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Dissertations from 2024 2024

DEVELOPMENT OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM WEBTOOL FOR HISTORIC AND FUTURE LOW FLOW ESTIMATION IN THE NORTHEAST UNITED STATES WITH APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING FOR ADVANCING PHYSICAL AND STATISTICAL METHODOLOGIES , Andrew F. DelSanto, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Application of Machine Learning in Improving Maintenance Scheduling of Railway Tracks , Saeed Goodarzitaeme, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dissertations from 2023 2023

FUNCTIONALIZING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUPERHYDROPHOBIC MATERIALS , Li He, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Spatial Analyses of Pedestrian Network Safety, Accessibility, and Equity Across Metropolitan Regions , Emily Rose Hennessy, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Steel deck diaphragms: Characterizing the hysteretic behavior of light gage steel, screw-fastened, support and sidelap connections and the influence of support connections on the stability behavior of panels , Divyansh Kapoor, Civil Engineering

WATER RESOURCES PLANNING UNDER DEEP UNCERTAINTY FOR PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND POLITICALLY COMPLEX SYSTEMS , Sarah St. George Freeman, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dissertations from 2022 2022

SIZE PROGRESSION OF OXYGENIC PHOTOGRANULES (OPGs) AND ITS EFFECT ON OPG WASTEWATER TREATMENT , Ahmed S.A. Abouhend, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Optimizing Transportation Systems with Information Provision, Personalized Incentives and Driver Cooperation , Sayeeda Ayaz, Civil and Environmental Engineering

LATERAL RESPONSE OF COLD-FORMED STEEL DIAPHRAGMS WITH VARIABLE SHEATHING , Hernan Castaneda, Civil Engineering

ENHANCING MANAGEMENT OF BUILT AND NATURAL WATER AND SANITATION SYSTEMS WITH DATA SCIENCE , Nelson da Luz, Civil and Environmental Engineering

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF BICYCLE TREATMENTS ON BICYCLE SAFETY: A MULTI-METHODS APPROACH , Aikaterini Deliali, Civil and Environmental Engineering

REMOTE SENSING OF HIGH LATITUDE RIVERS: APPROACHES, INSIGHTS, AND FUTURE RAMIFICATIONS , Merritt E. Harlan, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Experimental Investigation of Clay Aggregate and Granular Biofilm Behavior , Tao Jiang, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Big Data Nanoindentation: Concepts, Principles and Applications to Cemented Materials , Yucheng Li, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Analysis and Fate of 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-Benzoquinone in Real and Model Drinking Waters , Aarthi Mohan, Civil Engineering

PREDICTING WATER QUALITY VULNERABILITY UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE WITH MACHINE LEARNING , Khanh Thi Nhu Nguyen, Civil and Environmental Engineering

THE ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCES IN THE ACCUMULATION AND TRANSPORT OF POLYSTYRENE NANOPARTICLES IN BIOFILMS , Joann Marie Rodríguez Suarez, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Equitable resource allocation to improve safety: An evaluation based on risk , Alyssa M. Ryan, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2021 2021

DENSITY STATE AND SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF GRANULAR SOILS WITH INFLUENCE OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION , Yibing Deng, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Harnessing the Mechanics of Thin-Walled Metallic Structures: from Plate-Lattice Materials to Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls , Fani Derveni, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Cold-Formed Steel Stud Assemblies Bearing on Concrete Slabs , Abbas Joorabchian, Civil and Environmental Engineering

EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCES IN OXYGENIC PHOTOGRANULES: INVESTIGATION OF THEIR ROLE IN PHOTOGRANULATION IN A HYDROSTATIC ENVIRONMENT , Wenye Camilla Kuo-Dahab, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Prediction of the Formation, Speciation, and Health Risks of Unregulated Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water using a Kinetic Binomial Model , Xian Ma, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Material Property Heterogeneity in Dimensional Lumber and its Relationship to Mass Timber Performance , Fiona O'Donnell, Civil and Environmental Engineering

MULTISCALE INVESTIGATION OF THIXOTROPY IN SOFT CLAYS , Jing Peng, Civil Engineering

Optimization and Technology-Based Strategies to Improve Public Transit Performance Accounting for Demand Distribution , Charalampos Sipetas, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Understanding the Safety Impacts of Left-Turn Infrastructure on the Vulnerable Driving Population , Francis Tainter, Civil and Environmental Engineering

A Comprehensive Protocol for Inspection and Assessment of Aging Steel Bridges: Experiments, Computations and 3D Laser Scanning of Field Corroded Girders , Georgios Tzortzinis, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Class of Superhydrophobic Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Polymers , Dongfang Wang, Civil Engineering

BUCKLING OF THIN CYLINDRICAL SHELLS: IMPERFECTION SENSITIVITY, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR CAPACITY PREDICTION AND APPLICATION FOR WIND TURBINE TOWERS , Kshitij Kumar Yadav, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dissertations from 2020 2020

Investigating the role of iron in the photogranulation phenomenon , Abeera Ayaz Ansari, Civil Engineering

Characterization of a Natural Clayey Silt and the Effects of Sample Disturbance on Soil Behavior and Engineering Properties , Øyvind Blaker, Civil and Environmental Engineering

METHODOLOGIES FOR RESERVOIR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS: APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZATION AND DEEP LEARNING , Soheyl Borjian, Civil Engineering

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOPOLYMERS CAST AND CURED IN SALINE WATER AND THE POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING , Xiaonan Ge, Civil and Environmental Engineering

SCALING UP THE OXYGENIC PHOTOGRANULE (OPG) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS , Joseph G. Gitau, Civil and Environmental Engineering

EVALUATION OF DRIVERS' TRUST IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES , Foroogh Hajiseyedjavadi, Civil and Environmental Engineering

NANOINDENTATION CHARACTERIZATION OF ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF SHALES AND SWELLING CLAY MINERALS , Shengmin Luo, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dissertations from 2019 2019

FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATION OF BONDED AND MECHANICALLY ANCHORED SHEAR INTERFACES OF EXTERNALLY APPLIED FRP SHEETS TO CONCRETE AND WOOD-CONCRETE COMPOSITES , Alaa Al-Sammari, Civil Engineering

A Multiline Anchor Concept for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines , Casey Fontana, Civil Engineering

EQUITY AND EFFICIENCY IN MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS , Nicholas M. Fournier, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Applications of Machine Learning Methods in Macroscopic Crash Analysis for Transportation Safety Management , Somaye Garmroudi Dovirani, Civil and Environmental Engineering

MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS WITH MISSING MEMBERS: FROM BUILDINGS TO ARCHITECTED MATERIALS , Panagiotis Pantidis, Civil and Environmental Engineering

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF BOTTOM BAR SPLICE LOCATION ON PERFORMANCE OF BEAMS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE PERIMETER FRAMES , Jorge Rivera Cruz, Civil Engineering

Laboratory Study of the Geotechnical Properties of Abraded Railway Ballast with Natural and Clay Mix Fouling , Andrew Rohrman, Civil and Environmental Engineering

APPLICATION OF GROUND PENETRATING RADAR FOR USE IN THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY SITE INVESTIGATIONS , Aaron J. Rubin, Civil Engineering

The Effects of Solute Composition and Nanoparticle Surface Properties on Nano-Bio Interactions , Zehui Xia, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Modeling and Optimizing Routing Decisions for Travelers and On-demand Service Providers , Xinlian Yu, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2018 2018

Role of Manganese Oxide in the Formation of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water Treatment , Arianne A. Bazilio, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Preparing Water Supply Systems for Climate Change: The Role of Hydrologic Forecasting in the Northeast , Leslie DeCristofaro, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Evaluation of The Erodibility of Soft Clays and the Influence of Biopolymers , Pamela Judge, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Intersection Signal Control and Design for Improved Person Mobility and Air Quality in Urban Multimodal Transportation Systems , Farnoush Khalighi, Civil and Environmental Engineering

EVALUATING POLICY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS ON WATER RESOURCES SYSTEMS USING COUPLED HUMAN-NATURAL MODELS , HASSAAN FURQAN KHAN, Civil and Environmental Engineering

An Experimental Investigation of the Influence of Sampling on the Behavior of Intermediate Soils , William Lukas, Civil and Environmental Engineering

MODELING DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR AND STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF SAND-SILT MIXTURES: A MICROMECHANICAL APPROACH , Mehrashk Meidani, Civil and Environmental Engineering

COMPRESSIBILITY AND NORMALIZED UNDRAINED SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF SOFT COASTAL FINE-GRAINED SOILS , Arash Pirouzi, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Flood Risk Assessment, Management and Perceptions in a Changing World , Katherine Schlef, Civil and Environmental Engineering

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUID ON SHALE AND SOIL , Zhenning Yang, Civil Engineering

ORIGINS AND SEASONAL VARIATION OF DISINFECTION BYPRODUCT PRECURSORS , Ran Zhao, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Seismic behavior of concrete frames with jacketed columns , Jose Alvarez, Civil Engineering

Microbial Dynamics and Design Considerations for Decentralized Microbial Fuel Cell Applications , Cynthia Castro, Civil Engineering

