• A probabilistic approach to vibration-based modal identification using mobile sensors 

  Nayek, Rajdip (University of Waterloo, 2019-10-08)

  Vibration-based modal identification is the process of analyzing vibration measurements in order to identify the modal properties of the structure, namely the modal frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes. The quality ...

• Removal of Organic Matter by Classical Biofiltration: Mechanistic Insights Regarding "Biodegradation" 

  Thompson, Joan (University of Waterloo, 2019-10-03)

  Pilot-scale biofiltration experiments were conducted at the Region of Waterloo’s Mannheim Drinking Water Treatment Plant to inform the scientific and operational understanding of drinking water treatment by biologically-active ...

• High-precision Sediment Tracking for Characterization of Sediment Transport of a Rural Stream in Southern Ontario Conditioned by Glacial Legacy Deposits 

  Cain, Aryn (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-30)

  Semi-alluvial rivers are common in Southern Ontario and are characterized by sections of exposed highly consolidated glacial till and other sections of mobile sediment. Such rivers are typically characterized by a series ...

• A Transport-Economic Analysis Framework for Border Crossing Infrastructure Investment Policies 

  Shahrokhi Shahraki, Hamed (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-30)

  Border crossings serve two critical purposes: ensuring the safety and security of a nation; and facilitating trade and movement of people between countries. Inefficient border crossings resulting from insufficient ...

• A Design Approach for Compressed Air Energy Storage in Salt Caverns 

  Tharumalingam, Arjun Eric (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-27)

  This thesis develops a first order design approach for compressed air energy storage. The objectives of this thesis are to inform geomechanical design with specific energy delivery needs and mechanical constraints. Often ...

• Effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority Strategies at Intersections with High Truck Volumes 

  Heydari, Azadeh (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-27)

  This thesis discusses the effectiveness of two Transit Signal Priority (TSP) strategies, Queue Jump Lane combined with Advanced Transit Signal (QJL-TS) and Green Extension (GE), at an isolated intersection during ...

• Advancements in bender-element testing - frequency effects 

  Irfan, Muhammad (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-24)

  Modern building and bridge codes require seismic design of foundations and structures; for which, the evaluation of the soil’s response to dynamic loads is an important requirement in seismic design. The dynamic soil ...

• Recoupling the Livestock Nutrient Economy: A Path forward for Water Quality Improvement 

  Werenka, Alexander (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-23)

  Intensification of farming operations and increased nutrient application rates have led to higher crop yields and greater food security. At the same time, widespread use of commercial nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) ...

• Experimental Investigation of the Shear Behaviour of Slender Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP 

  Tedford, Timothy (University of Waterloo, 2019-09-19)

  Glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP) are being used as longitudinal and shear reinforcement in specialized concrete applications. GFRP products are designed as direct replacements for conventional steel reinforcement and ...

• Economic and Energy Impacts of Adaptive Reuse Building Construction 

  Chan, Jacky (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-29)

  Adaptive reuse of buildings is an alternative to a building’s end-of-life where A building’s functional life may be extended to serve another purpose. Many studies suggest that adaptive reuse is more sustainable compared ...

• Incorporating GHG Mitigation into Ontario Highway Pavement Engineering Practices 

  Dhaliwal, Harbaldeep S (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-23)

  Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are main concern for many national and international agencies. Increased human activities and growth in all sectors are affecting our society in a positive way but also putting our future ...

• Using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Tools to Evaluate Flood Impact on Concrete Pavement Performance 

  Oyediji, Oluremi (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-21)

  The resilience of concrete pavement to flood impact has remained positive based on previous experimental investigations and overtime recommended as a pre-flood adaptation strategy in countries such as Australia and the ...

• Investigation of Different Factors Affecting Asphalt Cement Ageing and Durability 

  Azimi Alamdary, Yashar (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-21)

  Asphalt cement is an organic material and, like any other organic material tends to react with atmospheric oxygen, thus changing its physical properties (more accurately rheological properties) gradually over time. Although ...

• Development of Machine Learning Based Analytical Tools for Pavement Performance Assessment and Crack Detection 

  Huyan, Ju (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-19)

  Pavement Management System (PMS) analytical tools mainly consist of pavement condition investigation and evaluation tools, pavement condition rating and assessment tools, pavement performance prediction tools, treatment ...

• A Stochastic Framework for Soil-Structure Interaction and Constitutive Modelling 

  Chaperon, Julien (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-19)

  A stochastic framework for soil-structure interaction and constitutive modelling is investigated in this thesis and developed to account for uncertainties in material properties and loading conditions. The development ...

• Probabilistic Strain-Based Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Weldments 

  Ranjan, Rakesh (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-13)

  Welded joints are considered to be one of the most critical locations in structural components from a fatigue perspective because of high stress concentrations near the weld toe region, the presence of tensile residual ...

• Evaluating Support Conditions for Precast Concrete Inlay Panels using Finite Element Analysis 

  Malek, Dahlia (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-12)

  Precast concrete inlay panels (PCIPs) are a unique application of precast concrete pavement used for overnight rehabilitations of high-traffic volume asphalt highways exhibiting structural rutting issues. The pavement is ...

• A Cloud-Based Architecture for BIM as an Asset for Project Management 

  MERY, ELVINA Constance (University of Waterloo, 2019-08-12)

  After more than 30 years of research, better solutions continue to be sought for nuclear power plant decommissioning and radioactive waste management. As some approaches are interesting, improvements are still required in ...

• Drinking Water Softening/Scale Prevention Technology Assessment and Performance of Template Assisted Crystallization 

  Shen, Lin (University of Waterloo, 2019-06-18)

  Hard water typically has a hardness concentration over 120 mg/L CaCO3. Hardness is not a regulated drinking water parameter and does not have severe health effects. However, hard water causes more soap and detergent ...

• Short-Term Travel Time Prediction on Freeways 

  WANG, WENFU (University of Waterloo, 2019-05-30)

  Short-term travel time prediction supports the implementation of proactive traffic management and control strategies to alleviate if not prevent congestion and enable rational route choices and traffic mode selections to ...

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