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Analytical and experimental evaluation of steel sheets for blast retrofit design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Blast resistant design has come to the forefront of engineering concerns in the wake of recent terrorist threats to the United States. The focus of ...
Sorption and leaching characteristics of heavy metals in artificial soil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The objective of this study was to investigate the heavy metal sorption and leaching characteristics of an "artificial soil" formed by blending industrial and municipal by-products and implemented as a beneficial waste ...
Function-based condition indexing for guyed communication towers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
developed to organize the radio tower network via an internal (MoDOT server) site on the World Wide Web (WWW). DreamweaverR software is used to develop the website. The website contains the physical properties, tower drawings and some information regarding...
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 resistant function...
Aquatic toxicity of one dimensional carbon nanomaterials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
CNW) were selected to represent CNMs. Sediment tests were conducted for 10-d with SiCNW and for 14- and 28-d with CNTs using amphipods. Sonicated SiCNW in water were toxic to the amphipods but not to the midge, oligochaetes or mussels and non-sonicated Si...
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 ...
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. ...
Geotextile separators for dust suppression on gravel roads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Dust can be a health concern because of its potential to contain respirable particles. The US EPA and state environmental agencies developed and implemented a reporting system for the amount of particulate (PM10) derived from various sources...
Evaluation of hybrid anchor system for blast resistant steel stud wall design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Steel stud wall systems are a common building material known for their low cost and ease of construction. However, standard building practices cause ...
Analysis of radio communication towers subjected to wind, ice and seismic loadings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The MoDOT radio communication tower network was created in the 1950s and 1960s. There is a need to assess the condition of the towers in the network and also to determine if they are up to date with current codes. A condition indexing (CI) system...
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 ...
Evaluation of the service performance of an innovative precast prestressed concrete pavement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
as providing an economical alternative for new construction to minimize undesirable traffic congestion that causes increased fuel consumption and lost productivity. This project, near Sikeston, MO on Interstate 57, explored feasibility of current construction...
Fluorescence spectroscopy and parallel factor analysis of waters from municipal waste sources
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
one-year period from the Columbia Sanitary Landfill, Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Constructed Wetlands and the Missouri River at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area. EEMs were created for each sample and modeled using PARAFAC. Humic...
Remote health monitoring for asset management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
conditions such that mitigation strategies can be employed. A prototype pile was designed and constructed that utilized an array of 64 sensors along the length of a 20 ft. HSS 10 x 10 pile. The test pile was installed in Hinkson Creek, Columbia, MO. The test...
Formation studies on N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in natural waters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a chloramines disinfection by-product and probable carcinogen to human. The California state established a 10 ng/L action level for NDMA in drinking water. Analytical method of NDMA in waters at the trace level...
Methodology for quantifying wetland landscape parameters for highway right of way decisions utilizing GIS
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged or fills material into waters of the United States including wetlands. Because of its roadway activities Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) must construct...
Development of implementation methods of water quality trading policy : using the Hydrological simulation program-Fortran (HSPF)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
-fortran (HSPF) was used to estimate the hydrology and sediment loading throughout the Brush Creek, MO watershed for future land use development scenarios between upstream and downstream locations. Brush Creek does not have a proper monitoring station...
Use of fluorescence excitation emission matrix spectroscopy for water and wastewater characterization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy (EEMS) has the potential to be used for the real time monitoring of environmental effects on water and ...
Landscape analysis using GIS methodology for the evaluation and prediction of relationships of amphibian health in Missouri wetlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
A new methodology to quantify wetland health is developed using landscape characteristics for 49 wetlands in northern Missouri and relating them to wetland health. Wetland health was defined in this project as the presence ...
Load transfer in reticulated and non-reticulated micropiles from large-scale tests
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Using micropiles for slope stabilization is a proven technique but there are many uncertainties with how load is transferred from the soil to the structural elements. A large-scale model was constructed to test model slopes ...