Browsing Theses by Subject "Deterioration"
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Evaluating the Effects of Spalling on the Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Girders
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-01)Corrosion of the reinforcing steel is a primary deterioration mechanism for reinforced concrete bridges. Heavy use of de-icing salts is believed to be a major contributor in Ontario to severe girder soffit spalling in ... -
A Methodology for Design and Adaptation of Infrastructure Under Deep Climate Uncertainty
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-03)Proper decision-making in design, and adaptation management of infrastructure is essential, in the face of environmental uncertainties. As and example, current climate change models yield a range of widely diverging ... -
Stochastic Modeling of Deterioration in Nuclear Power Plant Components
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-13)The risk-based life-cycle management of engineering systems in a nuclear power plant is intended to ensure safe and economically efficient operation of energy generation infrastructure over its entire service life. An ...