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Evaluating climate change induced coastal flood impacts to San Diego Bay Naval Infrastructure - a hybrid statistical dynamical modeling approach

Creator:: Anderson, Tyler P.
Abstract:: This study utilizes probabilistic surrogate modeling techniques around San Diego Bay with an emphasis on naval infrastructure and operations to evaluate the impact of five global mean sea level rise scenarios (GMSLR). Spatially continuous total water levels (TWLs) are combined with a digital elevation model (DEM) of the region to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Title: Evaluating climate change induced coastal flood impacts to San Diego Bay Naval Infrastructure

Seismic performance and collapse assessments of reinforced concrete lateral- force resisting systems

Creator:: Buniya, Mustafa Kamil
Abstract:: Nonlinear response history analysis (NRHA) is increasingly becoming more accessible and prevalent in research and practice. As the accuracy of the NRHA results depends on the ground motion characteristics and the robustness of the numerical model, research has focused on the development of guidance for performance-based seismic design and assessment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Andre R. Barbosa Barbara

Evaluation of fabric reinforcement of the roadway structure

Creator:: Lavansiri, Direk
Abstract:: An evaluation of fabric reinforcement of the roadway structure is made. The study includes a parametric analy sis using layered elastic theory and a series of large scale model tests. The parametric. study analyzes the stresses and strains of roadway structures with a fabric layer between tna surface layer and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: STRUCTURE Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. J. R. Bell An evaluation of fabric reinforcement of

Testing and Modeling of a Cross-Laminated Timber Pier-and-Spandrel Seismic Retrofit Solution for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings

Creator:: Engleson, Renee M.
Abstract:: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an attractive building material because it is renewable, promotes fast installation, and possesses a high strength-to-weight ratio. The use of CLT in seismic applications has become increasingly common with the development of post-tensioned CLT rocking wall lateral force resisting systems (LFRS). The CLT pier-and-spandrel system designed,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Andre R. Barbosa Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an attractive building material

Evaluation of ground motion duration effects on the damage prediction of building and bridge structural and soil-structural systems

Creator:: Belejo, Andre
Abstract:: The role of ground motion duration on the seismic performance of civil engineering structures remains unclear. Thus, the role of earthquake strong ground motion duration is assessed in a three manuscript thesis, which includes: (1) assessment of the effects of ground motion duration on the seismic performance of a model...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Andre R. Barbosa The role of ground motion duration on the seismic performance of

Seismic performance of diagrid steel structures using single and double friction mass dampers

Creator:: Ramadhan, Garlan
Abstract:: The steel diagrid structural system is a recent load bearing and lateral resisting structural system for tall building structures that is relatively unexplored in the western United States. One possible reason for the little use of diagrid systems in earthquake prone regions is the lack of guidelines and application examples...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: André R. Barbosa The steel diagrid structural system is a recent load bearing and lateral

Development of a mechanistic overlay design procedure for flexible pavements

Creator:: Zhou, Haiping
Abstract:: This dissertation describes the development of a mechanistic overlay design procedure. The mechanistic analysis represents a new trend in both new pavement and overlay design. The greatest advantage of the mechanistic pavement analysis is that it considers the fundamental characteristics of materials to be used, is capable of considering changes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Design Procedure for Flexible Pavements A Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved R. GL'y Hicks This

Effect of subduction zone earthquakes on SDOF bridge models

Creator:: Long, Yicheng
Abstract:: Current bridge design codes do not account for the effects of duration of mega-thrust subduction zone earthquakes. Furthermore, codes and even recent performance-based design methodologies only make use of the peak response quantities (forces, displacements, and ductility demands) and do not account for the increased number of inelastic cycles that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Andre R. Barbosa Current bridge design

Properties of marginal aggregates treated with asphalt emulsion

Creator:: Evans, Gary L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this report is to address the problem of supplying construction aggregates to Oregon's coastal areas that are currently, or will in the near future, be deficient of good quality materials. This is done primarily by studying methods of utilizing marginal aggregates that are abundantly available in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract Approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. R. pary Hicks The purpose of this report is to address the

Seismic assessment of unreinforced and retrofitted masonry buildings using Applied Element Method (AEM)

Creator:: Soti, Rajendra
Abstract:: A significant number of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings exist in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America that is a region of high seismicity, which could be subjected to both crustal and subduction zone earthquakes. The catastrophic and brittle failures associated with URM buildings in the past...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) Abstract approved: Andre R. Barbosa A significant number of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings exist in

