Design and analysis of recycled content sign blanks /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harrison, Ben Frank, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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analysis. This procedure is capable of modeling dynamic
and converted to the frequency domain using fast Fourier
and Other Structures. A design example for a two-pole sign
are development of performance-based specifications and a new
at the actuator connection with the same impact hammer used
brief listing of estimated cost for some of the recycled
checked using a finite element model of the structure in
closely approximates the response obtained by finite element
commercial manufacturers and subjected to an array of
conjunction with a set of performance-based specifications.
constructed and an electromechanical actuator is connected to
conventional high-grade plywood and aluminum. This study
deflection criteria. Design environmental loads are
design procedure for sign blanks. A preliminary design
determined using ASCE 7-95 Minimum Design Loadsfor Buildings
during the study. Adequacy of the preliminary design is
elicits a structural response at a particular node that
encompasses analysis, performance, and properties of tested
exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Corollaries of this study
for duplicating wind induced vibrations is developed using a
frequency domain-based method. Numerical simulation of a
In addition, a combined laboratory and numerical procedure
in flexure, uni-axial tension, creep, free vibration, and
including high density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate,
including impulse events caused by large highway vehicles. A
is performed for one of the recycled materials collected
laboratory tests and numerical simulations. Materials that
materials that were tested in the laboratory is included for
materials. A total of seven recycled materials were tested
mechanics of materials bending formulae for a variety of
polyvinyl chloride, and calcium carbonate. This study
presents the engineering techniques necessary for judicious
procedure is developed for two-pole supported and tee-pole
quantities varying by order of magnitude from 1,000 to
response function an actuator time history is produced that
response in the substrate to nearly any dynamic wind event,
sign blanks constructed of reclaimed materials instead of
supported sign substrates. The procedure is based on simple
The response of several locations on the sign are recorded
the supporting structure. The laboratory structure is struck
This report documents a study of the feasibility of using
to analyze the field model. From a complex frequency
transform. Simultaneously, a full-scale laboratory model is
use of recycled materials in roadside sign applications.
Various types of recycled materials were solicited from
were received were manufactured from a variety of materials
wind loading is carried out using two dynamic wind events.
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xvii, 167 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.