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Nitrification enhancement in lagoons using fixed film media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Lagoons, commonly used in municipal wastewater treatment, are limited in their ability to treat wastewater due to limitations in the process and ...
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 ...
Safety evaluation of large truck-passenger vehicle interactions and synthesis of safety corridors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Insights into the nature of large truck-passenger car interactions and the understanding of safety corridors can lead to improvements in the safety and efficiency of freeway operations. One main contribution of this thesis ...
Sensor characterization for long-term remote monitoring of bridge piers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Structural instability of bridge piers resulting from scour or other natural hazards can lead to bridge collapse. A monitoring system that analyzes bridge pier behavior could prevent this type of failure by detecting ...
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. ...
Flexure shear response in fatigue of fiber reinforced concrete beams with FRP tensile reinforcement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The primary goal of this MODOT-sponsored investigation is to characterize the flexural shear response, fatigue behavior, and performance of fiber reinforced concrete flexural sections with fiber reinforced polymer tensile ...
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 ...
Fluorescence spectroscopy and parallel factor analysis of waters from municipal waste sources
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy is becoming a valuable tool for studying the complex nature of dissolved organic matter. EEMs can identify fluorescence emitting organic substances (fluorophores) ...
Nitrification performance of a modified aerated lagoon
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The performance of a modified wastewater lagoon and the factors affecting the treatment process are discussed. This study was conducted over a period of twelve months at the Kingdom City, Missouri lagoon. A polyethylene ...
Durability of ternary blended cements in bridge applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The long-term performance of bridge components can be greatly influenced by the durability parameters including freeze-thaw and chloride permeability resistance. Both freeze-thaw resistance and chloride permeability ...
Development of solution techniques and design guidelines for equestrian trails on public lands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Increasing equestrian use on recreational trails puts intense pressure on the environment. Horse traffic produces high stresses that can cause trail degradation such as erosion and muddiness. Much is known about causes of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Experimental evaluation of structural composites for blast resistant design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Structural panels comprised of honeycomb fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) laminations were evaluated under blast and fragmentation to examine their value as quickly maneuverable prefabricated structures. The structural panels ...