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Computational Systems Mechanobiology of Tumor-Induced Angiogenesis
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)Tumour-induced angiogenesis is affected by an interplay between different cell types, the mechanical stresses in the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the cell signalling networks. The morphology of the newly-created cells ... -
Computationally Efficient Extended and Stabilized Finite Element Methods for Multiphase Carbon Sequestration Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-01)Carbon sequestration in deep saline aquifers has been proposed for long term storage of CO2 as an alternative to the release of CO2 into the atmosphere. In this thesis a computationally efficient numerical model that ... -
Conceptual Model Uncertainty in the Management of the Chi River Basin, Thailand
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-04)With increasing demand and pressures on groundwater resources, accurate and reliable groundwater prediction models are essential for sustainable groundwater management. Groundwater models are merely approximations of ... -
Condition Assessment of Cemented Materials Using Ultrasonic Surface Waves
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-09)Mechanical waves provide information about the stiffness and the condition of a medium; thus, changes in medium conditions can be inferred from changes in wave velocity and attenuation. Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods ... -
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 ... -
Condition Assessment of In-Service Pendulum Tuned Mass Dampers
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-28)Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) are auxiliary damping devices installed within tall structures to reduce undesirable wind-induced vibrations and to enhance the overall system damping and hence, the dissipative capacity. The ... -
Confirming the need for virus disinfection in municipal subsurface drinking water supplies
(Elsevier, 2019-06)Enteric viruses pose the greatest acute human health risks associated with subsurface drinking water supplies, yet quantitative risk assessment tools have rarely been used to develop health-based targets for virus treatment ... -
Construction Delay Analysis under Multiple Baseline Updates
(University of Waterloo, 2007-02-26)Due to the inherent risks and increasing complexity of modern construction projects, delays and cost overruns have become common facts in the industry. Researchers and practitioners have used many techniques to assess ... -
Construction of Horizontal Wells in Municipal Solid Waste using a Directional Drill
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-21)Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has been employed in many situations including cable lines under rivers and rehabilitation of pipelines under buildings and busy traffic. Within the context of a municipal landfill ... -
Construction Scene Point Cloud Acquisition, Object Finding and Clutter Removal in Real Time
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-15)Within industrial construction, piping can constitute up to 50% of the cost of a typical project. It has been shown that across the activities involved in pipe fabrication, pipe fitting has the highest impact on the critical ... -
Construction Scheduling using Critical Path Analysis with Separate Time Segments
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-06)Project managers today rely on scheduling tools based on the Critical Path Method (CPM) to determine the overall project duration and the activities’ float times. Such data provide important information about the degree ... -
Construction Site-Layout Optimization Considering Workers' Behaviors Around Site Obstacles, Using Agent-Based Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)The majority of construction projects, especially large ones, experience time delays, cost overruns, productivity loss, and/or accidents. This is particularly so in case of congested and disorganized sites that contain ... -
Construction Workflow and Document Diagnostics
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-06)This research aims to determine if there is sufficient information encoded within construction workflow histories and document meta-data that may be exploited for the development of knowledge constructs such as diagnosis, ... -
A Contour Grouping Algorithm for 3D Reconstruction of Biological Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-20)Advances in computational modelling offer unprecedented potential for obtaining insights into the mechanics of cell-cell interactions. With the aid of such models, cell-level phenomena such as cell sorting and tissue ... -
Contributions from Healthcare Facilities to the overall Mass Loading of Pharmaceuticals on Wastewater Treatment Plants
(University of Waterloo, 2010-11-24)The presence of human pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment is now becoming a well-established fact. The identified problems associated with their presence include the fact that these compounds are biologically active, ... -
Control-based Finite-element Model Updating of Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-05)Finite-element model updating is the process of using measured data from a structure to update a numerical model representation of the structure. The measured data can represent either the static or dynamic properties of ... -
Conventional and Oxidant-amended Biofiltration to Improve Treatment Resilience in Drinking Water Systems Vulnerable to Wildfire
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-26)Climate-change-exacerbated landscape disturbances can create obstacles for the provision of safe drinking water. The threats posed by wildfires are of particular concern due not only to the potentially extreme nature of ... -
Correlation of Tensile Strength to Flexural Rupture Modulus of GFRP Bars
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-04)Glass fibre reinforcing polymer (GFRP) bars are becoming a more comparable alternative to steel rebar used as tensile reinforcement for concrete, due to their cost effectiveness compared to other alternatives. GFRP has ... -
Coupled chemically-assisted filtration (CCAF) approaches for increasing filter resilience and performance during drinking water treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-11)The paramount objective of drinking water treatment is the prevention of acute waterborne disease. Filtration remains a critical barrier for ensuring that Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia are removed during drinking water ... -
Coupled Numerical Moelling Of Vacuum Consolidation With Nonuniform Pore Pressure Distribution
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)In this study, Biot’s type hydro-mechanical coupled numerical models are used to examine ground improvement of fine-grained soft soil deposits using prefabricated vertical drains (PVD) and vacuum assisted consolidation ...