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Development of a Ridged Slip-Resistant Connection for Modular Aluminum Bridge Deck Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-04)Aluminum is a lightweight material that possesses excellent corrosion resistance and has been shown to be an attractive alternative to steel and concrete for the construction and rehabilitation of bridge structures. It ... -
Development of a Scalable Machining Feature Recognition System
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-19)In this thesis, various pre-processing and training techniques were applied to improve the performance of a model trained with an existing machining feature recognition approach by Yeo et al. using a smaller dataset that ... -
Development of a Semi-active Intelligent Suspension System for Heavy Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-13)With the new advancements in the vibration control strategies and controllable actuator manufacturing, the semi-active actuators (dampers) are finding their way as an essential part of vibration isolators, particularly in ... -
Development of a Serum-Free Chemically Defined Medium for Adherent and Suspension Culture
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-07)The development of suspension cell lines is a sought after holy grail for bioprocess development. Suspension cell lines allow for easier scale up and better volumetric productivity for most biotherapeutics, including vaccine ... -
Development of a Shear Connection for a Portable Composite Bridge
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-16)Bridges consisting of steel plate girders and composite concrete deck slabs are common throughout North America. For a typical highway application, these composite bridges are constructed with a cast-in-place concrete ... -
Development of a Single-Stage Modulator for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GC × GC)
(University of Waterloo, 2011-02-22)The ability to effectively analyze particulate matter (PM2.5) in air is becoming increasingly pertinent. Allen Goldstein of the University of California in Berkeley is studying the semi-volatile fraction of organic compounds ... -
Development of a Social Robot as a Mediator for Intergenerational Gameplay & Development of a Canvas for the Conceptualisation of HRI Game Design
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-21)Intergenerational interaction between grandparents and grandchildren benefits both generations. The use of a social robot in mediating this interaction is a relatively unexplored area of research. Often Human-Robot ... -
Development of a Supplement for CHO Cell Culture Serum-free Media by the Fractionation of Peptide mixtures using Nanofiltration
(University of Waterloo, 2009-12-15)The objective of this work was the investigation of nanofiltration as a potential avenue to fractionate protein hydrolysates and produce protein hydrolysate fractions with stimulating bioactivity for the development of a ... -
Development of a Sustainable Management System for Rural Road Networks in Developing Countries
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-14)Rural roads play a crucial role in the economic and social development of societies, linking rural communities to education, health services and markets. During the last decade, considerable efforts have been made to ... -
Development of a Tailor-Welded Hot Stamped Side Frame Member
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)This thesis investigates the application of hot stamped ultra-high strength steel (greater than 1000 MPa tensile strength) tailor-welded blanks in vehicle frontal crash energy management structures, as well as their potential ... -
Development of a Thermal Model for an Inner Stator Type Reluctance Motor
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-01)Thermal modeling is an important aspect of electric motor design. Numerous techniques exist to predict the temperatures in a motor, and they can be incorporated in the design of a thermal model for a new type of electric ... -
Development of a topical ocular drug delivery system using polymeric nanoparticles
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-01)Common eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome affect 15% of the population. Although eye drops are the most common treatment for these diseases, over 95% of the drugs applied through eye drops are quickly cleared away due ... -
Development of a Two-Parameter Model (Kmax, ΔK) for Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-15)It is generally accepted that the fatigue crack growth depends on the stress intensity factor range (ΔK) and the maximum stress intensity factor (K<sub>max</sub>). Numerous driving forces were introduced to analyze fatigue ... -
Development of a viable bedside ultrasound protocol to accurately predict appendicular lean tissue mass
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Background: Quantifying lean tissue or muscle mass in aging and clinical populations is of increasing importance due to emerging associations between low muscle mass and poor physical function, as well as increased rates ... -
Development of a Wearable Sensor-Based Framework for the Classification and Quantification of High Knee Flexion Exposures in Childcare
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)Repetitive cyclic and prolonged joint loading in high knee flexion postures has been associated with the progression of degenerative knee joint diseases and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Despite this association, high flexion ... -
Development of a Wind Tunnel Test Apparatus for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Rotor Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-30)Currently, wind energy presents an excellent opportunity to satisfy the growing demand without the supply and environmental problems associated with conventional energy. The engineering in wind turbines is not fully mature. ... -
Development of a Wind Turbine Test Rig and Rotor for Trailing Edge Flap Investigation
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-16)Alleviating loads on a wind turbine blades would allow a reduction in weight, and potentially increase the size and lifespan of rotors. Trailing edge flaps are one technology proposed for changing the aerodynamic characteristics ... -
Development of Active and Stable Nanostructured Ceria-based Catalysts for Soot Oxidation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-25)The focus of this thesis is to improve catalytic activity and stability of ceria-based catalysts for soot oxidation. The main objective was to develop an inexpensive, active and stable catalyst through iron and samarium ... -
Development of Advanced Characterization Techniques for Organic and Colloidal Material of Relevance to Ultrafiltration Membranes in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-15)Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, which can effectively remove colloidal/particulate matter (C/P), macromolecules, and pathogenic microorganisms, have gained increasing acceptance in the drinking water industry. However, ... -
Development of Advanced ECAs with Micro/nano Hybrid Filler System: Filler Functionalization, Dispersion, and Conductivity Improvement
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-24)During the recent two decades, considerable efforts have been made to explore new generations of interconnecting materials and printed lines to replace the traditionally used toxic lead-based solders in electronic industries. ...