Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Title
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Mathematical simulation of a dipole delivery system for in-situ remediation
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-19)Abstract In-situ remediation using reactive zones is a promising groundwater contaminant treatment technology that involves the injection of a reagent(s) into the subsurface to destruct harmful target chemicals. For ... -
Measurement of Ventilation and Drying of Vinyl Siding and Brick Clad Wall Assemblies
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Control of moisture and heat flow through building enclosure assemblies is a critical component of overall building performance. This thesis shows that significant drying of moisture in wall assemblies is possible and ... -
Measuring and Visualizing Integrated Project Interface Status
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-14)The overall goal of this thesis is to develop and validate ways to effectively measure and visualize integrated project interface status in terms of interface health, workload, and engineering progress. Collaboration, ... -
Measuring Work Zone Throughput and User Delays
(University of Waterloo, 2011-02-18)A larger amount of funding and attention are going toward highway infrastructure of Ontario for rehabilitation, maintenance and construction projects. These rehabilitation and maintenance activities on highways involve ... -
Mechanical Characterization of Soft Materials Using Volume-Controlled Cavitation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-03-31)The mechanical properties of soft materials are used in a wide range of fields and applications including biomedical engineering, sports, and automobile industry, in addition to medical applications. Therefore, several ... -
Mechanistic Framework for Risk Assessment of Cast Iron Water Main Fractures due to Moisture-Induced Soil Expansion
(University of Waterloo, 2021-07-09)North American water distribution networks are at significant risk of failure due to aging cast iron pipes. For instance, of the 650,000 kilometers of cast-iron pipes in active service in the United States and Canada, ... -
Mesoscale Hydrological Model Validation and Verification using Stable Water Isotopes: The isoWATFLOOD Model
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-11)This thesis develops a methodology for mesoscale model verification and validation that is founded on the rigorous constraint imposed by the need to conserve both water mass and isotopes simultaneously. The isoWATFLOOD ... -
A Method for Evaluating and Prioritizing Candidate Intersections for Transit Signal Priority Implementation
(University of Waterloo, 2010-06-18)Transit agencies seeking to improve transit service delivery are increasingly considering the deployment of transit signal priority (TSP). However, the impact of TSP on transit service and on the general traffic stream ... -
Methodology for improving the net environmental impacts of new buildings through product recovery management
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-18)Buildings contribute significantly to the global environmental load caused by human activities. There has been a growing interest in improving a building's performance over all of the life-cycle stages (production, ... -
Methods in Modelling of Composite Materials with Microstructure
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-12)Composite material properties are dependent on their microstructure. To adequately model these materials, a revised formulation of elasticity that accounts for microstructural effects must be considered. Size dependent ... -
Micro- and Nanoplastics Removal through Drinking Water Treatment Processes: Insights from Published Investigations and Development of a Possible Regulatory Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-02)Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as significant environmental pollutants with potential implications for human health. The presence of MNPs in freshwater bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and sometimes groundwater, ... -
Microcystin and Microcystis Destruction by Ozone in Drinking Water Treatment: Constraints and Effects
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-14)Appropriate and effective drinking water treatment is critical to the protection of public health. Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are a globally increasing drinking water source quality-associated health risk as even very ... -
A Microeconomic Perspective to Infrastructure Renewal Decisions
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-16)Under the prevailing financial constraints and rapid infrastructure deterioration, funding decisions for renewal (rehabilitation) projects have become large challenges for engineers and economists alike. However, existing ... -
Micromechanical Modelling of Polyethylene
(University of Waterloo, 2007-11-27)The increasing use of polyethylene in diverse applications motivates the need for understanding how its molecular properties relate to the overall behaviour of the material. Although microstructure and mechanical properties ... -
A Micromechanical Study of Undrained Granular Media Using Fluid-coupled Discrete Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-06)Engineering behavior of saturated granular materials under rapid loading as during earthquakes is reasonably well explored empirically. Presently, theoretical models developed within concepts of classical soil mechanics ... -
Microscopic Overtaking Model to Simulate Two-lane Highway Traffic Operation and Safety Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2013-11-14)Rural two-lane highways make up a large portion of road networks around the world. The special geometric and traffic attributes of these highways pose special challenges to safety and traffic operation. In recent years, ... -
Mitigation of Climate Change Impacts on Runway Friction Kuujjuaq Airport
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-17)In response to global climate change, Transport Canada has initiated a Climate Change Adaptation Study in order to provide an opportunity to improve knowledge of the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure ... -
A Model for Automated Construction Materials Tracking
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-16)Materials management is a critical factor in construction project performance, particularly in the industrial sector. Research has shown that construction materials and installed equipment may constitute more than 50% of ... -
A Model for Implementing an Automated Change Management Process for Construction Mega-projects
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-21)This thesis develops a model for implementing and continuously improving the automated change management process for construction megaprojects. Changes are inevitable in megaprojects. Their negative impact along with the ... -
Modeling Nutrient Legacies and Time Lags in Agricultural Landscapes: A Midwestern Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)Land-use change and agricultural intensification have increased food production but at the cost of polluting surface and groundwater. Best management practices implemented to improve water quality have met with limited ...