Browsing Department of Civil Engineering by Title
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Evaporation From Wavy Surfaces by Coupling Free Flow and Porous Media Flow
(Wiley; American Geophysical Union, 2018-10-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The macroscale roughness of the soil surface has significant influences on the mass/energy interactions between the subsurface and the atmosphere during evaporation. ... -
EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY OF STEEL FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL EXPLOSION
(2020-06-05)This research investigates the effect of an accidental explosion of a steam boiler in a boiler room on steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) structure in an industrial facility, using nonlinear analysis in ABAQUS FEA ... -
Experimental Evaluation Of FRP Strengthened Concrete Bridge Girders
This report presents the details of research study on the use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) sheets to strengthen the Pre-stressed concrete TxDOT Tx-28 bridge girders in flexure and shear. Four girders were ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF ANCHOR GROUP EFFECTS ON CONCRETE BREAKOUT STRENGTH WITHIN FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE
(2020-12-07)This research investigates the effect of anchor groups on concrete breakout strength within steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) under tension load. High strength steel headed studs (F1554 Grade 105) in grouping action ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CONCRETE BREAKOUT STRENGTH OF ANCHOR IN TENSION WITHIN FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE
(2019-05-10)This research investigates the effects of steel fibers on the concrete breakout of the cast-in-place headed stud anchors in tension. High strength anchors (F1554 G105) is used in this study for varying steel fiber dosage ... -
Experimental investigation of concrete breakout strength of anchors in shear within fiber reinforced concrete
(2019-05-09)This study investigates the effects of Polypropylene fibers on the concrete breakout strength of cast in place anchors in shear under different loading rates. The steel headed anchors were cast within concrete specimens ... -
Experimental Investigation Of Shear Capacity Of Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)This study presents the experimental investigation of the shear capacity of four precast rinforced concrete box culverts. Each culvert was subjected to a monotomically increasing load through a 20-in x 10-in load plate, ... -
Experimental Investigation Of The Behavior Of The Steel Reinforced High Density Polyethylene And Corrugated Metal Pipe
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)Steel reinforced high density polyethylene pipes are gaining popularity these days because of their good performance and advantages of them in comparison to the other pipe materials. By inverting the steel ribs vertically ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF UTILIZING STEEL FIBER AS CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT IN BRIDGE DECKS
(2019-12-06)Research on utilizing steel fiber vs concrete reinforcement in bridge deck to replace more traditional reinforcing bars is sparse, therefore a research into this topic is interesting to identity opportunities for speeding ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF WATER QUALITY IMPACT ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
(2023-08-31)Water is an indispensable component in concrete, as it enables crucial chemical reactions. Therefore, the quality of water used in concrete plays a vital role in its performance. Contaminated water, sewage, or high-salt ... -
Experimental Investigations On Small-strain Stiffness Properties Of Partially Saturated Soils Via Resonant Column And Bender Element Testing
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)A comprehensive series of resonant column (ASTM D 2325-68), bender element (ASTM C 778), pressure plate (ASTM D 4015-92), and filter paper (ASTM D 5298) tests were conducted on compacted specimens of poorly graded sand ... -
Experimental Studies On Shrinkage Induced Pressure Measurements Of Four Expansive Soils
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-03-03)Civil structures were damaged by expansive soils due to its large volumetric changes caused by moisture fluctuations. During wet and dry season, the ground heaves up and also shrinks noticeably. The significant amount of ... -
Experimental Studies To Address Strengths Of Limestone Cores, Sulfate Heave Problems In Limestone Cores And Tunnel Lining
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)Sulfate induced heave is a common scenario in tunnels located on sedimentary rocks containing Pyrites. Pyrite oxidation produces Gypsum which is a major source of natural sulfates. DART NC -1B tunnel is located in Dallas, ... -
Experimental Study of Flexural Behavior of Preflex SFRC-Encased Steel Joist Composite Beams
(2020-06-08)This study investigates the behavior of encased steel composite beams in straight and preflex beams, constructed and tested at Civil Engineering Laboratory Building (CELB). Upwards camber is provided in the steel sections ... -
Experimental Study of Flow Characteristics and Geometry of Scour Hole Around Cylindrical Piers Subject to Wave and Current
(2022-08-15)This thesis concerns the unique flow structure around bridge piers under the wave and current conditions. The flow characteristics around piers may change depending on the flow conditions and geometry of the pier. These ... -
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON RESILIENT BEHAVIOR OF GEOCELL-REINFORCED RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT BASE LAYER: MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2017-12-14)Recycled Asphalt Material (RAP) is defined as removed and reprocessed pavement materials containing asphalt and aggregates. These materials are obtained when asphalt pavements are removed for the rehabilitation and maintenance ... -
Experimental Study On Seismic Performance Of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams And Rectangular Squat Walls With Innovative Reinforcement Configurations
(2015-12-08)Reinforced concrete core walls, coupled by diagonally reinforced coupling beams (DCBs), are a very efficient seismic force resisting system for medium- to high-rise buildings. The diagonal reinforcing bars in DCBs are most ... -
EXPLORING SPATIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND COMPLEX INTERACTIONS BETWEEN GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES AND ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY VALUES IN CLAYEY SOILS
(2023-07-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: A successful design and construction of infrastructure systems such as highways and bridges highly depend on accurate estimation of geotechnical ... -
Exploring the Effects of Atmospheric Forcings on Evaporation: Experimental Integration of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Shallow Subsurface
(MyJove Corporation, 2015-06-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Evaporation is directly influenced by the interactions between the atmosphere, land surface and soil subsurface. This work aims to experimentally study evaporation ... -
Expressions For Bond Stress Of A Tension Splice In Steel Reinforced Concrete
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The aim of the research is to develop expressions for the bond stress at a tension splice in reinforced concrete. Many experiments have been conducted inorder to ascertain the relationship between appropriate variables and ...