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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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Spring 2022
Human space travel in the United States was the culmination of years of research, immense technological progress, and enormous collaborative projects, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. It was also, as this thesis argues, a product of imagination—that is to say, a consequence of space travel’s...
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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
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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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Gas Diffusion Layers Impregnated with Metal Oxide Decorated and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotube Catalysts for Electrically Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries
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Secondary zinc-air batteries (ZABs) have garnered interest in recent years as a promising technology for energy storage due to their minimal safety concerns, low cost, and a high theoretical energy density. However, many issues still need to be resolved for commercialization of ZABs. Many of...
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Modular Design and Directed Evolution for the Development of Genetically Encodable Fluorescent Sensors
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The development of genetically encodable sensors for optical imaging has revolutionized the way researchers investigate cellular phenomena. Illuminating the molecular dynamics of the cell has become nearly routine with countless improvements in sensor design and directed evolution efforts to...
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Professional identity, commitment and gender in engineering: exploring the (mis)match between dispositions and cultures
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This dissertation examines the gendered experience of professional engineers in Alberta, Canada. The study is based on qualitative interview data collected from men and women trained in engineering (n=36) and textual analysis of materials produced by engineering organizations (Association of...
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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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Study of light-duty gasoline vehicle cold climate NOx and particulate number emissions in real-world driving conditions
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Cold climate Nitrogen Oxides(NOx) and Particulate Number(PN) real-world driving emission factors of a gasoline direct injection light-duty vehicle were measured using a portable emission measurement system. The vehicle was driven at the ambient temperature of 15C in a series of repeated...