Finite Element Modeling Strategies for Seismic Collapse Assessment of Non-planar Slender Reinforced Concrete Structural Wall Resisting Systems

Creator:: Mohammed, Mohammed A.
Abstract:: For mid-rise and high rise buildings, slender reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls are commonly used as the main structural elements to resist lateral applied loads in high seismically areas around the globe. These RC structural walls can provide substantial deformation capacity, stiffness, and lateral strength through the contribution of their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Andre R. Barbosa For mid-rise and high rise buildings, slender reinforced concrete (RC

An investigation into the role of spatial variability on liquefaction consequence severity

Creator:: Cary, John R.
Abstract:: During the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES) in Christchurch, NZ, an estimated $15B in damages occurred due to liquefaction-induced phenomena, illustrating the importance of understanding site-specific responses to seismic ground motions, as well the importance of accurately predicting liquefaction severity. One potential method for improving the understanding of how a site...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF John R. Cary for the

Interstitial fluid mixing in estuarine benthic sediments

Creator:: Boyce, Allen R.
Abstract:: A method of measuring interstitial fluid mixing rates for evaluation of exchange between pore water of estuarine benthic sediments and the overlying water in a bay is presented. Pore water movement is monitored by reducing conductivity of the interstitial fluid within a zone of the benthic sediment to a depth...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Engin ering Redacted for Privacy Dean of Graduate School Date thesis is presented prILb a.c& 101 r)r

Multi-Scale Dynamic Monitoring and Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Elements and Systems

Creator:: Mugabo, Ignace
Abstract:: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is one of the latest engineered wood products to show promising structural features for a variety of structural purposes including resisting lateral loads. For CLT to be widely adopted, its modal behavior needs to be fully evaluated through experimental and numerical methods. It is important to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mariapaola Riggio Andre R. Barbosa Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is one of the latest

Effects of Moisture Intrusion on the Performance of a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Angle Bracket Connection

Creator:: Bora, Shrenik S.
Abstract:: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is revolutionizing the use of wood in the construction sector of North America as a solution for walls and diaphragms in mid-rise or even high-rise timber structures on account of its environmental advantages, high strength-to-weight ratio, fire-safety performance, and propensity for prefabrication. However, considering the hygroscopic nature...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R. Barbosa Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is

Elevated Temperature Effects on the Shear Performance of a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Wall-to-Floor Bracket Connection

Creator:: Mahr, Kolton J.
Abstract:: Connections in mass timber structural systems dissipate energy and transfer lateral forces from mass timber elements such as shear walls and diaphragms, providing critical load paths. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a prominent mass timber material used to manufacture wall and floor assemblies. Fire performance research of CLT walls and floors...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R. Barbosa Connections in mass timber

A Methodological Approach for Structural Health Monitoring of Mass-Timber Buildings Under Construction

Creator:: Baas, Esther J.
Abstract:: As mass-timber building construction rises around the globe, there exists the need to verify the long-term, in-situ behavior and performance of these structural systems. Structural health monitoring (SHM), generally defined as a damage detection strategy consisting of a network of sensors, a data acquisition system, and algorithms for data analysis,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Construction Abstract approved: ___________________________________________________________ André R

Cyclic performance of connections used in hybrid cross-laminated timber

Creator:: Mahdavifar, Vahid
Abstract:: One of the recent additions to the panoply of engineered wood products is cross-laminated timber (CLT). CLT is a prefabricated, large-scale, solid wood panel that consists of multiple layers of lumbers stacked together, with each layer arranged perpendicular to the next layer, glued with structural grade adhesives, and pressed. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R

Soil-bridge interaction during long-duration earthquake motions

Creator:: Romney, Kyle T.
Abstract:: Earthquake engineering analyses are often performed using shallow, crustal earthquake motions (e.g., 1940 El Centro). However, large areas of the world are subject to subduction zone earthquake motions (e.g., the Pacific Northwest). A subduction zone earthquake motion is characterized by its long duration (e.g., strong shaking lasts for more than...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: during Long-Duration Earthquake Motions Abstract approved: H. Benjamin Mason André R. Barbosa

Monotonic and Cyclic Testing of Cross-Laminated Timber Diaphragms

Creator:: Beairsto, Cody J.
Abstract:: Mass timber is emerging as a viable form of construction around the world in new markets for wood buildings. The entrance into these markets has driven the demand for more knowledge to enable designs alongside other structural materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Large, in-plane tests on cross-laminated timber...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: focus of the research. The other CLT structure tested was at UC San Diego with collaboration between

