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Spring 2024
Machine-learning techniques are emerging as a valuable tool in experimental physics, and among them, reinforcement learning offers the potential to control high-dimensional, multistage processes in the presence of fluctuating environments. In this experimental work, we apply reinforcement...
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Spring 2024
This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of trigger algorithm efficiency for neutrino event detection in the Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment (P-ONE) detector. Investigating muon, electron, and tau neutrinos, the study highlights distinctive interaction characteristics. Beginning with a...
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Production and Application of Different Waste-derived Sustainable Materials for the Removal of Naphthenic Acids Related to Oil Sands Process Water
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Oil sands process water (OSPW) is generated in a large volume during the bitumen extraction process from the oil sands. Naphthenic acids (NAs) are recalcitrant compounds that contribute to the toxicity of OSPW, which need effective treatment before being released into the environment. In the...
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Influence of Precipitation, Temperature, and Climate Change on Landslide Hazards in Western Canada
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Canada experiences a significant number of landslides each year, posing substantial risks to safety, infrastructure, economic activities, and the environment. Over the last two and a half centuries, Canada has witnessed approximately 800 fatalities attributed to landslides, which has made...
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Spring 2024
The thesis delves into the mechanics of hyperelastic materials, specifically lipid bilayers and fiber-reinforced composites (FRC). The primary objective is to achieve an advanced understanding of cell physiology from the aspect of lipid membrane mechanics and provide qualitative analysis of the...
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Microbial Electrolysis Cell-Assisted Anaerobic Digestion for Enhancing Biomethane Recovery from High-strength Wastewater
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a sustainable method for treating high-strength wastewater while concurrently recovering biomethane. Nevertheless, factors such as low temperature and complex organic substrates can limit digestion kinetics, with hydrolysis and methanogenesis as the primary...
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Spring 2024
Double wythe masonry cavity walls consist of two masonry wythes, an exterior layer typically made of clay-backed or ceramic bricks (veneer) and the inner layer composed of concrete masonry units (CMU), which serves as a structural backup. In typical cavity wall design, the two wythes are assumed...
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Optical Measurement of Directional, Regional, and Strain Rate Dependent Mechanical Properties of Human Brain Tissue under Uniaxial Compression
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The brain is the most important central nervous system component, consisting of a complex network of neurons and glial cells essential for information processing, movement, and behavior control. While computational models have helped advance the development of diagnostic tools and the...
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Analysis and Comparison of Experimental Tests of Barrier-Deck Slab Overhang Structures Using Steel and GFRP Reinforcement
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Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers (GFRP) have been commonly used as external or internal reinforcement of repaired or sound structures for some time in North America. GFRP-reinforced concrete (RC) technology has been implemented in bridge components like decks and barriers whose exposure to harsh...
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ZVI-loaded Biochar Composite for Effective Peroxymonosulfate Activation: Application in the Removal of Naphthenic Acids from Real Oil Sands Process Water
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Vasquez Aldana, Adriana Marcela
Oil Sands Process Water (OSPW) is a byproduct generated during the extraction of bitumen from oil sands deposits in Northern Alberta, Canada. This matrix presents a critical environmental and industrial challenge due to its toxic nature, primarily associated with its complex mixture of...