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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20863
Title: Humane Trap Optimization
Authors: Tschoepe, Horst
Advisor: Newcombe, W. R.
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords: humane trap;animal trap;hunting;trap mechanics
Publication Date: May-1972
Abstract: <p> Optimization criteria for trap design were established and a qualitative optimization program on the design of two of the most promising series of traps was carried out. </p> <p> An evaluation of several existing traps was carried out using Johnston's technique. Two traps were calibrated and an impact testing device was designed and built for future research work to be conducted at Guelph University. </p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20863
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