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Flow processes in the dry regime : the effect on capillary barrier performance

Creator:: Jansik, Danielle P.
Abstract:: Engineered capillary barriers typically consist of two layers of granular materials designed so that the contrast in sediment hydrologic properties and sloping interface retains infiltrating water in the upper layer. We report here on the results of two bench-top capillary barrier experiments, and associated modeling. These experiments were conducted to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Danielle P. Jansik

Influence of log truck traffic and road hydrology on sediment yield in western Oregon

Creator:: Miller, Rebecca H.
Abstract:: An understanding of the factors that influence surface erosion from roads is necessary to prevent and mitigate sediment production from forest roads. This study investigated the impacts of log truck traffic and road hydrology on sediment yield from ten forest road segments in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Arne E. Skaugset III An

Exploring Colloid Transport in Unsaturated Porous Media Using X-Ray Microtomography

Creator:: Brueck, Chris L.
Abstract:: Understanding the mechanisms controlling colloid transport and deposition in the vadose zone is an important step in protecting our water resources. Colloid transport in unsaturated porous media was studied using X-Ray Microtomography (XMT), which is a non-destructive imaging technique that provides three-dimensional images at a resolution on the order of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: experienced advisor to guide me through this process. I thank my committee member, Maria Dragila, for

Determining contact angle of solutions with varying surface tension on dry and pre-wetted silica sands

Creator:: McGinnis, Thomas L.
Abstract:: Infiltration of highly concentrated solutions into unsaturated sand is suspected to be affected by the liquid-gas interfacial tension between the resident water and that of the infiltrating solution. The wetting of non-porous solid surfaces by liquids is commonly quantified by contact angle measurements. However, it is well known that wettability...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciated. I want to thank Maria Dragila and Jack Higginbotham for serving on my committee. Maria provided

Thermodynamics of non-dilute saline solutions in variably saturated porous media

Creator:: Burns, Erick R.
Abstract:: Non-dilute salt strength solutions occur in many near surface geologic environments. In order to better understand the occurrence and movement of the water and salt, mathematical models for this non-ideal fluid need to be developed. Initial boundary value problems may then be solved to predict behavior for comparison with observations....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: research core of my committee is Professors John Selker, Maria Dragila, and Ron Guenther. Each has

Physical characteristics of forest soils after timber harvest and tillage in central Oregon: a case study

Creator:: Litton, Sabrina
Abstract:: This study examined the effects of timber harvest and subsoiling on soil physical properties considered important to forest productivity and hydrologic concerns. Ground based mechanical timber harvesting on some soil types can cause soil disturbance including compaction. These effects in turn can influence multiple important soil physical properties that affect...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: with data analysis. Thanks to my committee members, Stephen Schoenholtz and Maria Dragila for their

Predictive mapping of landtype association maps in three Oregon national forests

Creator:: Peterman, Wendy L.
Abstract:: This study explores the use of predictive mapping techniques in developing Landtype Association (LTA) maps for use in natural resource management. These maps are produced for the USDA Forest Service on a regional basis at a 1:100,000 scale. The goal of this study is to develop and test a method...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ), Jimmy Kagan (Oregon Natural Heritage Program), David E. Pater (Water Quality Program, Washington

Mineral Surfaces as Agents of Environmental Proteolysis: Mechanisms and Controls

Creator:: Chacon, Stephany S.
Abstract:: The bottleneck in the turnover of soil organic matter (SOM) is the conversion of large molecular compounds into smaller compounds that can be transported through a cell membrane of a microbe for processing. Once inside the cell, organic compounds can be converted into biomass or be respired. The microbial depolymerization...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: completing my work I’d like to thank my committee Dr. David Myrold, Dr. Peter Bottomley, Dr. Maria Dragila

Linking Pore-scale Fluid-Fluid Interfacial Curvature in Porous Media to Capillary Pressure and Local Morphology with A Novel Method for Curvature Measurement

Creator:: Li, Tianyi
Abstract:: Systems that contain multi-phase flow in porous media are of interest in diverse fields including environmental engineering, hydrogeology, and petroleum engineering etc. One of the main descriptors of multi-phase flow in porous media is the relationship between capillary pressure and fluid saturation. Capillary pressure is inherently a pore-scale variable and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Dr. Maria Dragila for their support. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Measuring Electron Activity to Constrain the Role of Soil Structure in the Formation of Biogeochemical Heterogeneity

Creator:: Wanzek, Thomas
Abstract:: Soils have a critical role in global carbon (C) cycling, containing one of the largest fast-cycling carbon stocks on earth. Robust representation of soil organic matter dynamics in Earth System Models is critical for future climate prediction. Current C cycling models assume that all C cycling in non-hydric (i.e. ‘upland’)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: toward my committee, Mark Johnson, Maria Dragila, and Jeff Jenkins. Thank you for always being

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Flow processes in the dry regime : the effect on capillary barrier performance

Influence of log truck traffic and road hydrology on sediment yield in western Oregon

Exploring Colloid Transport in Unsaturated Porous Media Using X-Ray Microtomography

Determining contact angle of solutions with varying surface tension on dry and pre-wetted silica sands

Thermodynamics of non-dilute saline solutions in variably saturated porous media

Physical characteristics of forest soils after timber harvest and tillage in central Oregon: a case study

Predictive mapping of landtype association maps in three Oregon national forests

Mineral Surfaces as Agents of Environmental Proteolysis: Mechanisms and Controls

Linking Pore-scale Fluid-Fluid Interfacial Curvature in Porous Media to Capillary Pressure and Local Morphology with A Novel Method for Curvature Measurement

Measuring Electron Activity to Constrain the Role of Soil Structure in the Formation of Biogeochemical Heterogeneity

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