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Fall 2024

Shi, Furui

This thesis is concerned with the experiments and modelling for the time-dependent behavior of semicrystalline polymers. Relaxation test had long been used to evaluate the performance of materials. In this study, a novel multi-relaxation-recovery test was proposed based on cyclic stages of stress...

Fall 2024

Baritto Loreto, Miguel Leonardo

Non-combustion products, i.e., those not burned for energy production, have the potential to diversify and enhance the resilience of the oil sands industry in anticipation of reduced fuel demand due to the ongoing decarbonization of the economy. Despite the significance of this transition, there...

Fall 2024

Schadan, Sydney M

Trunk stability and control in a world of gravitational forces and perturbations requires coordinated trunk muscle activation through involvement of control mechanisms within the neuromuscular system. Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) often suffer under impaired trunk control and posture,...

Fall 2024

Sheikhi Mohammadabadi, Saeed

Understanding the dynamics of injecting fluids into porous media is essential for enhancing the reliability of subsurface storage/sequestration of fuels such as hydrogen or combustion byproducts such as carbon dioxide. In either case, significant progress has been made overcoming a variety of...

Fall 2024

Okocha, Stephen I

Rail derailment comprising largely from main track derailments frequently occur in the Canadian railway network. Reports have shown that some of these derailments experienced a train-initiated emergency brake application caused primarily from broken rails especially at extreme cold temperatures....

Fall 2024

Wei, Dongdong

Operated under changing wind speed and harsh environment conditions, the rotating parts in wind turbine gearboxes, such as gears and bearings, will deteriorate and become faulty over time. By conducting real-time and accurate fault detection and diagnosis before significant failures occur, we can...

Fall 2024

Tahir, Junaid Oosman

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) represents a diverse array of materials promising substantial potential for reuse and recycling. MSW originates from residential, commercial, and construction sources and is generally divided into recyclable and non-recyclable categories. Specifically, within the...

Fall 2024

Van Os, Jessica D.

Canada has set a goal to reach net-zero electricity. For Alberta, this remains a significant challenge. Although Alberta has achieved considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions by eliminating coal and expanding its renewable fleet, a unique electricity market and the dominance of natural...

Fall 2024

Gadzella, Timothy J.

Tooth extraction (exodontia) is among the most common surgical procedures in healthcare, driven by the prevalence of tooth decay and periodontal disease. Traditionally, tooth extraction is completed with forceps and the exertion of combined loads about the tooth’s centre of rotation. This...

Fall 2024

Khandan, Aminreza

Ice skating requires high aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels, well-coordinated body motion, and efficient neuromuscular systems functioning, requiring continuous performance assessment. Inertial measurement units (IMUs), widely used in tracking human motion for medical diagnostics and clinical...