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The growth of barrier-type anodic alumina films formed by anodizing relatively rough substrates has been shown to proceed by high field ionic conduction. As a result of the ionic transport and the induced plasticity, smoothing of the oxide surfaces and the metal/oxide interfaces…

This thesis investigates the effects of pressure gradient and roughness on the mean and turbulence characteristics in non-uniform open channel flow. The flow and turbulence structure over three successive beds with accelerating, near uniform (near zero pressure gradient) and dec…

The effect of particle size, velocity, and angle of attack was investigated on the roughness and erosion rate of unmasked channels machined in borosilicate glass using abrasive jet micro-machining (AJM). Single impact experiments were conducted to quantify the damage due to the …

Fifteenth-century sculpture is usually associated with the rigorous smooth polish of Verrocchio’s Doubting Thomas, Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Baptistery Doors, or the pulitezza of the della Robbia workshop’s glazed terracotte. However, this dissertation seeks to demonstrate that quattro…