelling for the Path Tracking Control of a Four-Wheel Independent-Drive, Four-Wheel Independent-Steer Autonomous Ground Vehicle
(North Dakota State University, 2017)Robots that can be reconfigured to perform more than one task would be to consumers. The Four-Wheel Independent-Drive, Four-Wheel Independent-Steer (4WD4WS) robot is well suited for the role of reconfigurable robot due to ... -
Dynamic Modularity: A New Approach to Off-site Construction
(North Dakota State University, 2020)The goal of this thesis project is to examine the several possible ways that a single-family residence can be built using various forms of off-site construction in order to determine which methods are the most suitable. ... -
Dynamic Partial Reconfiguration as an Approach to Motor Control Design
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Recent work in motor controls has been utilizing the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) instead of using the more standard microprocessors or digital signal processors. FPGAs have the advantage of flexibility and ... -
Dynamic Pricing in Supply Chains Bringing the Perishable Approach to Dynamic Car Market
(North Dakota State University, 2014)In a business environment, using dynamic pricing is a standard practice, especially in the management of revenue. Given the availability of online information concerning inventory and pricing, customers are in a position ... -
Dynamic Stall Characteristics of a Pitching Swept Finite Aspect Ratio Wing
(North Dakota State University, 2019)This research will investigate various swept wing models, designing the mechanism for their pitching motion and control, designing wind tunnel implementation, and performing data measurements and analysis using particle ... -
Dynamic Stall Characteristics of Pitching Finite-Aspect-Ratio Wings
(North Dakota State University, 2021)In this study, an experimental investigation was performed to characterize the dynamic stall of pitching wings and provide confirmation of the existence of the arch-shaped vortex for moderate sweep wing. Dynamic stall is ... -
Dynamic State Estimation Assisted Power System Monitoring and Protection
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The advent of phasor measurement units (PMUs) has unlocked several novel methods to monitor, control, and protect bulk electric power systems. This thesis introduces the concept of “Dynamic State Estimation” (DSE), aided ... -
Dynamical Modelling of an Idealized Hemispherical Skull Model with Fluid Pressure Interactions Using Modal Analysis
(North Dakota State University, 2019)In this dissertation, a non-invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring technique is introduced by developing a head dynamic model. The technique is based on modal frequency testing and vibration responses analysis of ... -
Dynamics of Compound Droplets via 3D Spectral Boundary Elements
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Compound droplets raise great interests due to their applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industry. In spite of the growing demand of theoretical investigation of dynamics of compound droplets from those ...