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Numerical simulation of mechanically stabilized earth walls for parametric evaluation of behavior under surcharge loading

Creator:: Ambauen, Spencer J.
Abstract:: A numerical model, simulating the complex behavior of reinforced soil walls using the finite element method, was developed to evaluate the behavior of a surcharged, geosynthetic-reinforced retaining wall with modular block facing. A nonlinear elastic-plastic constitutive soil material model was calibrated to experimental plane strain test data, while the performance...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Ben Mason, Dr. Armin W. Stuedlein, and Dr. Devlin Montfort (GCR) for their support. Also, special

Effect of subduction zone earthquakes on SDOF bridge models

Creator:: Long, Yicheng
Abstract:: Current bridge design codes do not account for the effects of duration of mega-thrust subduction zone earthquakes. Furthermore, codes and even recent performance-based design methodologies only make use of the peak response quantities (forces, displacements, and ductility demands) and do not account for the increased number of inelastic cycles that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Lidar-based Post-earthquake Pavement Damage Classification System

Creator:: Shakya, Suzanna
Abstract:: 3D laser scanning has been used extensively in engineering reconnaissance surveys to capture perishable data in an efficient, reliable, and precise manner. Many insights on damage can be obtained from the data through various methods of post-processing; however, many of these techniques are often labor intensive. This delay reduces the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: possible. I would also like to thank my Co-Advisor Dr. Tracy Arras, committee members Dr. Ben Mason

Statistical methods for assessing the likelihoods of fault rupture scenarios in earthquakes

Creator:: Tallan, Katherine S.
Abstract:: Earthquake rupture scenarios are important tools for understanding the nature of plate movement and patterns in seismic activity. The creation and assessment of these rupture scenarios rely heavily on geologic reasoning and principles applied to earthquake event data. This reliance introduces a certain amount of subjectivity to the rupture scenario...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Ben Mason, Committee Member, representing Civil and Construction Engineering

Investigation of Deep Seismic Reflections Beneath the Forearc in the South Central Chile Subduction Zone

Creator:: Zhang, Edward
Abstract:: The south central Chilean margin is one of the most seismically active subduction zones on Earth, generating some of the largest earthquakes on the planet, including the largest ever recorded in 1960 near Valdivia, Chile (Mw 9.5). Using the 15 km streamer and 6600 in3 tuned seismic airgun array aboard...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , and Ben Mason for discussions both inside and outside the classroom to further my understanding in

Geomorphic Evidence for Differential Rock Uplift Across the Southern Cascadia Forearc

Creator:: von Dassow, Wesley
Abstract:: The nature of upper plate deformation along the Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) is poorly understood. Systematic covariation among topographic relief, geodetically determined uplift rates, decadal to millennial erosion rates, and the frequency of episodic tremor and slip (ETS) along the Cascadia forearc suggest a genetic association between forearc topography and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Investigation of Seasonal Performance of a Membrane Heat Pump System in Different Climate Regions

Creator:: Bukshaisha, Ahmad A.
Abstract:: Membrane based heat pumps systems have attracted the attention of many research groups as a potentially more environmentally friendly alternative to vapor compression systems that are being used for space cooling in 90\% of the buildings in the United States. Several prototypes systems have been developed, with reported claims of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: e h u m id if ie r A re a ( m 2 ) COP A HMX1 Figure 3.2: Membrane system COP and

Numbering-up of parallel microchannel arrays to megawatt scale supercritical CO₂ solar thermal receivers

Creator:: Hyder, Matthew B.
Abstract:: Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants have the potential to reduce the reliance on nonrenewable energies such as coal and natural gas and provide 24 hour, renewable electricity. A CSP system consists of a large field of heliostats that concentrate the sunlight on a centralized receiver, in this receiver a working...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (kg m-2 s-1) GSolar Incident heat flux (W cm-2) h Heat transfer coefficient (W m-2 K-1) i

Evaluation of desktop learning modules in civil engineering classrooms to promote inductive and interactive learning

Creator:: Buker, Kamilah E.
Abstract:: Students in undergraduate engineering programs typically do not synthesize content learned from disparate course work until the end of their final terms of college. As an example, in undergraduate civil engineering programs, transportation engineering concepts (e.g., geometric alignment, asphalt design procedures) and geotechnical engineering concepts (e.g., shear strength of soils,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Ben Mason, Dr. Haizhong Wang, and Dr. Brian Fronk. I would like to acknowledge Rachel Adams for

Characterization of Two Novel Machining Processes for Difficult to Machine Materials

Creator:: Doran, Michael P.
Abstract:: New materials with superior mechanical properties, such as increased strength and hardness, have been developed to allow for new and improved products. However, the mechanical properties that make these materials useful also makes them difficult to process using conventional methods. New machining processes need to be developed to generate products...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciation to my committee members Roberto Albertani, Ben Mason, and Burak Sencer. And finally, I greatly

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Numerical simulation of mechanically stabilized earth walls for parametric evaluation of behavior under surcharge loading

Effect of subduction zone earthquakes on SDOF bridge models

Lidar-based Post-earthquake Pavement Damage Classification System

Statistical methods for assessing the likelihoods of fault rupture scenarios in earthquakes

Investigation of Deep Seismic Reflections Beneath the Forearc in the South Central Chile Subduction Zone

Geomorphic Evidence for Differential Rock Uplift Across the Southern Cascadia Forearc

Investigation of Seasonal Performance of a Membrane Heat Pump System in Different Climate Regions

Numbering-up of parallel microchannel arrays to megawatt scale supercritical CO₂ solar thermal receivers

Evaluation of desktop learning modules in civil engineering classrooms to promote inductive and interactive learning

Characterization of Two Novel Machining Processes for Difficult to Machine Materials

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