Browsing PhD, EngD, DM and MSc by research theses (Silsoe) by Title

Browsing PhD, EngD, DM and MSc by research theses (Silsoe) by Title

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  • Fabrication of lead zirconate titanate ceramics for pyroelectric applications 
    Navarro, A. (Cranfield University, 2001-10)
    The objective of this work was twofold, i.e. to develop an aqueous route for tape casting Lead Ziconate Titanate (PZT)ceramics for pyroelectric applications and to optimise the die-pressing route for reducing defect size ...
  • Factors Affecting The Exfoliation Corrosion Of Aluminium Alloys 
    Jackson, N (Cranfield University, 1996-12)
    Aluminium alloys suffer from localised attack termed exfoliation corrosion which is intergranular in nature where the attack proceeds around the elongated grains present in the microstructure. The formation of a more ...
  • Factors influencing performance of aircraft safety procedures and perceptions of accident survivability 
    Fennel, P. J. (Cranfield University, 1992-05)
    The primary objectives of the research programme described in this thesis ( and commissioned by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority) were to evaluate the effectiveness of safety cards for communicating ...
  • Feasibility of On-Farm Reduction of Nitrate Pollution in Subsurface Drainage Water 
    Hughes, Edmund John (1996-05-23)
    Nitrate polluted water from agricultural drainage systems is currently treated by the water industry for mains supply. Moves towards a polluter pays policy resulting from European Union legislation and consumer pressure ...
  • A field method for predicting the draught forces of tillage implements. 
    Kirisci, Vahit (Cranfield University, 1994-03)
    A literature review was conducted on several models which have been developed, based on Terzaghi's passive earth pressure theory, to describe the forces acting upon tillage implements during tillage operations. These models ...
  • Field-based supercritical fluid extraction and immunoassay method for determination of organic contaminants 
    Rigou, P (Cranfield University, 2003-05)
    The contamination of soils, particularly by organic pollutants at industrial sites, has required the development of accurate methods of analysis to determine the nature and concentration of the pollutants, thereby allowing ...
  • Finite element model updating in structural dynamics using design sensitivity and optimisation 
    Calvi, Adriano (Cranfield University, 1998-10)
    Model updating is an important issue in engineering. In fact a well-correlated model provides for accurate evaluation of the structure loads and responses. The main objectives of the study were to exploit available ...
  • Flight control for advanced supersonic transport aircraft handling quality design 
    Steer, A. J. (Cranfield University, 2001-11)
    Concorde's unique low-speed handling qualities are acceptable when flown in a rigidly procedural manner by experienced pilots. However, to be commercially viable and environmentally acceptable more numerous second ...
  • Flow in a forward swept centrifugal fan 
    Mealing, B. E. (Cranfield University, 1988-03)
    The original objective of this work, to improve the efficiency of a forward curved centrifugal fan, was redirected to the urgent solution of a serious impeller life problem arising under certain service conditions. Using ...
  • Flow inside axial pump impellers 
    Resnick, Avi (Cranfield University, 1982-12)
    The subject of this work is the flow inside an axial pump impeller, which is studied both numerically and experimentally. The aim of the work is to provide a numerical method to predict the three-dimensional flow field ...
  • Flying qualities of transport aircraft : precognitive or compensatory? 
    Field, Edmund (Cranfield University, 1995-06)
    The introduction of fly-by-wire electronic flight control systems into transport aircraft has given the flying qualities engineer the opportunity to optimise the flying qualities of these aircraft for their specific ...
  • Food safety risk: consumer food purchase models 
    Yeung, Ruth Mo Wah (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe, 2002-07)
    Recent high profile food safety incidents in the United Kingdom have shaken consumer confidence in food products. Consumer perception of risk is seen to be very relevant to food safety issues. The impact of this perceived ...
  • Food safety, consumer trust in livestock farmers and purchase likelihood 
    Yee, Wallace Man Shek (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe, 2002-10)
    Food safety is an important issue facing consumers, the food industry and the government. Since consumers cannot themselves easily assess food safety risks, their perception of food safety is in part a matter of trust ...
  • Formalisation and reuse of cost engineering knowledge 
    Rush, C. (Cranfield University, 2002-10)
    This thesis is concerned with understanding the role and utilisation of cost engineering knowledge for generating cost estimates with respect to long life cycle, complex hardware products. lt examines whether there is a ...
  • Fretting fatigue under variable amplitude loading 
    Hooper, J. (Cranfield University, 2003-01)
    Fretting fatigue is a major concern in the design of engineering components that will be subjected to clamping pressures whilst operating in a vibrational environment. The type of loading environment generated in these ...
  • Fretting fatigue under variable amplitude loading and the role of contact geometry 
    Massingham, M (Cranfield University, 2005-10)
    Problem Little research has taken place to investigate fretting fatigue under conditions of variable amplitude loading (VAL) and no research using a complex loading spectra representative of reality. The effect of cycles ...
  • Fruit and vegetable supply to schools 
    Preston, Nicola (Cranfield University, 2001-02)
    This report, sponsored by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), describes the supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables consumed as part of school meals. FPC had previously identified schools serving children in the ...
  • Future irrigation water demand and on-farm water conservation in England 
    Weatherhead, E. K. (Cranfield University, 2001-02)
    The aim of this thesis is to predict the future demand for water for irrigation of outdoor agricultural crops in England, and to assess the likely on-farm responses to potential water shortages and related legislative ...
  • Gender variables associated with female self-poisoning 
    Jack , R. L. (Cranfield University, 1989-02-23)
    Self-poisoning - the deliberate, non-fatal ingestion of medicinal agents in excess of the recommended dose - is characterised wherever it occurs in Western society by a predominance of women - usually in the order of ...
  • A generic assembly relations model for product family variant management 
    Liu, C-K (Cranfield University, 1999-10)
    The objective of this thesis is to develop generic assembly relations to support variant management to aid the product development for products as families. The advent of the buyers' market has encouraged manufacturers ...

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