Abstract not found

The aim of the thesis is to develop a numerical model based on first principles for the simulation of change of size of soil pores during drying of soft soil. This model is suitable for the type of soil consisting of clay with layered structure, such as Montmorillonite. In this study, the geometry of the soil pore is idealized by a triangle consisting of three sand grains and clay fabrics connecting the sand grains. The simplified structure is named as unit cell in this thesis. The change of size of soil pore results from deformation of clay fabrics, and the clay fabric deforms due to the variation of water content. The length of clay fabric is related to the chemical potential of water by applying the Diffuse Double Layer theory as well as geometrical considerations. The soil mass is modelled by combining unit cells of different original pore sizes, which is randomly generated. The model is built by Matlab. The inputs include soil properties (porosity, clay fraction, lamellar properties, etc) and distribution factors; the outputs are total volume of soil and volume of wate, further derivation gives the Water Retention Curve and Soil Shrinkage Curve. In conclusion, the model is able to provide reasonable prediction of change of soil pore size. The shrinkage of pore due to drying of soil is observed. It is found that the multiple unit

of the previous approaches. In the fall of 1983, the College of Com- drawn from the local business community,merce and Finance at Villanova Univer- Each member of the research committee sity instituted a research awards program and the advisory board provides input in with the purpose of recognizing outstand

In 1995, the Colombo Medical Faculty changed its curriculum from a traditional model to an integrated one. The major challenge to the Faculty was obtaining students ’ feedback on their learning activities. To overcome this, a new method where staff and student groups from different years of study engage in an interactive discussion relating to their learning environment was developed. This feedback was then processed and forwarded to the relevant authorities for necessary action.

• University System of Georgia Regents Academic Committee on Libraries (RACL)

Approval of minutes for the Academic Senate meeting ofApril16: (pp. 3-4). II. Communication(s) and Announcement(s): Academic Senate Curriculum Appeals Committee (ASCAC) decision on AERO 4 02 appeal: [excerpted from ASCAC memo to Steve Rein on April19 2013] "The ASCAC upholds the recommendation

university to better understand perceptions about the devices for use in an academic setting. Student and faculty responses are compared using adopter categories and innovation attributes developed by Rogers ’ (2003) diffusion of innovations. Two survey instruments were developed for this study. The Faculty

but realized 99 % left to be understood. Acknowledgments Harry Swinney was my daily mentor throughout my Ph.D years. He treat me as a son and a friend. His care for students as well as his academic achievement are worthy of respect. He also gave me many opportunities to communicate scientists

technology to transform the retail supply chain. Notwithstanding the major strides made, numerous challenges remain, and new issues are constantly emerging. This book brings together well-known academics who share their research, ideas and experience of current wisdom on supply-chain management in retail

started, both from an academic and from a professional point of view. Bernardo Palazzi and Pier Francesco Cortese helped bringing fun in the lab and making it an ideal workplace. Massimo Rimondini, known for his tremendous typing speed and his unsurpassed technical skills, was a continuous spur to im