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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 ... -
Development of Sustainable Asphalt Mix Solution for use in Approach Intersection Pavements in Southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-24)Due to the continuous rise in heavy truck traffic and the impacts of climate change, York Region is facing premature pavement failure at many of its heavy truck traffic intersections, primarily in the form of deformation ... -
Development of the Dipole Flow and Reactive Tracer Test (DFRTT) for Aquifer Parameter Estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-22)The effective and efficient remediation of contaminated groundwater sites requires site specific information regarding the physical, chemical and biological properties of the aquifer. Building on the dipole flow test (DFT) ... -
Development of Transformations between Designed and Built Structural Systems and Pipe Assemblies
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-13)Fabrication of steel assemblies is a challenging process using existing machines to perform the tasks involved such as cutting, drilling, and punching. Due to inaccuracies in the fabrication processes, imperfections will ... -
Development of Unit Price Indices and Estimating Inflation for Potable Water and Wastewater Pipeline Capital Works Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-17)The importance of sustainable financial management of water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure has grown in recent years due to the increasing backlog of maintenance, renewal and replacement of aging water and wastewater ... -
Development of Wastewater Collection Network Asset Database, Deterioration Models and Management Framework
(University of Waterloo, 2010-07-06)The dynamics around managing urban infrastructure are changing dramatically. Today’s infrastructure management challenges – in the wake of shrinking coffers and stricter stakeholders’ requirements – include finding better ... -
Development Practices for Municipal Pavement Management Systems Application
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)Pavement Management Systems (PMS) are widely used by transportation agencies to maintain safe, durable and economic road networks. PMS prioritize the maintenance and rehabilitation of pavement sections by evaluating pavement ... -
Development, Analysis and Testing of Innovative Mechanical Prestressing Anchors for CFRP Plates for Structural Rehabilitation and Retrofitting
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-18)This thesis presents the development, analysis and experimental investigation of three innovative, easy-to-install, low cost, epoxy-free, mechanical, friction-based, compact, high-strength, prestressing anchors for carbon ... -
Developments in Informal Multi-Criteria Calibration and Uncertainty Estimation in Hydrological Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-22)Hydrologic modelling has benefited from significant developments over the past two decades, which has led to the development of distributed hydrologic models. Parameter adjustment, or model calibration, is extremely important ... -
Digital Twin Framework and Auto-Linking for Management of Legacy Assets
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)The integration of Digital Twins (DTs) for facility and asset management is becoming increasingly common with the advancement of sensor and modelling technology. A digital twin is defined as a responsive and virtual ... -
Direct Biofiltration and Nutrient (Phosphorus) Enhancement for Polymeric Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling Control
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-10)Membrane filtration is growing in popularity as a viable technology for drinking water treatment to meet high demand and regulatory requirements. While many improvements have been made to the technology in the past decade, ... -
Direct Biofiltration as a Pretreatment to Control Fouling in Ceramic Membranes in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Ceramic membranes have been widely and successfully used in the food and beverage processing industry. Despite their success, ceramic membranes are not commonly employed in drinking water treatment due to their high initial ... -
Direct Method for Floor Response Spectra Considering Soil-Structure Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-19)Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) analysis is required in structural dynamic analysis under seismic excitations in the current standards, and it significantly influences the Floor Response Spectra (FRS),which are used in ... -
Direct Method of Generating Floor Response Spectra
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-12)Floor Response Spectra (FRS), also called In-structure Response Spectra (IRS) in some standards and literature, are extensively used as seismic input in safety assessment for Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) in ... -
Direct Method of Generating Floor Response Spectra for Structures under Earthquake Excitations at Multiple Supports
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-15)Floor Response Spectra (FRS) are commonly used as seismic input in the safety assessment for secondary systems in the nuclear power industry. Efficient and accurate determination of FRS is crucial in the design of nuclear ...