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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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 ... -
Evaluating expected microcystin removal at three Ontario drinking water treatment plants
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-19)Cyanotoxins are a group of toxins produced by cyanobacteria that can be harmful to human health. Drinking water is a major pathway to exposure and therefore the presence of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in drinking water ... -
Automatic Transit Schedule Updating Using AVL/APC System
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-11)Observing and fixing transit vehicle’s schedule adherence problems have always been one of the main priorities of a transit agency, and different approaches have been developed over time to help reflect transit vehicle’s ... -
Approaches for Nonstationary Flood Frequency and Trend Analyses for Hydrometric Data
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-10)Peak hydrometeorological events have been the topic of much concern in recent years, chiefly their frequency and magnitude. According to the Fifth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), ... -
Stochastic Renewal Process Models for Structural Reliability Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)Reliability analysis in structural engineering is utilized in the initial design phase and its application continues throughout the service life of a structural system in form of maintenance planning and optimization. ... -
ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF USING LIGHTWEIGHT CELLULAR CONCRETE AS A SUBBASE MATERIAL
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Canada has the second largest territory in the world and its pavement network has over 1,000,000 km of roads spread over regions with various existing soil types. One of the challenges for engineers is to determine the ... -
Integration of Environmental Costs in Ontario’s Pavement Management Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)This study aims to quantify the health and environmental damages of emissions released by pavement management activities in Ontario. The construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of pavement results in greenhouse gases ... -
Impact of Spatial Cognitive Abilities on the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality in Construction and Fabrication
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Modular construction has emerged to help address the challenges posed to the construction industry by stagnant productivity rates and a shortage of skilled labor as it allows for greater automation and for work to be ... -
Wildfire Impacts on Water Quality and Treatability
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-31)Forests are critical source areas for downstream drinking water supplies in many parts of the world. However, large-scale landscape disturbance by insect infestation and wildfire—exacerbated by warming climate—can have a ... -
An Empirical Study of Bicyclists' Turning Behaviour at Signalized Intersections
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-23)Efforts to increase cycling mode share have seen some success in North America, though challenges persist due to real and perceived safety issues. Of particular concern are left turns at signalized intersections. Left turns ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Punching Shear of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Supported on Rectangular Columns
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-22)Historical and current design code provisions for the punching shear of reinforced concrete slabs supported on rectangular columns vary greatly and are primarily based on empirical results. Additionally, the existing ... -
The Adaption of a Rapid Screening Test to Rank the Corrosion Behaviour of Stainless Steel Reinforcing Bars in Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-21)The costs associated with aging reinforced concrete infrastructure in Ontario continue to rise as highway infrastructure, such as bridges, continuously deteriorate. The use of de-icing salts on these bridges in the winter ... -
Biogeochemical Signatures of the Great Lakes Watersheds
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-21)Water quality in many regions of the Great Lakes Basin (GLB) has deteriorated due to numerous anthropogenic drivers, including increases in agricultural area, increased fertilizer use, intensive livestock production, and ...
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