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  • Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Wood Substitution in Commercial Construction

    Creator:
    Milaj, Kristina
    Abstract:
    In the residential sector, wood is the predominant construction material. In the commercial sector and in mid‐rise construction, the use of wood is limited because of a multitude of reasons, including building code restrictions, the perception of wood as a structural material, fire code requirements, and lack of knowledge and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Thomas H. Miller In the residential sector, wood is the

  • Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of a Standard Concrete Canoe

    Creator:
    Stache, Stephanie S.
    Abstract:
    This thesis project provides a guiding framework for the structural analysis portion of the National Concrete Canoe Competition (NCCC). Step-by-step instructions on how to 3-dimensionally model a “standard” sized concrete canoe in AutoCAD Civil 3D, import the model into SAP2000, and proceed to analyze the canoe with the SAP2000 finite...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    : Thomas Miller This thesis project provides a guiding framework for the structural analysis portion

  • Common Factors that Affect Aesthetics in Bridge Design

    Creator:
    Coe, Jennifer J.
    Abstract:
    Aesthetics should be emphasized as much as possible in a design project without exceeding scope, budget, or schedule to satisfy the stakeholders involved. There is a rising trend of increased emphasis on aesthetics. This trend of using various techniques to help structures blend in or contribute to the surrounding environment...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________ Dr. Thomas Miller Aesthetics should be

  • Development of an improved system for Oregon to accurately quantify dense-graded hot mix asphalt pavement density

    Creator:
    Darra, Suraj
    Abstract:
    The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) standard specifications require a minimum density for the construction of dense-graded hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements. Currently, the standard specifications call for density measurements for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) testing to be made using nuclear density gauges that are calibrated using...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    other professors at Oregon State University, specially Dr. John A. Gambatese and Dr. David N. Sillars

  • Construction risks allocation : optimal risk allocation decision support model

    Creator:
    Alsalman, Ali Abdullah
    Abstract:
    It has been suggested that projects in the construction industry are subject to risks more than other industries. However, there is often little parity in allocation of risks in the construction industry. Usually, project participants allocate risks by aversion where owners tend to shift risks to the primary contractor, who...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    approved: _________________________________ David N

  • Effect of variable roof thickness on fallout protection and seismic forces in multistory structures

    Creator:
    Boyles, Thomas Victor
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    Development of long-range nuclear weapons in recent years and the subsequent threat of nuclear war has led to an increased awareness of the need for civilian protection. Adequate shelter design can provide substantial protection against delayed radioactive fallout. Protection can generally be greatly increased by more massive roof construction to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF THOMAS VICTOR BOYLES for the

  • Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Diaphragm Panel-to-Panel Connections with Self-Tapping Screws

    Creator:
    Sullivan, Kyle
    Abstract:
    The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of design values for cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragms in the seismic load-resisting system for buildings. Monotonic and cyclic tests to determine strength and stiffness characteristics of 2.44 m (8 ft) long shear connections with common self-tapping screws were performed....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Thomas H. Miller Rakesh Gupta The goal of this project is to contribute to the

  • Lateral Load Path Analysis : Practical Methods for Light-Frame Modular Structures

    Creator:
    Huynh, Thanh Q.
    Abstract:
    The objectives of this study are to use SAP2000 to investigate lateral load paths and system behavior in a modular, light-frame wood structure by investigating different foundation configurations and to further develop and validate existing modeling techniques of shear wall elements based on the Perforated Shear Wall Method. The modeling...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Methods for Light-Frame Modular Structures Abstract approved: Rakesh Gupta Thomas H. Miller

  • Load Path Investigation in a Light-Frame Wood House with Complex Geometry

    Creator:
    Holman, Justin D.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this study was to investigate load paths in an existing light-frame wood structure with complex geometry, using previously established computer modeling methods. The structural model is derived from an existing, multi-level residence located in Corvallis, Oregon. For the purpose of this study, the existing structure was simplified...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: Rakesh Gupta Thomas H. Miller The objective of this study was to

  • In-plane stability of truss chords with application to wood trusses

    Creator:
    Kasal, Bohumil
    Abstract:
    Stability analysis of truss chords loaded by a combination of axial and lateral forces is studied. A simple model based on beam-column theory is proposed and analyzed. The continuous truss chord is replaced by a beam column loaded by end moments replacing the effect of adjacent members. The solution yields...
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    Masters Thesis
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    shape of the beam- column: 00 w(x) =E ansin nnx n=1 The strain energy can be written as (Au and