Nonlinear hydrodynamic response of curved singly-connected cables

Creator:: Chiou, Rueybin
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Ronald B. Guenther, Dr. Timothy C. Kennedy and Dr. David R. Thomas for their participation as Graduate

Tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures

Creator:: Azadbakht, Mohsen
Abstract:: This dissertation examines tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures. Tsunamis have caused significant damage to coastal communities in recent years. For example, the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and resulting Tohoku Tsunami destroyed infrastructure along the east coast of Japan including bridge superstructures. Recent hurricanes have also caused...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The Art of Reducing Coastal Hazard Complexity: Coupling Physics and Probability to Understand Extremes, Variability, and Climate-dependence

Creator:: Anderson, Dylan L.
Abstract:: Coastal hazards are the result of numerous physical processes cumulatively causing water levels to flood and erode the land. The waves, storm surges, tides, and run-off contributing to elevated water levels are each the product of chaotic and random weather patterns. These stochastic weather patterns dissipate energy in Earth's climate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Base Coronado (NABC) in San Diego, CA, uti- lizing the regional flood model Coastal Storm Modeling

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,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: residual excess pore pressure, ue,r, as well as changes in constitutive responses as a result of

Evaluation of the Efficiency of Supplementary Cementitious Materials to Prevent Alkali-Silica Reaction in Concrete with Highly and Very Highly Reactive Aggregates

Creator:: Chopperla, Krishna Siva Teja
Abstract:: The most common test methods to evaluate alkali-silica reaction (ASR), the concrete prism test (CPT) and the accelerated mortar bar tests (AMBT), have limitations and are not entirely reliable in terms of predicting the performance of concrete with prevention measures under field conditions. In this study, the miniature concrete prism...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: friends from IIT Madras – Sivakumar R., Gopakumar K., and Satyanarayana for all the great discussions

Application of GNSS for Vertical Reference Determination

Creator:: Kim, Su-Kyung
Abstract:: Vertical datum is a reference system used for specifying the elevation of specific points on or near the Earth. Precise and accurate definition and realization of vertical references are, therefore, crucial to ensure consistency between height measurements. The vertical datums can be divided into two categories: 1) vertical geodetic datums...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: weather event. In addition, the research examines the feasibility of utilizing GNSS-R for

A kinetic model for dissolved gas transport in the presence of trapped gas

Creator:: Donaldson, Jeremy H.
Abstract:: Understanding the processes involved in the transport of dissolved gas plumes in groundwater aquifers is essential for comprehending the effect that these transport processes can have on site characterization and remedial design applications. Previous laboratory and field studies have indicated that dissolved gas transport in groundwater can be greatly affected...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of an aquifer. Recently, Fry et al. (1995) reported an increase in retardation factors R (where R

Performance-based seismic design of light-frame shearwalls

Creator:: Kim, Jun Hee
Abstract:: Performance-based design has gained interest in recent years among structural designers and researchers. Performance-based design includes selection of appropriate building sites, structural systems and configurations, as well as analytical procedures used in the design process, to confirm that the structure has adequate strength, stiffness and energy dissipation capacity to respond...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: allowable seismic weights, and various overstrength (R) factors. ©Copyright by Jun Hee Kim December 22

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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Predicting pore pressure response in in-situ liquefaction studies using controlled blasting

Creator:: Eller, James Michael
Abstract:: Originally used as a method to densify loose soils, controlled blasting has expanded its applicability to geotechnical engineering by becoming a research tool to physically generate liquefaction for full-scale in-situ tests, ranging from seismic performance of deep foundations to evaluating ground improvement techniques. Current methods used to design the blasting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: expressed in kg0.33/m, and W is the TNT-equivalent charge size in kilograms, and R is the radial distance

Improving Safety of the Platform-Train-Interface Through Operational and Technical Mitigation Strategies

Creator:: Anderson, Dylan
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to provide background information and examples of best practices relating to platform-train-interface (PTI) safety. The research and information obtained for this manuscript has been in association with the A-40 project funded by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) of the National Academies. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ...................................................................................................105 San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (San Diego, California

