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The effect of cold spray coating parameters on the residual stress and fatigue performance of magnesium alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-14)Global warming, dwindling fossil fuels, and the low efficiency of alternative energy sources such as batteries and solar panels compared to traditional carbon-based energy sources, have shifted the industrial design paradigm ... -
Effect of combined sodium arsenite and cadmium chloride treatment on heat shock protein gene expression in Xenopus laevis A6 kidney epithelial cells
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-26)Sodium arsenite and cadmium chloride are two widespread environmental toxicants which have deleterious effects on living organisms. At the cellular level, sodium arsenite and cadmium chloride cause oxidative stress, ... -
Effect of Compressive Force on PEM Fuel Cell Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells possess the potential, as a zero-emission power source, to replace the internal combustion engine as the primary option for transportation applications. Though there are a ... -
The effect of concussion history on relevancy-based gating of visual and tactile stimuli
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-23)At the cortical level, incoming sensory inputs are subject to interruption as they are transmitted to modality-specific cortical areas, in order to prevent excessive processing of task-irrelevant sensory information and ... -
Effect of Cu and die geometry on the extrudability of AA6xxx Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-14)A series of extrusion trials were conducted with AA6xxx aluminum alloys with different Copper (Cu) levels to understand the influence of alloy content, die geometry, extrusion ratio and extrusion process parameters (ram ... -
Effect of Culture Conditions on the Glycosylation Pattern of mAb
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-30)The importance of cell culture environment on the glycan distribution of a newly developed monoclonal antibody (mAb) has been comprehensively studied through a combination of experiment and mathematical modeling. The ... -
Effect of Cyclic and Sustained Squatting Exposures on Hemodynamics and Subsequent Changes in Lower Limb Jumping Mechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07-29)Occupational exposure to high knee flexion postures such as squatting or kneeling is associated with an increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. The exact mechanisms behind the increased risk are currently unknown. ... -
The Effect of De-icing Salts on the Chemistry of the Pore Solution in Cement Pastes and Their Influence on Rebar Corrosion
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-15)Anti-icing and de-icing salts are an important tool used to increase traction and prevent the formation of black ice. Municipalities may choose to use any of a variety of salts including NaCl, CaCl2 and MgCl2. While all ... -
Effect of Degrees of Freedom on Effort and Rate of Fatigue Accumulation During the Supine Chest Press
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)INTRODUCTION For workplace tool design and exercise equipment design alike, the number of the degrees of freedom to be controlled in a tool or machine has been shown to affect the biological response of the user. Studies ... -
The effect of different manual task simulation methods on hand and forearm demand estimates
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-28)The force exerted during manual tasks is a dominant risk factor for upper-limb musculoskeletal disorders. To identify tasks that may lead to fatigue over a shift, or increase the risk of injury, the demands placed on the ... -
Effect of Dissipation on the Dynamics of Superconducting Single Electron Transistors
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-30)In this thesis, I will present the experimental results of the dynamics of superconducting single electron transistors (sSETs), under the influence of tunable dissipation. The sSET, consisting of two dc SQUIDs in series ... -
The Effect of Dual-Tasking on Information Processing in Contact Sport Athletes: Examining the long-term effects of Self-reported Concussion
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)Objective: Concussions have been linked to deficits in executive functions including, memory and attention, and oculomotor dysfunction, all of which are required to play safely and successfully at an elite level. The goal ... -
The effect of ecosystem change, restoration, and plant diversity on thermally imaged surface temperature
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-07)The objective of this dissertation was to test and quantify the hypothesis from ecosystem thermodynamics: that the surface temperature of a terrestrial ecosystem changes with the state of the ecosystem in general, and with ... -
The Effect of Electricity-Use Feedback on Residential Consumption: A Case Study of Customers with Smart Meters in Milton, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-20)Faced with a looming electricity crisis, the provincial government is calling for Ontarians to adopt a “culture of conservation”, and is planning to equip all residential dwellings with new metering infrastructure known ... -
The effect of Electro Spark Deposition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of IN718
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)The Electro Spark Deposition is a technique of continuing interest to repair or coat the surface of expensive components used in the aerospace industry. A potential use for this technique is to repair damaged turbine blades ... -
Effect of Electroacidification on Ultrafiltration Performance and Physicochemical Properties of Soy Protein Extracts
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-09)A novel approach for the production of soy protein isolates was investigated integrating electroacidification and membrane ultrafiltration. The effect of electroacidification on the ultrafiltration performance and ... -
Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Behaviour and Springback of Aluminum Alloy Brazing Sheets
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-29)The current work investigates the effect of warm forming process parameters on springback of AA3003 brazing sheets, comprising a modified AA3003 core with a lower melting point AA4045 clad layer used to promote brazing. ... -
Effect of ethanol on BTEX biodegradation in aerobic aquifer systems
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-04)Ethanol can affect the biodegradation of gasoline hydrocarbons in groundwater. High concentrations of ethanol can be toxic to subsurface microorganisms that are otherwise capable of degrading hydrocarbons, such as benzene, ... -
The Effect of Familiarity and Complexity of Environments, and Mode of Wayfinding on Gaze and Memory
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-21)Whether we travel the well-known route to work or unfamiliar streets in a new city, we use wayfinding in order to determine and follow a route to get to our destination. Wayfinding is dependent on cognitive processes, ... -
The Effect of Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Willow Short Rotation Coppice Systems in Southern Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Willow (Salix spp.) short-rotation coppice (SRC) systems on marginal lands are effective at providing carbon (C) neutral bioenergy. However, nitrogen (N) fertilizer application, used to enhance aboveground biomass productivity, ...