Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2016 Fall"
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Alternative bicycle pavement marking studies using a bicycle simulator
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The past decade has seen increased public interest in sustainable transportation modes in the U.S. However, there is a relative lack of guidance regarding ... -
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 ... -
Crash severity modeling in transportation systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Modeling crash severity is an important component of reasoning about the issues that may affect highway safety. A better understanding of the factors underlying crash severity can be used to reduce the degree of crash ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of finger plate and flat plate expansion devices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The objective of this project was to learn the causes of premature deterioration of MoDOT finger plate and flat plate expansion devices under high traffic volumes and use that information to design new Load and Resistance ... -
Ferroxane derived ceramic composite material as catalysts for heterogenous Fenton reactions for dyes and pharmaceutical removal in water
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The goal of this project is to fabricate iron oxide (ferroxane) ceramics as catalysts for heterogeneous Fenton reactions, which will ultimately be used in the degradation of nonbiodegradable organic compounds, such as ... -
GIS gravity sewer alignment : identifying energy-conserving routes for critical shear stresses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Gravity sanitary sewer design is based on hydraulic principles with the goal of longterm viability by "self-cleansing" action. Traditionally, gravity sanitary sewer systems are aligned directly from origin to destination ... -
Implementing data-driven decisions for asset management in local communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The successful implementation of Transportation Asset management (TAM) by local governments facilitates the optimization of limited resources. The use of a data-driven TAM program helps to identify and prioritize needs, ... -
Interchange alternative selection based on analysis of operational measures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Interchanges are a particularly important focus in transportation because of the high level of interacting cross-traffic. Often, traditional diamond ... -
Iron oxide-graphene oxide nanocompositions as adsorbents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Iron oxides and carbon containing materials are recognized for their potential in the water treatment field as adsorbent materials for removing many contaminations such as heavy metals and organic matter. One of these iron ... -
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 ...