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An investigation of the ambient temperature field and thermal response of the Calgary Airport Trail Tunnel
DownloadFall 2016
Thermal loads must be considered in the design of many types of structures including buildings, dams, bridges, and tunnels. In some cases, thermal loads may have the same order of magnitude as dead and live loads. Determining the thermal load is a complex problem since it depends on several...
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Spring 2021
Transportation infrastructure system is a key component of smart and sustainable cities. To support the development of future smart cities, the efficiency and sustainability of transportation infrastructure systems must be improved. In this context, there is an increasing demand for efficient and...
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Hygrothermal Performance Evaluation of Multi-functional Panels for Building Envelope in Various Climate Conditions
DownloadFall 2020
There is an increasing concern worldwide to discover ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers are working in various industry sectors to discover environmentally-friendly solutions to produce goods and services. In the building sector, research focuses on the use of energy-efficient...
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Investigation and Analysis of the New Walterdale Bridge to Develop a Structural Health Monitoring System
DownloadFall 2015
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), a technique of applying sensors to a structure to monitor for damage, is becoming a good preventative and management application to use on new and existing infrastructure, such as bridges, in order to effectively monitor and evaluate their performance under...
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Fall 2024
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...
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Spring 2024
Wildfires occurring in proximity to urban areas pose a potential risk to the safety and wellbeing of the population, while also carrying the potential for substantial economic damage through the destruction of infrastructure and private property. Canada, given its unique geographical and climatic...