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  • Dual Purpose Utilization of Titanium Alloy Bars for Impressed Current Cathodic Protection and Near Surface Mounted Retrofit in Reinforced Concrete Beams

    Creator:
    Slawinski, Amanda K.
    Abstract:
    Many older reinforced concrete bridges and buildings in the United States are considered deficient due to past design codes that are not conservative, increased loading, and deterioration of structural components. Deterioration is most commonly caused by corrosion, which reduces the steel cross sectional area and damages the concrete cross section....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Post-Earthquake Performance Assessment of Steel Strongback Braced Frames

    Creator:
    Rhoades, Katharine
    Abstract:
    Traditional braced frames are an efficient and economic means of resisting seismic demands. However, braced frames are prone to story mechanisms, which can result in concentrations of demands and damage during seismic events. Including steel strongbacks in conjunction with traditional braced frames can mitigate story mechanisms. The SBF results in...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
    Full Text:
    _____________________________________________________________________ Erica Fischer Committee Member, representing Civil Engineering

  • Improving Braced Frame Modeling Application

    Creator:
    Groshong, Corey
    Abstract:
    This work analyzes the numerical curvature of buckling braces. An existing brace modeling learning tool, which in its current state allows users to change the inputs within a simulated model of a braced element, was modified to display the curvature diagram. The curvature diagram was verified through comparison to existing...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
    Full Text:
    _____________________________________________________________________ Erica Fischer Committee Member, representing Civil & Construction Engineering

  • Seismic Performance of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Columns Including Soil Structure Interaction

    Creator:
    Parson, Lance
    Abstract:
    There are many existing bridges around the world that were designed without consideration for seismic effects. Many of these bridges were designed before modern earthquake engineering design standards and practices existed and thus are expected to perform poorly during strong ground shaking. Common structural deficiencies are found in their reinforced...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Armin Stuedlein, Dr. Erica Fischer, and Dr. Abigail Tomasek for their service and participation on my

  • Exploring Civil Engineering Undergraduate and Practitioners’ Performance on Strength of Materials Concept Inventory

    Creator:
    Sanchez, Dominga
    Abstract:
    Preparing successful engineering undergraduate students for the workforce is imperative and requires students to apply their conceptual understanding of engineering fundamentals to engineering design work. Conceptual understanding is assessed through the use of concept inventories. Learning theories may help explain differences in concept inventory performance. Expert novice theory suggests that...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    major professor advisor Dr. Shane Brown and my committee members Dr. Erica Fischer, Dr. Harriet

  • Experience of Women in STEM: Three Ways

    Creator:
    Andreyka, Elizabeth O.
    Abstract:
    The intent of this thesis is to develop three creative non-fiction essays exploring the experience of being an undergraduate woman in a STEM field. The essays will all take on variations in form, humor, and perspectives. The purpose is to explore the position of women in STEM and the different...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
    Full Text:
    _____________________________________________________________________ Erica Fischer, Committee Member, representing Civil and Construction Engineering

  • Numerical Modeling of Mass Timber Connections

    Creator:
    Hollenbeck, Sean R.
    Abstract:
    Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a prefabricated building material that is relatively new to the United States and North America. It consists of no less than three layers of graded, dimensional lumber glued in alternating longitudinal and transverse layers to create a panel that can be used for various building applications...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Erica Fischer allowed me to use her ABAQUS resources to finish this project. Without the expert

  • A Corpus Linguistic Analysis of Self-compassion and Postpartum Self-help Literature

    Creator:
    Watkins, Danielle L.
    Abstract:
    The self-help literature is full of texts on both self-compassion and postpartum depression. However, there has been minimal scientific exploration of the literature on these topics. As such, mental health researchers and practitioners have little sense of the psycholinguistic discourse contained in this literature. This study aimed to fill this...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Experimental and Analytical Studies of Large-Scale Pile Caps

    Creator:
    Al-Sakin, Yasmeen
    Abstract:
    Pile caps are structural elements used to transfer loads from columns to a group of piles, which transfer them to stronger soil layers. Pile cap with horizontal distance between the column and piles less than twice its effective depth is categorized as "deep," where significant nonlinear strain distribution occurs through...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    . Erica Fischer, Dr. Judy Liu, and Dr. Michael Scott. My gratitude to the Higher Committee for

  • Linguistic, Personological Features, and Collocations of the Doka & Martin Grieving Style Continuum

    Creator:
    Geisler, James G.
    Abstract:
    Research on grief has been studied for nearly a century to understand its many facets, expressiveness, and timing. In the field of counseling, many changes in theories, models, and the lenses through which loss is responded to have been accomplished. However, one constant in the U.S. culture is that definitions...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation