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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Condition Assessment of Concrete Elements through Two Nondestructive Ultrasonic Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-13)Reinforced concrete is one of the materials most used in civil infrastructure, and the expected service life is generally for several decades. However, as any other material, concrete performance is affected by environmental ... -
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 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) ... -
Nonlinear Macromechanical Analysis of Polymeric Materials
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)A new methodology for predicting the short term and long term responses of viscoelastic and viscoplastic materials is developed in this research. The methodology aims to predict the behaviour of viscoelastic/viscoplastic ... -
Experimental Fracture Toughness Of A Lightly Bonded Interface
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-18)The geomechanical behaviour of natural fractured media (NFM) is governed by existing planes of weakness. These planes of weakness can be open fractures, partially closed joints, or cemented veins, and they are classified ... -
Multi-Component Mass Transfer and Chemical Oxidation
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-17)The remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with multi-component non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) such as coal tars from former manufactured gas plants (MGPs) is associated with a number of challenges. Due to ... -
Development of Unit Price Indices and Estimating Inflation for Potable Water and Wastewater Pipeline Capital Works Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-17)The importance of sustainable financial management of water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure has grown in recent years due to the increasing backlog of maintenance, renewal and replacement of aging water and wastewater ... -
Practical Performance Criteria and Durability Prediction Modeling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-15)Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are becoming a reasonable alternative to steel bars in reinforced concrete members as a method to address issues of corrosion and electromagnetic interference. This growing interest ... -
Biogeochemical Hotspots: Role of Small Water Bodies in Landscape Nutrient Processing
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-09)Increased loading of nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural and urban intensification has led to severe degradation of inland and coastal waters. Lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, and streams retain and transform these ... -
Sustainable Alternative Materials in Unbound Granular Layers of Pavement Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-02)In Part 1 of this thesis, reclaimed cement concrete (commonly referred to as recycled concrete aggregate or RCA) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) are investigated as potential alternative construction materials for ... -
Economic Criticality of Ontario’s Highway Infrastructure
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-02)Ontario is the economic center of Canada and hence generates a significant amount of freight activity. Moving forward, population growth coupled with growing and diverse trade strategies are likely to place new and increased ... -
Dual Oxidant System for In Situ Treatment of Organic Contaminants
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-01)Recently, the potential catalytic properties of manganese dioxide have attracted attention as a means to activate persulfate. This focus of this research was on the potential ability of MnO2(s) solids synthesized through ... -
Real-time Control and Optimization of Water Supply and Distribution infrastructure
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-28)Across North America, water supply and distribution systems (WSDs) are controlled manually by operational staff - who place a heavy reliance on their experience and judgement when rendering operational decisions. These ... -
The Biomechanics of Mammary Epithelial Morphogenesis
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-28)Major organs and tissues such as the lung, kidney, liver, and the salivary and mammary glands are complex structures, but share a fundamental building block – epithelial cells. During tissue formation – a process known as ... -
Developing Cost-Effective Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Schedules: Application of MEPDG-Based Distress Models and Key Performance Index
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-26)Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M&R) are the most critical and expensive components of infrastructure asset management. Increasing traffic load, climate change and resource limitations for road maintenance accelerate ... -
Reliability Analysis Using the Method of Multiplicative Dimensional Reduction
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-25)Traditional engineering analyses and designs are based on deterministic input variables, and variability seen in the real world are often ignored to simplify the work. Formal reliability analyses are generally avoided by ... -
Granular Activated Carbon for the Removal of Seasonally Present Microcystin-LR
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-20)Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent hepatotoxin, produced by cyanobacteria. MC-LR is the most commonly regulated cyanotoxin. MC-LR typically occurs seasonally in late summer in temperate regions, such as the North American ... -
Enhanced Transit Ridership Forecasting Using Automatic Passenger Counting Data
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-07)Recent emphasis on sustainable development has carried over into the transportation sector, given the impacts of transportation behavior on environment and equity. Transit is widely recognized as a viable option supporting ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Deicing and Anti-icing Using Organic Alternatives for Sustainable Winter Road Maintenance
(University of Waterloo, 2017-03-29)Large amounts of salts are applied every winter to highways, streets, parking lots and sidewalks. Despite its effectiveness, the use of salt has increasingly become a public concern because of the detrimental effect it has ... -
Classification of Construction Projects
(World Academy of Science, 2015-07-01)In order to address construction project requirements and specifications, scholars and practitioners need to establish taxonomy according to a scheme that best fits their need. While existing characterization methods are ...
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