Total Organic Iodine Quantification and Occurrence in Drinking Water, and Toxicity Assessment of Iodinated Disinfection By-Products , Rassil El Sayess, Civil Engineering

Evaluating the Influence of Breakdown Fouling and Moisture Content on Mechanical and Electromagnetic Properties of Ballasted Railroad Track , Hamed Faghihi Kashani, Civil Engineering

Evaluating the Impacts of Driver Behavior in the Speed Selection Process and the Related Outcomes , Cole D. Fitzpatrick, Civil Engineering

AN EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND DRIVER DISTRACTION ON DRIVER BEHAVIOR AT RAILWAY-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS , Radhameris A. Gomez Gabriel, Civil Engineering

MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING WHEN PLANNING SUSTAINABLE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION ROUTES in a LINEAR CORRIDOR , Marie Louis, Civil Engineering

Modeling Performance, Cost, Delivery, And Trip Distribution Of Demand Responsive Transit Systems With Zoning , Mahour Rahimi, Civil Engineering

Methods for incorporating ecological impacts with climate uncertainty to support robust flood management decision-making , Caitlin M. Spence, Civil Engineering

Microbial Competition in Bioelectrochemical Systems , Varun Srinivasan, Civil Engineering

DECISION ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR ROBUST WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING UNDER DEEP UNCERTAINTY , Mehmet Umit Taner, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Modeling and Modifying Day-to-Day Travel Behaviors: Empirical Results and Methodological Advances , Yue Tang, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Modeling Choice Problems with Heterogeneous User Preferences in the Transportation Network , Mahyar Amirgholy, Civil Engineering

Adaptive Route Choice in Stochastic Time-Dependent Networks: Routing Algorithms and Choice Modeling , Jing Ding-Mastera, Civil Engineering

Investigation of Effluent Nitrogen Derived from Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS) and Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Systems and Its Impact on Algal Growth in Receiving Waters , Heonseop Eom, Civil Engineering

Predictive modeling of riverine constituent concentrations and loads using historic and imposed hydrologic conditions , Mark Hagemann, Civil Engineering

Proactive Assessment of Climate Change and Contaminant Spill Impacts on Source Water Quality , Lillian C. Jeznach, Civil Engineering

Modeling Interactions Between Human Factors and Traffic Flow Characteristics , Chaoqun Jia, Civil Engineering

The Stability of Ferrate(VI) in Water and Its Impacts on Disinfection Byproduct Precursors , Yanjun Jiang, Civil Engineering

Detailed Study of Integral Abutment Bridges and Performance of Bridge Joints in Traditional Bridges , Brooke H. Quinn, Civil Engineering

A Vulnerability Framework for Assessing the Risks to Water Supply Systems Under Climate Uncertainty in the Urban Northeastern United States , Sarah Whateley, Civil Engineering

The Fate of Haloacetonitriles in Drinking Waters , Yun Yu, Civil Engineering

Transit Preferential Treatments at Signalized Intersections: Person-based Evaluation and Real-Time Signal Control , Yashar Zeiynali Farid, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Microscopic Modeling of Driver Behavior Based on Modifying Field Theory for Work Zone Application , Andrew L. Berthaume, Civil Engineering

Soil-Structure Modeling and Design Considerations for Offshore Wind Turbine Monopile Foundations , Wystan Carswell, Civil Engineering

Evaluation of Ferrate Preoxidation for Drinking Water Treatment , Joseph E. Goodwill, Civil Engineering

An Analysis of Partial-Depth, Floating, Impermeable Guidance Structures for Downstream Fish Passage at Hydroelectric Facilities , Kevin Mulligan, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2014 2014

A FRAMEWORK AND ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) FEE SYSTEMS , Elizabeth V. Ebacher, Civil Engineering

Impact of water heating on disinfection byproducts concentration , Boning Liu, Civil Engineering

Essays on the Quantification and Propagation of Uncertainty in Climate Change Impact Assessments for Water Resource Systems , Scott Steinschneider, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2013 2013

Mesostructural Characterization and Probabilistic Modeling of the Design Limit States of Parallel Strand Lumber , Alireza Amini, Civil Engineering

Development of Miniature Full Flow and Model Pipeline Probes for Testing of Box Core Samples of Surficial Seabed Sediments , Adriane G. Boscardin, Civil Engineering

Measurement of the Hydraulic Conductivity of Gravels Using a Laboratory Permeameter and Silty Sands Using Field Testing with Observation Wells , Aaron Judge, Civil Engineering

Geochemistry and Inorganic Carbon Transport of a Glacial Till Drumlin at a Road Salt Facility , Houbao Li, Civil Engineering

A hazard-based risk analysis approach to understanding climate change impacts to water resource systems: application to the Upper Great Lakes , Paul Markert Moody, Civil Engineering

Travelers' Route Choice Behavior in Risky Networks , Hengliang Tian, Civil Engineering

Investigation of microalgae cultivation and anaerobic codigestion of algae and sewage sludge for wastewater treatment facilities , Meng Wang, Civil Engineering

Dissertations from 2012 2012

Investigation Of Excess Sludge Reduction By An Anaerobic Side-Stream Reactor (ASSR): The Role Of EPS And Enzymes In Sludge Floc , Dong-Hyun Chon, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Investigation of excess sludge reduction by an anaerobic side-stream reactor (ASSR): The role of EPS and enzymes in sludge floc , Dong-Hyun Chon

Risk Quantification of Maple Trees Subjected to Wind Loading , Cihan Ciftci, Civil Engineering

Real-Time Information and Correlations for Optimal Routing in Stochastic Networks , He Huang, Civil Engineering

Performance Monitoring and Analysis of Integral Abutment Bridges , Emre Kalayci, Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Civil Engineering Graduate Projects and Theses

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Analyzing the Effects of Rejuvenators in Balanced Mix Design with High Percentages of Recycled Asphalt Pavement , Amanda Jo Mullins

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Contaminants of Emerging Concern Behavior within Water Renewal Facilities , Joshua C. Baker

Evaluation of Energy Release from Wildfires Across the Elevation Gradient , Isabelle Rose Butler

Use of Harsh-Braking Data from Connected Vehicles as a Surrogate Safety Measure , Nathaniel Patrick Edelmann

Innovative Foundation Alternative Inspired from Tree Roots , Macie Larranaga

Multivariate Analysis of the 2021 Boise Drought in the Context of Natural Human Systems , Jesus Martinez-Osario

Using Food-Industry Byproduct to Treat Expansive Clay , Nicole L. Shaw

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Developing Implementable Policies Targeting Sustainable Building Construction Through International Policy Diffusion , Melisa Ciara Hancock

Using Differential Shear Strain Measurements to Monitor Crosstie Support Conditions in Railroad Tracks , D. Kody Johnson

Water Quality Responses to a Semi-Arid Beaver Meadow in Boise, Idaho , Luise Bayer Winslow

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on Pavement Performance Prediction using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design , Md Shahjalal Chowdhury

In-situ Fluid Injections to Achieve Bio-Stimulated Calcite Precipitation in Expansive Soils , Anish Pathak

Understanding Mesoscopic Chemo-Mechanical Distress and Mitigation Mechanisms of Concrete Subject to ASR , Md Asif Rahman

Assessing the Prevalence of Suspicious Activities in Asphalt Pavement Construction Using Algorithmic Logics and Machine Learning , Mostofa Najmus Sakib

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Wildfire Smoke: Trends, Challenges, Unknowns, and Human Response , Mariah Dawn Fowler

Full-Scale Study of Infrared Thermography for Assessing Surface and Subsurface Defects in Pavements and Other Civil Infrastructure , Aidin J. Golrokh

Exploring the Use of Data from Newer Technologies in Road Design , Mahamudul Hasan

Effect of Subgrade Conditions on Pavement Analysis and Performance Prediction: A Study for Idaho Conditions , Md Jibon

A Unified Risk-Based Framework for Assessing Sustainability and Resiliency of Civil Infrastructure , Thomas Adam Robbins

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Feasibility of Aerial Tramway at Boise State University , Majed Alsaqyani

Predicting Power Transformer Bushings' Seismic Vulnerability , Jonathan Bender

Effect of Particle Breakage on Ballast Permanent Deformation — A Study Using the Discrete Element Method , Beema Dahal

Machine Learning Methods to Map Stabilizer Effectiveness Based on Common Soil Properties , Amit Gajurel

Physio-Chemical Degradation of Concrete: A Ramification of Coupled Freeze-Thaw and Sulfate Attack , MD Aminul Islam

Studying the Applicability of Biostimulated Calcite Precipitation in Stabilizing Expansive Soils , Md Touhidul Islam

Effect of Subsurface Conditions on Flexible Pavement Behavior: Non-Destructive Testing and Mechanistic Analysis , Md. Fazle Rabbi

Studying the Use of Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation as a Shallow Stabilization Alternative to Treat Expansive Soils , Tasria Rahman

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Subsurface Characterization of Flexible Pavements Constructed Over Expansive Soil Subgrades and Selection of Suitable Rehabilitation Alternatives , Kazi Moinul Islam

