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Analysis Of Hat Sectioned Reinforced Composite Beams Including Thermal Effects
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)A simple analytical method for analyzing fiber reinforced polymeric composite beams with hat cross-section is presented. The method includes development of closed-form expression of the axial, bending and their coupling ... -
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CONSTRUCTION COST AND SCHEDULE OVERRUNS
(2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** The construction industry, renowned for its dynamic nature, encountered unprecedented uncertainties throughout its history. However, the advent of the ... -
ANALYTICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION EFFECT ON MOISTURE AND CORROSION IN AN INHOMOGENEOUS MEDIUM
(2023-08-23)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** This dissertation presents electromagnetic wave studies for infrastructure. The research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic wave ... -
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED EVALUATION OF PIPELINE STRUCTURES USING MULTI-SENSOR ROBOTS
(2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED EVALUATION OF PIPELINE STRUCTURES USING MULTI-SENSOR ROBOTS Mohammad Shaher Rababeh, Ph.D. The University of Texas ... -
ASSEMBLY-SCALE AND WHOLE-BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE (UHP-FRC) FAÇADE SYSTEMS
(2019-12-04)The majority of building energy consumption is used to heat and cool enclosed spaces. An innovative ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHP-FRC) façade system could potentially reduce this energy consumption ... -
Assessing Control Strategies For Ground Level Ozone
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)Developing cost effective control strategies for ozone has been a challenge to air quality modelers. Conventionally, the control strategies are applied across-the board to the region. The main aim of this research was to ... -
Assessment of Sustainability and Resilience in Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnics
(2018-05-14)Transportation infrastructure, such as roads, embankments, bridges, railroads, airports, docks, and canals, serve as pathways for the mobility of people, goods, and services, and form the backbone of cities and communities. ... -
Asset Management of Wastewater Interceptors Adjacent to Bodies of Water
(2022-06-06)This dissertation presents the viability of managing a pipeline network adjacent to bodies of water to maximize asset life by evaluating the significant factors that affect the condition levels of pipeline assets. Pipeline ... -
Autotrophic Denitrification Of Groundwater In A Granular Sulfur-packed Up-flow Reactor
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-09-17)Autotrophic denitrification is an effective treatment technique for nitrate removal from groundwater. Six basic elements are required for the growth of autotrophic denitrifiers: (1) electron donor, (2) electron acceptor, ... -
Breaking the Lignin Barrier with Termite TAV5 Treatment Technology (T4): Biopower and Biofuel from Agricultural Waste
(2023-08-23)Bioenergy obtained from anaerobic digestion of lignocellulose biomass is one of the promising candidates to help move towards a fossil fuel free future. Agriculture waste has up to 90% lignocellulose content, and the eight ... -
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 ...