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Nonlinear Finite Element Model Analysis Of Human Accommodation Lens
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The crystalline human lens is modeled by using the finite element software, ABAQUS/CAE Version 6.5-1 as an axisymmetric shell to study the optical power and displacement of anterior and posterior poles induced due to zonule ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element-based Investigation Of The Effect Of Bedding Thickness On Underground Pipe
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The pipe-soil interaction is studied by using the finite element software, ABAQUS/CAE Version 6.5-1 as a symmetric model of embankment installation to study the effect of bedding property and thickness on pipe-soil interaction ... -
NOVEL APPROACH FOR SELECTIVE DECOMPOSITION OF TARGET WATER CONTAMINANTS ONTO POROUS TITANIUM DIOXIDE
(2017-01-12)Manipulation of physical and chemical properties of matter with nanoscale precision will enhance our ability for fabrication of material with intended characteristics for environmental applications. In this study we presented ... -
NOVEL INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING USING MULTIFACETED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS - CLOSE RANGE PHOTOGRAMMETRY (UAV - CRP) DATA ANALYSIS
(2018-12-06)Remote sensing is a method of collecting data without making any physical contact with the object under inspection. Modern day remote sensing kicked off with the invention of the camera and continued on to the invention ... -
Novel Stabilization Methods For Sulfate And Non-sulfate Soils
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)Expansive soils are commonly found in arid and semi-arid climate zone. These soils typically exhibit moderate to high plasticity, low to moderate strength, and high swell and shrinkage characteristic which in turn result ... -
NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF BURIED LARGE-DIAMETER STEEL PIPES WITH CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL
(2016-08-12)The main goal of this research was to gain an in-depth understanding of the behavior of buried large-diameter pipes with controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Design equations were developed based on extensive parametric ... -
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF CONCRETE BREAKOUT STRENGTH OF ANCHORS IN SHEAR WITHIN FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE
(2020-06-03)This study investigates the numerical analysis of concrete breakout strength of cast in place anchors in shear within synthetic fiber reinforced concrete (SYN-FRC). A three dimensional, full-scale model was developed using ... -
Numerical Modeling And Analysis Of Pile Supported Embankments
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)Very soft clays are often avoided in construction due to their low shear strength and high compressibility. Special construction methods are adopted when embankments are constructed on very soft clay or peat. Design of ... -
Numerical Modeling Of Ground Movements Associated With Trenchless Box Jacking Technique
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-09-17)The Trenchless Technology (TT) is defined as a family of methods used to install, renew, replace or renovate new pipe/box or existing pipe/box underground with little or no surface disruption. TT is divided into two main ... -
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF ANCHOR GROUP EFFECTS ON CONCRETE BREAKOUT STRENGTH WITHIN STEEL FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE
(2021-05-07)This study aims to investigate numerically, the effect of anchor groups on concrete breakout strength using nonlinear finite element analysis. Steel headed studs were cast in place within concrete of different amounts of ... -
Numerical Simulation of Hydrodynamic Forces on Riverine and Coastal Bridges Subjected to Extreme Weather Events
(2023-01-02)Recent bridge failures due to hurricane-generated storm surges and riverine flood events have highlighted the vulnerability of bridge infrastructure to extreme hydrodynamic loading. In addition to posing an immediate risk ... -
On The Concept Of Earthquake Resistant Hybrid Steel Frames
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-07-22)The concept of hybrid steel frame system is presented in which mixtures of fully-rigid and semi-rigid steel connections are used in the 3-, 9- and 20-story SAC frames. Several different patterns and locations of semi-rigid ... -
ON THE CONCEPT OF SYNTHETIC FIBER REINFORCED THIN-WALLED CONCRETE PIPES
(2019-08-12)This research investigates the structural and industrial possibility to create a new type of concrete pipes called synthetic fiber reinforced thin-walled concrete pipes, which would be lighter, cheaper, and more durable ... -
On The Effects Of The Circular Bolt Pattern On The Behavior Of The Extended End-plate Connection
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)This study is pioneer in introducing the circular bolt pattern configuration in extended end-plate steel connections. Discovering the static and cyclic behavior of such connections is at the forefront of this research ... -
Operations-Oriented Performance Measures For Freeway Management Systems: Final Report
(Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2008-12)This report describes the second and final year activities of the project titled “Using Operations-Oriented Performance Measures to Support Freeway Management Systems.” Work activities included developing a prototype system ... -
Operations-Oriented Performance Measures For Freeway Management Systems: Year 1 Report
(Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, April 2007)This report describes the year 1 activities on the project titled “Using Operations-Oriented Performance Measures to Support Freeway Management Systems.” Work activities included a comprehensive statewide survey on the ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT DESIGN TO TRUCK PLATOON LOADING
(2021-12-16)Transportation is the major contributor toward economic growth and development. In the United States, more than 90% of commodities are transported through the roadway system. Due to the high demand for transportation of ... -
Optimization of Primary Chemical Feed Rates and Application Points at an Existing Potable Water Treatment Plant
(2023-06-05)Due to a major upset in the treatment processes for the Dallas County Park Cities Municipal Utility District caused by a required change in treatment techniques, an optimization study was conducted to find the best treatment ... -
Optimized Rehabilitation of Water Pipe Networks Subjected to Earthquakes
(2019-08-27)Earthquakes in the past and in the recent times have demonstrated the extreme vulnerability of the water pipe networks. The impacts of such earthquakes on the water supply network can lead to significant direct and indirect ... -
An Overview Of Mitigation Strategies For Settlements Under Bridge Approach Slabs
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)Settlement and heave related movements of bridge approach slabs relative to bridge decks create a bump in the roadway causing inconvenience to the travelling public and at times so large as to make travelling unsafe. Hence, ...