Influence of silt size and content on static liquefaction potential of sand

Creator:: Monkul, M. Murat
Abstract:: Different specimen preparation methods such as moist tamping, dry funnel deposition, slurry deposition, dry air pluviation have been reported in the literature to investigate the undrained behavior of silty sands. Similarly, different means have been used to densify the soils prepared with such methods. However, the influence of the densification...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Honor of Professor I.M. Idriss May 24-29, 2010, San Diego, California ISBN: 1-887009-15-9

Height Modernization from Static GPS Networks in Oregon: Evaluating NGS Guidelines and OPUS-Projects

Creator:: Kerr, Darren J.
Abstract:: Determining accurate elevations is important for many engineering and scientific applications, and finding these heights via GNSS increases efficiency and significantly reduces the costs as compared to precise geodetic leveling. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has published guidelines for determining both ellipsoidal and orthometric heights with GPS to within 2...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Stochastic analysis of the nonlinear response transition behavior of an ocean system

Creator:: Yuk, Dongjun
Abstract:: The nonlinear response of an ocean system subjected to random excitations can exhibit very complex dynamic behaviors including jump phenomena and coexistence of attractors. In this study, the stochastic system response behavior of a simple (Duffing) oscillator under narrow-band random excitations is first examined in the subharmonic resonance region. A...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . ----- 3 r----------------------- Recently, several stochastic analysis methods have been developed to

Radar and Optical Remote Sensing of Submesoscale Frontal Features

Creator:: Simpson, Alexandra J.
Abstract:: The coastal region is home to many types of surface fronts that exist on a submesoscale (1-10 $km$). While in situ observations capture point or transect observations of frontal behavior subsurface, their complex spatial patterns can be well-captured using remote sensing techniques, which provide synoptic views of the ocean surface...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: a Submesoscale Front Birthed from a Nearshore Internal Bore by primary author Sean R. Haney is a

Kinetic and modeling investigations of the anaerobic reductive dechlorination of chlorinated ethylenes using single and binary mixed cultures and silicon-based organic compounds as slow-release substrates

Creator:: Yu, Seungho
Abstract:: This study investigated complete reductive dechlorination of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) over a broad range of concentrations. Tetrabutoxysilane (TBOS), as a slow-release anaerobic substrate, was studied for enhanced reductive dechlorination of tetrachioroethylene (PCE) present as a dense non-aqueous liquid (DNAPL). Four different site-mixed cultures were used in the study: Site-300...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Sci. Technol. 35, 2014-202 1. Fairlee, J. R., Burback, B. L., and Perry, J. J. (1997) Biodegradation

A method of seismic design for prestressed concrete highway bridge girders

Creator:: Lam, Kwok To
Abstract:: The effects of vertical ground motion are particularly significant in the design of highway bridge girders. Conventional codes do not recommend methods for solving the problem. The intent of this work is to suggest an approach for such design. A set of curves for velocity spectra which are the average...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , therefore, n e c e s s a .r y to take the stresses due to the vertical support motion into account in

Measuring and Correcting the Electrical Resistivity of Concrete Pore Solution in Fresh Mixtures

Creator:: Biever, Joseph H.
Abstract:: A vital aspect of concrete construction is quality assurance and control (QA/QC). Engineered structures must meet pre-determined and agreed-upon strength and durability requirements. Concrete falls into a specific category of infrastructure material because in most cases, these strength and durability requirements cannot be found until the material has at least...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: R 101 (previously known as PP 84 (23) specify minimum formation factor for mature concrete to

Vertical jet diffusion in non linear density stratified fluid

Creator:: Baumgartner, D. J. (Donald John), 1933-
Abstract:: The simplified equations of motion proposed by Morton to determine the extent of vertical travel of a forced plume in a linear density stratified environment were re-written and solved in a way which allowed them to be applied to any non linear profile of density. For application to any specific...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: is presented May 11, 1967 ----------~--~--~~----------------- Typed by C 1 o ve r R e dfe r n f o r

Examination of lateral stiffness and strength of pitched residential roof diaphragms with implications for seismic design.

