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  • Optimizing intake screens for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plants

    Creator:
    Hansen, Robert Michael
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Optimizing Intake Screens for Ocean Thermal Energy

  • Analysis of thermal fatigue distress of asphalt concrete pavements

    Creator:
    Jackson, N. Mike (Nathaniel Michael)
    Abstract:
    Thermal cracking of asphalt concrete pavements is responsible for millions of dollars in annual maintenance and rehabilitation costs in the United States and Canada. Thermal cracking is typically associated with low temperatures in northern climates and at high elevations. However, another form of thermal cracking, known as thermal fatigue cracking,...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Engineering presented on June 17. 1992. Title: Analysis of Thermal Fatigue Distress of Asphalt Concrete

  • Cable dynamics in an ocean environment

    Creator:
    Tuah, Hang
    Abstract:
    The nonlinear dynamic analysis of cable and cable-large body systems subject to both deterministic and non-deterministic loading is presented in this study. Nonlinearities occur due to large displacements, material nonlinearity, lack of stiffness in compression, and the non-conservative fluid loading. A finite element model is used to model the cable...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    THE THESIS OF Hang Tuah for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering presented on

  • Cross-laminated timber engineering : improvement and application

    Creator:
    Kramer, Anthonie
    Abstract:
    The development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel technology has opened up new opportunities for wood in tall buildings. Several characteristics including seismic performance and speed of construction have raised interest among designers. As CLT gains acceptance in the industry, alternative structural solutions need to be investigated to improve performance of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    materials for structural engineering applications. Several characteristics of the CLT, namely thermal

  • Prediction of low temperature cracking of asphalt concrete mixtures with thermal stress restrained specimen test results

    Creator:
    Kanerva, Hannele K.
    Abstract:
    Low temperature cracking is attributed to tensile stresses induced in an asphalt concrete pavement that develop when the pavement is subjected to a cold temperature. Cracking results in poor ride quality and a reduction in service life of the pavement. Low temperature cracking has been predicted by regression equations, mechanistic...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    demonstrated to the pavement engineering community. Further, in the calculation of thermal stress the thermal

  • A manual for plate loading tests performed on rock

    Creator:
    Dodds, Donald J.
    Abstract:
    Plate loading tests in rock are deceptively simple tests to perform. Consequently, many varieties have been developed in the past 60 years. From each of the varieties various investigators have added their own developments and modifications, some good, and some not so good. The result has been a confusion of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    OF SCIENCE (Name of student) (Degree) in CIVIL ENGINEERING presented on oef 027/9 Title: A MANUAL

  • Engineering design and analysis of pipe ramming installations

    Creator:
    Meskele, Tadesse
    Abstract:
    The trenchless technology known as pipe ramming for construction of culverts and buried pipes under roadways or other infrastructure has gained significant popularity due to its cost-effectiveness and ability to alleviate surface disruptions associated with open-cut trenching. Although the experience with pipe ramming is increasing, there has been remarkably little...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PIPE RAMMING

  • The present status of plastics as an engineering material

    Creator:
    Summersett, John Steve
    Abstract:
    The present status of plastics is one of constant change, but this thesis attempts to focus attention on the state of the industry as of 1967. Beginning with a brief title definition and history of plastics, the writer proceeds to a discussion on the structural characteristics of plastics. Under this...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    The present status of plastics as an engineering material

  • Selection and performance evaluation of a test method to assess thermal cracking resistance of asphalt-aggregate mixtures

    Creator:
    Jung, Duhwoe
    Abstract:
    Thermal distress in asphalt concrete pavements is a widespread problem around the world. Thermal cracking can be divided into two modes of distress: low temperature cracking and thermal fatigue cracking. Low temperature cracking results from extremely cold temperatures; thermal fatigue cracking results from daily temperature cycles. Low temperature cracking is...
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    Dissertation
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    Assess Thermal Cracking Resistance of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures AN ABSTRACT OF TH,E THESIS OF Duhwoe

  • Social capital in engineering education

    Creator:
    Brown, Shane
    Abstract:
    A theoretical argument is presented to suggest that engineering curriculum be designed to develop social capital. Additionally, the value of social capital in the retention of students in the College of Engineering, and the development, role, and value of social capital in an electrical engineering laboratory is evaluated. Data collected...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering presented on April 28, 2005. Title: Social Capital in