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  • A BIM-based Simulation Framework for Fire Evacuation Planning

    Creator:
    Sun, Qi
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    Fire hazards threaten human life and property safety. Since it is unrealistic to study human behavior during a real fire hazard, computational tools are a better choice to computational tools are a better choice to simulate fire growth and human behavior for predicting evacuation performance in chaotic emergency situations. Although...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . John Gambatese, Dr. Haizhong Wang, Dr. Yuan Jiang, and Dr. Jamon Van Den Hoek. Without their help

  • A composite-beam finite element for seismic analysis of wood-framed buildings

    Creator:
    Lee, Chyuan-shen
    Abstract:
    A computer program called SAPWOOD which possesses the capability of performing linear or nonlinear, static or dynamic response including seismic excitation for wood-framed buildings with semirigid connection systems is presented in this study. Program SAPWOOD is a modification of the program NONSAP by adding new elements such as a linkage...
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    Dissertation
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    preparation of this thesis. My appreciation is extended to the members of my graduate committee, Dr. John

  • A Comprehensive Mechanistic Study on Using Fine Lightweight Aggregate to Mitigate Alkali-silica Reaction

    Creator:
    Li, Chang
    Abstract:
    Previous research has shown that using fine lightweight aggregate (FLWA) can be a promising strategy to mitigate alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in mortar and concrete. While several possible theories were proposed by researchers, discrepancies in testing methods, materials, and supporting evidence still exist. Therefore, this study was initiated. There are two...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A determination of ultimate pile capacity in clayey silt

    Creator:
    Thompson, Duane Melvin
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    Predetermining the ultimate capacity of piles driven into purely cohesive soils and purely cohesionless soils involves, respectively, the consideration of soil shear strength in a completely undrained and a completely drained condition. For the intermediate cases concerning soils that possess both cohesion and internal friction (silts, clayey silts, sandy clays,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Privacy In.. W. L. Schroeder Predetermining the ultimate capacity of piles driven into purely cohesive

  • A discrete numerical study of micromechanics of sand liquefaction

    Creator:
    Zhang, Lei
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    Liquefaction of saturated granular material due to cyclic loading can result in catastrophic damage to the built environment. The mechanics of liquefaction have been previously studied through field testing, physical modeling, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations. However, significant questions remain with respect to the particle-scale behavior of granular materials during...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A formal model of construction safety and health risk management

    Creator:
    Hallowell, Matthew R.
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    Despite recent efforts to improve site safety, construction still accounts for a disproportionate injury and illness rate. According to the 2007 injury and illness data released by the National Safety Council, the construction industry has a fatality and disabling injury rate that is approximately three times higher than the all-industry...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Despite recent efforts to improve site safety, construction still

  • A Full-Scale Experimental Investigation of the Bearing Performance of Aggregate Pier-Supported Shallow Foundations

    Creator:
    Martin, John P.
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    Aggregate piers have been used for centuries, with increasing occurrence in the last few decades. Their usage has been driven by land development demand and enabled through equipment and engineering improvements. Understanding the principles controlling bearing capacities and serviceability performance has been an ongoing area of interest for structures supported...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Microsoft Word - Pre-Text Pages - John Martin (2018-04-30A

  • A kinetic approach for the determination of sorption rate constants using a column-type reactor

    Creator:
    Patrier, Lionel
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    A Langmuir sorption model incorporating a second step of irreversible absorption was applied to a model soil system. The column was packed with cellulose triacetate; pulse and step input tests with 3,4-dichlorophenol were performed; the effluent concentration was measured by electron capture detector gas chromatography and sorption rate constants were...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Privacy Abstract approved:_ ,..--- Sandra L. Woods A Langmuir sorption model incorporating a second step

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

    Creator:
    Donaldson, Jeremy H.
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    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    for years. Thanks to Dr. John Selker and Dr. Lew Semprini for teaching me so much over the last

  • A lagrangian philosophy for plume modeling

    Creator:
    Frick, Walter Eugen
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    Dissertation
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    Jaworski, Dave Young, and John and Helen Wade. Also, I thank all the members of my committee for their