Civil and Environmental Engineering
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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A Micromechanical Study of Undrained Granular Media Using Fluid-coupled Discrete Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-06)Engineering behavior of saturated granular materials under rapid loading as during earthquakes is reasonably well explored empirically. Presently, theoretical models developed within concepts of classical soil mechanics ... -
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 ... -
Realistic expectations for the treatment of FMGP residuals by chemical oxidants
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)Methods to remediate soil and groundwater contamination at former manufactured gas plant (FMGP) sites are scarce. The objective of this study was to investigate the ability of two chemical oxidants (persulfate and permanganate) ... -
Assessing the Utility of Hydrologic Model Diagnostics for Decision Support
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-27)Theoretical, computational and experimental advances have led to easier access to more complex and robust hydrologic models. These hydrologic models may be used to support decision making by water managers and stakeholders. ... -
Towards an Optimized Laboratory Procedure for Accelerated Long-Term Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Mix Specimens
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-14)Pavement infrastructure forms one of the most important mode of passenger and freight transportation and trade between Canada and the United States, and plays an important role in national economy as a measure of Canada’s ... -
Fatigue Characterization of Asphalt Mixes with Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-14)Asphalt pavement cracking is the most prevalent distress in pavements. In flexible pavements, fatigue cracking is a major cause of deterioration and can significantly reduce the service life of pavements [1]. Fatigue ... -
Enriched mixed finite element models for dynamic analysis of continuous and fractured porous media
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)Enriched Finite Element Models are presented to more accurately investigate the transient and wave propagation responses of continuous and fractured porous media based on mixture theory. Firstly, the Generalized Finite ... -
New exact series solutions for transverse vibration of rotationally-restrained orthotropic plates
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)The exact series solutions of plates with general boundary conditions have been derived by using various methods such as Fourier series expansion, improved Fourier series method, improved superposition method and finite ... -
Effect of quality control parameter variations on the fatigue performance of aluminum friction stir welded joints
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)This paper describes fatigue tests performed on 6061-T651 and 5083-H321 aluminum friction stir welded joints with dimensions and loading conditions typical for structural applications. Butt and lap joint details with various ... -
Changes in flood events inferred from centennial length streamflow data records
(Elsevier, 2018-11-01)This research examines ways that climate change may alter the risk of flooding in cold regions focusing on changes in the flood regimes and changes and shifts in the dominant flood generating processes at 27 natural ... -
Spatial and Temporal Trends in Water Quality in a Mixed-Use Landscape: Agriculture vs. Urban Areas
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-22)The eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems is a growing water quality concern as it can promote the proliferation of harmful algal blooms that have severe environmental, health, and economic impacts. In United States alone, ... -
ANALYSING ATMOSPHERIC IMPACTS OF REGIONAL TRUCK EMISSIONS USING AN INTEGRATED MODELLING APPROACH
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-19)Transportation technology is providing new ways to mitigate multipollutant emissions co-emitted from on-road sources. Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) are more common in passenger vehicles and other light-duty vehicles; however, ... -
The Fatigue Behaviour of Welded and Bolted Shear Connectors in Composite Highway Bridges
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)At present, many Canadian bridges are overdue for rehabilitation or replacement. In the case of steel-concrete composite bridges, the shear connection between the concrete deck and the steel girders is a vital element of ... -
Advances in River Bedload Tracking Technology: Self-righting Radio Frequency Identification Tracers and an In-stream Automated Station
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)Understanding of bedload transport rates in natural streams has been an area of focus for researchers for decades. Recently, researchers have begun to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to track individual ... -
Simulation of Hydraulic Stimulation: Acoustic Wave Emission in Fractured Porous Media Using Local and Global Partition-of-Unity Finite Element
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)Hydraulic Fracturing (HF) is an effective stimulation process for extracting oil and gas from unconventional low-permeable reservoirs. The process is conducted by injecting high-pressure fluids into the ground to generate ... -
Non-destructive Evaluation of Damage in Concrete with Applications in Shallow Foundations
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)The most widely used material for civil infrastructure is reinforced concrete. The concrete deteriorates over time because of several reasons, and therefore, inspection of concrete is necessary to ensure its compliance ... -
Field Evaluation and Performance Analysis of Different Pre-wetting Ratios for Sustainable Salting
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)In countries like Canada road safety and mobility could be compromised to a great extent during winters due to deterioration of road surface conditions (RSC). Adverse winter weather conditions such as ice, frost, and ... -
Initial Biodegradation Potential of Microcystin-LR by Biofilters Experiencing Sudden Cyanobacterial Blooms in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)Cyanobacterial blooms have become a major cause of drinking water problems because certain metabolites from cyanobacteria are toxic to human health. Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is one of the most commonly detected cyanotoxins. ... -
Evaluating Conceptual Numerical Models of Boreal Plains Hydrology
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-19)The Boreal Plains (BPs) ecoregion spans the northern potions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and is an area of high ecological sensitivity. With large industrial developments in the region, including the Athabasca ... -
Semi-continuous measurement of oxygen demand in wastewater using biofilm-capacitance
(Elsevier, 2018-09-01)Bio-capacitive coulombs were tested for determination of the 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) using a dual-chamber microbial electrochemical cell (MxC) operated at charging (open circuit) and discharging (close ...
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