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Filtering by: Creator Haberle, Robert M. Remove constraint Creator: Haberle, Robert M. Decade 2020-2029 Remove constraint Decade: 2020-2029 Degree Field Civil Engineering Remove constraint Degree Field: Civil Engineering

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  • Assessing Seismic Rockfall Impacts on Mobility in Transportation Corridors

    Creator:
    Holtan, Katherine
    Abstract:
    The climate and geologic conditions of the Pacific Northwest leaves its roads highly susceptible to rockfall hazards. Rockfalls often occur on steep slopes that experience heavy rainfall, groundwater seepage, or strong shaking from earthquakes. The unpredictable nature of these events often creates substantial problems for communities, transportation infrastructure, and the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    thank my committee members Tracy Arras and Robert Kennedy for their assistance reviewing this thesis

  • Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Building Strategies in Single-Family Affordable Housing

    Creator:
    Iliff, Helen M.
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    The goal of this thesis is to ease the adoption of energy-efficient (EE) building strategies for affordable homes in the United States (US). Low-wage earning households spend nearly three times the proportion of their gross annual income on home energy bills resulting in higher energy burden for them when compared...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Automated Monitoring of Construction Operations for Data-Driven Decision Making

    Creator:
    Rashid, Khandakar, M.
    Abstract:
    The continuous improvement of construction operations requires a systematic approach of monitoring and making appropriate control actions. However, the lack of real-time information hinders this workflow and eventually compromises timely and effective decision-making. Project managers spend a great deal of time and effort to solve problems emerging from lack of...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Khandakar M

  • Extreme Wave Runup and Runup Variability on Beaches

    Creator:
    Li, Chuan
    Abstract:
    Wave runup is an important physical process that affects nearshore sediment transport, coastal erosion, and flooding. Large and unexpected runup events can also be dangerous to beach goers. Extreme runup statistics are essential parameters used in engineering design of marine structures and in coastal management. Although the study of runup...
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    Dissertation
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    , Gabriel Garca-Medina, Robert A. Holman, Peter Ruggiero, Treena M. Jensen, David B. Elson, William R

  • Examining the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Driver Behavior and Injury Severity: Econometric Methods and Applications

    Creator:
    Ghosh, Sukallyan
    Abstract:
    The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant transformations in global mobility patterns, primarily driven by stay-at-home orders and economic shutdowns. These measures resulted in a substantial decline in travel activities worldwide. In the United States, there was a notable reduction in travel demand, with a corresponding decrease in...
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    Masters Thesis
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    gratitude to the esteemed members of my graduate committee, Dr. Robert Bertini, Dr. David Hurwitz, and Dr

  • Numerical Analysis of a Spine as a Retrofit of a Moment-Resisting Frame

    Creator:
    Rivera Torres, David M.
    Abstract:
    Steel moment-resisting frames (MRFs) are widely used in the United States to resist seismic forces. MRFs have many advantages, including architectural versatility, vetted member and connection detailing requirements, and high ductility for special MRFs (SMRF). However, MRFs require large members to meet story drift criteria. Moreover, strong-column-weak-beam requirements can result...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Advancing Spatial Data Engineering and Analysis: Integrative Approaches with GIS, Statistical Modelling, and Deep Learning

    Creator:
    Krivova, Maria
    Abstract:
    Geospatial data analysis is a multifaceted discipline encompassing the collection, processing, and visualization of diverse datasets. It models and delineates the interactions of people, objects, and phenomena within geographical spaces and predicts patterns based on the relationships between different locations. Despite significant advancements in geospatial data engineering and analytics over...
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    Dissertation
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    and Robert Richard provided guidance and editing for the second chapter of this dissertation, titled

  • Numerical Studies on Fluid-Structure Interaction and Applications

    Creator:
    Chen, Ming
    Abstract:
    Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) has been of significant research interest worldwide over the past several decades because of its variety of applications in both offshore and coastal engineering. Researchers analyzing FSI systems rely heavily on experimental tests in model scale in laboratories or large-scale sea trials. However, these tests are often...
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    Dissertation
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    minor advisor, Prof. Robert Higdon, and the rest of the members of my committee, Prof. Andre Barbosa

  • 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,...
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    Dissertation
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    was implemented in deep medium stiff silt and medium dense sand deposits at depths as great as 25 m

  • 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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ....................................................................................................................................... 62 Figure 3-5. Summary of the fault boundaries and location of the epicenter used in the M 9.3