Effect of Particle Size Distribution and Packing Characteristics on Railroad Ballast Shear Strength: A Numerical Study Using the Discrete Element Method , S. M. Naziur Mahmud

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Geosynthetic Reinforcement System to Mitigate Differential Heave on Flexible Pavement due to Expansive Subgrades , Mir Md. Tamim

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Electromagnetically Induced Alteration of Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Applications , Rakesh Acharya

Evaluating the Suitability of Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation Technique for Stabilizing Expansive Soils , Sikha Neupane

Evaluating the Effects of Major Assumptions in Layered Elastic Theory on Railroad Track Response Prediction Through the Development of an Improved Track Analysis Software , Sadichchha Sharma

Coupled Numerical Analysis of Variations in the Capacity of an Energy Pile in Clay Soil , Daniel Patrick Zimmerman

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Impedance-Based Water-Quality Monitoring Using Parallel Plate Method , Ali Nazaridaftari

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Electromagnetically Induced Remediation of Contaminated Soil , Vahab Bolvardi

The Effect of Electromagnetic Waves on Airflow During Air Sparging , Somayeh Najafi

Dual-State Kalman Filter Forecasting and Control Theory Applications for Proactive Ramp Metering , Brian Richard Portugais

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Investigation of Human-Induced Land Use Changes Under Present and Future Climate Projections in Southern Idaho , Korri Allen Anderson

Electromagnetic Alteration of Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils , Sahba Azad

An Investigation into the Water Budget and the Management of the Snake River System , John Whitney Hildreth

A New Framework for Flooding Control in Regulated River Systems , Elizabeth Akemi Kanashiro

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Analysis of Electromagnetic Stimulation of Transport in Water for Geoenvironmental Applications , Mahsa Azad

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

A System Dynamics Approach for Climate Change Impact Analysis in the Snake River Basin , David Jerome Hoekema

Assessing the Surface Energy Balance Components in the Snake River Basin , W Thilini Ajanthik Jaksa

Investigation of Concrete Sealer Products to Extend Concrete Pavement Life , Justin Nielsen

EM Stimulation of Water for Geotechnical Applications , Harlan Dwight Olson Sangrey

Laser Particulate Counter Calibration to a Micro-Orifice Uniform-Deposit Impactor , Benjamen Fredrich Seely

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Impact of Ground-level Aviation Emissions on Air Quality in the Western United States , Eric Edward Clark

Factors Influencing Soil Moisture at the Hillslope Scale in a Semi-Arid Mountainous Environment , Ivan John Geroy

Identifying Controls on Surface Carbon Dioxide Efflux in a Semi-Arid Ecosystem , Katrina Elsie Ladd

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Ground Water from Municipal Lagoon Treatment , Teresa Nicholas

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Design and Validation of an Automated Multistep Outflow Apparatus for Measuring Soil Hydraulic Properties , Jordi Figueras

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Integrated Transportation and Land Use Modeling for the Boise Metropolitan Area , Suseel Dev Indrakanti

A Gas Sampling Module for a Subsurface Ion Mobility Spectrometer , Kevin P. Ryan

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Development of a Queue Growth and Dissipation Model , Wei Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

Changes in Local Groundwater Elevation Following Stream Restoration in the Lower Red River Meadow, Idaho , Kenneth Douglas Donley

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

The Influence of Corrosion Mitigating Fluids on Post Tensioned Tendon Grout Properties and Steel to Grout Bond Strength , Sarita Ale Magar

Exploring Alternative Electron Donors for Heterotrophic Denitrification at a Water Reclamation Facility in Tampa Bay , Tejas Athavale

Mechanisms Contributing to Hydrogen-Influenced Early Failure of Bridge Tendons , David Dukeman

The Influence of Bipolar Electrochemical Cell Geometry on the Studies of Pitting Corrosion , Amin Kazem Ghamsari

Field-Base Exploratory Study of Microbial Activity in Eight Potable Water Storage Tanks in Barbados , Katelyn M. Long

Land Use/Land Cover Uncertainty Analysis Using Hydrological Modeling in the Northern Watershed of Lake Okeechobee , Andres Lora Santos

Modeling Leachate Treatment Processes in Adsorbent-amended Hybrid Constructed Wetland , Ishfaqun Nisa

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Ruthvik Pendyala

Anaerobic Digestion of Brewery Waste Including Spent Yeast and Hops , Dhanashree Rawalgaonkar

Characteristics and Hydraulic Behavior of Adsorptive Media for Use in Permeable Reactive Barriers , Shelby Rocha

Exploratory Data-Driven Models for Water Quality: A Case Study for Tampa Bay Water , Sandra Sekyere

Interdependency between Water and Road Infrastructures: Cases and Impacts , Shihab Uddin

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms’ Impact on Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee, Florida , Daniela Vasquez Diaz

Exploration of Shared Passenger Urban Air Mobility – Integrated Network Design, Operation Scheduling and System Configuration , Zhiqiang Wu

Rehabilitation Technologies to Abate Infiltration in Sanitary Sewers , Steve Youssef

Adsorption of Long and Short Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) onto Granular Activated Carbon and Porous Organic Polymers , Yan Zhang

Adiabatic Temperature Rise and Durability Performance of Slag Blended Concrete , Hai Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Malaak Omelia Araujo

Quantifying a 21-year Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction in a Ridge and Valley Lake Environment Using a Highly Constrained Modeling Approach , Richard T. Bowers Jr.

A Convergent Approach to Aqueous Lead (Pb) Mitigation of a Supplemental Self-Supply Shallow Groundwater Source Accessed by Handpumps in Madagascar , Adaline Marie Buerck

Identifying Significant Factors Affecting the Likelihood and Severity Level of Shared E-scooter Crashes , Recep Can Cakici

Evaluation of Aluminum Dissolution, Current Density, and Pitting Patterns During Electrocoagulation , Monica Castro Carias

Carbon Diversion, Partial Nitritation/Anammox Enrichment, and Ammonium Capture as Initial Stages for Mainstream Ion Exchange-Deammonification Process , Sheyla Chero-Osorio

Data Driven Approaches for Understanding and Improving Urban Mobility , Yujie Guo

Assessment of Scoured Bridges Subjected to Vessel Impact Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis , Amir S. Irhayyim

Assessment and Prevention of Bacterial Regrowth in Stored Household Water in Eastern Coastal Madagascar , Lauren Judah

The Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrology Using Hydrologic Modelling and Geographical Information System (GIS) , Nattachan Luesaksiriwattana

Simulating Flood Control in Progress Village, Florida Using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) , Azize Minaz

Effects of Slurry Type on Drilled Shaft Strength , Cesar Quesada Garcia

Comparison Study of Consumer’s Perception toward Urban Air Mobility in the United States and Rest of the World Using Social Media Information , S M Toki Tahmid

Advanced Methods for Railroad Station Operation Decisions: Data Analytics, Optimization, Automation , Yuan Wang

High-Risk Traffic Crash Pattern Recognition and Identification Using Econometric Models and Machine Learning Models , Runan Yang

Biochar Amended Biological Systems for Enhanced Landfill Leachate and Lignocellulosic Banana Waste Treatment , Xia Yang

Passive Radiative Cooling by Spectrally Selective Nanoparticles in Thick Film Nanocomposites , David Allen Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A System Architecture for Water Distribution Networks , Noha Abdel-Mottaleb

Sustainability Assessment of a Pressure Retarded Osmosis System , Samar Al Mashrafi

Health Risk Assessment of Local Populations Ingesting Water with Naturally Occurring Arsenic and Fecal Related Contaminants in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala , Marisol Alvarez

Influence of Coating Defects Within the Lock Seams on the Corrosion Performance of Aluminized Steel Drainage Pipes , Mohammed Al Yaarubi

Longitudinal Trajectory Tracking Analysis for Autonomous Electric Vehicles Based on PID Control , Hossein Amiri

An Assessment and Exploration of Recent Methodological Advances in Safety Data Analysis , Suryaprasanna Kumar Balusu

Pressure Retarded Osmosis: A Potential Technology for Seawater Desalination Energy Recovery and Concentrate Management , Joshua Benjamin

Assessing the Feasibility of Microbially Managed Biological Filtration in U.S. Drinking Water Systems for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern , Andrew J. Black

The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens , Jair G. Burgos

A Systems Approach for Improving the Performance of Rural Community-Managed Water Systems Using SIASAR: Case Studies in Bolivia and Colombia , Rachel A. Cannon

Passive Nitrifying Biofilters for Onsite Treatment of Saline Domestic Wastewater , Daniel Arnulfo Delgado

Plastic Pollution in Urban Rivers: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Plastic Release and Transport , Charlotte Juliane Haberstroh

Effects of Nitrate on Arsenic Mobilization during Aquifer Storage and Recovery , Hania Hawasli

Prediction of the Effects of Turbulence on Vehicle Hydroplaning using a Numerical Model , Thathsarani Dilini Herath Herath Mudiyanselage

Shortcut Nitrogen Removal in Photo-sequencing Batch Reactor, Experiments, Dynamic Model and Full-scale Design , Sahand Iman Shayan

Chorine Conversion: Biological and Water Quality Impact on Activated Carbon Block Point of Use Filters , Horace S. Jakpa

