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.
Recent deposits
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The changing influence of permafrost on peatlands hydrology
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-20)Hydrology and hydrological modelling in the far north is understudied, and many gaps exist in the current understanding and representation of northern thermal and hydrological systems. A combination of fieldwork and modelling ... -
Structural Behaviour of Mechanical Connections in Weld-Free Modular Aluminum Bridge Decks
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-13)This research was done in collaboration with MAADI Group Inc. who designs and fabricates aluminum bridges. Aluminum in bridge engineering is effective since it is a lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant material. MAADI ... -
AADT Estimation Models and Analytical Comparison of Pedestrian Safety Risk Evaluation Methods for Signalized Intersections
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-13)Pedestrian road safety is a priority for Canadian municipalities due to the particularly large social and economic impact that pedestrian-vehicle collisions can have on society. There is a constant need to improve roads ... -
An Improved Static Seismic Design Method for Podium Structures with Vertical Irregularity of Mass and Stiffness
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-12)Owing to potentially reduced costs and faster project timelines, North American designers are increasingly opting for novel structural systems that are not well-addressed by the current model codes. Specifically, mid-rise ... -
Design of a Remote, Integrated, Automatic and Continuous Bedload Sediment Transport Monitoring Station and Application in a Rural Stream in Southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-07)The form and function of a stream network is directly influenced by natural processes and human activities that occur within the watershed. Human modifications in the form of urban and agricultural development alter natural ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cities Working With Ridesourcing Companies
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-07)The process of using an application or web-based platform to hire a person with their personal vehicle to transport someone to their destination is also known as ridesourcing; and this is a new form of transportation ... -
Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures during Provincial Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance Activities
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-18)In response to the increasing need to address global climate change, departments of transportation have adopted and promoted diverse mitigation measures to reduce source and enhance sinks of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ... -
Integrating Compressed Air Energy Storage with Borehole Thermal Energy Storage: A Feasibility Study
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-18)There is an increasing number of renewable energy projects deployed to supply electrical energy, thermal energy, or both. The trend is mainly driven by the continuing growth in global energy demand and effort to deviate ... -
Comparison of Conventional and Advanced Pavement Design Methods with Ontario Case Studies
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-14)Many methods have been used to effectively design a pavement structure that carries the required traffic loads. In Canada, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 93 (AASHTO 93), Shell Pavement ... -
Excitation Force and Frequency Effects in Wave-Based Techniques for the Characterization of Geomaterials at Different Scales
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-06)All around the world, building codes require the characterization of geomaterials as a fundamental step in the foundation design process. Specifically, in seismic design, the evaluation of dynamic properties is a key ... -
Partial Joint Penetration Welds in Aluminum Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-29)Aluminum structures are becoming more and more common in Canada and the world as engineers and decision-makers become more aware of the possibility to lower life cycle costs. Aluminum's corrosion resistance, light weight ... -
Evaluating the Effect of a Self-Healing Elastomer on the Self-Healing Properties of Asphalt Cement
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-25)Asphalt pavements exhibit an interesting behaviour when the traffic loading is removed. The chemical structure of asphalt cement lends itself to the ability to heal damage and improve the longevity of the pavement. This ... -
A Random Forest in the Great Lakes: Exploring Nutrient Water Quality in the Laurentian Great Lakes Watersheds
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-22)A data driven approach was used in this study to investigate the drivers of nutrient water quality across the Laurentian Great Lakes drainage basin. Monitored time series of nutrient water quality and discharge were modelled ... -
Quality Assessment of Composite Materials using Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing Methods
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-17)Non-destructive ultrasonic evaluation (NDE) is commonly used for assessment of civil infrastructure and characterization of construction materials. It is an efficient technique that could save millions of dollars with ... -
Usage of Interface Management System in Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
(MDPI, 2019-05)Adaptive reuse of buildings is considered a superior alternative for new construction in terms of sustainability and a disruptive practice in the current capital project delivery model for the renewal of today’s built ... -
Simulation Modelling and Analysis of Impact of 3D Feedback Workflow on Prefabrication of Industrial Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-11)The construction industry has not been experiencing the same level of productivity increase as the manufacturing industry, due to their divergent production methods. While traditional construction projects are unique, ... -
Nanoparticles as X-ray CT Imaging Contrast Agents in Saturated Porous Media
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-28)Parallels exist between medical imaging techniques, such as X-ray computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging, and geophysical methods used to analyze the subsurface, such as ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic ... -
A Deep Learning Approach for Automating Concrete Bridge Defect Assessment Using Computer Vision
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-21)Current bridge inspection practices are outdated compared to the advanced technologies available today, and there is significant room for improvement. For example, spalls are inspected by visual assessment and delaminations ... -
Checkered Landscapes: Quantifying Dominant Control on Nitrogen Legacies and Time Lags along the River Continuum
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-20)In agricultural watersheds across the world, decades of commercial fertilizer application and intensive livestock production have led to elevated stream nutrient levels and problems of eutrophication in both inland and ... -
Semi-Automated Methods for Measuring Practice Conformance for Capital Projects
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-06)The goal of this thesis is to explore semi-automated methods for measuring practice conformance for capital projects. Thorough measurement of practice conformance for capital projects typically requires manual audits. ...
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