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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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Spring 2019
This study investigates a potential new source of silk fibre, Galleria mellonella Linnaeus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), commonly known as the greater wax moth. The larvae of this moth are a major pest of stored or unattended beehive brood combs. The larvae produce large quantities of strong, elastic...
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Fall 2024
During the Victorian Era, it was common for women to use hair from loved ones to create intricate pieces of jewelry and art, particularly for mourning mementos. This thesis endeavoured to answer the research question: “What can an object analysis of a nineteenth-century mourning hair jewelry...
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Fall 2012
Recently, use of steam and hot water in extracting and producing oil has become extensive, especially in bitumen extraction from oil sands and plants producing heavy oil. Temperatures of steam and hot water used are well above those that result in skin burns. This research reports on the...
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Spring 2024
This research was focused on the development of wildland firefighters’ protective clothing with improved thermal protection properties. Specifically, a new shirt design was developed, and garments were constructed which incorporated a three-dimensional warp-knitted fabric in specific areas. These...
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Fall 2014
When physical activity and sweating cease in cold environments, it is imperative that the fabrics near the skin return to a dry state as quickly as possible in order to maintain comfort and avoid excessive heat loss. A variety of moisture management fabrics developed for underwear and jacket...
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Investigation of Support Fabrics for Graphene-Based End-of-Life Sensors for Fire Protective Garments
DownloadFall 2021
Fire-resistant fabrics used in protective clothing experience a reduction in performance because of ageing. Yet there are generally few visible clues before the loss in performance has reached a dangerous level. To solve this issue, a graphene-based end-of-life (EOL) sensor is being developed at...
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Studies of the Thermal Protective Performance of Textile Fabrics used in Firefighters’ Clothing under Various Thermal Exposures
DownloadSpring 2016
This PhD study aims to thoroughly investigate the thermal protective performance of textile fabrics used in firefighters’ clothing under various thermal exposures. This study has two key objectives – firstly, to characterize the thermal protective performances of different fabrics under a...