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Triple systems with a fixed number of repeated triples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 April 2009

C. A. Rodger
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849, U.S.A.
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Abstract

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In this paper, linear embeddings of partial designs into designs are found where no repeated blocks are introduced in the embedding process. Triple systems, pure cyclic triple systems, cyclic and directed triple systems are considered. In particular, a partial triple system with no repeated triples is embedded linearly in a triple system with no repeated triples.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1986

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