Browsing 2009 Theses (MU) by Thesis Department "Civil and Environmental Engineering (MU)"
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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 ... -
Development and application of vegetative buffer width modeling using geographic information systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)It has been widely accepted that vegetative buffers are effective in removing nonpoint source pollutants. However, problems focusing on vegetated buffers studies remain, especially in technical aspects (i.e., how to design ... -
Environmental effects on subsurface defect detection in concrete structures using infrared thermography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Deterioration of concrete due to corrosion of embedded steel reinforcing bars and prestressing strands represent a significant challenge for inspection and maintenance engineers. Cracking, delaminations and spalling that ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of innovative materials subjected to near-contact detonations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Some structures composed of brittle cast iron may be particularly vulnerable to terrorist attacks using near-contact detonations because of the lack ... -
Evaluation of stay-in-place PVC-formed concrete walls for blast design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In the event of a blast, concrete might not have the toughness needed to absorb the large amounts of energy imparted, even with the moderate steel ... -
Evaluation of the service performance of an innovative precast prestressed concrete pavement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP) is the product of an optimization of conventional materials coupled with economical fabrication and transportation means to create a product that exceeds the performance and ... -
Guideline for implementing quality control and quality assurance for bridge inspection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Structurally deficient bridges are becoming more and more prevalent. The need to identify and correct these deficiencies is becoming increasingly apparent. This task is assigned to bridge inspections. With such a critical ... -
Long-term sensing system for bridge piers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Structural instability of bridge piers resulting from scour or other natural hazards can lead to bridge collapse. As a result, a method of monitoring bridge piers is needed to evaluate long-term changes in structural ... -
Remote health monitoring for asset management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)This project explored the development of real-time monitoring technology to be used for effective asset management. There is a critical need to develop technologies to assess and monitor the condition of these bridges over ... -
Response of micropiles in earth slopes from large-scale physical model tests
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Micropiling is an efficient method used for stabilizing the problematic slopes. However, load transfer in micropiles is not well understood when the load is applied by the soil movement. The objective of this research is ... -
Study of the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method for characterization of deep soils in the Mississippi Embayment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Soil deposits can significantly influence the amplitude and frequency content of surface ground motions during earthquakes. Estimating the fundamental frequency (f0) of a site is often needed for improved planning and ...