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Evaluation Of Physico-mechanical Properties Of Clayey Soils Using Electrical Resistivity Imaging Technique
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-07-14)Resistivity imaging (RI) is a promising approach to obtaining continuous profile of soil subsurface. This method offers simple technique to identify moisture variation and heterogeneity of the investigated area. However, ... -
Evaluation of Plant Root on the Performance of Evapotranspiration (ET) Cover System
(2017-12-07)The performance of an evapotranspiration (ET) cover for a landfill exceeds that of a conventional landfill final cover. Its low percolation and high evapotranspiration rely on the properties of unsaturated soils, the energy ... -
EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC PINS AS SHEAR KEYS IN MSE WALL BASE
(2021-05-06)Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls have been widely used as retaining structures due to their flexible nature, a better tolerance against differential settlement, and many other factors. However, external stability ... -
EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL CAPACITY OF EPOXY-COATED CONCRETE PIPES AND ITS INTERACTION WITH SOIL
(2016-08-18)Rehabilitation of concrete structures by using synthetic resins such as epoxy is increasing worldwide. Understanding the structural behavior of the resultant composite structure and the interaction between the coating and ... -
Evaluation of Surface Asphalt Mixes containing Recycled Asphalt Materials in North-East Texas using Accelerated Pavement Testing
(2021-12-20)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles (RAS) has proved to be an effective alternative to virgin materials in HMA production. Despite that recycling asphalt creates a cycle that optimizes the use ... -
Evaluation Of Surface Transportation Funding Alternatives Using Criteria System Established Through A Delphi Survey Of Texas Transportation Experts
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-03-12)For more than a decade, transportation officials have been concerned that, at current levels, the fuel tax, the primary funding source of surface transportation in the United States, would not provide enough revenue to ... -
Evaluation of the Structural Performance of Bridge MSE Retaining Walls
(2019-12-06)Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls have been used extensively since the first MSE wall constructed in California in the early 70’s. MSE walls proved that they are reliable, cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, ... -
EVALUATION OF THE USE OF ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FOR STRENGTHENING CONCRETE MEMBERS REINFORCED BY FIBER-REINFORCED-POLYMER (FRP) LAMINATE
(2020-11-30)An anchorage system is the most effective method for preventing or delaying the debonding of fiber-reinforced polymer laminates; however, despite extensive studies, the related design information is still unclear and limits ... -
Experimental And Finite Element Based Investigations Of Shear Behavior In Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-10-08)This study evaluates the shear behavior and capacity of the precast concrete box culverts subjected to HS 20 truck wheel load. The most critical culvert behavior was considered by studying culverts subjected to zero depth ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Concrete Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts under Uniformly Distributed Load
(2018-07-18)This research resulted in the development of a new method for performing displacement control analysis of distributed loads to obtain the ultimate shear strength of structural components. A framework, consisting of several ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF WATER QUALITY IMPACT ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
(2023-08-31)Water is an indispensable component in concrete, as it enables crucial chemical reactions. Therefore, the quality of water used in concrete plays a vital role in its performance. Contaminated water, sewage, or high-salt ... -
Experimental Investigations On Small-strain Stiffness Properties Of Partially Saturated Soils Via Resonant Column And Bender Element Testing
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)A comprehensive series of resonant column (ASTM D 2325-68), bender element (ASTM C 778), pressure plate (ASTM D 4015-92), and filter paper (ASTM D 5298) tests were conducted on compacted specimens of poorly graded sand ... -
Experimental Study of Flow Characteristics and Geometry of Scour Hole Around Cylindrical Piers Subject to Wave and Current
(2022-08-15)This thesis concerns the unique flow structure around bridge piers under the wave and current conditions. The flow characteristics around piers may change depending on the flow conditions and geometry of the pier. These ... -
EXPLORING SPATIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND COMPLEX INTERACTIONS BETWEEN GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES AND ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY VALUES IN CLAYEY SOILS
(2023-07-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: A successful design and construction of infrastructure systems such as highways and bridges highly depend on accurate estimation of geotechnical ... -
FATIGUE IMPACTS ON HDPE PIPE MATERIAL PROPERTIES
(2018-01-11)During a pipe’s life cycle, failures occur due to numerous factors such as age, loading conditions, environmental conditions, installation quality, manufacturing procedures, operation and maintenance strategies and so on. ... -
FINITE ELEMENT APPROACH ON MINIMIZATION OF CRACKS AT I-GIRDER ENDS INDUCED BY PRESTRESS
(2022-11-28)Prestressed I-girders are one of the very commonly and widely used girders for bridges. It is produced at precast plant and transported to bridge site. To produce a prestressed I-girder, strands are first pulled and ... -
Flexural Behavior Of Steel Fiber Reinforced Prestressed Concrete Beams And Double Punch Test For Fiber Reinforced Concrete
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-07-25)Steel fibers have widely been used in the past to reinforce brittle materials in many nonstructural applications such as pavement, tunneling lining, etc. On the basis of numerous previous studies, ACI 318-11 [2011] has ... -
Fluorinated And Fluorocarbon Coating Of TiO₂ By Pulsed Plasma Processing: Improved Photocatalytic Oxidation Of Gaseous M-Xylene And Mercury
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a preferred catalyst for photocatalytic oxidation of many air pollutants. In an effort to enhance its photocatalytic activity, TiO₂ was modified by pulsed plasma treatment. In this work, TiO₂ ... -
Formal Processes for Inspecting Bridge Deck Drains Using Lidar and Photogrammetry
(2023-05-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 05/04/2025** ABSTRACT: Poor-performing bridge deck drains result in water standing on the bridge deck. The standing water threatens the safety of bridge users and ... -
Framework for Determining the Pullout Resistance of Inextensible 2-Wire Soil-Reinforcing Elements Embedded in Sand
(2018-10-04)Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) has been successfully used as a commercial retaining structure since its development in 1963 by Henry Vidal (Schlosser 1990). MSE is a ground improvement system that consists of ...