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  • Transformation of halogenated methanes by microbially-reduced vitamin B₁₂

    Creator:
    Workman, Darla J.
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    Dissertation
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    -reduced vitamin B₁₂ AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Darla J. Workman for the degree of Doctor of

  • 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...
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    Dissertation
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    grateful for his help. I want to extend my thanks to the committee members Dr. Michael J. Olsen, Dr

  • Uplift capacity and displacement of helical anchors in cohesive soil

    Creator:
    Young, Jessica
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    Helical anchors are a type of deep foundation element that can be installed quickly in almost any location and can accept the immediate application of operational loads. The use of helical anchors has expanded in recent decades from its established application in the power transmission industry to more traditional civil...
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    Masters Thesis
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    that helical piles follow the behavior described by Meyerhof and Adam (1968) who called for a

  • Paving the way for terrestrial laser scanning assessment of road quality

    Creator:
    Chin, Abby
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    With the growing trend in use of 3D laser scanning technology for data collection, it is important to study the various potential applications of this revolutionary technology. One such application is the measurement of road roughness at both large and small scales. At larger extents, terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Wind induced torsional fatigue behavior of truss bridge verticals

    Creator:
    Keller, Philipp
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    The Astoria-Megler Bridge is a 6.6 kilometer (4.1 mile) long bridge, connecting Oregon and Washington on US 101, with a continuous steel truss main span of 376 m (1232 ft). It is the second longest main span bridge of this type in the world. Due to vortex shedding, some of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Dr. Thomas Miller, Dr. Michael Scott and Dr. Andrew Meigs, for their thoughtful questions, comments

  • Quantification of landslide movement in a forested environment

    Creator:
    Conner, Jeremy C.
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    Landslides are an insidious natural hazard, which can result in significant damage to public infrastructure. Limited monitoring tools are available, particularly tools suitable for use in forested environments. These tools often only allow a few locations across the slide to be monitored. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) shows promise as a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Soil-bridge interaction during long-duration earthquake motions

    Creator:
    Romney, Kyle T.
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    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    TCL programming language. I would also like to thank Dr. Michael Olsen and Dr. Edward Dever, who gra

  • 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...
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    Dissertation
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    thank my Ph.D. committee members, Dr. Andre Barbosa, Dr. Michael Olsen, Dr. Michael Scott, and Dr

  • The use of LiDAR to identify forest transportation networks

    Creator:
    Beck, Storm J. C.
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    The production of high value non-conventional products, such as long utility poles; or the production of low value bulky products, such as chips or grindings; provide opportunities for forest owners to increase value from their forests. The transport of these products requires the use of specialized trucks and trailers. However,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Dr. John Sessions, Dr. Kate Hunter-Zaworski, Dr. Michael Olsen, Dr. Michael Wing, Dr. Kevin Boston

  • Ultimate and serviceability limit state reliability-based axial capacity of deep foundations

    Creator:
    Reddy, Seth C.
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    Deep foundations are necessary for the construction of many structures, such as bridges and buildings, located in areas unsuitable for shallow foundations. Owing to the inherent variability of soil and the complex changes that occur in the soil adjacent to deep foundations as they are installed, the ability to accurately...
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    Dissertation
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    of my research committee including Dr. H. Benjamin Mason, Dr. T. Matthew Evans, Dr. Michael Olsen