Efficient Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus at Centralized Water Reclamation Facilities , Helene Kassouf

Building and Characterizing a Lab-Scaled Aquifer Storage and Recovery System , Murat Can Kayabas

Corrosion Rate Prediction in FRP-Concrete Repair , Mohammad A. Khawaja

Use of Biochar and Zeolite for Landfill Leachate Treatment: Experimental Studies and Reuse Potential Assessment , Thanh Thieu Lam

Feasibility of Epoxy Bond Enhancement on High-Strength Concrete , Amanda A. Lewis

Leaf Cutter Ant Nest Soil Cement Stabilized Earthen Bricks: Materials and Methods for Engineering Field Applications , Faith Malay

Minimum Cut-Sets for the Identification of Critical Water Distribution Network Segments , Xiliang Mao

An Assessment of Nutrient Improvement in Surface Water Due to the Conversion of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems to Sewerage , Jenelle A. Mohammed

Development of a Numerical Process Model for Adsorbent-amended Constructed Wetlands , Lillian Mulligan

Corrosion Propagation of Stainless Steel Reinforced Concrete , Nelly Sofía Orozco Martínez

Corrosion Durability Service Life of Calcium Silicate-Based Reinforced Concrete , Carolina Páez Jiménez

Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability of a Small Water Production Facility in Madagascar , Jesal Patel

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of the Hydraulic Performance and Bio-kinetics in a Full-Scale Oxidation Ditch , Kiesha C. Pierre

Biochar Amended Bioretention Systems for Nutrient and Fecal Indicator Bacteria Removal from Urban and Agricultural Runoffs , Md Yeasir Arif Rahman

Understanding the Leaching Mechanism for Lead (Pb) Found in Components of Locally Manufactured Handpumps in Eastern Madagascar , Nidhi Shah

Impacts of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Future Traffic , Xiaowei Shi

Community Assessment of Water Perceptions and Household Point-of-Use Treatment Methods in Madagascar , Isabella Rose Silverman

Laboratory Examination of Lead Weights Harvested from Pitcher Pumps in Eastern Madagascar , Madelyn Wilson

Impact of grain morphology on the temporal evolution of interfacial area during multi-phase flow in porous media , Fizza Zahid

EAV Fleet Management in Transportation and Power Systems , Dongfang Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Framework for Assessing the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) of Decentralized Sanitation , Adefunké Adeosun

Development of an Organic Processor Assembly (OPA) for Sustainable Resource Recovery to Enable Long-Duration, Deep-Space Human Exploration (LoDDSHE) , Talon James Bullard

Black Lives Matter in Engineering, Too! An Environmental Justice Approach towards Equitable Decision-Making for Stormwater Management in African American Communities , Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo

Coral Reef Restoration in the Tropical West Atlantic Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic , Linden Cheek

Designing Next-generation Transportation Systems with Emerging Vehicle Technologies , Zhiwei Chen

Strength Restoration of Corrosion Damaged Piles Repaired with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems , Jethro Clarke

Water Quality and Sustainability Assessment of Rural Water Systems in the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panama , Corbyn Cools

Rapid Cross-Section Imaging with Magnetic and Impedance Sensors for Grout Anomaly Detection in External Post-Tensioned Tendons , Hani Freij

Enhanced Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Color Removal from Landfill Leachate by Biological Treatment Processes with Biochar and Zeolite , Bisheng Gao

Bond Life of Structural Epoxy-Concrete Systems Under Accelerated Hygrothermal Aging , Philip W. Hopkins

Socio-Technical Transitions in the Water Sector: Emerging Boundaries for Utility Resilience in Barbados , Wainella N. Isaacs

Structural and Agricultural Value at Risk in Florida from Flooding during Hurricane Irma , Alexander J. Miller

An Inferential Study of the Potential Consumer Value of Free Charging for Users of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , Divyamitra Mishra

Reimagining Bottom-up Participatory Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippines , Emily Clark Nabong

Effects of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Slags and Cements on Durability of Portland Cement-Slag Blended Systems , Farzaneh Nosouhian

Using a Systems Thinking Approach and Health Risk Assessment to Analyze the Food-Energy-Water System Nexus of Seaweed Farming in Belize , Estenia J. Ortiz Carabantes

Implementation of Large-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste at the University of South Florida , Karamjit Panesar

Enhanced Fluoride Removal in Biosand Filters Using Aluminum Oxide Coated Media and Modified Filter Design , Madison Leigh Rice

Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Cement Replacement in Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) , Adah Shair

Bio-electrochemical Denitrification Systems and Applications for Nitrogen Removal in On-Site Wastewater Treatment , Kamal Ziad Taha

Development of an Integrated Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) and Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) System for Dilute Municipal Wastewater Treatment , Ahmet Erkan Uman

Post-overlay Flexible Pavement Performance Modeling and Its Application in Sustainable Asphalt Overlay Policy Making , Chunfu Xin

Sustainable Nutrient Management Through Technology-Level Evaluation and System-Level Optimization , Xiaofan Xu

Influence of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps on Corrosion Progression of Bridge Piles in Marine Environments , Shayan Yazdani

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Seepage-Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Stress Driven Rock Slope Failures for BothNatural and Induced Failures , Thomas Becket Anyintuo

Statistical Analysis of the Role of Socio-Demographic and Health Factors in Shared Mobility Related Behaviors and Usage Likelihoods , Natalia M. Barbour

Model of a Sulfur-based Cyclic Denitrification Filter for Marine Recirculating Aquaculture Systems , Zhang Cheng

Exploring the Equity Performance of Bike-Sharing Systems with Disaggregated Data: A Story of Southern Tampa , Zhiwei Chen

Prioritizing Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers in Pinellas County, FL , Jesse T. Hillman

Highway Lane Management Policy for Existing and Connected Autonomous Vehicles , Md Mokaddesul Hoque

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Civil and Construction Engineering Master's Theses

All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Investigating Disparities and Safety Equity in Pedestrian Nighttime Crashes in Michigan , Sia Isaria Mwende

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Evaluating the Impacts of Building Information Modeling on Construction Change Orders in Iraq , Nehad Alshebbany

Numerical Performance Evaluation of the Wooden Frame Structures with Adhesive Applied Connection under Wind and Seismic Loading , Sharthak Bhandary

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Establishing Delay-Based Criteria for Installing Traffic Signals at Two-Lane Roundabouts , Oluwaseun Ayomide Adegbaju

From Architectural Design to Structural Analysis: A Data-Driven Approach to Study Building Information Modeling (BIM) Interoperability , Mohammed Aldegeily

Evaluation of Bike Boxes and Protected Intersections with Bicycle Signal Treatments for Improving Safety and Multimodal Mobility at Urban Signalized Intersections , Odai Al Houz

Enabling Robust Distributed Real-Time Hybrid Simulation Method and Expanding Its Applications in Floating Wind Turbine Systems , Mehmet Cinar

Maintaining Deck Profile in Steel I-Girder Bridges During Deck Placement , Ali Naif Inceefe

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Enhancing Intersection Safety for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Pedestrian Using Device-to-Infrastructure Communication , Mohammad Sayyah Al-Akash

Visualizing the Constructability of a Steel Structure Using Building Information Modeling and Game Simulation , Mohammed Al Dafaay

Evaluation of Swarm Nodes for Proximity Sensing on Construction Sites , Mohamed Ahmed Madi Binalhaj

Implementing Online Updating to Complex Hysteresis Models in Real- Time Hybrid Simulation Using Constrained Unscented Kalman Filter , Bilal Ahmed Mohammed

Economic Impact Analysis of Bridge Construction , Funda Yavuz

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Analysis of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes in Michigan , Ahmed Abbas Ghubin Al-zubaidi

Comparison of Safety and Operational Performances for Three Engineering Countermeasures , Ali Hamzah Hussein Alzuhairi

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pedestrian Countdown Signals on Road Users in Michigan , Richard Atta Boateng

Safety Benefit Analysis of Alternative Delineation Practices in Michigan , Brenda C. Burdick

Verifying Automated Prestressed Concrete Design Software for MDOT Bridge Design Standards , Hussein Kadhim Abood Khalaf

Improved Methodology for Developing Non-Motorized Safety Perfomance Functions , Keneth Morgan Kwayu

Application of Wavelet Transform in Structural Health Monitoring , Yashodhya Swarna Sri Dhanapala Liyana Kankanamge

Analysis of Transit Accessibility for People with Disabilities , Rostam Khalid Mohammed Ameen Qatra

Developing Standard Procedures for Structural Aspects of Slide-in Bridges in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) , Ozan Utku Ridvanoglu

An Equivalent Plate Model with Orthotropic Material Properties for Adjacent Box-Beam Bridge Superstructure , Timothy Alexander Schnell

Transportation System and Its Association with Human Health – A Review and Modeling Approach , Fnu Zahed

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness of Clearview Font and Fluorescent Yellow Sheeting on Michigan Freeways and Non-Freeways , Lusanni Mercedes Acosta Rodrieuez

Analysis of Mobility Impact for Implementing Complete Streets , Marino Esteban Calderón Díaz

