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Calibration of MEPDG Performance Models for Flexible Pavement Distresses to Local Conditions of Ontario
(2016-08-12)The implementation of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Mechanistical-Empirical Pavement Design requires the development of a design procedure that can be used by the agencies ... -
Capacity Estimation Of Two-sided Type C Weaves On Freeway
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-09-17)A weaving section is a common design on major highway facilities that has been an interest to researchers for years. Weaving areas are characterized by frequent lane changes, which significantly reduce the capacity of the ... -
Capacity Of Two-sided Type C On Freeway With Four Lanes
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)Weaving segments are categorized based on weaving length, configuration, number of lanes, free flow speed and weaving ratio. All these parameters affect weaving capacity. One of the objectives of this research was to extend ... -
Carbon Footprint Analysis Of A Large Diameter Water Transmission Pipeline Installation
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)The term pipeline refers to a long line of connected segments of pipe, with pumps, valves, control devices, and other equipment or facilities needed for operating the system. Water transmission pipelines are generally large ... -
CARBON FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
(2021-12-21)In the past decade, many universities have started to ascertain their emissions and benchmark their progress towards sustainability and climate control. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is no exception in working ... -
Causes of Driver Distraction and Incidents at Signalized Intersections
(2021-08-19)Driver distraction causes a major portion of motor vehicle crashes because distractions turn the driver’s attention away from driving the driving task, Intersections represent high risk environments because many conflict ... -
CEMENT-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES WITH TUNABLE ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
(2023-08-18)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: While concrete, the most widely used construction material exhibits low electrical and thermal conductivity, it can be engineered at the nanoscale ... -
Change in Sedimentation Regime due to Bridge Construction Activities: A Field Study at FM 2478 Bridge Over Wilson Creek, McKinney, Texas
(2021-12-20)Bridge construction activities can cause soil disturbances that introduce sediments into a receiving stream and potentially impact its quality and the ecosystem. The impacts of bridge construction activities are studied ... -
Characteristics Of Fresh Municipal Solid Waste
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-07-19)The characteristics of fresh municipal solid waste (MSW) are critical in planning, designing, operating or upgrading solid waste management systems. Physical composition, moisture content, compacted unit weight, permeability ... -
Characterization and comparison of fresh and landfilled solid waste
(2015-12-07)The understanding of the characteristics of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is very important in planning, designing and operating and/or upgrading the landfill operation system. It is well anticipated that the fresh MSW will ... -
Characterization And Evaluation Of Gas Generation Potential Of Municipal Solid Waste From A Closed Section Of A Landfill
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)At present, there are more than 40 closed municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills around DFW and North Texas. A closed landfill might have potential benefits for gas recovery and utilization due to the presence of organic ... -
Characterization Of Cemented And Fiber-reinforced RAP Aggregate Materials For Base/ Sub-base Applications
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The engineering product known as RAP is a bonded base and sub-base material produced by the process of blending crushed recycled construction and demolition waste and debris to specified gradation requirements, and by ... -
Characterization of Grain-Size Distribution, Thermal Conductivity, and Gas Diffusivity in Variably Saturated Binary Sand Mixtures
(Soil Science Society of America; Geological Society of America; Wiley Open Access, 2018-08-23)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Characterization of differently textured porous materials, as well as different volumetric porous media mixtures, in relation to mass and heat transport is vital ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF MSW AND PLASTIC WASTE VOLUME ESTIMATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
(2021-05-05)COVID-19 has appeared and shook all aspects of our life. Starting from panic buying prior lockdown to the availability of vaccine, the whole world has gone through a pandemic situation which bounded people to live a life ... -
CHEMICAL STABILIZATION OF EXPANSIVE SOILS USING LIQUID IONIC SOIL STABILIZERS (LISS)
(2019-08-12)Traditional soil stabilizers such as lime and cement are widely used to reduce swell and shrinkage behavior and enhance strength properties of expansive soils through the formation of cementitious products. However, the ... -
Clay Mineral Quantification Using Gravemetric Analysis
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)The current procedure used by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to determine the type of stabilizer is based mainly on the Plasticity Index (PI) and the gradation of the soil. This method of stabilization does ... -
Clay Mineralogy Effects On Long-term Performance Of Chemically Treated Expansive Clays
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)Stabilization of expansive soils using chemical additives such as cement and lime had been in use for several decades and these treatments provide riding comforts to travelers. However, many state Departments of Transportation ... -
COASTAL HOME ELEVATION FOR FLOOD MITIGATION: STRUCTURAL SAFETY AND BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS
(2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2025** construction practice along the Texas Gulf coast under uniform floor live load. The first specimen had four panels with monolithically poured grade beams ... -
Comparative Analysis Of Flood Frequency Based On Radar-based Precipitation Data And Precipitation Trends
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-09-17)This study utilizes radar-based precipitation data from the National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center to extract the depth-area-duration relationships via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' software HEC-MetVue. ... -
Comparative Application Of Two Nanoparticles In Cement Mortar
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-07-22)Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs) are two of the most promising advanced materials in the construction industry due to their excellent material properties. In this study, their application in cement ...