Discovering Kentucky: What I Learned Processing Public Policy Papers

Over the course of one year Sarah processed collections relating to public policy as the Earle C. Clements Graduate Assistant at the Special Collections Research Center at UK. Through this position, she was able to learn more about the state of Kentucky and those fighting to protect its history and environment

Analysis of a precast concrete barrier subjected to varying loads

A new connection detail utilizing a system of threaded inclined bars and receivers to connect a precast concrete barrier to the deck was previously experimentally researched for accelerated bridge construction. Utilizing LS-DYNA, a FEM model is now constructed to allow for further research, including variations and dynamic loading. The modeling process is explained. The model is validated using previous experimentally derived results. Barrier deflection, reinforcement strains, and failure behavior is compared to validate the analytical model. The barrier deflection of the analytical model is quite similar to the experimental results. The reinforcement strain and failure behavior results are comparable, and any difference is justified. The model is modified to allow a longer section of the barrier system to be examined. First, two connected barriers are analyzed. The barriers are loaded at several locations for comparison. Then, a system incorporating the equivalent of three barriers is modeled. Deck concrete strengths, reinforcement spacings, and thicknesses are researched with this system. Dynamic (impact) loads are also compared to a static load. Results show that the strain values in the connection detail are vastly different. The study also shows that a longer section of a barrier system engages to counteract a static loading verses an impact loading

The anaerobic decomposition of benzoic acid during methane fermentation: evidence that carbon four of benzoic acid is converted to the carboxyl of the intermediate propionic acid

Call number: LD2668 .T4 1969 C62Master of Scienc

A Community\u27s Responsibility to Help Unaccompanied Homeless Teens, Spokane Valley

Homelessness is ubiquitous in communities across America. There are 1.5 million homeless school children annually. Over 125,000 are unaccompanied homeless youth detached from family. Many factors contribute to their homelessness, such as poverty, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, family conflict, addictions, mental illness, and sexual orientation. As difficult as it is in an abusive home, life does not usually improve when they depart. Homeless teens experience high rates of violence, sexual assault and exploitation, substance abuse, pregnancy, disease, leaving school, incarceration, unemployment, suicide, and dependency as adults. This study explored the problem of unaccompanied teen homelessness in Eastern Spokane County, Washington. Specifically, what resources and relationships the Spokane Valley community could offer to homeless teens to improve stability and their adult success rates. As a result, a solutions model is recommended to the leaders of the Spokane Valley community that outlines proven programs that operate within a healthy interpersonal environment. It is my hope that this model will result in higher high school graduation rates for unaccompanied homeless teens, fulfilling vocations, and an exit from poverty. The first four chapters outline factors involved in unaccompanied teen homelessness by explaining the current problem, exploring the history of adolescent orphans, compiling the biblical and theological influence on solutions, and summarizing field research conducted in Spokane County. Chapter 5 explores current solutions that U.S. communities are applying to the problem. The final chapter presents recommendations for community leaders in Spokane Valley. The model offered recommends the establishment of a drop-in emergency shelter with wraparound services, a variety of transitional housing (including host family homes), a street outreach program, and a Communities in Schools coordinator providing integrated student support at all high schools and middle schools in the Spokane Valley. The key to this model is the establishment of meaningful healthy adult relationships with the teens