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Development of a Framework to Evaluate Asphalt Binder and Plant Produced Asphalt Mixes for Acceptance in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-05)Asphalt binder, sometimes referred to as asphalt cement binder, or asphalt cement, is the binder that holds the aggregates together in asphalt mixes for asphalt concrete pavements. In Canada, asphalt binder properties are ... -
Development of a full flexion 3D musculoskeletal model of the knee considering intersegmental contact and deep muscle activity during high knee flexion
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Habitual kneeling in high knee flexion postures is a risk factor for knee joint dysfunction yet critical parameters for modeling this range of motion remain unknown or untested in three dimensions. High flexion is defined ... -
The Development of a Green Fluorescent Protein Reporter System for Apoptosis Repressor with Caspase Recruitment Domain Promoter Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-31)Apoptosis is a form of controlled cell death that is important to tissue homeostasis. There are a variety of pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins that play an important role in the regulation of cell death. Apoptosis repressor ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A GREEN HETEROGENEOUS-CATALYZED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ASTM-STANDARD BIODIESEL FROM MULTI-FEEDSTOCKS
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-22)Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable alternative green fuel for petroleum-based diesel. The major obstacle for the production of biodiesel at an industrial scale is the high production cost, which is related to the ... -
Development of a Hardware-in-the-loop Platform for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-21)On a larger scope, improving the hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) could address the public concern on climate changes and environmental issues. While ongoing research at the University of Waterloo ... -
The Development of a Household Travel Resource Allocation Model for Kitchener – Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)Cities are dynamic and complex. Changes within cities are a result of actions of decision makers – governments, businesses, and households – and interactions within urban systems. An integrated land use - transport model ... -
Development of a Human Body Model for the Analysis of Side Impact Automotive Thoracic Trauma
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Occupant thoracic injury incurred during side impact automotive crashes constitutes a significant portion of all fatal and non-fatal automotive injuries. The limited space between the impacting vehicle and occupant can ... -
Development of a Hybrid Hydrogel Bio-ink for 3D Printing of Biomimetic Tissue Constructs
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-24)Colorectal cancer is the 2nd most common form of cancer in Canada. Most colorectal cancer deaths are caused by complications that stem from the metastasis of colorectal cancer to other organs such as the liver. During ... -
Development of a machine learning-based model to autonomously estimate web page credibility
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-02)There is a broad range of information available on the Internet, some of which is considered to be more credible than others. People consider different credibility aspects while evaluating the credibility of a web page, ... -
Development of a Magnetic Levitation System for Additive Manufacturing Processes
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-21)Magnetic levitation and Additive Manufacturing (AM) are both highly innovative fields that have changed the trajectory of development within a wide variety of applications. Magnetic levitation techniques offer noncontact ... -
Development of a measure of visuomotor control for assessing the long-term ef fects of concussion
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-29)Recently, researchers have found evidence that after a concussion, residual visuomotor control deficits may linger longer than working memory or psychomotor speed deficits. All of the major computer administered test ... -
Development of a Microfluidic Hemodialysis Device Equipped with an Antifouling Nanoporous Dialysis Membrane
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-08)This thesis presents a microfluidic hemodialyzer and an experimental platform and demonstrates that the performance of a polycarbonate membrane used in a continuous setting that can be comparable to commercial hollow-fibre ... -
Development of a Mobile Modular Robotic System, R2TM3, for Enhanced Mobility in Unstructured Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-12)Limited mobility of mobile ground robots in highly unstructured environments is a problem that inhibits the use of such robots in applications with irregular terrain. Furthermore, applications with hazardous environments ... -
Development of a Mode Choice Model to understand the potential impacts of LRT on Mode Shares in the Region of Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-24)A new light rail transit system (LRT), ION, began operations in the Region of Waterloo in the June of 2019, and the second phase is yet to begin construction. The main thrust of this growth management project for the ... -
Development of a Model-based Control Strategy for Autonomous Vehicle Collision Avoidance
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)Human inattention is the leading cause of traffic accidents in many regions around the world. Autonomous vehicle technologies are rapidly emerging with the aim to remove the human factor in key driving procedures, such as ... -
Development of a Modeling Software Tool to Optimize Energy Performance of Medium-Size Office Buildings at the Early Design Stage
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-14)Building energy modeling is an important tool for low-energy building design. An energy modeling tool is used to estimate energy consumption, peak heating and cooling load for sizing mechanical equipment, and to demonstrate ... -
Development of a Modular Urban Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-18)As urban centers continue to grow, cities will benefit from introducing urban vehicles as an alternative to large personal vehicles. The Mechatronics Vehicle System Laboratory has developed an urban electric vehicle with ... -
The Development of a Monolithic Shape Memory Alloy Actuator
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Shape memory alloys (SMAs) provide exciting opportunities for miniature actuation systems. As SMA actuators are scaled down in size, cooling increases and bandwidth, improves. However, the inclusion of a bias element ... -
Development of a Moving Front Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm to Simulate Moving Interface Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-02)Moving interfaces play vital and crucial roles in a wide variety of different natural, technological, and industrial processes, including solids dissolution, capillary action, sessile droplet spreading, and superhydrophobicity. ... -
Development of a MR Hydraulic Bushing for Automotive Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2005)The purpose of this work is to design a semi-active magnetorheological (MR) hydraulic bushing. The semi-active bushing is intended to be used to isolate a cylinder deactivating engine. Cylinder deactivation causes ...