Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Type "Master Thesis"
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The Critical Role of Chemical Pre-Treatment in Ensuring Cryptosporidium Removal by Filtration of High Quality Source Water
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-01)Drinking water utilities reliant on surface water utilize chemically-assisted filtration (CAF) as a key barrier against the passage of protozoan pathogens, like Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts, to treated water. The goal of ... -
Cryptosporidium and Particle Removal from Low Turbidity Water by Engineered Ceramic Media Filtration
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-29)A series of pilot-scale granular media filtration experiments was conducted to examine the effect of media roughness on filter performance and to evaluate the applicability of spherical, rough engineered ceramic filter ... -
Cycling in Toronto: Route Choice Behavior and Implications to Infrastructure Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-23)This research investigates the route choice behavior of cyclists in the City of Toronto using data collected from a smartphone application deployed to a large number of cyclists in the City. A total 4,556 cyclists registered ... -
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(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-21)Current bridge inspection practices are outdated compared to the advanced technologies available today, and there is significant room for improvement.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 ... -
Defense and Civilian Energy Systems: Security, Sustainability and Survivability Considerations for the 21st Century
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-13)The United States and NATO Allies have a national security problem that is the product of America being the home of inexpensive and plentiful modern energy. A century of cheap and plentiful domestic supplies of oil has ... -
DEMAND MODEL FOR CRUDE OIL RAIL AND PIPELINE SHIPMENTS IN CANADA
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-24)Global energy demand is expected to increase significantly over the next 10-20 years, and in the absence of an increase in pipeline capacity, Canadian crude oil shipments are likely to be diverted to rail. The current rail ... -
Derivation of Minimum Required Model for Augmented Reality Based Stepwise Construction Assembly Control
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-05)The global 3D imaging market is expected to reach $26 billion by 2024 with an annual growth of 23.7% (3D Imaging Market Global Scenario, Market Size, Trend and Forecast, 2015 – 2024. 2018). Various industries are extensively ... -
A description of the electricity system in Spain since 2005 and the economic potential for renewable energy technologies
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-27)The energy system in Spain can be characterized as being high energy intensive when compared to the rest of Europe and because of its high dependence on imported resources (around 84%). The focus of this document is to ... -
A Design Approach for Compressed Air Energy Storage in Salt Caverns
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Despiking Velocimetric Data with 2D ARMA Models and the Role of Impulse in Sediment Movement on Variable Bed Slopes
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-14)The link between hydrodynamics and morphology of river bedforms is an ongoing field of research. Existing studies have been unable to provide a complete understanding of the physical conditions required to initiate sediment ... -
Detecting pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica in surface water from the Grand River watershed: An evaluation and comparison of methods
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Yersinia enterocolitica are potentially pathogenic bacteria transmitted through the fecal oral route. Typical disease symptoms include those associated with gastrointestinal disease, although infection can also lead to ... -
Determining the Critical Degree of Saturation of Brick Using Frost Dilatometry
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-28)Improving the energy efficiency of the existing building stock is beneficial in terms of reducing both operational cost and environmental impact. Solid, load bearing masonry buildings comprise an appreciable part of the ... -
Developing a Probe for Real-Time Monitoring of Reagent Injections
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-26)Reagent injections designed to provide in stiu mass destruction of soil and groundwater contaminants are commonly prone to failure due to inadequate distribution of the injected reagent. Reagent injections, in particular ... -
Developing a Risk Assessment Framework for Evaluating and Mitigating Occupational Exposure of Migrant Farmworkers to Enteric Pathogens in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)Seasonal migrant farmworkers are a group of workers that annually participate in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), a federally managed labour migration program set up to respond to the labour shortage in the ... -
Development and Commissioning of a Large-scale Rotatable Guarded Hot Plate Apparatus
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-26)A large-scale guarded hot plate apparatus was designed and constructed for measurement of the thermal conductivity of thick insulation specimens and specimens containing layers and/or complex 3D heat flows (i.e. thermal ... -
The Development and Deployment of a GIS tool for Transit Network Design
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-18)Public transportation contributes to sustainable transportation in urban areas. Unfortunately, in some cases public transit systems have been underperforming. Over the years, factors such as urban sprawl and the increase ... -
Development and Evaluation of A Framework for Linking Traffic Simulation and Emission Estimation Models
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-07)The need to understand the effect of policy decisions on environmental indicators is strong. The emergence of new technologies brought about by connected vehicle technologies, which are difficult to evaluate in field ... -
Development of a Compact, Energy-Positive Food Waste Treatment Process
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-17)This study developed an innovative bioprocess for food waste (FW) treatment by combining a leach bed reactor (LBR) with an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR). The two bioreactors were consistently operated at neutral ... -
Development of a Cyclists' Route-Choice Model: An Ontario Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-16)This research presents the first North American route-choice model for cyclists developed from a large sample of GPS data. These findings should encourage all interested municipalities to implement cycling as part of their ...