Browsing Department of Civil Engineering Graduate Theses by Title
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Probabilistic Analysis of Unreinforced Slopes and Reinforced Footings Using the Random Finite Element Method
The focus of this thesis was on probabilistic analysis of unreinforced cohesive soil slopes and geosynthetic reinforced and unreinforced footings over cohesive foundations. Two open-source random finite element method ... -
Processes Governing Rapid Recharge Events in a Shallow Fractured Rock Aquifer Having Minimal Overburden Cover
(2013-10-16)The goal of this work is to investigate the influence of overburden cover on controlling recharge to a bedrock aquifer, specifically focusing on rapid recharge events. Rapid recharge events have been observed in a fractured ... -
Pultruded GFRP sections as stay-in-place structural open formwork for concrete slabs and girders
(2008-07-15)Commercially available glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) off-the-shelf structural shapes have great potential as stay-in-place open structural forms for concrete structures, including bridge decks and girders. The ... -
Quantification of complex phosphorus removal reactions occurring within wetland filtration treatment systems
(2007-12-20)In a constructed treatment wetland applied to domestic wastewaters, long term studies and increased operational experience indicate that phosphorus removal is variable or inconsistent, especially in cold-climate applications. ... -
Quantification of Trapped Diluted Bitumen Droplets in Gravel: an Experimental Study
(2016-11-02)Adverse environmental effects caused by diluted bitumen (dilbit) spills have led to serious public concern. Compared to marine systems, the cleanup of oil-contaminated sediment in rivers is more difficult. Hyporheic flow, ... -
Redesigning Assessment: the Design and Implementation of a Rubric-Based Assessment System to Improve Engineering Design Education
(2008-09-27)Engineering education serves to provide society with competent engineering graduates, capable of making a difference to their profession and the world around them. Since the Grinter Report of the 1950s in the United States, ... -
Reliability analysis of Simple Slopes and Soil-Structures With Linear Limit States
(2016-09-20)The first objective of this research was to develop closed-form and numerical probabilistic methods of analysis that can be applied to otherwise conventional methods of unreinforced and geosynthetic reinforced slopes and ... -
Remote environmental sensor array system
(2007-12-20)This thesis examines the creation of an environmental monitoring system for inhospitable environments. It has been named The Remote Environmental Sensor Array System or RESA System for short. This thesis covers the ... -
The Response of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Pipe Subject to Longitudinal Bending in the Form of Vertical Ground Deformation
Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipe is a light weight alternative to steel pipe for oil and gas distribution pipelines that is corrosion resistant but whose material properties vary based on production technique and ... -
Response of Reinforced Concrete and Corrugated Steel Pipes to Surface Load
(2012-05-09)Full-scale simulated live load tests were conducted in a controlled laboratory setting using a single-axle frame on 600-mm-inner-diameter reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and corrugated steel pipe (CSP) when buried in dense, ... -
Rock Outcrops in the Canadian Shield: an Investigation of Contaminant Transport From Surface Sources in Fractured Rock Aquifers
(2016-07-14)Flow, recharge and transport dynamics in fractured rock aquifers with low lying rock outcrops is a largely unexplored area of study in hydrogeology. The purpose of this thesis is to examine these topics in an agricultural ... -
The Role of Algae in Disinfection Processes in Wastewater Stabilization Ponds
This thesis is an investigation of pathogen removal in wastewater stabilization ponds (WSPs). WSPs are sustainable alternatives to conventional wastewater treatment, requiring minimal energy input and low costs. They have ... -
Safety Through Uncertainty in Wastewater Treatment: Monte Carlo Simulation-Based First Order Kinetic Design of Waste Stabilization Ponds
Waste stabilization pond (WSP) systems are a simple and low-cost form of wastewater treatment. Forecasting the treatment efficiency of these systems can be challenging given the complexity of their treatment processes and ... -
Seismic Performance of Geosynthetic-Soil Retaining Wall Structures
(2011-04-29)Vertical inclusions of expanded polystyrene (EPS) placed behind rigid retaining walls were investigated as geofoam seismic buffers to reduce earthquake-induced loads. A numerical model was developed using the program FLAC ... -
Service Performance of a Cured In Place Polymer Pipe Liner for Deteriorated Cast Iron Pressure Pipes
Although Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liners have been used extensively across North America, their in-situ performance in deteriorated pipe conditions has not been extensively studied. The purpose of this research work is ... -
Shear Transfer Strength of Concrete After Exposure to Elevated Temperature
The most consumed construction material in the world, concrete, is largely composed of coarse aggregate. Thus, the physical and mechanical properties of aggregates play a significant role in determining the performance of ... -
Short and Long Term Behaviour of Externally Bonded Fibre Reinforced Polymer Laminates With Bio-Based Resins for Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Beams
(2016-03-22)The use of bio-based resins in composites for construction is emerging as a way to reduce of embodied energy produced by a structural system. In this study, two types of bio-based resins were explored: an epoxidized pine ... -
Short Term Characteristics and Environmental Aging of Bio-Resin GFRP Tested in Tension and for Confinement of Concrete Cylinders
(2013-08-26)Conventional fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) require polymers such as epoxies that are not biodegradable, which have a significant impact on the environment. The first phase of the thesis aims at replacing conventional ... -
Short- and Long-Term Performance of Compressed Earth Blocks and Sandwich Panels with Natural Skins
(2014-11-05)A drastic increase in environmental awareness has increased demand for renewable materials, energy efficient design and low embodied energy. Two technologies that purport to address this demand are Compressed Earth Blocks ... -
Simplified Design Equations and Laboratory Tests for Pipe Joints
(2013-01-31)The joint may be considered a weak point along the pipe and can have a major impact on pipe performance. However, little research has been conducted in regard to joint design. To improve current structural design criteria, ...