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The response of a suction anchor group to various applied loadings. (1984)
Thesis
TAN, L.W. 1984. The response of a suction anchor group to various applied loadings. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993258

The results of a study of the behaviour of buried suction anchors tested singly and in a group arrangement are presented and discussed. The tests were conducted in saturated granular soil, contained in a 1.8 m diameter tank, in both loose and dense s... Read More about The response of a suction anchor group to various applied loadings..

Computer aids for the design of large scale integrated circuits. (1983)
Thesis
SWAN, G. B. 1983. Computer aids for the design of large scale integrated circuits. Council for National Academic Awards, PhD thesis.

The work described in this thesis is concerned with the development of CADIC (Computer Aided Design of Integrated Circuits), a suite of computer programs which allows the user to design integrated circuit layouts at the geometric level. Initially, a... Read More about Computer aids for the design of large scale integrated circuits..

A study of the binding of anti-aggregatory substances to platelet bound plasma proteins. (1983)
Thesis
SIMPSON, C. 1983. A study of the binding of anti-aggregatory substances to platelet bound plasma proteins. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993218

The binding of a number of platelet active compounds to serum albumin was studied using several direct fluorescence methods and fluorescence polarisation. Particular emphasis was placed on the study of the binding of dipyridamole (DPD) and its analog... Read More about A study of the binding of anti-aggregatory substances to platelet bound plasma proteins..

Passive solar space heating in housing with particular reference to the Scottish climate. (1983)
Thesis
PORTEOUS, C.D.A. 1983. Passive solar space heating in housing with particular reference to the Scottish climate. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993210

The objective of this work was to examine the technical and economic scope for partial passive solar space heating of housing in Scotland. Initially an appraisal of current need and policy within an historical framework, established that trends towar... Read More about Passive solar space heating in housing with particular reference to the Scottish climate..

A study of the factors controlling embryo transport in the oviduct of the mouse. (1983)
Thesis
GRIEVE, K.L. 1983. A study of the factors controlling embryo transport in the oviduct of the mouse. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993240

The time course of tubal transport through the oviduct of the mouse has been examined in some detail. It comprises a multi-factorial system, consisting of ciliary activity, fluid elaboration and muscular contractility, alterations in which may advers... Read More about A study of the factors controlling embryo transport in the oviduct of the mouse..

Alkene hydrogenation on reduced nickel A-zeolite catalysts. (1983)
Thesis
WILLIAMS, S.G. 1983. Alkene hydrogenation on reduced nickel A-zeolite catalysts. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993288

The individual and competitive hydrogenation reactions of ethene, propene and isobutene over various nickel metal-loaded 4A zeolites have been investigated. The reaction kinetics were found to be similar to those found by other workers for alkene hyd... Read More about Alkene hydrogenation on reduced nickel A-zeolite catalysts..

Study of the pharmacological modification of neuroendocrine mechanisms controlling ovulation in the rat. (1982)
Thesis
STEWART, A.W. 1982. Study of the pharmacological modification of neuroendocrine mechanisms controlling ovulation in the rat. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993302

The synthetic steroid, RMI 12,936 (17beta-hydroxy-7alpha-methyl-androst-5-en-3-one) inhibits ovulation in the rat. This study investigated the mechanism of action of the drug. The results showed that administration at or before 01:00h on proestrus bl... Read More about Study of the pharmacological modification of neuroendocrine mechanisms controlling ovulation in the rat..

An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography. (1982)
Thesis
MCCOMBIE, W.F. 1982. An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993202

The aim of this research was to investigate a new technique of reconstruction tomography to be applied to a new type of radioactivity detecting 'camera'. Radioactive isotopes can be injected into a human and their paths through the body can be monito... Read More about An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography..

Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency. (1982)
Thesis
LOW, J.M. 1982. Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency. University of Aberdeen; Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993308

It has been accepted for some time that we continually monitor our own speech by listening to ourselves; indeed, the absence of this monitoring system is detrimental to our speech performance. In the congenitally deaf, acquiring the skill of speech i... Read More about Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency..

Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator. (1982)
Thesis
MANN, D.P. 1982. Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993286

The work described in this thesis is concerned with the design of special purpose digital circuitry to achieve high-speed simulation of system reliability. Initially, an investigation into alternative simulation methods is undertaken. Analytical and... Read More about Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator..

Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica. (1982)
Thesis
HUNG, C-T. 1982. Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993194

Following a general historical review of chromatographic development leading to the widespread use of bonded reversed phase ion—pairing chromatography, critical evaluations are made of current theories proposed for the retention mechanisms in such ch... Read More about Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica..

Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata. (1982)
Thesis
CHRYSTALL, M.S. 1982. Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata. Council for National Academic Rewards (CNAA), PhD thesis.

This research investigates communications network routing procedures, based on distributed learning automata concepts for circuit and packet switched networks. For this application, the learning automaton is shown to be an ideal adaptive control mech... Read More about Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata..

Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp. (1982)
Thesis
EASTER, M.C. 1982. Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993256

Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is a nitrogenous compound widely distributed in marine fish and invertebrates. It has long been known that TMAO is reduced by bacteria during the post mortem spoilage of iced marine fish, but the mechanism involved and t... Read More about Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp..

The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus. (1981)
Thesis
SIVASUBRAMANIAN, S. 1981. The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993306

The aims of this work were to determine whether a functional tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle was present in vegetative cells of B. stearothermophilus, and to understand the effects of growth conditions on the carbohydrate metabolism and cytochrome con... Read More about The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus..

Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland. (1981)
Thesis
DEAS, B.C. 1981. Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993198

This thesis is an attempt to develop a socio-economic model of the fish catching, marketing and processing industries of north east Scotland. It does so with particular reference to the relations of production and exchange within the different sector... Read More about Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland..

An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes. (1981)
Thesis
CHEONG-KI, C. 1981. An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes. Council for National Academic Awards, PhD thesis.

The theoretical analysis of the present work was based on a thermodynamic approach, using the method of inference. An analysis was made to find the macroscopic turbulence transport properties from the description of microscopic behaviour of entities... Read More about An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes..

A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. (1981)
Thesis
LANGSKOG, K. 1981. A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694942

Investigations on functional aspects of domestic activity spaces and of other related design theories have led to the formulation of novel design models for the analysis, synthesis and evaluation processes of house design. A theoretical model of the... Read More about A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans..

An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques. (1981)
Thesis
HAMILTON, M. 1981. An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993214

The attitudes of consumers towards white fish are discussed, and the sensory features of flesh products and their quality are considered. A review of the investigation of fish quality by sensory evaluation and instrumental techniques is presented and... Read More about An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques..

Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. (1981)
Thesis
ROBERTSON, P. 1981. Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis.

Solar heating systems, by the nature of their design and inherent thermal mass, are sensitive to the changes in the prevailing climatic conditions. A computer program has been developed to predict and display the dynamic performance of solar water he... Read More about Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system..

Factors affecting drug distribution in granules. (1980)
Thesis
OJILE, J.E. 1980. Factors affecting drug distribution in granules. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993216

The formulation and processing variables affecting the distribution of a low dose drug in granules prepared by the massing and screening method have been investigated. Five granule formulations were used to elucidate the effect of the "relative solub... Read More about Factors affecting drug distribution in granules..