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Fall 2024

Dotto, Magreth Sungwa

Blasting fragmentation influences the cost and productivity of downstream processes such as loading, hauling, crushing, and milling. Interaction between the rock mass and explosive energy determines blast outcomes. This research aims to enhance the understanding of the blasting process by...

Fall 2024

Zou, Xin

High ammonia waste streams, containing both inorganic and organic nitrogen (N), can lead to algae outgrowth and the formation of disinfection byproducts if not properly treated. These waste streams are traditionally combined with municipal wastewaters for treatment. However, their high ammonia...

Fall 2024

Jozi, Seyed Danial

The extensive damages caused by natural disasters incur substantial costs to the built environment. The escalating frequency and severity of disasters, particularly hurricanes, driven by the impacts of Climate Change, highlight the urgency for prompt post-disaster assessments. A thorough and...

Fall 2024

Hicks, Jaime D

Maintaining water quality is essential for overall watershed health. The One Water approach recognizes the interconnectedness of water resources, emphasizing the importance of integrated water resource management. A key threat to water quality is fecal contamination from human and non-human...

Fall 2024

Yoon, Soojung

Architectural design problems are inherently complex due to their non-linear nature and the interdependence of many variables. Traditional design methods struggle with the speed and breadth of exploration, often failing to adapt quickly to changing client needs and project timelines. This...

Fall 2024

Barros Ortiz, Rafael

In the mining and petroleum industries, subsurface resources are modeled using data sets obtained from widely spaced drilling. It is crucial to optimize the use of available information from these data sets while reducing the amount required to adequately assess risks and uncertainties....

Fall 2024

Lemouchi, Rafik

This work presents a novel approach to constructing site crane path planning using reinforcement learning and virtual-reality simulations. The approach involves a comprehensive simulation model that includes an agent, actions, states, environment, and a reward system. After extensive training...

Fall 2024

Pei, Chuankang

Frazil ice particles and flocs can adhere to underwater structures causing blockage to water intakes and large accumulation of frazil ice in the channel may cause flooding and property damage. After frazil floc rises to the water surface the resulting surface ice profoundly impacts river...

Fall 2024

Nader, George

Efficiency and accuracy are crucial in offsite panelized construction, including in the production of light-gauge steel frames. Maintaining consistent screw fastening is an ongoing challenge in the construction industry, and defective screw fastening can lead to quality problems in panelized...

Fall 2024

Kong, Lu

Nitrogen is an essential element for all living organisms and plays a key role in various biological processes. However, excessive nitrogen levels in the environment can lead to significant ecological issues, including water pollution and eutrophication, resulting in harmful algal blooms, oxygen...