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Reliability-based methodology for bridge inspection planning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This research program was created with the goal of improving bridge safety and reliability while also improving the allocation of bridge inspection resources. The research reported herein was completed as a part of a larger ...
Speed-based safety analysis for work zones
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Speed is one of the characteristics of traffic flow that affect accident rates and severity near work zones. Approximately 25% fatal crashes in work zones involved high speed. In speed-related work zone traffic safety ...
Removal of disinfection by-product precursors by activated carbon and MIEX(R)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The objective of this research was to investigate NOM removal with activated carbon and MIEX(R). Hydrophilic (HPI), hydrophobic (HPO), and transphilic (TPI) NOM was fractionated and subsequent DBP formation from these ...
Evaluation of alternative resistance mechanisms for progressive collapse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this research is to better understand the collapse resistance mechanisms of reinforced concrete buildings. Currently, resisting progressive collapse is generally outside the design considerations for ordinary ...
Investigation of load transfer models for recycled plastic reinforcement for slope stabilization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Slope failures are not only hazardous to the public, but they are also costly to maintain and repair. A field testing program involving five test sites has been executed in an effort to develop better design practices for ...
Experimental evaluation and modeling of concrete masonry unit walls
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Many military and government buildings in the US and abroad use frame structures with infill wall systems. Conventionally constructed infill wall ...
Management of disinfection byproduct production in small drinking water systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Two groups of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) currently regulated in drinking water are trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). The objective ...
Modeling network vulnerability over space and time
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Transportation networks play an important role in moving freight, people, data and energy. Therefore, ensuring continuity in these services is an ...
Influence of site conditions on near-field effects in multi-channel surface wave measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Geophysical measurements using surface wave methods (SWM) are in widespread use as a means to non-destructively and non-intrusively characterize geotechnical site conditions for a variety of applications. Surface wave ...
Maximizing information for evaluation of incident management systems with an emphasis on secondary accidents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Incident management is the process of mitigating the effects of traffic incidents via quick and effective response, thus reducing the congestion and the potential for secondary accidents. The evaluation of incident management ...
Trends in essential air service structure and performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Essential Air Service (EAS) is federal program in the United States established to subsidize air service to communities and regions in danger of losing ...
Membrane wastewater treatment processes for improved nutrient removal and degradation of synthetic organic nitrogen compounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The eutrophication problem in US wastewater treatment plants becomes more serious with increasing discharge of nutrients from wastewater to water bodies. The US EPA has required more stringent discharge standards on nutrients ...
Bridge approach slab analysis and design incorporating elastic soil support
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The development of equations necessary for the analysis of finite bridge approach slabs (BAS) on elastic soil support is reported in this thesis. Results are compared for moments and shear forces governing the design for ...
Development and application of variable rate irrigation techniques on non-uniform soils using center-pivot irrigation systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Variable rate irrigation was studied for the production of corn and rice on a nonuniform soil texture using a three tower, conventional, center-pivot irrigation system on the East Marsh Pivot (Marsh Pivot) at the University ...
Determining the relative effects of volumetric water content and dry density on the dielectric constant of soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Non destructive subsurface investigation using electromagnetic (EM) waves is a growing technique in geotechnical engineering (Mohamed 2006). The ability to "see" under the Earth's surface without having to excavate is ...
Rapid determination of algal growth kinetics using extant respirometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Algae have received increasing attention as a potential renewable source due to ease of biomass culture, fast growth rate, high biomass productivity, CO2 fixation and O2 production. For massive algal production algal kinetic ...