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Creator:: Weber, Jane B.
Abstract:: When pavement markings on roadways are removed, scarring can occur leaving behind traces of where the marking used to be called ghost lines. These ghost lines can confuse drivers on the roadway and divert their attention from the correct lane markings leading them into the false lane. Previous research has...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David S. Hurwitz When

Creator:: Ostrow, Kayla
Abstract:: To facilitate the design of Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) for flood protection, this thesis expands an existing engineering design methodology to NNBF systems. The existing approach is a Level III reliability method for the performance-based design of traditional coastal engineering systems. The expanded methodology incorporates uncertainties inherent to both...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: David Bernell, for their time and feedback. This project has allowed me to learn from and work with

Creator:: Kim, Jaekook
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: University. I would also like to express my special thanks to my graduate committee members, Dr. David

Creator:: Umphress, James
Abstract:: Walking is the single most universal mode of transportation in the world, but being a pedestrian exposes a traveler to high risk. Historically, pedestrians have consistently experienced disproportionately high rates of fatalities and severe injuries in traffic crashes. Research has probed into factors influencing pedestrian crash injury severity outcomes, but...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: - Dr. David Hurwitz, Dr. Robert Bertini, and Dr. Haizhong Wang. Working with Dr. Hurwitz in research

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