A Microscopic Simulation Approach to Performance Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System Corridors: A Case in Michigan , Matthew Levi Clark

Fragility Assessment of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings , Hezha Sadraddin

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

An Integral Framework for Sustainable Building Design , Bushra Asfari

Economic Analysis of Michigan Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Strategies , Randy José Jorge Díaz

Development of Safety Performance Functions for Non-Motorized Traffic Safety , Hamidreza Ahady Dolatsara

Real-Time Hybrid Simulation with Online Model Updating , Adam Mueller

Overtime Traffic Enforcement Evaluation: A Methodology for Selecting Agencies and Enforcement Periods , Dario Enrique Romero Santana

Virtual Analysis and Evaluation of Roundabout Safety and Operational Features , Elisha Jackson Wankogere

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Spatial Factors Impacting Non-Motorized Exposures and Crash Risks , Farhad Abasahl

Standardized Longitudinal Connection Detail for Decked Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders , Ramzi Muftah Ali Abduallah

Investigating Crash Frequency and Injury Severity at Freeway Fixed Weigh Stations in Michigan , Fathi Salam Mo. Alkhatni

Safety Benefits of Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: A Case Study of Oakland County, MI , Joshua Adam Fink

Evaluation of Point Cloud Data Dispersion with Relation to Point Cloud Density under Field Conditions , Ling Kit Kong

An Automated Approach to Dynamic Site Layout Planning , Duy Huu Nguyen

Cyber-Adaptive Physical Systems for Automated Construction Progress Monitoring and Asset Tracking , Syed Hammad Rasheed

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Implementation of a Versatile Pseudodynamic Hybrid Simulation for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Chelsea Griffith

Regression-Based Prioritization and Data Modeling for Customized Civil Engineering Data Collection , Omar Kanaan

Statistical and Numerical Integrated Approach for Detecting Onset of Prefabricated Bridge Component Connection Deterioration , Cem Mansiz

Structural Health Monitoring of a Bridge Structure Using Wireless Sensor Network , CheeKian Teng

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Sensor Modeling and Cost Benefit of Using Laser Scanning Technology in AEC , Fahd Saleh Alaswad

Statistical and Visualization Approach for Ranking Factors Affecting NBI Bridge Rating , Saad Aoun Alqahtani

Solar Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Energy Efficiency Window Arrangements , Wael Muqhim Alruqi

A Comparative Analysis of the Sense of Construction Delays of Experienced and Inexperienced Engineers , Salahedeen A. El Kadeki

Development of a Versatile Hybrid Testing System for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Griffin Enyart

Selecting an Optimal Construction Alternative through Informed Decision-Making Highway Bridges , Abdul Wahed Mohammed

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

A Computer Model for Sustainable for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis , Sami Ghurmullah Al Ghamdi

Sustainable Universal Design and Zero Energy for Buildings , Ahmad Mohammad Alotaibi

Integration of Sustainability Measure into Highways , Krishna Prasad Dhakal

Investigation of Damage Detection Methods with a Wireless Sensor Network , Mark Joseph Humiecki

Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward Zero Energy High Rise Office Buildings , Moutaz Mohammed Msawealfi

Design Recommendations for High Skew Link Slabs , Michael A. Romkema

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Optimization Computer Model for Heavy Equipment Selection , Naif Albelwi

Optimal Placement of Traffic Sensors for Traffic Operation and Management , Nahedh M. Alhubail

An Integrated Database Management System and Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Design , Sultan Althobaiti

The Design and Implementation of a Sensor Network System for Concrete Bridge Health Monitoring , Joseph John Barbera

Barrier-Based Evacuation Plan for University Campuses , Asadur Rahman

Highway Construction Staging and Intelligent Traffic Routing: A Cost Optimization Strategy , Richard C. Rhodes

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Incorporation of Space Syntax Theory in Determining Safe and Efficient Construction Site Layout , Minsuck Cho

Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks , Joshua Thomas Host

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Data Fusion Technique for Measuring Intersection Delay Using GPS-Enabled Probe Vehicles , Byung-Hee Han

Development of Knowledge Base of Concrete Bridge Maintenance System , Bahre Karam

Health Monitoring of Concrete Bridges Utilizing Sensor Technology , Ammar Zalt

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Repair, Inspection and Maintenance Methods of Steel Bridges , Deepak Koirala

Computer Model to Select Leed Certification for Building Projects , Ruba Mirghani Mohammed

Simulation Based Evaluation of Parking Facilities , Niru Tiwari

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Alkali Silica Reaction in Virgin and Recycles Aggregates: State of the Art and Experimental Investigation using ASTM C 1260 and the Staining Method , Shadi Sami Bajjali

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete , Bhusan Basnet

Decision Support System for Bridge Maintenance , Imran Fazal

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete , Sajjad Ali Khan

The Detection of Common Concrete Bridge Deck Defects Using the Thermography, Impact Echo, and Ground Penetrating Radar , Saleh Z. Nabulsi

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Oxidation of Titanium in Alpha-Calf Serum Solution , Ali Stait Ismailoglu

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of NI-SIC NANO Composite Coatings on 2024-T3 Aluminum , Amit Jain

Development of a Redesign Plan for Moore Hall using Architectural Principles of Green Building and Sustainable Design , Alkhaziam Saad

Future Housing in the United States: Senior’s Housing Demand , Sandeep Singh

Innovative Contracting Prequalification/Selecion Model using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Saad J. Zidan

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

An Imaging System for Concrete Bridge Inspection , Mohammed Talal Al-Bataineh

A Model for Optimizing the Selection of Project Delivery Systems Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Arosha De Silva

Metastable Phases of Mgo-TiO 2 Solid Solutions , Liang-Chieh Ma

Building Deconstruction Guidelines: Tools for Recovering Building Materials , Ali Ayedh Merzen

Management Commitment to Construction Safety , Areen M. Shaar

Adaptation of Project Finance to Small Contractor Financing , Ragunathan Venkateswaran

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Structural Studies of Metastable Nanocrystalline Magnesium Titanate Ceramics , Renmei Xu

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

Texture and Young’s Modulus of Nickel/Gamma-Alumina Composites , Abdulaziz Alamr

CFMMS – Computerized Facilities Maintenance Management System , Prawit Rotsawatsuk

Learning Reinforced Concreyte Design Principles Using a Java-VRML based Design Studio , Amarneethi Vamadevan

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

Quantitative, Non-Destructive Calibration of Scanned Probe Microscope Cantilevers , John Hazel

Development of Mechanical Properties Micromapping for Composite Polymer Systems , Zheng Huang

Intellicrances – A Neural Network-Based Crane Selection System , André T. Mund

Conform- A Computerized Job-Built Concrete Construction Formwork Design , Kajpong Pongponrat

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Civil and Offshore Engineering Research Group

Civil Engineering Theses

Civil Engineering

Mainly soils.

• Reinforced Soil
• In-situ Testing
• Sedimentation and Consolidation of Soft Clays
• Unsaturated and Gassy Soils
• Flow of Granular Materials
• Environmental Applications

Mainly Structures

• Structural Dynamics
• Structural glass
• Deployable Structures

Soils and Structures

• Offshore Foundations and Structures
• Tunnelling and Trenchless Technology
• Finite Element Analysis
• Distinct Element Modelling
• Computational Hydraulics
• Wind Engineering

Tidal Power

Alphabetical list.

Note 1: some theses may be listed under more than one heading Note 2: the degree that in other Universities is usually called "Ph.D." is in Oxford called "D.Phil."

REINFORCED SOIL

Unpaved roads.

• Love, J.P. (1985) D.Phil. "Model Testing of Geogrids in Unpaved Roads" Download from the ORA website
• Burd, H.J. (1986) D.Phil. "A Large Displacement Finite Element Analysis of a Reinforced Unpaved Road" Download from the ORA website
• Fannin, R.J. (1986) D.Phil. "Geogrid Reinforcement of Granular Layers on Soft Clay - a Study at Model and Full Scale" Download from the ORA website
• Brocklehurst, C.J. (1993) D.Phil. "Finite Element Studies of Reinforced and Unreinforced Two-Layer Soil Systems" Download from the ORA website

Other reinforced soil applications

• Dyer, M.R. (1985) D.Phil. "Observation of the Stress Distribution in Crushed Glass with Applications to Soil Reinforcement" Download from the ORA website
• Palmeira, E.M. (1987) D.Phil. "The Study of Soil Reinforcement Interaction by Means of Large Scale Laboratory Tests" Download from the ORA website
• Pedley, M.J. (1990) D.Phil. "The Performance of Soil Reinforcement in Bending and Shear" Download from the ORA website
• Tei, K. (1993) D.Phil. "A Study of Soil Nailing in Sand" Download from the ORA website

