Browsing Graduate School - MU Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Salim, Hani"
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Blast response of structural envelope elements : LG windows and CFS roof trusses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Building safety continues to be a concern due to the increasing number of explosion threats targeting civilian and government buildings. Building envelope elements, such as walls, windows, and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Experimental evaluation of highway bridge fingerplates under cyclic loading
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)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 joints, which are designed ... -
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 static resistance of cold-formed steel roof truss systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 6/1/2024] Critical infrastructure vulnerable to attack or located in areas of high threat requires increased protection. U.S. facilities at home and abroad have seen disruption and destruction due to lack ... -
Experimental study of cold formed steel roof truss connections
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Cold-formed steel (CFS) roof trusses are commonly used due to their cost effectiveness, reliability, and high stiffness to weight ratio. To increase the effectiveness of these widely used trusses, ... -
Fatigue and static behaviour of post-tensioned steel-concrete composite beams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Strengthening steel and concrete composite (SCC) bridge superstructures using post-tensioned steel tendons offers many advantages. Since bridge structures are usually exposed to fatigue cycles, understanding the fatigue ... -
Full-scale glass curtain wall systems under quasi-static loading
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Extreme events such as blasts can cause severe damage to the structural integrity of the building. Today, glass curtain wall (CW) systems are very popular facade solutions for government, ... -
Improved design of highway bridge fingerplate expansion devices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Fingerplate expansion joints are used in highway bridges to account for large movements and rotations of two bridge deck slabs. These joints experience may premature failure that affects the structural integrity of the ...