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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
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A Systems Model for Short-Rotation Coppices: A Case Study of the Whitecourt, Alberta, Trial Site
DownloadFall 2014
Short-rotation coppice (SRC) plantations, including willow or poplar, are intended to be both environmentally friendly, permitting disposal of treated, nutrient-rich, domestic wastewater and biosolids, and economically viable, providing a sustainable source of wood fibre for biofuel and biochar...
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An Integrated Framework for Balancing Contractor's Workload versus Capacity using System Dynamics
DownloadSpring 2023
Elnady, Ahmed Abdelrady Okasha Mohamed
Workload fluctuation is one of the major challenges facing contracting (project-based) organizations because of the rational decision-making model applied to manage it in current practice. The rational model balances the workload with the capacity required at the level of activity, ignoring the...
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Fall 2019
The unique nature of construction projects and the uncertainties encountered during project execution make construction a highly-risk prone industry. Risks on construction projects (especially large-scale projects) are extremely complex and highly dynamic, and substantial interrelationships exist...
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Integrated Water Resources Management and Modelling for Decision-making at the River Basin Scale
DownloadFall 2017
As an essential resource for nature and socio-economic development, water is under increasing pressure due to population and economic growth, uneven resource distribution, and climate change uncertainties. Therefore, with increasing concern over environmental impacts, ecosystem damage, and...