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  • Evaluation of finite element techniques for soil reinforcement applications

    Creator:
    Berg, Ryan Robert
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    A literature review and a computer study are conducted to identify the requirements of finite element programs for the specific use of discrete analyses of reinforced soil structures. The utility of six commercially available programs are appraised with respect to the identified requirements. The results of the study are directed...
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    structures and choose to utilize an available program for the analyses, instead of writing a special finite

  • Evaluation of polymer modified asphalt in hot mix pavements

    Creator:
    Ifft, Charles
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    Polymer modified asphalts have recently been the focus of much attention in the U.S. due to claims that polymer additives will lengthen the life of an asphalt pavement. Much of the published research on this topic has been concentrated on the effects of polymer modifiers on binder and mixture properties....
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    tests. These con ventional binder tests do not fully address the special character istics of polymer

  • Sand pumping efficiency of a water ejector apparatus

    Creator:
    Saguanwongse, Suvat
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    The purpose of this investigation is to study the effect of the solid transport capacity in pumping operation: A special type of jet apparatus was investigated which emits a water jet downward counter current to delivery flow, from inside of the suction pipe toward sediment to be excavated. Two sizes...
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    Masters Thesis
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    solid transport capacity in pumping operation: A special type of jet apparatus was investigated which

  • Lateral Load Path Analysis : Practical Methods for Light-Frame Modular Structures

    Creator:
    Huynh, Thanh Q.
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    The objectives of this study are to use SAP2000 to investigate lateral load paths and system behavior in a modular, light-frame wood structure by investigating different foundation configurations and to further develop and validate existing modeling techniques of shear wall elements based on the Perforated Shear Wall Method. The modeling...
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    Masters Thesis
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    within limits similar to those provided by the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Design

  • Ambient current effects on vertical selective flow withdrawal in a two layer reservoir system

    Creator:
    Charbeneau, Randall Jay
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    Withdrawal from a two-layer flow field is examined in terms of the degree of selectivity of the withdrawal flow and its dependence on an ambient current. Selectivity is defined as the bias of withdrawing one layer more strongly than the other; the extreme' case is complete selective withdrawal, where one...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -linear function of the separating height. Of special interest is the observation that the degree of

  • GOSEP: Georeferenced Oregon Soil Engineering Properties

    Creator:
    Dutille, Victoria L.
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    Geotechnical engineers design and analyze the interface between the natural and built environments, often based on uncertain and inherently variable data due to the nature of the building material, soil. Engineers must estimate the subsurface conditions at a site using historical, in-situ, and laboratory testing data. However, only discrete representative...
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    Capstone Project
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    release of my report to any reader upon request. Victoria Dutille, Author 4

  • The Number of Lanes and Crash Injury Severities of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Advanced Econometric Models and Applications

    Creator:
    Kim, Jaekook
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    Considering the deadly impacts of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes on road safety, many previous studies have put in efforts to find the determinants of CMV crash injury severities. However, studies examining the impact of the different number of lanes on CMV crash injury severities are lacking. Besides, the importance...
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    Masters Thesis
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    severity determinants in CMV crashes by the number of lanes, with special emphasis on the determinants

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

    Creator:
    Rivera Torres, David M.
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    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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    high ductility for special MRFs (SMRF). However, MRFs require large members to meet story drift

  • Requirements for successful irrigation systems in the Senegal River Basin (Mauritania)

    Creator:
    Abba, Fatima Zahra
    Abstract:
    Implementation of a small-scale irrigation project in southern Mauritania is analyzed in this report. The main objective is to demonstrate that small-scale irrigation farming is the best suited solution for Mauritania's agriculture. To reach this objective different steps are taken in this study. The first step highlights the different aspects...
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    Masters Thesis
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    report. The main objective is to demonstrate that small-scale irrigation farming is the best suited

  • Large scale model testing of the FMC submerged wave attenuation device

    Creator:
    Huber, David S.
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    This report describes the hydrodynamic testing and evaluation of a one-tenth scale model of the FMC Wave Attenuation Device. The purpose of the test was to quantify the wave attenuation characteristics and structural loading induced by a test program of monochromatic incident waves on the submerged structure. The device was...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Redacted for privacy Charles K. Sol itt This report describes the hydrodynamic testing and evaluation of