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Development of a Novel Method for Simultaneously Testing Multiple Specimens to Evaluate Tension-Tension Fatigue Life
No full textThe aim of this study is to develop a novel method for rapidly evaluating the tension–tension fatigue life of metals. Fatigue failure, which occurs when materials gradually weaken and fracture under repeated loading, is a critical concern in designing safe and reliable structures such as airplanes, cars, and bridges. Traditional fatigue testing methods are slow, costly, and typically limited to one specimen at a time. To address this, a high-throughput testing method was developed that allows multiple small-scale specimens to be tested simultaneously while following international testing standards. Using stainless steel sub-sized specimens scaled at 1:5 relative to the ASTM E8 standard, an innovative four-specimen series assembly was designed to create different stress levels under a single applied load. Three multi-specimen, load-controlled fatigue testing strategies were introduced, and 57 specimens were tested individually and in assemblies. Digital Image Correlation (DIC) was used to monitor the strain response of each specimen in real time. The results show that this method can reduce testing time by up to 75% and material usage by 80%, while maintaining accuracy and reliability comparable to conventional single-specimen testing
A Low Power FPGA Compute Array for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications
No full textModern small satellites often lack the ability to analyze their data in real time, relying instead on downlinking raw measurements to Earth before any scientific interpretation can occur. This delay restricts missions that require rapid awareness of environmental or space-weather events. This thesis presents the Low-power Array for Cubesat Edge Computing Architecture, Algorithms, and Applications (LACE-C3A), a hardware platform designed to enable in-orbit data processing within the power and volume limits of CubeSat-class spacecraft. LACE-C3A uses a modular cluster of flash-based FPGAs, which offer low power consumption, radiation resilience, and in-flight reconfigurability. The system consists of a Controller board responsible for ingesting and routing data from diverse sensors, and Pe-ripheral compute boards that execute machine-learning algorithms using dedicated memory and multi-gigabit communication links. This work focuses on the hardware design of these components, including power regulation, high-speed serial interfaces, memory subsystems, and board-to-board interconnects. The results demonstrate that a scalable, FPGA-based compute array can support real-time edge computing on small satellites, providing a viable path toward more autonomous and responsive spacecraft
Results from Jail-Based Substance Use Treatment in Tooele County
No full textThis article describes the development and outcomes of a jail-based substance use treatment program in Tooele County, Utah. The program addresses the elevated overdose risk among individuals leaving incarceration through education, peer support, and coordinated reentry planning. Program outcomes include reduced recidivism and improved connection to recovery supports
Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes January 8, 2026
No full textApproval of Minutes - December 4, 2025 Program Proposals Semester Course Approval Review Other Business Adjourn: 3:00 p
Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda March 16, 2026
No full text3:00 Call to Order Approval of Minutes February 17, 2026 3:05 University Business 3:20 Faculty Senate Business 3:35 Reports Budget and Faculty Welfare Faculty Development and Educational Leadership Sustainability Council 3:55 Information EPC Report - March 5, 2026 Employee Benefits Task Force Report 4:15 Additional Business 2026-2027 Faculty Senate Calendar Adjourn: 4:30 p
Civic Center Curriculum Committee Agenda February 25, 2026
No full textCall to Order New Business Assessing Durable Skills Program Learning Outcomes Adjourn: 10:30 a
Alternative Tree Species for Utah Syrup Production
No full textWhen thinking about producing syrup from trees, most people\u27s minds go straight to maple trees. However, a variety of other species in the Intermountain West can be tapped for sap, including other maple species, birch, sycamore, aspen, and walnut. This fact sheet reviews alternative tree species for syrup production in Utah
Comparison of the Impact of Probabilistic Versus Deterministic Ground Motions on Structural Responses of a Steel Moment Building in Salt Lake City, Utah
No full textEarthquakes on the Wasatch Fault pose a significant hazard to Utah’s people and built environment. Code-based seismic design of civil infrastructure in Utah is governed by ground motions determined from regional probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA). However, with a large earthquake overdue along several segments of the Wasatch Fault, there is growing concern among Utah engineers that PSHA-based ground motions are significantly lower than those from a deterministic scenario. This study compares the structural responses of a four-story steel moment frame in Salt Lake City, Utah, under two ground-motion sets derived from risk-targeted probabilistic and deterministic seismic-hazard analyses. The preliminary results suggest that the relative difference in the probability of collapse between deterministic and probabilistic ground motions is 23% higher for the building considered. In addition, on average, the maximum drift and acceleration responses from deterministic ground motions are 55% and 56% larger than those from probabilistic records, respectively. This sizable discrepancy between the impact of probabilistic and deterministic ground motions motivates a closer examination of code-based seismic design along the Wasatch Fault
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Full text linkThis fact sheet reviews the steps and materials needed to grow microgreens, such as radish, broccoli, sunflower, or pea shoots. Microgreens are fast and easy to grow and a healthy addition to your diet