Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Subject "structural engineering"
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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 ... -
Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Performance in Structural Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)Sustainable resource management and development have been at the forefront of important issues concerning the construction industry for the past several years. Specifically, the use of sustainable building materials and ... -
Novel SMA Dowel Connections for Seismically Resilient Timber Buildings
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-03)The trend towards sustainable construction practices has led to a growing demand for mid- to high-rise mass timber structures and a growing interest in their behaviour during earthquakes. Due to the brittle nature of wood, ... -
Structural Behaviour of Mechanical Connections in Weld-Free Modular Aluminum Bridge Decks
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-13)This research was done in collaboration with MAADI Group Inc. who designs and fabricates aluminum bridges. Aluminum in bridge engineering is effective since it is a lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant material. MAADI ...