PhD Dissertations - DO NOT EDIT: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
An Accelerated Corrosion Test Method for Pre-Cracked Reinforced Concrete
(2023-08-21)Reinforced concrete (RC), a composite material combining the strength of concrete and the tensile strength of steel reinforcement, has significantly transformed the field of civil engineering and contributed to the advancement ... -
THE ROAD MAP FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
(2023-08-16)Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a global issue from its social, environmental, and economic aspects. Poor SWM is one of the significant causes of resource degradation, environmental pollution, and public health problems. ... -
The Impact of Improper Solid Waste Management on Public Health of African Cities. The Case of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia.
(2023-08-16)Many African cities are generating an ever-increasing amount of waste and the effectiveness of their solid waste collection and disposal systems is currently declining. Therefore, research has been striving to develop a ... -
DEVELOPING AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM OF HIGHWAY SLOPE FAILURE BASED ON IN-SITU HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SOIL
(2023-08-15)Highway slope failure is globally a momentous issue. Highway slope failure poses a significant issue in transportation infrastructure. Several factors can contribute to slope failures, including geological conditions, ... -
Dynamic Response of Cohesive-frictional Soils Under Thermo-controlled Constant Water Content Cyclic Simple Shear Testing
(2023-08-14)Dynamic Response of Cohesive-Frictional Soils Under Thermo-Controlled Constant Water Content Cyclic Simple Shear Testing Daniel R. C. Green The University of Texas at Arlington, 2023 Supervising Professor: Dr. Laureano ... -
Wide Band-Gap Metamaterials as Seismic Shields
(2023-07-20)In the past decade, a new paradigm gained popularity among researchers aiming to protect structures from low-frequency seismic vibrations using metamaterials. However, developing a workable design for metamaterials is still ... -
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF POLYMERIC SPRAY APPLIED PIPE LINING IN PRESSURE PIPE APPLICATIONS
(2023-08-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** Pressure pipes are an important component of pipe infrastructure for water mains, distribution lines, fuel and gas piping, process piping, building services ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of a First Flush System with Multiple In-line Bypassing Fuel Separator Components in the Industrial Area of an Airport
(2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: This dissertation explores the effectiveness of a complex system employed to capture the first flush (FF) generated from industrial activities occurring ... -
An Integrated Algorithm for Automatic GPR Data Processing for Concrete Rebar Location
(2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) has emerged as a valuable nondestructive testing technique for subsurface imaging and characterization in civil ... -
Effect of Impurities in Plastic Waste on the Performance of Plastic road
(2023-08-17)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2025** Plastic waste generation has become a global concern, with a large portion of plastics ending up in landfills. China's recent decision to stop importing waste ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
MODEL DEVELOPMENT TO EVALUATE CONSUMERS’ INTENTION TO ADOPT ELECTRIC VEHICLES
(2023-08-14)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: The ever-increasing concern over climate change is compelling global economies to employ alternative fuel technology to combat the vehicular emissions ... -
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 ... -
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 ...