• Earthquake-induced inelastic displacement ratio in reinforced concrete box girder bridges in California 

  Gyawali, Bigya (North Dakota State University, 2024)

  In conventionally designed bridges, the inelastic displacement is estimated using an amplification factor (R_d) suggested by AASHTO which was developed based on Single-Degree-of-Freedom system. This study models the nonlinear ...

• An Investigation of the Kerogen-Mineral Interactions in Green River Oil Shale 

  Alstadt, Kristin Nadiene (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Green River oil shale contains minerals, kerogen, and bitumen and yields a significant amount of oil upon heating. Kerogen is the insoluble organic remains found in sedimentary materials. It is a precursor to crude ...

• Analysis and Evaluation of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon in School Zones 

  Bittner, Michael Howard (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Meeting dual objectives of pedestrian safety and motorist convenience at pedestrian crossings in school zones is an important and continuing challenge for all local communities. Pedestrian safety is influenced by pedestrian ...

• Analyses of Highway Project Construction Risks, Performance, and Contingency 

  Diab, Mohamed F. (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Past studies have highlighted the importance of risk assessment and management in construction projects and transportation industry, and have identified cost and time as the most important risks that transportation ...

• Analyses of Highway Project Construction Risks, Performance, and Contingency 

  Mohamed, Fahmy Diab (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Past studies have highlighted the importance of risk assessment and management in construction projects and transportation industry, and have identified cost and time as the most important risks that transportation ...

• Bonding Performances of Epoxy-Based Composites Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes 

  Zhang, Dawei (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Epoxy resin has been exclusively used in many civil engineering applications such as adhesive joints and anti-corrosive coatings, but most of the usages of epoxy resin highly rely on a solid adhesive bonding between the ...

• Multiscale Modeling of Conjugated Polymers Towards Predicting Their Multifunctional Behaviors 

  Alesadi, Amirhadi (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Easy processability, tunable mechanical and optoelectronic properties, and the endless possibilities of molecular modifications enable conjugated polymers (CPs) to be used in a wide range of lightweight, low-cost, and ...

• Durability of Concrete Members Strengthened with CFRP Sheets under Harsh Environmental Conditions 

  Hossain, Md. Mozahid (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  The deterioration of concrete structures 1s a maJor concern to the infrastructure community. Typical sources of deterioration may include aging,.incrcased service load, and environmental damage. Structural rehabilitation ...

• Modeling and Analysis of Impacts of Right-Tum Lane Lengths 

  Chevuri, Pavan Kumar (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Tum lanes have been studied for several decades, with focus being on left-tum lanes and for urban areas. The need for right-tum lanes has been studied using the impact of such tum lanes on both safety and operational ...

• Comparisons of Energy Dissipation in Structural Devices with Foundation Soil During Seismic Loading 

  Saravanathiiban, Duraisamy Soundararajan (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  The effectiveness of structural energy dissipation mechanisms such as passive energy dissipation devices and base isolation methods used in seismic design depends on their capacity, ductility, energy dissipation, isolation, ...

• Filamentous Growth in Entrapped Microbial Cell Reactor Treating Wastewater 

  Sathyaseelan, Vinodgnanadrepan (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  The overgrowth of filamentous microorganisms in wastewater treatment systems is a common adversary condition leading to foaming, poor sludge settling problems, and reduction in organic removal efficiency. Entrapped ...

• Cumulative-Anticipative Car-Following Model for Enhanced Safety in Autonomous Vehicles 

  Yang, Xinyi (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  As the rapid development of smart cities, autonomous vehicles are considered to be the future ground transportation measure which provides many benefits over traditional human-driving vehicles. However, there will be decades ...

• Detection of Two-Dimensional Internal Cracks in Concrete Using Point Strain Sensors 

  Alshandah, Mohanad (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  Tensile cracking in the concrete can destroy the structural frame since it induces water penetration in structure and foundation. For instance, in concrete pavements, cracking increases the potential for pavement distress, ...

• Evaluating the Safety and Mobility of the Cumulative-Anticipative Car-Following Model for Connected Autonomous Vehicles 

  Ahmed, Hafiz Usman (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  The advancements of vehicle automation are progressively improving resulting in safer driving environments in addition to more efficient mobility and fuel cost savings. However, autonomous and connected autonomous vehicles ...

• Identification, Categorization, and Prediction of Drought in Cold Climate Regions 

  Bazrkar, Mohammad Hadi (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  To mitigate drought losses, identification, categorization, and prediction of droughts are essential. The objectives of this dissertation research are (1) to improve drought identification in cold climate regions by ...

• Optimizing Selection and Implementation Protocols of Lean Construction Tools and Techniques for Rapid Initial Successes 

  Aslam, Mughees (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Lean construction (LC) has been considered as one of the most promising project management philosophies to overcome low productivity and excessive waste issues impacting the construction industry. Despite strong philosophies ...

• Investigating the Influences of Ingredients, W/C Ratio and Dispersion Methods for CNT Modified Smart Concrete 

  Jannat, Tofatun (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have excellent electromechanical properties and can be added into cement using appropriate dispersive means to produce CNT-modified cement-based smart materials (CNTCS). This study investigates how ...

• Quantification of the Influences of Subsurface Uncertainties on Seismic Behavior of Shallow Foundations 

  Kayser, Mohammad Feroz Ahmed (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  The properties of geomaterials are uncertain. These uncertainties not only affect the dynamic behavior of the geomaterials, but also significantly influence the complex nonlinear dynamics between the soil, foundation, ...

• Time-dependent Behavior of Various FRP Composites for Structural Applications 

  Khan, Md. Fuad Hassan (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  This thesis represents the long-term behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials for structural applications. FRP composites consist of high-strength fibers embedded in an epoxy resin. The long-term investigations ...

• Evaluating the Effects of Rail Preemption Strategies on Highway Safety and Operations 

  Bratlien, Andrew Lee (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  Previous research related to signal preemption near highway-rail grade crossings has emphasized safety considerations, which are paramount due to the severity of potential train-vehicle collisions. The purpose of this ...

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