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Fingerprinting Quaternary Subglacial Processes on Hall Peninsula, Baffin Island, using Multiproxy Data
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-23)It is important to study subglacial environments in northern Canada for many reasons, such as to develop a more comprehensive understanding of glacial landscape development and to aid in mineral exploration. The purpose ... -
Finitary approximations of free probability, involving combinatorial representation theory
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-18)This thesis contributes to two theories which approximate free probability by finitary combinatorial structures. The first is finite free probability, which is concerned with expected characteristic polynomials of various ... -
Finite Difference-Boundary Element Methods in Infinite and Semi-infinite Media in Geomechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-22)The engineering problems in Geomechanics and Geotechnical fields are commonly treated through the infinite or semi-infinite media. The best approach to solve these problems numerically is by coupling a finite element or a ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Multi-Material Die-Cast Tooling by Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-10)The predominant challenge encountered in the high-pressure die casting of aluminum is the deterioration of casting dies because of thermal fatigue or heat checking. This issue largely stems from the inadequate thermal ... -
Finite Element Analysis Workflow for Heat Straightening of Impact-Damaged Steel Bridges
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-11)Impacts between over-height vehicles and steel bridges are common throughout North America and the resulting bridge damage is unpredictable and sudden. Heat straightening is an alternative to replacing steel members and ... -
Finite Element Exterior Calculus with Applications to the Numerical Solution of the Green–Naghdi Equations
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-09)The study of finite element methods for the numerical solution of differential equations is one of the gems of modern mathematics, boasting rigorous analytical foundations as well as unambiguously useful scientific ... -
A Finite Element Investigation of Possible Mechanisms of Luminal Cell Escape from the Mammary Duct: An Initial Step in Breast Cancer Metastasis
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-14)Cancer is an illness that kills some ten million people every year, and as cancer rates increase, a cure for metastatic disease is more necessary than ever. Breast cancer is the most common form of malignancy in the female ... -
Finite Element Methods to Analyze Helical Stent Expansion
(University of Waterloo, 2014-07-18)Stent angioplasty or stenting is the standard noninvasive therapy method to address narrowing of the arteries and restore blood flow. Although drug-eluting stents have resolved immediate restenosis (i.e., re-narrowing of ... -
Finite Element Model of a Two-cell Contact and Separation Experiment
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-08)Cell-cell adhesion is important to understanding the mechanics of cell-cell interactions. A recent study of cell adhesion was conducted by others using an Atomic Force Microscopy to measure forces when two cells are brought ... -
Finite Element Modelling of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams and Comparative Analysis of Current Strength Prediction Methods
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-23)The modelling of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforced, concrete beams was conducted by the author in the finite element analysis software ABAQUS. The study extended upon the work done by Joseph Stoner (2015) ... -
Finite Element Modelling of GFRP Reinforced Concrete Beams
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-29)The numerical modelling of twelve concrete beams reinforced with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) longitudinal and transverse bars was performed by the author using the finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. ... -
Finite Element Modelling of RC Beams Strengthened with Prestressed NSM CFRP Plate
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)Near Surface mounted (NSM) carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) reinforcement has become a promising flexural strengthening technique for reinforced concrete (RC) elements. The prestressing of a CFRP plate can be used ... -
Finite Element Studies of an Embryonic Cell Aggregate under Parallel Plate Compression
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-25)Cell shape is important to understanding the mechanics of three-dimensional (3D) cell aggregates. When an aggregate of embryonic cells is compressed between parallel plates, the cell mass and the cells of which it is ... -
Finite Field Multiplier Architectures for Cryptographic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Security issues have started to play an important role in the wireless communication and computer networks due to the migration of commerce practices to the electronic medium. The deployment of security procedures requires ... -
Finite Strain Elastoplasticity: Consistent Eulerian and Lagrangian Approaches
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-08)Infinitesimal strain approximation and its additive decomposition into elastic and plastic parts used in phenomenological plasticity models are incapable of predicting the hardening behavior of materials for large strain ... -
Finite-Difference Time-Domain Simulations of Light Scattering from Retinal Photoreceptors
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-28)Recently, a novel optical imaging technique was successfully used in measuring the functional response of living retinal tissues. The technique, functional ultra high resolution optical coherence tomography, measures ... -
Finland in Crisis: Finnish Relations with the Western Democracies, 1939-1941
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-01)This thesis examines Finland’s relations with Britain and the United States from 1939-1941. During this period, Finland engaged in two wars against the Soviet Union. In 1939-1940 Finland defended itself against a Soviet ... -
Fire and Heat Transfer Modelling of Small and Large Scale Experiments
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-18)The present work aims to provide insight on the small- and full-scale models of building construction materials and structures in fire scenarios. Steps are taken toward a long-term goal, which is to develop a complete model ... -
Fire Detection using RF Signals
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-20)Structural fires can be a major threat to life and property. Contemporary smoke alarms suffer from drawbacks such as long response times, lack of penetration through walls, and nuisance (false-positive) alarms. In this ... -
Firefighter fitness, movement qualities, occupational low-back loading demands and injury potential
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-21)BACKGROUND and OBJECTIVES: Low-back overexertion injuries represent a large proportion of fireground “strains, sprains and muscular pains” and are a leading cause of disability and early retirement in firefighters. Given ...