Browsing Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Spring"
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Analysis and management of disinfection by product formation in distribution systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The newly promulgated Stage-2 Disinfectant and Disinfection By-Product (D/DBP) regulations force water utilities of all sizes to be more concerned with their finished and distributed water quality. Compliance for many ... -
Characterization of polymer-fiber composite sheet retrofits for blast mitigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The retrofit of existing structures to resist external explosions is becoming increasingly necessary. The use of thin sheets on the tension face of a ... -
Effectiveness of work zone intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have been developed to help relieve traffic congestion and improve safety on highways. Work zones are key areas ... -
eHurricane Evacuation modeling - strategy evaluations and methodology enhancements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Hurricane evacuation has attracted renewed emphasis since hurricane Katrina in 2005. Every coastal state is establishing their evacuation guidelines ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of freeway traffic management systems using flow-occupancy diagrams and capacity analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Over the past decades environmental sustainability and mitigating congestion has been a significant challenge in urban areas in many countries. Freeway ... -
A GIS-based methodology for quantifying and comparing environmental justice impacts of infrastructure projects
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Advances in geospatial analysis technology have resulted in new data-gathering techniques for environmental justice (EJ) assessments. Frequently investigated metrics relate to race and income due to the relative ease of ... -
Identification and characterization of network paths
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Many transportation analyses involve fusing multiple sources of data to build a better representation of how a transportation system can be or is used. However, the integration of multiple data sources, each of which may ... -
Modeling of environmental effects on thermal detection of subsurface damage for concrete bridges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study developed a numerical model to predict thermal contrasts for subsurface delaminations based on a given set of environmental conditions. The finite element method (FEM) was used to perform 3-D, transient heat ... -
Nondestructive evaluation for hybrid-composite girder bridges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This thesis will describe the efforts to develop quality control tools for the fabrication and construction of Hybrid Composite Beams (HCBs), a relatively new bridge technology currently being evaluated by the Missouri ... -
Red light running at traffic circles: estimation and evaluation of countermeasures effectiveness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The complicated legacy design of traffic circles results in operational and safety deficiencies. This type of intersection design is commonly used at major roadways in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Traffic circles are intended to ... -
Strategies for defining chemical connectivity between streams and wetlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Methods for characterizing wetland-to-stream chemical connectivity were developed to help regulators define jurisdiction and wetland managers prioritize their use of resources. Chemical connectivity here is based on historic ... -
Training and field verification for hand-held thermographic inspection technologies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The goal of this research is to investigate new technologies for the condition assessment of concrete, to help ensure bridge safety and improve the effectiveness of maintenance and repair. The objectives of the research ...