OFFSHORE FOUNDATIONS AND STRUCTURES

• Gue, S.S. (1984) D.Phil. "Ground Heave Around Driven Piles in Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Evans, K.M. (1987) D.Phil. "A Model Study of the End Bearing Capacity of Piles in Layered Calcareous Soils" Download from the ORA website
• Coop, M.R. (1987) D.Phil. "Axial Capacity of Driven Piles in Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Chaudhry, A.R. (1994) D.Phil. "Static Pile-Soil-Pile Interaction in Offshore Pile Groups" Download from the ORA website
• Dash, S.R. (2010) D.Phil. "Lateral Pile-Soil Interaction in Liquefiable Soils" abstract | thesis (7.34MB, pdf)
• Beuckelaers, W.J.A.P (2017) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Laterally Loaded Piles for Offshore Wind Turbines" Download from the ORA website

Shallow foundations, jack-up units

• de Santa Maria, P.E.L. (1988) D.Phil. "Behaviour of Footings for Offshore Structures under Combined Loads" Download from the ORA website
• Bell, R.W. (1991) M.Sc. "The Analysis of Offshore Foundations Subjected to Combined Loading" Download from the ORA website
• Martin, C.M. (1994) D.Phil. "Physical and Numerical Modelling of Offshore Foundations Under Combined Loads" Download from the ORA website
• Thompson, R.S.G. (1996) D.Phil. "Development of Non-Linear Numerical Models Appropriate for the Analysis of Jack-up Units" Download from the ORA website
• Ngo Tran, C.L. (1996) D.Phil. "The Analysis of Offshore Foundations Subjected to Combined Loading" Download from the ORA website
• Mangal, J.K. (1999) D.Phil. "Partially Drained Loading of Shallow Foundations on Sand" Download from the ORA website
• Cassidy, M.J. (1999) D.Phil. "Non-Linear Analysis of Jack-up Structures Subjected to Random Waves" Download from the ORA website
• Byrne, B.W. (2000) D.Phil. "Investigations of Suction Caissons in Dense Sand" Download from the ORA website
• Nguyen-Sy, L. (2005) D.Phil. "The Theoretical Modelling of Circular Shallow Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines" Download from the ORA website
• Villalobos Jara, F.A. (2006) D.Phil. "Model Testing of Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines" Download from the ORA website
• Hazell, E. (2008) D.Phil. "Numerical and Experimental Studies of Shallow Cone Penetration in Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Cotter, O. (2009) D.Phil. "The Installation of Suction Cassion Foundations for Offshore Renewable Energy Structures" abstract | thesis (18.8Mb, pdf)
• Sandford, R. (2012) D.Phil. "Lateral buckling of High-Pressure/High Temperature On-Bottom Pipelines" abstract | thesis (27.7mb, pdf)

IN-SITU TESTING

• May, R.E. (1987) D.Phil. "A Study of the Piezocone Penetrometer in Normally Consolidated Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Teh, C.I. (1987) D.Phil. "An Analytical Study of the Cone Penetration Test" Download from the ORA website
• Nyirenda, Z.M. (1990) D.Phil. "Piezocone Studies in Lightly Overconsolidated Soil" Download from the ORA website
• Schnaid, F. (1990) D.Phil. "A Study of the Cone- pressuremeter Test in Sand" Download from the ORA website
• Yu, H.S. (1990) D.Phil. "Cavity Expansion Theory and its Application to the Analysis of Pressuremeters" Download from the ORA website
• Nutt, N.R.F. (1993) D.Phil. "Development of the Cone Pressuremeter" Download from the ORA website
• Smith, M.G. (1993) D.Phil. "A Laboratory Study of the Marchetti Dilatometer" Download from the ORA website
• Yao, M. (1996) M.Sc. "A Study of the Effect of Length to Diameter Ratio on the Results of Pressuremeter Tests" Download from the ORA website

UNSATURATED AND GASSY SOILS

• Nageswaran, S . (1983) D.Phil. "Effects of Gas Bubbles on the Sea-Bed Behaviour" Download from the ORA website
• Wheeler, S.J. (1986) D.Phil. "Stress-Strain Behaviour of Soils Containing Gas Bubbles" Download from the ORA website
• Gardner, T.N. (1988) D.Phil. "The Acoustic Properties of Gassy Soil" Download from the ORA website
• Thomas, S.D. (1988) D.Phil. "The Consolidation Behaviour of Gassy Soil" Download from the ORA website
• Sharma, R.S. (1998) D.Phil. "Mechanical Behaviour of Unsaturated Highly Expansive Clays" Download from the ORA website

SEDIMENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF SOFT CLAYS

• Lee, K. (1979) D.Phil. "An Analytical and Experimental Study of Large Strain Consolidation" Download from the ORA website
• Been, K. (1980) D.Phil. "Stress-Strain Behaviour of a Cohesive Soil Deposited Under Water" Download from the ORA website
• Elder, D. McG. (1985) D.Phil. "Stress-Strain and Strength Behaviour of Very Soft Soil Sediment" Download from the ORA website
• Bowden, R.K. (1988) D.Phil. "Compression Behaviour and Shear Strength Characteristics of a Natural Silty Clay Sedimented in the Laboratory" Download from the ORA website
• Lee, M. (2000) M.Sc. "An Experimental and Analytical Study of Electrokinetic Consolidation" Download from the ORA website
• Bartholomeeusen, G. (2003) D.Phil. "Compound Shock Waves and Creep Behaviour in Sediment Beds" Download from the ORA website
• Lintern, D.G. (2003) D.Phil. "Influences of Flocculation on Bed Properties for Fine-Grained Cohesive Sediment" Download from the ORA website

TUNNELLING AND TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

Pipejacking and pipebursting.

• Ripley, K.J. (1989) D.Phil. "The Performance of Jacked Pipes" Download from the ORA website
• Swee, J.L.K. (1991) D.Phil. "Pipebursting: Model Tests" abstract  
• Norris, P. (1992) D.Phil. "The Behaviour of Jacked Concrete Pipes During Site Installation" Download from the ORA website
• Zhou, J.-Q. (1998) D.Phil. "Numerical Analysis and Laboratory Test of Concrete Jacking Pipes" Download from the ORA website
• Marshall, M.A. (1998) D. Phil. "Pipe-Jacked Tunnelling: Jacking Loads and Ground Movements" Download from the ORA website
• Psomas, S (2001) M.Sc. "Properties of Foam/Sand Mixtures for Tunnelling Applications" Download from the ORA website
• Pena Duarte , M (2007) D.Phil. "Foam as a Soil Conditioner in Tunnelling: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Conditioned Sands" Download from the ORA website
• Schupp, J. (2009) D.Phil. "Upheaval buckling and flotation of buried offshore pipelines" abstract | thesis (251mb, pdf)
• Li, Y. (2015) M.Sc. "Lateral Buckling of On-bottom Pipelines in Sand" Download from the ORA website

Tunnelling (general)

• Chow, L. (1994) M.Sc. "The Prediction of Surface Settlements Due to Tunnelling in Soft Ground" Download from the ORA website
• Kim, S.-H. (1996) D.Phil. "Model Testing and Analysis of Interactions between Tunnels in Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Liu Gang (1997) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Damage to Masonry Buildings Due to Tunnelling" Download from the ORA website
• Augarde, C.E. (1997) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Tunnelling Processes for Assessment of Damage to Buildings" Download from the ORA website
• Bloodworth, A.G. (2002) D.Phil. "Three-Dimensional Analysis of Tunnelling Effects on Structures to Develop Design Methods" Download from the ORA website
• Pickhaver, J.A. (2006) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Building Response to Tunnelling" Download from the ORA website

FLOW OF GRANULAR MATERIALS

• Saperstein, L.W. (1967) D.Phil. "The Dynamics of Granular Solids" Download from the ORA website
• Wilson, J. (1970) D.Phil. "Forces Exerted on Solid Bodies Moving Through Cohesionless Soils" abstract

ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

• Harbottle, M.J. (2003) D.Phil. "The Use of Electrokinetics to Enhance the Degradation of Organic Contaminants in Soils" Download from the ORA website
• O'Mahoney, M.M. (1990) D.Phil. "Recycling of Materials in Civil Engineering" Download from the ORA website
• Nguyen, G.D. (2005) D.Phil. "A Thermodynamic Approach to Constitutive Modelling of Concrete using Damage Mechanics and Plasticity Theory" Download from the ORA website

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

• Falati, S. (1999) D.Phil. "The contribution of non-structural components to the overall dynamic behaviour of concrete floor slabs" Download from the ORA website
• Williams, D.M. (2000) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Real Time Sub-Structure testing" Download from the ORA website
• Neild, S.A. (2001) D.Phil. "Using Non-Linear Vibration Techniques to Detect Damage in Concrete Bridges" Download from the ORA website
• Clément, D.E. (2002) D.Phil. "Seismic Analysis of Knee Elements for Steel Frames" Download from the ORA website
• Grey, M. (2006) M.Sc "Finite Element Seismic Analysis of Guyed Masts" Download from the ORA website
• Bonnet, P.A. (2006) D.Phil "The Development of Multi-Axis Real-Time Substructure Testing" Download from the ORA website
• Sim, J.H.H. (2006) D.Phil. "Human-Structure Interaction in Cantilever Grandstands" Download from the ORA website
• Ehland, A. (2009) D.Phil. "Vibrations of precast and partially prestressed floor systems under moving loads" abstract | thesis (15.59Mb, pdf)
• Ojaghi, M. (Makhzan Ojaghi, S. M.) (2010) D.Phil. "The Development of Real-Time Distributed Hybrid Testing for Earthquake Engineering" abstract
• Nhleko, S. (2011) D.Phil. "Human-induced Lateral Excitation of Assembly Structures" Download from the ORA website
• Whittle, J. (2011) D.Phil. "Strategic Placement of Viscous Dampers for Seismic Structural Design" Download from the ORA website
• Claff, D.E. (2015) D.Phil. "Pedestrian-Induced Lateral Excitation of Footbridges" Download from the ORA website
• Del Gobbo, G.M. (2017) D.Phil. "Placement of Fluid Viscous Dampers to Reduce Total-Building Seismic Damage" Download from the ORA website
• Basagiannis, C.A. (2018) D.Phil. "Seismic Design and Evaluation of Moment Resisting Frames using Elastmeric Dampers" Download from the ORA website

