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In-Service Performance Evaluation of Fire and Impact Damaged Bridges with CFRP Laminate Strengthening
(2018-08-09)Fire events and impact damage on bridges are few of the least understood of common extreme events. Bridge infrastructures that are subjected to hazards such as fire or impact from over height vehicle can catastrophically ... -
INFILTRATION STUDY USING TDR TECHNIQUES
(2016-08-14)The study of water flow or infiltration in an unsaturated soil is a highly non-linear and complex problem, simultaneous verification of field and laboratory results is a convenient and practical approach to test the results. ... -
Integrated Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Traditional Air Pollutants, and Economics of Three Types of Landfills
(2016-08-26)Despite the decreasing rate of landfilled waste due to increases in reuse and recycling, landfilling remains an enormous part of the waste industry of the United States due to population and economic growth. In addition, ... -
INTEGRATED MODELING OF STORM DRAIN AND NATURAL CHANNEL NETWORKS FOR REAL-TIME FLASH FLOOD FORECASTING AND STORMWATER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN LARGE URBAN AREAS
(2017-08-09)Urban flash flooding is a serious problem in large highly populated areas such as the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex (DFW). Being able to monitor and predict flash flooding at a high spatiotemporal resolution is critical to ... -
Integrating Environmental Contamination Perceptions of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining into Environmental Responses across Spatial Scales
(2022-08-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/10/2024** ABSTRACT: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is of significant interest to the international research community, government officials, and ... -
INVESTIGATION AND PROPOSED REMEDY OF VIBRATION PROBLEM IN INDUSTRIAL CRANE SYSTEM DUE TO HUMAN OPERATION
A recent investigation of a crane system began when a facilities manager reported a runway beam under-going torsional vibration during operations. The investigation revealed the runway beam’s twisting was caused by resonance ... -
Investigation Of Bamboo As Reinforcement In Concrete
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)This study investigated the feasibility of using bamboo as a reinforcement alternative to steel in concrete structural members. The specifications studied were the bamboo's tensile strength and its pullout characteristics ... -
Investigation Of Co-pyrolysis Between Sargassum Macroalgae And Polystyrene
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-07-25)Biomass is one source of renewable energy which helps minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically carbon dioxide (CO2), since biomass utilizes CO2 via photosynthesis. Various conversion processes are applied to ... -
An Investigation Of Durability And Reliability Of HDPE Pipe For Large Diameter Water Transmission Applications
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-12)The drinking water infrastructure in the North America requires a durable and reliable water transmission pipe material. Thus, it is important to study pipe performance, so that water utilities can benefit from cost-effective ... -
INVESTIGATION OF FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE CRACK WIDTH MEASUREMENT BY FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
(2016-12-21)This study presents numerical and experimental investigations of flexural cracking, post-cracking strength, and fracture energy of the dry-cast synthetic fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). Notched and un-notched beams for ... -
INVESTIGATION OF GAS- AND LIQUID-PHASE SEWER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS LEADING TO MICROBIALLY-INDUCED CONCRETE CORROSION
(2019-05-14)Sewer systems are a principal element of infrastructure in modern cities, accounting for massive amounts of public investments made over many decades and can be considered as an asset of the nation. Many concrete manholes ... -
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 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 ...