Search
Now showing items 1-20 of 41
Characterization of adobe wall structural systems for dynamic response
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Adobe building construction exists around the world. Most of the adobe structures are located in active seismic zones, and a considerable amount of ...
Recent efforts on model-based simulation of engineering problems : multiphysics and multiphase interactions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Simulation-Based Engineering Science (SBES) is playing a more important role in gaining new knowledge and providing guidance for engineering activities, in particular, in the fields in which time scale and/or spatial scale ...
Development of a portable total-stress measurement instrument
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research explores the application of ultrasonic stress measurement (USM) technologies to assess stress levels in gusset plates with the development ...
Environmental and medical applications of molecularly imprinting polymer sensor for the detection of progesterone
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Molecularly imprinted polymers are spatial technique with artificial recognition sites compatible to the template size, shape, and functional groups arrangement. The MIPs have shown high selectivity and affinity for the ...
Modeling transportation impacts of natural disasters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Natural disasters such as hurricanes and pandemics cause significant disruption in people's lives. This research aims to model such disasters' transportation impacts using state-of-the-art simulation methods, statistical ...
Pile capacity estimation of existing deep foundations by CPT methods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The reuse of existing deep foundation elements such as piles is possible if a reliable estimation of the pile capacity can be determined. Without an estimate of capacity, either the risk of failure is unknown or an overly ...
Detection and quantification of delamination in concrete via time-lapse thermography with machine learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This study developed a framework to automatically extract sub-surface defects from time-lapse thermography (TLT) images of reinforced concrete bridge components. Traditional approaches for processing TLT data typically ...
Evaluation of use of dry-process rubber modification in asphalt mixtures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This study explores four different facets of using dry-process rubber modification in asphalt mixtures. The first investigation was motivated by the need to understand the cracking mechanism prevalent in the dry-process ...
Measuring and comparing the spatiotemporal evolution of accident hot spots
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
One reality of transportation systems is that vehicular accidents can happen practically anywhere and at any time. An increasing body of research suggests though that spatial and/or temporal dependencies (i.e., clusters ...
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 ...
Safety analysis of freeway interchange speed change lane facilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2024] The entrance speed change lane is an uncontrolled terminal between the entrance ramp and freeway, with the primary purpose of creating a merging area for entering vehicles. The exit speed change ...
A GIS protocol for enhancing the selection of agricultural runoff sampling locations and predicting the locations of potential pollutant transport in the upland environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This study presents an ArcGIS geoprocessing protocol for quickly processing large amounts of data from publicly available government sources to consider both water quality standards (WQS) and nonpoint pollution source (NPS) ...
Reliability-based analysis of settlements of shallow foundations on cohesionless soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although settlements of foundations on cohesionless soils usually are small, it is important to be able to predict them because the primary ...
An investigation of hydraulic and GIS processes to inform environmental justice decision-making regarding 10 percent annual chance flooding events
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
There is very little information available to the public regarding 10-year annual chance pluvial flooding events. This leaves communities, individuals, stakeholders, and advocates with very few resources available to them ...
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 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 ...
Development and applications of novel nanostructured materials in water treatment : adsorption, filtration, and reaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Nanomaterial-based adsorbents and photocatalysts have gained increasing attention in the applications of water and wastewaters treatment due to their attractive properties and strong adsorption capabilities for a wide range ...
Time-dependent response of reinforced concrete elements near collapse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures may experience collapse under high levels of sustained gravity load. High levels of load are possibly due to errors in design and construction, material degradation, and abnormal loading. ...
Multi-objective network optimization: models, methods, and applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
There can be an array of planning objectives to consider when identifying alternatives for using, modifying, or restoring natural or built environments. In this respect, multi-objective network optimization models can ...
Influence of ground tire rubber on stone mastic asphalt mixtures and preliminary sustainability studies on rubber-modified asphalt pavements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Over the last few decades, the use of Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) has been adopted by several states in the U.S. as a specialty mix for high-traffic volume purposes. Extensive research on these mixes has revealed its unique ...