STRUCTURAL GLASS

• Crompton, P.R. (1999) M.Sc. "Assessment of Design Procedures for Structural Glass Beams" Download from the ORA website
• Porter, M.I. (2001) D.Phil. "Aspects of Structural Design with Glass" Download from the ORA website

DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURES

• Lengyel, A. (2002) D.Phil. "Analogy between Equilibrium of Structures and Compatibility of Mechanisms" Download from the ORA website
• Chen, Y. (2003) D.Phil. "Design of Structural Mechanisms" Download from the ORA website
• Kuribayashi, K. (2004) D.Phil. "A Novel Foldable Stent Graft" Download from the ORA website
• Melin, N. (2004) D.Phil. "Application of Bennett Mechanisms to Long-Span Shelters" Download from the ORA website
• Ma, J. (2011) D.Phil. "Thin-Walled Tubes with Pre-folded Origami Patterns as Energy Absorption Devices" abstract | thesis (3.08mb, pdf)
• Gattas, J.M. (2013) D.Phil. "Quasi-Static Impact of Foldcore Sandwich Panels" Download from the ORA website
• Li, Y. (2016) D.Phil. "Thin-Walled Structures for Energy Absorption" Download from the ORA website
• Cao, Y. (2017) M.Sc. "Rigid origami of thick panels and deployable membranes" Download from the ORA Website
• Zhang, B. (2017) D.Phil. "Bistable and Mutli-stable Thin-Walled Structures" Download from the ORA website
• Xia, Y. (2017) D.Phil. "Novel Self-Expanding Stent Retractors for Neuroendoscopy" Download from the ORA website

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

A number of other theses make use of Finite Element Analysis, but the following concentrate principally on this area of work.

• Liu, G. (1997) D.Phil. "Numerical Modelling of Damage to Masonry Buildings Due to Tunnelling" Download from the ORA website
• Bloodworth, A.G. (2002) D.Phil. "Three Dimensional Analysis of Tunnelling Effects on Structures to Develop Design Methods" Download from the ORA website
• Likitlersuang, S. (2003) D.Phil. "A Hyperplasticity Model For Clay Behaviour: An Application To Bangkok Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Dong, Y. (2014) D.Phil. "Advanced Finite Element Analysis of Deep Excavation Case Histories" Download from the ORA website
• Dunne, H.P. (2017) D.Phil. "Finite Element Limit Analysis of Offshore Foundations on Clay" Download from the ORA website
• Yiu, W.N. (2018) D.Phil. "Finite Element Analysis of Short-Term and Long-Term Building Response to Tunnelling" Download from the ORA website

DISTINCT ELEMENT MODELLING

• Boon, C.W. (2013) D.Phil. "Distinct Element Modelling of Jointed Rock Masses: Algorithms and their Verification" Download from the ORA website
• Modenese, C. (2013) D.Phil "Numerical Study of the Mechanical Properties of Lunar Soil by the Discrete Element Method" Download from the ORA website
• Zhao, T. (2014) D.Phil "Investigation of Landslide-Induced Debris Flows by the DEM and CFD" Abstract | Thesis (6.65Mb, pdf)

COMPUTATIONAL HYDRAULICS

• Kaar, E.T. (1991) D.Phil. "Curvilinear Systems Modelling of Pollutant Transport in Shallow Waters" abstract
• Akponasa, G.A. (1992) D.Phil. "Solution of the Contravariant Shallow Water Equations Using Boundary-Fitted Coordinate Systems" abstract
• Greaves, D.M. (1995) D.Phil. "Numerical modelling of laminar separated flows and inviscid steep waves using adaptive hierarchical meshes" abstract
• Saalehi, A. (1996) D.Phil. "Quadtree-based finite element modelling of laminar separated flow past a cylinder" abstract
• Cruz Leon, S. (1997) D.Phil. "Numerical Solution of the Shallow Water Equations on Quadtree Grids" abstract
• Chern, M.-J. (1999) D.Phil. "3-D pseudospectral model of free surface and viscous flows"
• Park, K.-Y. (1999) D.Phil. "Quadtree grid numerical model of nearshore wave-current interaction"
• Turnbull, M. (1999) D.Phil. "The numerical modelling of steep waves interacting with structures" Download from the ORA website
• Ohl, C. (2000) D.Phil. "Free surface disturbances and non-linear run-up around offshore structures" Download from the ORA website

WIND ENGINEERING

• Gumley, S.J. (1981) D.Phil. "Tubing Systems for the Measurement of Fluctuating Pressures" abstract
• Green, D.W. R. (1983) D.Phil. "A Wind Tunnel Study of Flow Over Hills" abstract
• Rutledge, K.W. (1984) D.Phil. "Wind Tunnel Modelling of Buoyant Plumes" Download from the ORA website
• Letchford, C.W. (1987) D.Phil. "Pneumatic Averaging and its Application in Wind Engineering" abstract
• Tasker, M.N. (1987) D.Phil. "The Effect of Heat Transfer on the Dispersion of Cold Dense Gases" abstract
• Parkinson, H.G. (1987) D.Phil. "Measurements of Wind Flow Over Models of a Hill" abstract
• Minson, A.J. (1993) D.Phil. "Use of Laser Doppler Anemometer Measurements near Model Buildings to Determine Wind Loading on Building Attachments" abstract
• Marwood, R. (1996) D.Phil. "An Investigation of Conical Roof-Edge Vortices" Download from the ORA website
• Marshall, B. J. (1999) D.Phil. "Wind Flow Structures and Wind Forces in Forests" Download from the ORA website
• Nelmes, S.J. (1999) D.Phil. "Design of Shetlerbelts" abstract
• Draper, S. (2011) D.Phil. Tidal Stream Energy Extraction in Caostal Basins" abstract | Thesis (8.38mb, pdf)
• McAdam, R. (2011) D.Phil. "Studies into the Technical Feasibility of the Transverse Horizontal Axis Water Turbine" Download from the ORA website
• Consul, C.A. (2011) D.Phil. "Hydrodynamcis Analysis of a Tidal Cross-Flow Turbine" Download from the ORA website
• Ferrer, E. (2012) D.Phil. "A high order Discontinuous Galerkin - Fourier incompressible 3D Navier-Stokes solver with rotating sliding meshes for simulating cross-flow turbines" Download from the ORA website
• Belloni, C. (2013) D.Phil. "Hydrodynamics of Ducted and Open-Centre Tidal Turbines" abstract | thesis (1.5Mb, pdf)
• Serhadlioglu, S. (2014) D.Phil. "Tidal Stream Resource Assessment of Anglesey Skerries and the Bristol Channel" Download from the ORA website
• Fleming, C.F. (2014) D.Phil. "Tidal Turbine Performance in the Offshore Environment" Download from the ORA website
• Vogel, C.R. (2014) D.Phil. "Theoretical Limits to Tidal Stream Energy Extraction" abstract | thesis (4.88Mb, pdf)
• Schluntz, J. (2014) D.Phil. "Tidal Tubine Array Modelling" Download from the ORA website
• Hunter, W. (2015) D.Phil. "Actuator Disk Methods for Tidal Turbine Arrays" abstract | thesis (5.8mb, pdf)
• Cooke, S. (2016) D.Phil "Enhanced array design for tidal power generation" Download from the ORA website
• Gao, C. (2017) M.Sc. "Analysis of storm surge and tidal resonance in the Bristol channel" abstract | thesis (4.65Mb, pdf)
• Muchala, S. (2017) D.Phil. "Impact of Tidal Turbine Support Structures on Realizable Turbine Farm Power" Download from the ORA website
• Wimshurst, A . (2018) D.Phil. "Tip Flow Corrections for Horizontal Axis Wind and Tidal Turbine Rotors" Download from the ORA website

Theses from other Universities

The following theses from other Universities are also available:

• Houlsby, G.T. (1981) Ph.D., Cambridge University "A study of plasticity theories and their applicability to soil" Thesis (Cambridge Univeristy repository)
• Williams, M.S. (1988) Ph.D., Bristol University "The cutting of unbonded prestressing tendons during demolition"

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Prior to 2010, print format dissertations and theses were bound and cataloged separately for the Grainger Engineering Library. Prior to 1983, each thesis was shelved by a call number assigned by subject headings. To locate them, search the online catalog for the author’s last name, title word(s) if known, and “theses” and the year granted as subject term(s).

