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Development of a novel methodology for the determination of the total solar energy transmittance of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic window technologies using outdoor measurements
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)The urgent need to combat global warming and transition towards sustainable energy sources has focused attention on the building sector, a major contributor to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve ... -
Development of a Ridged Slip-Resistant Connection for Modular Aluminum Bridge Deck Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-04)Aluminum is a lightweight material that possesses excellent corrosion resistance and has been shown to be an attractive alternative to steel and concrete for the construction and rehabilitation of bridge structures. It ... -
Development of a Shear Connection for a Portable Composite Bridge
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-16)Bridges consisting of steel plate girders and composite concrete deck slabs are common throughout North America. For a typical highway application, these composite bridges are constructed with a cast-in-place concrete ... -
Development of a Sustainable Management System for Rural Road Networks in Developing Countries
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-14)Rural roads play a crucial role in the economic and social development of societies, linking rural communities to education, health services and markets. During the last decade, considerable efforts have been made to ... -
Development of Advanced Characterization Techniques for Organic and Colloidal Material of Relevance to Ultrafiltration Membranes in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-15)Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, which can effectively remove colloidal/particulate matter (C/P), macromolecules, and pathogenic microorganisms, have gained increasing acceptance in the drinking water industry. However, ... -
Development of an Open Source Hourly Building Energy Modeling Software Tool
(University of Waterloo, 2010-06-16)Computer building energy simulations are an important tool in the design of low-energy buildings. Building energy modeling is used to predict annual energy consumption, determine peak loads for sizing equipment, complete ... -
Development of an RFID approach to monitoring bedload sediment transport and a field case study
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-29)Bedload transport studies are essential in the understanding of river forms, functions and processes. These studies have been done using various methods over the past century. In recent years Radio Frequency Identification ... -
Development of Analysis Tools for the Facilitation of Increased Structural Steel Reuse
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-11)Reuse of structural steel can be more attractive than recycling in many cases, if associated costs and risks are lowered, and if externalities are considered. The costs and risks typically associated with steel reuse arise ... -
The Development of Asphalt Mix Creep Parameters and Finite Element Modeling of Asphalt Rutting
(University of Waterloo, 2007-03-12)Asphalt pavement rutting is one of the most commonly observed pavement distresses and is a major safety concern to transportation agencies. Millions of dollars are reportedly spent annually to repair rutted asphalt ... -
Development of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete Patch for Repair Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-29)Fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete is a relatively new material in civil engineering applications. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of discrete Pitch-based carbon fibers on the fresh properties ... -
Development of CPATT Database and Quality Control Checks for Concrete Pavement Field Data
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-10)Abstract The Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology (CPATT) located at the University of Waterloo, Canada, has robust research capabilities. This is largely related to a team of researchers who have conducted ... -
Development of Durability Performance Related Test Methods for Pervious Concrete Pavement
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-30)Sustainability has become one of the most important design factors for pavement engineers over the last several years. Much of this focus has been on reducing material costs for pavement infrastructure by using innovative ... -
Development of Empirical and Mechanistic Empirical Performance models at Project and Network levels
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-02)Performance prediction models are a vital component in pavement management systems (PMS). Along with decision trees, prediction models are used to set priorities for maintenance and rehabilitation planning, and ultimately ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH MODULUS ASPHALT CONCRETE MIX DESIGN TECHNOLOGY FOR USE ON ONTARIO’S HIGHWAYS
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-07)Asphalt pavement is subjected to external loads including mechanical loading induced by traffic and thermal loading induced by thermal variations. The last decades have witnessed a significant rise in number of heavy ... -
Development of Machine Learning Based Analytical Tools for Pavement Performance Assessment and Crack Detection
(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 ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE MODELS AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS OF URBAN PAVEMENTS FOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-12)Urban pavements in developing countries often provide users with low level of services and result in negative impacts on the population and economy. Two main causes of deferring maintenance actions for urban pavements in ... -
Development of Performance-Related Specifications for Asphalt Mixtures in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-25)Superpave mix design relying on volumetric specifications is not completely able to predict the long-term performance of asphalt pavements. Therefore, implementation of suitable performance specifications is crucial to ... -
Development of Porous Rubber Pavement for the Canadian Climate
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-11)Permeable pavement usage in North America has increased over the last decade as a viable stormwater management system. Porous Rubber Pavement (PRP) is a new material in this category which has been currently utilized as a ... -
Development of Probabilistic Finite Element Models for Assessment of Deformation in CANDU Fuel Channels
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-07)Fuel channels (FCs) are one of the most critical components in a CANDU reactor. A FC comprises a Pressure Tube (PT), a Calandria Tube (CT) and four garter springs and it acts as the pressure boundary between the “hot” heavy ... -
Development of Self-consolidating High Performance Concrete Incorporating Rice Husk Ash
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)The work presented in this thesis deals with the development of self-consolidating high performance concrete (SCHPC) incorporating rice husk ash (RHA) as a supplementary cementing material. Various SCHPCs were produced ...