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An Improved Approach to Production Planning in Oil Sands Mining Through Detailed Analysis and Simulation of Cycle Times
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The objective of this thesis is to develop, implement and verify a theoretical framework based on detailed analyses and simulation of truck and shovel cycle times in open pit mining, placing an emphasis on the hauling component of the cycle. The goal is to improve the generation of accurate and...
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Enhanced Model Tree Application Framework for Developing Interpretable AI in Construction Engineering
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The construction industry has been and continues to be overflown with data. Scholars have no problems dealing with this phenomenon through the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) methods like neural networks or random forests. However, when the time comes to practical application, the...
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Examining Historical Climate with Respect to Future Permafrost and Engineering Design: An Analysis of Common Assumptions and Calculations
DownloadFall 2012
This paper examines changes in climate with respect to permafrost and engineering design in Arctic regions. Current understanding of climate changes, predictive modeling, and climate data were studied. Inconsistencies and differences were noted, discussed, and evaluated using comparisons of the...
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Spring 2020
Mineral resource estimation is an integral part of making informed decisions while evaluating the feasibility of a mining operation. Geostatistical tools estimate geological and spatial features with the assumptions of first and second‑order stationarity. In the modelling process,...
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Spring 2013
Sit-to-stand (STS) transfer is a prerequisite for many daily tasks. Literature often assumes symmetrical behavior across the body (bilateral symmetry) during healthy STS. However; little research has been conducted to validate this assumption. Motion analysis was utilized to evaluate STS in 10...
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Spring 2020
Geohazard monitoring is becoming increasingly important alongside increased expectations for the protection of the public. Technological advances in the field of remote monitoring and instrumentation has allowed for an economically efficient means of data collection. Traditional methods of...