Browsing by Thesis Department "Civil and environmental engineering (MU)"
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Adsorption interactions of UV-aged microplastic particles with sulfamethazine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Due to growing plastic demand and production without proper waste management, microplastics have become common around the world throughout diverse systems. At the same time, increased detection of antibiotics in the ... -
Boron-neutron-capture radiation treatment of polymers for application in laminated glass window interlayer material
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Critical infrastructure that is either vulnerable to attack or that is located within a high threat area will require increased protection. United States government facilities worldwide have seen ... -
Change in sludge settling and filtration properties and membrane fouling trends in MBR activated sludge systems operated at different solids and hydraulic retention times
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Membrane bioreactor (MBR) activated sludge process is increasingly used in wastewater treatment due to its excellence in solid-liquid separation and superior effluent quality, smaller bioreactor volume and foot print. ... -
Characterization of adobe wall structural systems for dynamic response
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Adobe building construction exists around the world. Most of the adobe structures are located in active seismic zones, and a considerable amount of ... -
Controlled study of ground-based interferometric radar for rockfall hazard monitoring
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The ability to detect small and localized movements of geotechnical facilities is important monitoring and early-warning hazard detection. Current deformation monitoring technology is limited in its ability to both scan ... -
Detection and quantification of delamination in concrete via time-lapse thermography with machine learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This study developed a framework to automatically extract sub-surface defects from time-lapse thermography (TLT) images of reinforced concrete bridge components. Traditional approaches for processing TLT data typically ... -
Developement of a framework for asphalt performance-related specification and performance prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Traditional asphalt mixtures have generally involved relatively simple combinations of virgin asphalt binder and aggregates to meet load-bearing needs of the roads and surfaces. Accordingly, simple tests such as Marshall ... -
Developing a modern recycled mix design and automatic pavement monitoring system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The main aim of agencies involved in the construction of asphalt roads is to improve the field performance of the asphalt mixtures. The rising use of recycled and novel materials in asphalt mixture has rendered the previous ... -
Development and applications of novel nanostructured materials in water treatment : adsorption, filtration, and reaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Nanomaterial-based adsorbents and photocatalysts have gained increasing attention in the applications of water and wastewaters treatment due to their attractive properties and strong adsorption capabilities for a wide range ... -
Development of a portable total-stress measurement instrument
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research explores the application of ultrasonic stress measurement (USM) technologies to assess stress levels in gusset plates with the development ... -
Dry weight and cell density of individual algal and cyanobacterial cells for algae research and development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Phototrophs have received more and more attention due to their nutrient removal, biomass production as well as the potential for biofuel feedstock. This research determined the dry weight of algal and cyanobacterial cells ... -
Effect on water absorpion and outdoor weathering on emerging polymer interlayers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Laminated glass windows are becoming increasingly popular in the structures industry. Because of this, new polymer interlayer materials are being developed to better serve the purposes of building design, rather than ... -
Emissions of greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane from duckweed systems for stormwater treatment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This study determined the greenhouse gas emission from lab-scale duckweed treatment systems that were used for stormwater treatment. By using the static chamber technique, the fluxes of CO2 emission from the duplicate ... -
Enhancing the mechanica and durability properties of cement mortars by using alumina nanocoating on carbon nanofibers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This thesis presents a comparative study on using nanocomposite of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanocoating on carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and bare CNFs for enhancing the cement mortars mechanical properties, durability under ... -
Environmental and medical applications of molecularly imprinting polymer sensor for the detection of progesterone
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Molecularly imprinted polymers are spatial technique with artificial recognition sites compatible to the template size, shape, and functional groups arrangement. The MIPs have shown high selectivity and affinity for the ... -
Evaluation of use of dry-process rubber modification in asphalt mixtures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)This study explores four different facets of using dry-process rubber modification in asphalt mixtures. The first investigation was motivated by the need to understand the cracking mechanism prevalent in the dry-process ... -
An evaluation of waste plastic in asphalt pavement towards a circular economy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Incorporating waste plastic into asphalt pavement is an evolving recycling strategy based on a circular economy approach. Dow has cooperated with MU to use optimal recycle plastic to target better pavement performance with ... -
Experimental evaluation of highway bridge fingerplates under cyclic loading
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 6/1/2023] Fingerplate expansion joints are frequently used in bridges to account for large movements in the bridge decks often resulting from thermal expansion or contraction. These fingerplate expansion ... -
Experimental evaluation of laminated glass interlayer polymers at various strain rates and temperatures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)The use of blast-resistant glazing, such as laminated glass in buildings can greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the hazard of flying glass shards. In a failure event, fractured glass shards adhere to the polymer interlayer, ... -
Experimental investigation of the Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) method for estimating depth of bedrock in Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 6/1/2023] Determining the depth to bedrock is important in geotechnical site investigations, especially for foundation, slope stability, and settlement problems. Although methods such as drilling can be ...