Creator:: Kirkham, William J.
Abstract:: There are about 80 million single-family dwellings (SFD) in the United States, predominantly of wood-frame construction. Of these, 68% are owner occupied. A home is typically the largest single investment of a family, and is often not covered by earthquake insurance, even where it is available. Of all SFD in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: California at San Diego (UCSD) as a portion of the CUREE-Woodframe Project (Fischer et al., 2000). The

Uranium and technetium bio-immobilization in intermediate-scale physical models of an in situ bio-barrier

Creator:: Michalsen, Mandy M.
Abstract:: Metal and hydrogen ion acidity and extreme nitrate concentrations typical of Department of Energy (DOE) legacy waste sites pose formidable challenges to successful implementation of in situ bio-immobilization. Intermediate-scale (~ 2.5 m), flow through models of an in situ bio-barrier were constructed to investigate U and Tc removal from groundwater...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , R., The Making of the Atomic Bomb. 1986, New York, NY: Touchstone. 2. Crowley, K.D. and J.F

Blast-induced liquefaction : observational estimation of vibration, settlement and residual pore water pressure

Creator:: Kato, Kengo
Abstract:: The blast technique has been used as an effective soil improvement method to compact loose coarse-granular soils since 1930s, and the use of the blast technique is extended as an application of in-situ liquefaction testing to investigate the performance of full scale foundations and countermeasures against liquefaction in recent decades....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . ............................................................. 141 Figure 4-29. The relationship between the seismic wave velocities (P, S, and R wave) and the

An evaluation of the cubic autotape under dynamic conditions

Creator:: Plasker, James Robert
Abstract:: Accuracy requirements for positioning a vessel in the near shore area have increased in recent years. To meet these requirements several electronic positioning systems have been developed. One such system is the Cubic Autotape Model DM-40. The Autotape is a circular positioning system which utilizes the phase comparison between transmitted...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Seismic performance of a pile-supported container wharf structures in rockfill

Creator:: Kawamata, Yohsuke
Abstract:: Recently, the concept of performance based design has become popular for many types of structures, including port facilities under seismic loading. For the case of pile-supported wharves, the level of performance is generally estimated using the displacement capacity of the structure. Therefore, understanding soil-pile interaction is one of the most...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: University of California at San Diego, Carlos Blandon, a visiting student from the Rose School in Italy

Shear reinforcement effects of discrete columns in liquefiable soils

Creator:: Rayamajhi, Deepak
Abstract:: Discrete columns, such as stone and soil-cement columns, are often used to improve the liquefaction resistance of loose sandy ground. In particular, stone columns are considered to increase resistance potential by densification, drainage, and reinforcement mechanisms. For silty soil, the shear stress reduction resulting from the reinforcing effect of stiffer...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: grateful for his friendship. I would like to thank Dr. Ahmed Elgamal and Dr. Jinchi Lu from UC Sand Diego

Vibration induced pore pressure development in graded sands

Creator:: Steinkamp, Henry Vincent
Abstract:: During construction of the embankment at Blue River Dam placement difficulties were occasionally experienced with the filter zone sands. In the extreme condition construction equipment became mired and part of the fill had to be removed and wasted. A laboratory investigation was conducted on materials from the above project to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: consolidation of pipe bedding by vibration on the San Diego Aqueduct. In: Papers on soils. Philadelphia

Hydrology studies applicable to Oregon

Creator:: Johnson, Arthur Fayette
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ~r from Rainfall 75 20. Flow-Duration Curve of the Willamatte at Albany, Oregon 80 21

Investigation of Iron Passivity and Chloride-induced Depassivation in Alkaline Electrolytes using Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics (ReaxFF-MD)

Creator:: Dormohammadi, Hossein
Abstract:: The corrosion and passivity of iron (and carbon steel) in media with different alkalinity as well as iron depassivation have been studied extensively using electrochemical methods and nano-scale surface characterization studies. The electrochemical techniques provide valuable information about the average electrochemical behavior of relatively large metal surfaces, typically in centimeter-square...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) allocation TGENG170002. XSEDE is supported by National Science

Analysis of waves in the near-field of wave energy converter arrays through image processing

Creator:: Black, Colleen
Abstract:: Oregon State University conducted a series of laboratory experiments to measure and quantify the near-field wave effects caused within arrays of Wave Energy Converters (WEC). As the waves and WECs interact, the WECs generate radiated waves; these effects vary with the location within the array. Analyzing the near-field waves will...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Venice Lagoon and in San Diego, California respectively. His experiments proved that his Wave

Changes in hyporheic exchange flow following experimental large wood removal in a second order, low gradient stream, Chichagof Island, AK

Creator:: La Nier, Justin
Abstract:: Hyporheic Exchange Flow (HEF) is driven by head gradients defined by the hydro-topography of the stream surface, which is controlled by the particular geomorphology of the stream. We quantified the impact of large wood, which typically exerts a strong control on stream morphology, on HEF in a second order, low...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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