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  • Climate Change Impacts to Estuarine Hydrodynamics: Tools, Methodologies, and Predictions

    Creator:
    Parker, Kai A.
    Abstract:
    Coastal communities in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (PNW) are rapidly engaging with the idea that hazards and environmental pressures are changing and may be characteristically different in the near future. This has led to a need for scientific knowledge and tools that can help coastal communities prepare and build resilience...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Kai Parker

  • 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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    Asphalt Pavement Density. Abstract approved: ________________________________________ Dr. Todd V

  • Engineering properties of Oregon and Washington coast range soils

    Creator:
    Alto, Jalmer V.
    Abstract:
    Landslides are frequent in the steep forested regions of the Oregon and Washington coastal mountain ranges. The need for forest products has resulted in increasing logging activity in these marginally stable areas. The occurrence of landslides has increased, which in turn has focused greater interest in slope stability management. Of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    soils AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jalmer V. Alto for the degree of Master of Science in Civil

  • The effect of hold-down misplacement on the strength and stiffness of wood shear walls

    Creator:
    Lebeda, Dana J.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this study was to determine the effect of misplaced hold-downs on the static and cyclic behavior of wood shear walls. Three shear wall configurations were considered in this study. The first configuration (control) had hold-downs at the ends of the wall (wall type 1), the second configuration...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Dana J. Lebeda for the degree of Master of Science in Civil

  • 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
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    Seismic Design of Light-Frame Shearwalls Abstract approved: David V. Rosowsky Performance-based design

  • Initial performance assessment for implementation of hot mix asphalt containing recycled asphalt shingles in Oregon

    Creator:
    Samoo, Faisal Ahmed
    Abstract:
    This thesis documents the evaluation of the initial performance of pavement containing recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) in Oregon. The research was funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration and was conducted at Oregon State University. The key objectives of this thesis are to document...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : Todd V. Scholz This thesis documents the evaluation of the initial performance of pavement

  • Effect of constituent materials and curing methods on the abrasion resistance and durability of high performance concrete for pre-cast pre-stressed bridge deck slabs

    Creator:
    Keshari, Shweta
    Abstract:
    This thesis is the consequence of a research effort undertaken by the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University and funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The principal objective of the effort was to reduce the life cycle cost...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ________________________________________ Todd V. Scholz This thesis is the consequence of a research effort undertaken by the School of

  • Load sharing and system factors for light-frame wall systems

    Creator:
    Yu, Guangren
    Abstract:
    A considerable amount of research has focused on load-sharing and system effects in repetitive-member wood floor systems subject to transverse loading. However, relatively few studies have been conducted to investigate load-sharing and system effects in repetitive-member wall systems which may be subject to combined transverse and gravity (vertical) loading, and...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    System Factors for Light-Frame Wall Systems. Abstract approved: David V. Rosowsky A considerable

  • Experimental study of counter-propagating solitary wave collisions

    Creator:
    Chen, Yongshuai
    Abstract:
    To better understand the extreme local amplification of tsunami, the experimental investigation on counter-propagating solitary wave collisions over a horizontal bottom was conducted using the optical measurement techniques: Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), and Laser Induced Fluoresce (LIF). Head-on collisions and oblique collisions of equal-amplitude as well as unequal-amplitude waves were...
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    Dissertation
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    sincere appreciation to the members of my committee, Dr. David F. Hill, Dr. Sourabh V. Apte, Dr. Eugene

  • Impact of access density on number of crashes at commercial roadways

    Creator:
    Yi, Xiang
    Abstract:
    Numerous research efforts have proven the safety benefits of access management. There are several access management techniques, including unsignalized access spacing, signalized intersection spacing, left-turn lanes, right-turn lanes, Two-Way Left-Turn lanes (TWLTLs), nontraversable median, U-turns, interchange access separation distances and so on. This project explores the correlation between access density...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis