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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 ... -
Comparative Damage Of Different Truck Configurations On Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)This study estimated the damage done by trucks with 35 different configurations on a typical structure of a Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement. The configurations were proposed by New York Department of Transportation, the ... -
COMPARATIVE MECHANICAL PROPERTY EVALUATION OF ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE REINFORCED WITH HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL STRAIGHT AND HOOKED FIBERS
(2023-08-15)This study investigates the tensile properties and ductility of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) reinforced with high-strength steel hooked fibers with a tensile strength of 445 ksi (3,070 MPa) and compares its tensile ... -
Comparison Of Adsorption Capacities Of Nanoadsorbents With Conventional Activated Carbon For Volatile Organic Compounds
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)This research explores the potential for using single wall carbon nanohorns (SWNHs) for adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) categorized as hazardous air pollutants and which contribute to ground level ozone ... -
Comparison Of Clinoptilolite With Gravel In A Recirculating Course Media Biofilter Treating Simulated Septic Tank Effluent
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)The main objective of the pilot scale study was to compare the performance of recirulating clinoptilolite biofilter with course gravel biofilter used to treat simulated septic tank effluent by simultaneous nitrification ... -
COMPARISON OF CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR BUILDING AN UNDERGROUND FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN TEXAS
(2016-06-01)Freight transportation by trucks constitutes approximately 80% of total freight transportation in Texas and it is expected to approximately double by the year 2040. Social and environmental costs are adverse impacts of ... -
Comparison Of Deflection Measurement Methods Of Large Diameter Steel Pipes With Control Low Strength Material
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-07-14)This study investigates the structural integrity of large diameter (108 inch) steel pipes with mortar lining embedded with Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) during installation. Field tests were carried out in the ... -
Comparison Of Dust Generation From Open Cut And Trenchless Technology Methods For Utility Construction
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)Construction industry has changed many aspects of human life and is still evolving at a rapid pace. New and better technologies which are environmentally friendly and safe are being introduced in this industry. But with ... -
Comparison Of Measured And Predicted Response Of Six MnRoad Asphalt Test Sections
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-03-20)The study, sponsored by MnRoad, aimed to compare the measured and predicted values of strains and stresses for six cells 33, 34, 35, 77, 78 and 79 of the third MnRoad experiments. Cells 33, 34 and 35 were constructed for ... -
COMPARISON OF METHANE PRODUCTION FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE
(2016-05-11)Anaerobic digestion is a biochemical process in which various microorganisms transform complex organic compounds to methane, along with carbon dioxide, water vapor and a small amount of other trace gases in absence of ... -
Comparison Of Post-tensioned Cast In Place Concrete And Steel-concrete Composite Bent Caps
Civil engineering projects are conditioned not only by the technology available but also by resources availability as well as budget and construction time. Special conditions applicable to particular projects can also ... -
Comparison Of Prestressed Concrete Girders With Debonded Strands And Harped Strands
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-07-14)TxDOT standards follow a design that uses depressed strands for the prestressed concrete I-Girders. A new design criteria using debonded strands for prestressed concrete girders that is widely used in Europe is being ... -
Comparison Of The Installation Of Strand With Steel Bar Tendons In Anchored Drilled Shaft Wall
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-07-14)Anchored drilled shaft walls are common in construction nowadays in the U.S. The use of either strand tendons or steel bar tendons as anchors in construction is approved. However, there is no information from a construction ... -
Concrete Breakout Strength of Post-Installed Anchors within Fiber Reinforced Concrete
(2018-05-14)This study investigates the effects of Polypropylene fibers on the concrete breakout of post-installed screw anchor bolts. Concrete anchors were installed within concrete specimens of differing amounts of Polypropylene ... -
Concrete Chloride Ingress: Effect Of FRP Type, Layers And Epoxy
The main objective of this research is to reduce the chloride ingress in concrete due to the effects of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) type, layers and Epoxy. It has been established from previous researches that FRP wrap ... -
Condition Assessment Of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strengthening Of Bridge Components
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-12)Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) is a newly developed composite type of material which have many advantages over conventional materials (concrete and steel) like light weight, non-corrosive nature, design flexibility and ... -
Conditional Bias-Penalized Kalman Filter for Improved Estimation and Prediction of Extremes
(2017-08-18)Kalman filter (KF) and its variants are widely used for real-time updating of model states and prediction in environmental sciences and engineering. Whereas in many applications the most important performance criteria may ... -
Construction Cost Of Underground Infrastructure
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)Renewal of aging underground infrastructure is a major challenge that municipalities inNorth America face every day. Traditional replacement or renewal of these underground utilitiesuses open-cut excavation methods that ... -
Corrosion Potentials Of Lightweight Concrete Wrapped With Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-03-12)The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of Fiber Reinforced Polymer wraps on corrosion protection of lightweight concrete. Many studies have been undertaken for normal density concrete, but there are ...