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Degrees of Connectivity : A Systematic Accident Causation Model

Creator:: Alomari, Kasim A.
Abstract:: With all of the efforts that have been conducted over the past 100 years since the first accident causation theory was published, the Accident Proneness theory by Vernon (1918), the construction still trails among different industries in terms of fatal and nonfatal work injuries. Theories and models that have been...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering presented on November 20, 2017

Rigorous 3D Point Cloud Quality Assessment

Creator:: O'Banion, Matthew S.
Abstract:: The capabilities of modern three-dimensional (3D) capture technology such as laser scanning and image-based 3D reconstruction are well suited to enhance the practice and research of civil engineering. However, given the often-overwhelming focus placed on the incredible capabilities of these tools and techniques, it is important to investigate the limitations...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2017 Commencement June 2018 Doctor of Philosophy dissertation of Matthew Sean O’Banion

A Review of Current State Department of Transportation Practice for Promoting and Documenting the Safety of Field Employees

Creator:: Barlow, Zachary Wesley
Abstract:: State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are the primary owners of roadway infrastructure in the United States. Many of the employees of state DOTs work on roadway work sites, putting them at disproportionately higher risks of injury or fatality. A review of the literature determined that a combination of policies, standards,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering presented on March 16, 2017. Title: A Review of Current State Department of Transportation

Regional and Site-Specific Vulnerabilities of the Western Power Grid from a M9.3 Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake

Creator:: Lathrop Eve D.
Abstract:: The likelihood of a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake is estimated between 37 to 42% in the next 50 years, leading to strong shaking, liquefaction, landsliding, and other seismic ground failure resulting in major impacts to critical lifelines such as the western power grid. Electrical power is essential for continued...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: potential impacts to the power grid. Electrical infrastructure located west of the Cascades in Washington

Progress Monitoring and Quality Assessment/Quality Control of Construction Projects Using Lidar and BIM

Creator:: Puri, Nisha
Abstract:: The construction industry is a key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of many countries around the world and is valued at more than $10 trillion globally. Schedule, cost and quality are the main performance measures of construction projects. The primary goal for project stakeholders in the construction industry...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: lidar to OSU. I would like to acknowledge the support of Leica Geosystems for providing the

An investigation into the role of spatial variability on liquefaction consequence severity

Creator:: Cary, John R.
Abstract:: During the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES) in Christchurch, NZ, an estimated $15B in damages occurred due to liquefaction-induced phenomena, illustrating the importance of understanding site-specific responses to seismic ground motions, as well the importance of accurately predicting liquefaction severity. One potential method for improving the understanding of how a site...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: at a given point in a layered profile (Boulanger and DeJong, 2018

Driver Distraction from Unmanned Aerial Systems: Evidence, Policy, and Mitigation

Creator:: Barlow, Zachary W.
Abstract:: Unmanned aerial systems (UASs), more commonly known as drones, have recently achieved commercial success for many public and private applications. As with all emerging technologies, new safety concerns and conflicts with existing paradigms are likely to arise. Many potential applications of UASs will result in their operation near roadway infrastructure,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: roadways such as surveying. The Oregon State University (OSU) driving simulator was used in

An Interdisciplinary Agent-based Evacuation Modeling Framework: Seeking Convergence of Social, Natural, and Engineered Systems to Improve Life Safety in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

Creator:: Chen, Chen
Abstract:: Social scientists have studied people's responses to disasters for many decades, and behavioral commonalities and variations are summarized in different mental schemes/models in disaster studies. Integrating those findings from social science into evacuation simulation can improve simulation accuracy and eventually better support decision-making and disaster preparedness. However, this kind of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2012; Lindell, 2018) and the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) (Rogers, 1975; Mad- dux and Rogers

Use of Controlled Blasting to Quantify the Dynamic, In-Situ, Nonlinear Inelastic Response of Soils

Creator:: Jana, Amalesh
Abstract:: The seismic response of deep deposits of liquefiable and cyclic-softening susceptible soils has presented the geotechnical profession with significant engineering challenges. Strong ground motions may serve to soften soils under cyclic shear, trigger liquefaction, and produce damaging displacements as a consequence. This study improves the understanding of the in-situ, nonlinear,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ..................................................... 192 Test Blast Program (3 October 2018

Assessment of Social Sustainability for the Construction Workforce

Creator:: Karakhan, Ali A.
Abstract:: Minimal research has focused on the social dimension of sustainability in the built environment especially as it relates to the construction workforce. As a result, there are few to no tools available to industry stakeholders to holistically assess and improve the social sustainability of the construction workforce. Given the high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: are extended to my colleagues at Oregon State University (OSU) and fellow members (current and

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Degrees of Connectivity : A Systematic Accident Causation Model

Rigorous 3D Point Cloud Quality Assessment

A Review of Current State Department of Transportation Practice for Promoting and Documenting the Safety of Field Employees

Regional and Site-Specific Vulnerabilities of the Western Power Grid from a M9.3 Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake

Progress Monitoring and Quality Assessment/Quality Control of Construction Projects Using Lidar and BIM

An investigation into the role of spatial variability on liquefaction consequence severity

Driver Distraction from Unmanned Aerial Systems: Evidence, Policy, and Mitigation

An Interdisciplinary Agent-based Evacuation Modeling Framework: Seeking Convergence of Social, Natural, and Engineered Systems to Improve Life Safety in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

Use of Controlled Blasting to Quantify the Dynamic, In-Situ, Nonlinear Inelastic Response of Soils

Assessment of Social Sustainability for the Construction Workforce

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