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  • Investigation of the behavior of diagonally cracked full-scale CRC deck-girders injected with epoxy resin and subjected to axial tension

    Creator:
    Smith, Matthew T. (Matthew Todd)
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    Article 1: Behavior of Epoxy Injected Diagonally Cracked Full-Scale CRC Deck-Girders. Many cast-in place reinforced concrete deck-girder bridges (RCDG) remain in the national inventory and exhibit diagonal cracking. Epoxy injection has been in use for several decades as a method for sealing diagonal cracks, but the effects on girder behavior...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ., Miller, T. H., Yim, S. C., Holcomb, G. R., Cramer, S. D., Covino, B. S., Bullard, S. J., Ziomek-Moroz

  • A formal model of construction safety and health risk management

    Creator:
    Hallowell, Matthew R.
    Abstract:
    Despite recent efforts to improve site safety, construction still accounts for a disproportionate injury and illness rate. According to the 2007 injury and illness data released by the National Safety Council, the construction industry has a fatality and disabling injury rate that is approximately three times higher than the all-industry...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Despite recent efforts to improve site safety, construction still

  • Sustainable construction safety and health rating system

    Creator:
    Rajendran, Sathyanarayanan
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    The main objective of this research study is to incorporate construction worker safety and health into sustainable design and construction practices. This can be fulfilled by the development of an innovative construction worker safety and health planning tool, called Sustainable Construction Safety and Health (SCSH) Rating System that will: •...
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    Dissertation
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    _____________________________________________ John A. Gambatese The main objective of this research study is to incorporate

  • New acoustic emission applications in civil engineering

    Creator:
    Schumacher, Thomas
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    Non-destructive testing methods and applications have become of increasing interest due to the worldwide aging and deteriorating infrastructure network. In the field of Civil Engineering, bridges and bridge components as well as non-structural elements such as roadway pavements for example, are affected. In particular, the Acoustic Emission (AE) technique offers...
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    Dissertation
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    ), Brüssel, Belgium. Fowler, T. J., Blessing, J. A., and Conlisk, P. J. (1989). "New Directions in Testing

  • Performance of wood frame wall with thin shell ECC shear panel

    Creator:
    Lewis, Michael C.
    Abstract:
    The overall goal of this study was to evaluate an alternative to traditional wood framed shear wall construction. This study introduced the innovative idea of using a water and seismic damage resistant, wood-concrete- composite (WCC) construction instead of an all-wood design. The WCC design consisted of a thin shell of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    J (42600 lb-in). Overall, the test results indicate that the WCC is comparable with or superior to

  • Environmental durability of reinforced concrete deck girders strengthened with surface-bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer

    Creator:
    Sopal, Gautam Jayant
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    Long-term durability of surface-bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge members remains uncertain due to the limited field experience with these materials. This paper provides experimental results from the testing of full-scale RC bridge girder specimens after exposure to prolonged environmental exposure and combined...
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    Masters Thesis
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    CFRP strengthened T specimens with freeze-thaw exposure exhibited lower shear capacity than similar

  • Strain distribution in OSB and GWB in wood frame shear walls

    Creator:
    Sinha, Arijit
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    The overall goal of this study was to gain an insight into the load sharing aspect between oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum wall board (GWB) in shear wall assembly during racking load. More specifically the objectives of the study were to: (1) evaluate qualitatively the load sharing between OSB...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ) ...................................................................................................... 40 A2 MOE values for 2x4 (T series

  • Effect of constituent materials and curing methods on the abrasion resistance and durability of high performance concrete for pre-cast pre-stressed bridge deck slabs

    Creator:
    Keshari, Shweta
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    This thesis is the consequence of a research effort undertaken by the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University and funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The principal objective of the effort was to reduce the life cycle cost...
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    Masters Thesis
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    professors Dr. John A. Gambatese, Dr. David N. Sillars, Dr. Jason Ideker for their allowing me to grow

  • Testing and evaluation of flexural reinforcing bars terminating in columns

    Creator:
    Koester, Carl C.
    Abstract:
    Capacity of transverse 1950's vintage reinforced concrete deck girder bridge bent caps with large straight bar anchorages were investigated and evaluated. Eleven subassemblage column specimens were examined with different anchorage lengths, bar groupings, amount of transverse steel, and externally applied axial force. Test results showed an increase in anchorage capacity...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Establishing a through-boring pattern and method of test for utility poles

    Creator:
    Elkins, Lori A.
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    The goal of this study was to optimize a through-boring pattern that will provide adequate preservative penetration while minimizing the reduction in overall pole bending strength. Hole spacing was developed using longitudinal and transverse chemical penetration data from previous studies. Finite element analysis was used as a preliminary assessment tool...
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    Masters Thesis
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    a Through-borinq Pattern and Method of Test for Utility Poles Abstract Approved: Robert J