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- 2Mei, Qipei
- 2Pettit, Clayton Edward James
- 1Abdelfattah, Ahmed
- 1Abdelmoety, Ahmed
- 1Abohassan, Ahmed
- 163Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- 16Department of Chemistry
- 15Department of Mechanical Engineering
- 10Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
- 9Department of Civil Engineering
- 9Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- 13Adeeb, Samer (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 9Driver, Robert (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 9Tomlinson, Douglas (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 8Bindiganavile, Vivek (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 7Cruz-Noguez, Carlos (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 7El-Rich, Marwan (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
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Fall 2017
Premature corrosion of reinforcing steel is a cause of concern for steel-reinforced concrete structures, since it causes them to deteriorate before their design operational life is attained. The Use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars in reinforced-concrete (RC) structures has been shown to...
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On the Lumbosacral Spine Geometry Variation and Spinal Load-Sharing: Personalized Finite Element Modelling
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Computational modeling of the lumbar spine provides insights on kinematics and internal load development and distribution along the spine. Geometry (size and shape) of the spinal structures and more particularly sagittal curvature of the spine governs its response to mechanical loading. Thus,...
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Fall 2013
There are many design methodologies and philosophies intended to provide structural integrity or increase structural robustness, thereby making structures resistant to progressive collapse. However, there is little information that reveals sources and levels of inherent robustness in structural
for the new scenario. These recommendations can lead to more economical design and safer structural steel systems in the event of localised damage that has the potential to spread to a disproportionately large part of the structure. Connections play a major role in ensuring general integrity of
different types of steel structural systems. Hence, numerical investigations have been performed to extend the current body of knowledge on connections and, consequently, the structural response in the event of progressive collapse. This study is intended to examine the response of steel frames with simple
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Prediction of Load-Sharing Mechanisms and Patterns of Human Cervical Spine Injuries Due to High-Velocity Impact Using Finite Element Method
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The purpose of the current study was to investigate the loading rate dependency, load-sharing and injury mechanisms of the C2-C3 cervical spine unit. A ligamentous bio-realistic finite element model was constructed considering comprehensive geometrical representation at tissue level components...
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Fall 2018
With growing concern over global warming and greenhouse gas emissions, research must be undertaken to reduce the environmental footprint of buildings. Cellular concrete provides good strength to weight ratios and good thermal insulation because of its cellular structure. This makes it suitable...
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Fall 2013
Magnesium potassium phosphate ceramics are from the family of phosphate-based cements which can be used as alternatives to Portland cements. In this study, concretes and wood composites were produced using magnesium potassium phosphate ceramic binders and supplementary materials including fly...
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Fall 2016
major development in engineering and design procedures, which take into account the unique characteristics of this technology. As a result, the most current HDD design references, at least to some extent, rely on studies carried out in other industries, e.g., oil well drilling and utility cable
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Quantifying the Distribution of Rail Bending Stresses along the Track using Train-Mounted Deflection Measurements
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Heavy and frequent train loads generate large bending stresses in rail. These stresses contribute to the propagation of transverse fatigue defects, which are among the leading causes of broken rail derailments in North America. A thorough assessment of the rail structural condition requires
reliable methods for estimating rail bending stresses. This is often challenging due to the many uncontrollable environmental, operational, and structural factors that affect the magnitude of rail bending stresses along the thousands of miles of track. In this study, a new methodology was developed for
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Recalibration of the Unit Strength Method for Determining the Compressive Strength of Grouted Concrete Masonry
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Using research that is now several decades old, the current Canadian masonry design standard, CSA S304.1-04, prescribes values for masonry design compressive strength based on the compressive strength of the concrete masonry unit and the type of mortar used in construction. The quality of unit...
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Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls with Improved Self-Centering and Damage Resistance Properties: Experimental Testing and Numerical Modeling
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Performance objectives in the seismic design of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings require buildings to survive their maximum considered earthquakes (MCE) with a low probability of total or partial collapse. Often, RC structures require costly retrofitting or demolition and reconstruction after...