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  • Sustainability of Concrete in the Pacific Northwest

    Creator:
    Chaimov, Hilary
    Abstract:
    Reducing the CO2 emitted by the production of cement can greatly reduce the carbon emissions attributable to the built industry. By specifying concrete mixes with lower global warming potentials (GWPs), structural engineers can reduce the carbon emissions of concrete used in the built industry. This thesis uses a cradle-to-gate life...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    approved:_____________________________________________________ Erica Fischer Reducing the CO2

  • Behavior of Steel Structures in Fire Following Earthquakes

    Creator:
    Maddalozzo, Walker A.
    Abstract:
    Fire following earthquake (FFE) events are cascading hazards that have caused great damage in the past and pose a continued threat to our communities. The increased risk for fire after a seismic event stems from potential damage to utilities such as gas or fuel pipelines, which can lead to ignition....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Erica C. Fischer Fire following earthquake (FFE) events are cascading hazards that have caused

  • Simulation of Heat Transfer Through Soil for the Investigation of Wildfire Impacts on Buried Utilities

    Creator:
    Richter, Edward G.
    Abstract:
    Wildland urban interface (WUI) communities in the Western United States have recently dealt with historic and devastating wildfires year after year. The fires have cost tens of billions in damage, burned tens of thousands of structures, displaced thousands of residents, and killed over one hundred people. The 2017 Tubbs fire...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    Figure 3. Soil temperature distribution (°C) for varying levels of constant surface heat flux with a

  • Experimental Testing of Glue-Laminated Beam-to-Column Connections

    Creator:
    Madland, Haley
    Abstract:
    The behavior of mass timber beam-to-column connections under seismic loading is not yet well understood. Mass timber beam-to-column connections must have the ability to maintain load-carrying capacity despite the deformations that will be imposed on all components of the building during seismic events. This behavior is called deformation compatibility. The...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Erica C. Fischer The behavior of mass timber beam-to-column connections under seismic

  • Advancements Toward the Simulation of Steel Structures in Fire Using OpenSees

    Creator:
    Gordon, James A.
    Abstract:
    Since the collapse of World Trade Center building number seven (WTC7), significant research has been done to understand the behavior of steel structures in fire and enable engineers to account for the behavior of steel framing systems exposed to fire during design. Despite these efforts, there are still significant barriers...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Erica C. Fischer Since the collapse of World Trade Center building number seven (WTC7

  • Post-wildfire Investigation of Civil Infrastructure Following the 2018 Camp Fire

    Creator:
    Schulze, Stefanie S.
    Abstract:
    Wildland-urban interface (WUI) communities, where forested land boundaries or intermixes with infrastructure, are quickly growing in the US. WUI communities have grown substantially from 1990 to 2010, with an increase of 12.7 million houses and 25 million people. Wildfires encroaching on WUI communities can cause damage to both above ground...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Erica C. Fischer Wildland-urban

  • The Fundamental Behavior of CLT Floor-to-Wall Connections in Fire

    Creator:
    Redus, James Aaron
    Abstract:
    This thesis focuses on the fundamental behavior of CLT floor-to-wall connections during a fire. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panelized structures rely on floor-to-wall connections for the load path and stability of the structure. Additionally, the fire performance of these connections is critical to prevent horizontal or vertical fire spread within these...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ Lech Muszyński Erica C. Fischer

  • The Fundamental Behavior of Timber-Concrete Composite Floors in Fire

    Creator:
    Shephard, Annabel B.
    Abstract:
    Timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors have improved strength and stiffness when compared to timber-only floors, allowing for longer spans in buildings and improved life safety. However, North America does not have codes and standards that recognize TCC floors, particularly the improved life safety performance of these floors in fire. Therefore, alternate...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Erica C. Fischer Arijit Sinha Timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors have

  • Identifying and prioritizing research gaps for the incorporation of fires in life cycle analysis of structures: A Delphi survey of international experts

    Creator:
    Thorp, Tiana Noelani
    Abstract:
    Civil engineers are aware of the impacts of structures on the global environment but the environmental impacts of a fire within these structures remains unknown. Fires present a unique hazard as it is difficult to predict the probability of the occurrence and the intensity. Traditional methods to identify the environmental...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    , Author ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To begin, I want to thank my advisor Dr. Erica C. Fischer. You

  • Examining Thermal Response of Steel Structural Elements with Fire Protection through Heat Transfer Analysis

    Creator:
    Saccente, Alexandra J.
    Abstract:
    Fires that affect buildings can have disastrous impacts, including significant losses to people, property, and the environment. Understanding how fires can impact structures provides the foundation to prevent structural collapse in fire. It is critical that the effect of fire is studied to protect the safety and welfare of civilians....
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Erica Fischer Fires that affect buildings can have disastrous impacts, including