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Investigation of models to predict the remaining useful life of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe
(2023-01-17)The water distribution system in the United States consists of 2.2 million miles of pipelines with water main breaks that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2021 Report Card estimated results in six billion ... -
An Investigation Of Pipe Jacking Loads In Trenchless Technology
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-07-25)Pipe jacking is a trenchless technology method of installing pipes under existing facilities such as roads and railroads. Predicting jacking forces is important for planning, design, and construction phases of these projects. ... -
An Investigation Of Productivity Loss Due To Outdoor Noise Conditions
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)Most people in day to day life at one time or other get irritated or distracted by surrounding noises. The irritation might have resulted in minor aggravation or may have been dramatic enough to hinder their work. This ... -
Investigation of reuse of coal fly ash to mitigate landfill methane gas
(2017-06-08)Methane (CH4) is a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG), contributing 32% of current climate forcing (US EPA, 2015). In 2014 the White House released the “Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions” as part of the Climate Action Plan. ... -
INVESTIGATION OF STRENGTH-ENHANCEMENT MECHANISM AND SIZE EFFECT ON ULTIMATE SHEAR STRENGTH OF STEEL FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE (SFRC) SLENDER BEAMS
(2016-05-10)This research study consists of two separate phases. In the first phase, an experimental study was conducted to identify the shear-enhancement and failure mechanisms behind the ultimate shear strength of steel fiber-reinforced ... -
Investigation Of The Lower Bound Compressive And Flexural Strengths Of Conventional Concrete And Clay Masonry
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-07-19)Conventional masonry is a handcrafted product in which units are placed by hand in a mortar bedding that is prepared during construction. TMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (also referred to by the ... -
INVESTIGATION ON THE IMPACTS OF LAND SUBSIDENCE AND URBANIZATION ON FLOOD INUNDATION IN TEXAS
(2023-08-25)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** Floods, being a prevalent and catastrophic natural hazard, have resulted in enormous losses to human lives and properties all over the world. Hence, there ... -
Investigations of shear behavior in reinforced concrete boxes
(American Concrete Pipe AssociationDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineeing, University of Texas at Arlington, 2008)Box culverts have been used increasingly since 1965 to meet drainage requirements where the site conditions and loads acting upon them have been appropriate. It is believed that 80% of single barrel culvert installations ... -
Investigations To Develop Field Stabilization Methods To Mitigate Surficial Slope Failures
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-07-22)Surficial slope failures induced by rainfall have been studied for many years. Current research supported by The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is undertaken at the University of Texas at Arlington on two ... -
INVESTMENT VALUATION OF UNDERGROUND FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION (UFT) SYSTEMS UNDER UNCERTAINTY
(2019-08-05)A reliable, safe, and efficient freight transportation system is one of the most essential rudiments supporting the continuous economic growth of a nation. The United States (U.S.), as the world’s largest economy relies ... -
Is Service-Learning Worth It?: A Mixed-Methods Study of Faculty’s Service-Learning Experiences
(International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE)Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Texas at Arlington, 2015)Service-learning benefits students, communities, institutions of higher learning, and faculty. Most studies have focused on the impact of service-learning on students; however, there is a dearth of mixed-methods research ... -
Laboratory And Field Investigations To Address Erosion, Volume Change And Desiccation Cracking Of Compost Amended Expansive Subsoils
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)Desiccations cracks are formed during drying process of fine grained cohesive soils in summer and these cracks often appear on unpaved subgrades due to direct exposure to sun. These cracks allow surface runoff infiltration ... -
LABORATORY AND FIELD STUDY OF A LIQUID IONIC SOIL STABILIZER
(2018-12-06)Chemical stabilization of expansive soil has been practiced for quite a time now. The use of lime/cement stabilization as a traditional method has been well acknowledged, understood and standard guidelines for practice ... -
Laboratory evaluation of TX- ProChem as an ionic liquid stabilizer
(2016-12-21)Chemical treatment of pavement and foundation soil was conducted to improve workability during compaction, to increase the strength and stiffness of a foundation layer, and to reduce potential shrink and swell due to ... -
LABORATORY STUDY OF HYDRODYNAMICS OF SUBMERGED BRIDGES
(2020-12-08)Bridges are designed to withstand flood and debris loads; however, it is reported that 53% of bridge failures in the U.S. are caused by hydraulic events, including floods, scour, debris, and drifts. A series of scale flume ... -
LABORATORY TESTING AND FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF INVERT REMOVED CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT BURIED UNDER SHALLOW COVER
(2019-08-28)Ever since their advent in the 1800s, corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) have played a vital role in this nation’s infrastructure. The wide range of options on diameter and span have made these culverts more preferable over ... -
Laboratory tests and numerical model of geothermally heated bridge deck with attached hydronic loop
(2020-12-17)An accumulation of ice and snow on pavement slabs and bridge decks always adversely impacts driving conditions and results in motorist accidents. The use of the more popular deicing methods, including plowing, salting, and ... -
LANDFILL VOLUME GAIN FROM THE DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
(2015-12-09)Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is one of the major components of the solid waste and is defined as a waste stream resulting from the construction, renovation and demolition of structures such as buildings, roads, ... -
Large Diameter Steel Pipe Field Test Using Controlled Low Strength Material And Staged Construction Modeling Using 3-D Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-03-12)Using finite element methods and field tests, an extensive study on selected steel pipes is devised for the Integrated Pipeline Project in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The project integrates Tarrant Regional Water District ... -
The Last Planner System For Realiable Project Delivery
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)The Last Planner System is a production planning system designed to produce predictable work flow and rapid learning in programming, design, construction and commissioning of projects. The Last Planner System (LPS) is ...