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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
A Comparative Study Of Carbon Nanotubes And Granular Activated Carbon: Physicochemical Properties And Adsorption Capacities
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2014-09-17)Adsorption technologies with activated carbon have proven their prominence in wide variety of industrial applications for the removal of pollutants from gaseous streams for generations. Nanoadsorbents due to their unique ... -
COMPARISON OF CONDITION PREDICTION MODELS TO PRIORITIZE SEWER PIPE INSPECTIONS
(2023-08-31)Over time, wastewater collection systems deteriorate, necessitating ongoing adjustments and the development of asset management frameworks by utility proprietors to maintain the performance of their assets. Any asset ... -
Comparison Of Distributed Versus Lumped Hydrologic Simulation Models Using Stationary And Moving Storm Events Applied To Small Synthetic Rectangular Basins And An Actual Watershed Basin
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2008-04-22)The purpose of this investigation is to compare simulations using several artificial rectangular basins and a real drainage basin for distributed and lumped hydrologic models via results obtained with the U.S. Geological ... -
COMPARISON OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COSTS OF TRENCHLESS CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE RENEWAL METHOD WITH OPEN-CUT PIPELINE REPLACEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWERS
(2019-09-03)The development of underground infrastructure, environmental concerns, and economic trends is influencing society, resulting in the advancement of technology for more efficient, environment-friendly, and cost-effective ... -
COMPARISON OF GROUND MOVEMENTS DURING TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS FOR PIPE AND BOX INSTALLATIONS BY NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
(2018-05-07)Trenchless Technologies (TTs) are alternatives or methods of choice for the construction and renewal of buried pipe or box with little or no surface disruption. Specifically, TTs are used when other traditional methods, ... -
Comprehensive neural network forecasting system for ground level ozone in multiple regions
(2015-12-07)A comprehensive neural network daily maximum 8 hour-ozone forecasting model was developed based on five years of data (2010-2014) collected from 50 monitoring sites from the Dallas Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, ... -
Comprehensive Studies On Deep Soil Mixing And Lightweight Aggregates Applications To Mitigate Approach Slab Settlements
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-03-03)Bridge approach settlement is a common problem to the Transportation Departments nationwide. This uneven transition causes inconvenience to passengers and increases the cost of maintenance and repair of the distressed ... -
A Comprehensive Study Of Recycled Concrete Aggregates As A Drainable Base Layer For Pavements
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)The use of recycled materials in construction is becoming increasingly popular due to the shortage of raw materials. Coupled with the environmental concerns surrounding the quarrying of natural minerals, waste materials ... -
Data Fusion for Non-motorized Volume Estimation: A Machine Learning Approach
(2022-07-14)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 7/11/2024** ABSTRACT: Despite increased awareness at the state and federal levels of the design and policy concerns associated with nonmotorized infrastructure, communities ... -
Decision Tool for Prioritizing Bridge Repair or Replacement
(2021-12-21)Bridges are typically damaged/deteriorated due to various factors that require close evaluation to make informed decisions about repair/replacement. There are several aspects of study to evaluate bridges for repair/replacement, ... -
Deep Mixing Technology For Mitigation Of Swell-shrink Behavior Of Expansive Soils Of Moderate To Deep Active Depths
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2008-04-22)Expansive soils are well known for their cyclic shrink-swell behavior due to seasonal related moisture changes. These cyclic movements of expansive soils are due to physico-chemical changes at particle level that are ... -
Degradation Of Triclosan By Sulfate Radicals Generated By Metal-mediated Activation Of Oxidants
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-03-20)The presence of persistent and toxic compounds, especially pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water resources has generated considerable scientific, regulatory, and public interests, requiring the ... -
Design of Crack Attenuating Mix using Waste Plastic
(2022-08-10)Plastic has many good properties such as inexpensiveness, light weightedness and durability, but it comes with one major catch i.e., its ‘indestructibility’. Plastic waste is now omnipresent and highlights that all plastic ... -
Design Of Short Drilled Shaft Foundations In High-plasticity Clay Under Inclined Loading
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)Drilled shaft foundations are primarily used to support structures such as bridge piers, towers, buildings, transmission towers, and roadway cable barriers. Generally, the main characteristics of drilled shafts are to ...