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Evaluation Of Resistivity Imaging (RI) Method For Determining Unknown Deep Foundation Depth
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)There are approximately 580,000 highway bridges in the National Bridge inventory and 104,000 of these bridges are estimated to have unknown foundations type and/or depth. Determining unknown foundation length and type of ... -
The Evaluation Of RF Channel Impairments And Co-channel Interfrence Over Rician Fading Channel
(Electrical Engineering, 2014-12)The mobile network system has evolved into its 4th generation and the demand of faster data rate, higher network coverage and reliable communication has never stop. In order to have more bandwidth and reduce power consumption, ... -
EVALUATION OF SOLDER ALLOYS FOR BGA PACKAGE: A COMPARATIVE RELIABILITY STUDY USING ANSYS COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS
(2023-05-22)Temperature cycling failure of solder joints in Ball Grid Array (BGA) packages has become a critical issue in electronic manufacturing. This thesis specifically characterizes three different lead-free solder alloys (Pure ... -
Evaluation Of Spatial Resolution And Localization Accuracy Of Absorbing Heterogenity Embedded In Homogenous And Layered Turbid Media Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-10-11)Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive widely used technique for imaging the brain activation patterns in the cerebral cortex of neonates and adults. For the fNIRS imaging of these brain activation ... -
Evaluation Of Step Detection Of Piecewise Constant Signals Using Phase Congruency, Real Footprints And Complex Footprints
(Electrical Engineering, 2011-07-14)Several applications involve the use of signals that are piecewise constant. Often, their measurements or observations are contaminated with noise. Detecting the steps and recovering the true signal from its noisy measurements ... -
EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL CAPACITY OF EPOXY-COATED CONCRETE PIPES AND ITS INTERACTION WITH SOIL
(2016-08-18)Rehabilitation of concrete structures by using synthetic resins such as epoxy is increasing worldwide. Understanding the structural behavior of the resultant composite structure and the interaction between the coating and ... -
Evaluation Of Structural Monitoring Methods For Large Diameter Water Transmission Pipelines
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)The water transmission lines span thousands of miles and form a significant part of the underground infrastructure of United States. The condition of water pipelines deteriorates with time and becomes more vulnerable to ... -
Evaluation of Surface Asphalt Mixes containing Recycled Asphalt Materials in North-East Texas using Accelerated Pavement Testing
(2021-12-20)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles (RAS) has proved to be an effective alternative to virgin materials in HMA production. Despite that recycling asphalt creates a cycle that optimizes the use ... -
Evaluation Of Surface Transportation Funding Alternatives Using Criteria System Established Through A Delphi Survey Of Texas Transportation Experts
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-03-12)For more than a decade, transportation officials have been concerned that, at current levels, the fuel tax, the primary funding source of surface transportation in the United States, would not provide enough revenue to ... -
Evaluation Of Texas Cone Penetrometer Test To Predict Undrained Shear Strength Of Clays
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The cone penetration test used in Texas is termed as Texas cone penetrometer (TCP), which works on dynamic principles similar to those of SPT, i.e. a hammer is used to drive the cone device for a preset depth of penetration ... -
An Evaluation Of The Biomechanical Properties Of The Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System
(Biomedical Engineering, 2010-03-29)The Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) is a well defined tissue layer of the face commonly utilized in facial surgery, including facelifts. There are several reasons for the utilization of this tissue, including ... -
Evaluation Of The Performance Of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Pipes Produced By Packerhead Method
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-07-14)This research aimed at evaluating the use of Dramix RC 65/35 CN steel fiber as an alternative to the conventional reinforcement in concrete pipes. The performance of steel fiber reinforced concrete pipes produced by ... -
EVALUATION OF THE SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY FOR AN EVAPOTRANSPIRATION COVER SYSTEM
(2019-07-10)The purpose of landfill cover systems is to minimize, and if possible prevent the interaction of the environment with the buried waste mass. In this effort, one of the most prevalent parameters to control is the percolation ... -
Evaluation of the Structural Performance of Bridge MSE Retaining Walls
(2019-12-06)Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls have been used extensively since the first MSE wall constructed in California in the early 70’s. MSE walls proved that they are reliable, cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, ... -
EVALUATION OF THE USE OF ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FOR STRENGTHENING CONCRETE MEMBERS REINFORCED BY FIBER-REINFORCED-POLYMER (FRP) LAMINATE
(2020-11-30)An anchorage system is the most effective method for preventing or delaying the debonding of fiber-reinforced polymer laminates; however, despite extensive studies, the related design information is still unclear and limits ... -
Evaluation Of Tissue Response From The Regenerative Multielectrode Array (REMI) Implant Using ATF-3 And cJun
(Biomedical Engineering, 2014-03-10)Currently available peripheral nerve regenerative interfaces such as the sieve and the micro-channel regenerative electrode, intended to be used for the control and natural feel from advanced robotic prosthetic devices, ... -
Evaluation Of Training Needs For Building Information Modeling (BIM)
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)The basic premise of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is to use and share the digital model of a project as a source of information for all participants, in order to simulate and analyze potential problems during the ... -
Evaluation Of Trenchless Renewal Methods For Potable Water Distribution Pipes
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-03-03)Undoubtedly, potable water pipes, as part of an underground infrastructure system, play a key role in maintaining quality of life, health and well being of human kind. As these potable water pipes reach the end of their ... -
An Evaluation Of Using Component Mode Synthesis For Structural Models
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)Structural analysts have used component mode synthesis (CMS), also known as substructuring, for decades to divide large structural models into smaller, more manageable models, and to reduce the size of the associated ... -
EVALUATION OF VERTICAL AND LATERAL LOAD CAPACITY OF RECYCLED PLASTIC PIN
(2023-12-13)RPPs have been in use as a sustainable and effective technique to stabilize and reinforce weak ground for geotechnical purposes. Application of RPP in stabilization of slopes and improvement of load carrying capacity of ...