Browsing by Thesis Department "Civil and Environmental Engineering (MU)"
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Automated conflation framework for integrating transportation big datasets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)The constant merging of the data, commonly known as Conflation, from various sources, has been a vital part for any phase of development, be it planning, governing the existing system or to study the effects of any ... -
Automating traffic studies at modern roundabouts: a feasibility study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The modern roundabout is growing in popularity as an alternative intersection design, however it presents engineers a new quandary. At a traditional intersection, traffic movements may more easily counted given vehicle ... -
Axial load transfer in large scale physical model drilled shaft foundations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Drilled shaft foundations are a widely implemented type of deep foundation used to support heavy loads from superstructures such as buildings and bridges. Uncertainties exist in the axial load transfer behavior of drilled ... -
Biodegradation of selected organic nitrogen compounds in activated sludge systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Activated sludge systems are commonly used to remove organic matter and nutrients from wastewater. They are also used to remove synthetic organic ... -
Blast resistant design for roof systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The design of structures to resist explosive loads has become more of a concern to the engineering community. This research focuses on the design ... -
Blast resistant forced entrty [sic] steel stud wall design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Due to the threat of terrorist attacks, a series of tests has been conducted, on different forced entry wall configurations, to determine the static ... -
Blast retrofit design of CMU walls using polymer sheets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Many materials have been tested for blast retrofit design but have shown to have limitation. The focus of this research is the analysis of polymer sheets as a method for retrofit design. There are many advantages of polymer ... -
Bridge approach slab analysis and design incorporating elastic soil support
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The development of equations necessary for the analysis of finite bridge approach slabs (BAS) on elastic soil support is reported in this thesis. Results are compared for moments and shear forces governing the design for ... -
Calculated versus measured static capacity for two pile types
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The Missouri Department of Transportation decided to replace two bridges in northeast New Madrid Country, Missouri. The bridges were in service for approximately 50 years and both were founded on driven piles. The bridge ... -
Calibration of VISSIM and QuickZone programs for work zone traffic impact analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Work zone traffic impact analysis software can help improve the efficiency of implementation of work zones. Due to the wide use, this study calibrated and validated VISSIM and QuickZone work zone models. The calibration ... -
Characterization of disinfection by-product precursors from Missouri streams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The NOM contained in drinking water sources reacts with Cl2 to generate THMs and HAAs. THMs and HAAs are regulated by EPA because they pose a health hazard. The nature of the DBP precursors is complex and not well understood. ... -
Characterization of polymer-fiber composite sheet retrofits for blast mitigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The retrofit of existing structures to resist external explosions is becoming increasingly necessary. The use of thin sheets on the tension face of a ... -
Chloramine and MIEX control of disinfection by-products formed from an alluvial aquifer water source
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Disinfection has been applied for centuries for disinfection process. The formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) caused by disinfection become a main safety issue for the public health. Trihalomethanes (THMs) and ... -
A comparative numerical study on the failure evolution at different simulation scales
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In computational mechanics, different numerical approaches and simulation scales may lead to different results. It is because each approach has its ... -
Comparative study of type 2 median crossovers and median u-turns
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Many states use rural expressway median crossovers which provide for separation between the two opposing traffic lanes to manage the direct left turn movements between the expressways and cross roads. As the volume increases ... -
Comparison of nondestructive testing technologies used for inspection of welded joints
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this research is to report on the comparison between different nondestructive test (NDT) methods applied for the detection of defects ... -
Condition assessment of carbon fiber composites using raman spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)The goal of this research is to examine the potential of Raman spectroscopy as a method of condition assessment for carbon fiber composite materials. Carbon fiber composites are used in high performance situations such as ... -
Condition assessment of Kevlar composite materials using Raman spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This thesis presents the results of an investigation of the Raman scattering effects of aging Kevlar composite strands. The goal of this research is to investigate the potential application of Raman spectroscopy as a ... -
Conservation and allocation of slope in gravity sanitary sewer design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Gravity sanitary sewers are traditionally designed in a relatively direct route from source to destination after considering property boundary/easement constraints and topographic features. A methodology is presented in ... -
A constitutive model for fiber-reinforced soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Fiber inclusion to improve the properties of compacted soil is becoming increasingly common in geotechnical engineering projects. However, the technique requires extensive testing on soil and fiber samples before it can ...