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

EFFECT OF ADMIXTURES ON RAPID HARDENING, SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE , Haley Johnson

Quantitative Sustainable Design of Urban Tree Soil Cells for Stormwater Management , JaMaya Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

DIGITAL TWINS FOR ANCILLARY TRANSPORTATION ASSET DATA MANAGEMENT , Ashtarout Ammar

Value Propositions, Adoption Factors, and Implementation Considerations: Building A Path Towards Construction Innovation , Makram Bou Bou Hatoum

CLUSTERING STATES TO IMPROVE THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN , Victoria Cambron

HISTORICAL AND FORECASTED KENTUCKY SPECIFIC SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSES USING REMOTELY RETRIEVED HYDROLOGIC AND GEOMORPHOLOGIC DATA , Daniel M. Francis

PREDICTION OF CHLORINE AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCT CONCENTRATION IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS USING KYPIPE AND TTHM REGRESSION MODELS: APPLICATION TO TWO SYSTEMS IN KENTUCKY , Yogesh Gautam

Implementation of Digital Twins for Small Water Systems , Aidan Gill

DO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AFFECT ROAD SAFETY OUTCOMES: A SPATIALLY DETAILED ANALYSIS IN SAN FRANCISCO , Vedant Shriniwas Goyal

QUALITY CONTROL METHODS THROUGH PRE-DETERMINATION OF FIELDS FOR usRAP PROJECTS , Zachary Heath

ESTIMATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INCENTIVES ON THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES , Michelle O. Imarah

Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) For Urban Stormwater Reuse After Treatment Through A Bioretention System , ISAAC OLUK

Rollout of a Digital Comprehensive Safety Management System in a Large Public Agency: A Case Study with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet , Salena Pham

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

DEVELOPMENT OF A DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR PREDICTION OF RAINFALL-INDUCED LANDSLIDES , Faisal Shakib Ahmed

Identifying and Evaluating the Perceptions of Near-Miss Reporting within the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet , Seth Atkins

ADAPTING THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN CAPITAL PROJECTS ORGANIZATIONS , Mahmoud El Jazzar

Accuracy and Uncertainty in Traffic and Transit Ridership Forecasts , Jawad Mahmud Hoque

Induced Travel Demand: Measuring the Contribution of Additional Lane Miles on the Increase in U.S. Vehicle Miles Traveled from 1980 to 2019 , Brandon Ivanchak

EVALUATION OF SCORING METHODS FOR PRIORITIZING PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROJECTS , Daria Korostina

INVESTIGATION OF PFAS EXPOSURE RISKS IN KENTUCKY USING MAPPING TOOLS , Sweta Ojha

INCORPORATING SPEED INTO CRASH MODELING FOR RURAL TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS , Fahmida Rahman

GEOPHYSICS-BASED GROUND CONTROL AND EXCAVATION DESIGN METHODOLOGY BASED ON ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE , Jorge Romana Giraldo

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDUSTRY OBJECTIVES AND INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING , Kristen Schell

OPTIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF HIGHWAY SAFETY INVESTMENT , Riana Tanzen

Sewer Vapor Intrusion Pathway: Simulation of Indoor Piping Systems and Operation of AROMA-VOC Gas Analyzer , Hong Cheng Tay

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

PHYSICAL AND STOCHIOMETRIC CONTROLS ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND ECOSYSTEM RESPIRATION IN CONTRASTING SITES , Jancoba K. Dorley

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

HYDROTHERMAL LIQUEFACTION OF WASTEWATER SLUDGES FOR ENERGY RESOURCE RECOVERY , Carl L. Abadam

INVESTIGATION OF ISSUES CONCERNING WELLBORE LEAKAGE , Ishtiaque Anwar

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF ENGINEERED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES WITH ULTRA-HIGH TENSILE DUCTILITY , Amir Bakhshi

3D PRINTING OF EARTHEN MATERIALS: TOWARD THE CARBON-ZERO CONSTRUCTION , Shiva Bhusal

Role of Endophytic Fungi on Arsenic Uptake in Solution: Insights For Bioremediation , Taylor Lillian Busch

Gold Thin Film Electrodes for High Sensitivity & Selectivity Electrochemical Detection of Arsenite in Water , Tybur Q. Casuse Driovínto

Early-Age Strength and Failure Characteristics of 3D Printable Polymer Concrete: Numerical Modelling and Experimental Testing , Mohammad Amin Dehghani Najvani

Repair of a Wellbore Microannulus , Serafin Garcia Fernandez

EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF FLUID FLOW BEHAVIOR THROUGH FRACTURED WELLBORE CEMENT , Mahya Hatambeigi

POST-WILDFIRE EXPORT REGIMES OF SOLUTES ALONG THE GALLINAS-PECOS RIVER-SANTA ROSA FLUVIAL NETWORK , Asmita Kaphle

DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAVIGATOR: A LAGRANGIAN SMART SENSING SYSTEM TO CHARACTERIZE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS. , Aashish Sanjay Khandelwal

Modeling of Asphalt Concrete for Cross-Anisotropic Visco-Elasticity and Heterogeneity , Zafrul Hakim Khan

IDENTIFYING THE REQUIRED ECOLOGICAL FLOW FOR SEDIMENT MOVEMENT IN THE RÍO CHAMA: FIELD DATA INFORMED VISUAL SPATIAL MODEL , Cristian Kremer

THE IMPACT OF ALBUQUERQUE’S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY , Martina Mercure

Combining Semi-Continuous and Discrete Water Quality Data to Characterize Solute Transport, Biogeochemical Processes, and Wildfire Disturbances in Fluvial Systems , Justin Rae Nichols

HYDRAULIC HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW AT THE LOS CHAVEZ IRRIGATION OUTFALL, NEW MEXICO , Haley A. Ormsbee

Additive Manufacturing of Lightweight Concrete Mixtures , Kourosh Rashidi

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF E-TICKETING TECHNOLOGIES ON ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS IN NEW MEXICO , Gena C. Robertson

Strength as a Function of Liquid Water Content in Different Snow Types - Results from field experiments using a blade hardness gauge , Mikael Schlumpf

Assessment of Forest Stand Characteristics and Environmental Conditions on Soil Burn Severity and Post-Wildfire Flooding in the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire , Raquel L. Valdez

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Permeability and Porosity of Loose Granular Salt , Evan J. Babcock

An Investigation of Emerging Technologies to Advance the Understanding of Dynamics Between the Floodplain and Main Channel due to Riparian Vegetation , Smriti Chaulagain

THE IMPACT OF MURALS ON TRAFFIC SAFETY: A BEHAVIOR AND CRASH ANALYSIS , Maria Cecelia Cruz

Techno-Economic Analysis of Atmospheric Water Harvesting Across Climates , Natalie Gayoso

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of 3D-Printed Viscoelastic Dampers , Mohammed Jaradat

THERMODYNAMIC AND KINETIC INVESTIGATION OF U(VI) AND AS(V) REACTIONS: INSIGHTS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION , MARIA ISABEL MEZA

Interfacial Interactions of Uranium and HDPE in agricultural soil and their bioacummulation in Mentha arvensis , Casey Miller, Andrew Neidhart, Kendra Hess, Abdul-Mehdi S. Ali, Angelica Benavidez, Michael Spilde, Laura Green, José M. Cerrato, Jorge Gonzalez Estrella, and Eliane El Hayek

Reactions In the Microannulus of a Wellbore System with Produced Water from The Permian Basin , Ernesto J. Perea

Co-occurrence of microplastics, uranium and arsenic in heavy metal-contaminated freshwaters and their potential interaction , Jasmine Anne Quiambao

Rapid Response Protocol (RRP) for Monitoring Water Quality Parameters for Wildfire Disturbance , Paige G. Tunby

MONITORING OF STRUCTURAL QUALITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION USING 3D POINT CLOUD DATA , Xinxing Yuan

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

The effect of pH on organic carbon uptake and biological phosphorus removal by Tetrasphaera polyphosphate accumulating organisms , Derek Belka

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VEHICULAR EMISSIONS AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AT ISOLATED SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS , Abiral Dulal

AN INVESTIGATION OF PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL BY PURPLE BACTERIA IN DAIRY WASTEWATER LAGOONS , Lauren M. Gomez, Andrew J. Schuler, Jose M. Cerrto, and David T. Hanson

Strength, fracture evolution, and permeability changes from confined Brazilian tests on sandstone , Tyler Louis Hagengruber

Measurement of Resilience Performance for Infrastructure Construction Project Delivery , Fei Han

Evaluation of Fine and Coarse Graded Asphalt Mixes , Md Mehedi Hasan

3D PRINTED CONCRETE & POLYMER CONCRETE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS , Daniel Heras Murcia

Monitoring Damage Occurrence, Post-Peak Crack Propagation and Air Permeability in Concrete Using the Brazilian Indirect Tension Test , Angel M. Padilla

Effect of Degradation Environment and Relative Humidity on Fracture of Cement , Patience L. Raby

Development of a Low-cost Efficient Wireless Intelligent Sensor for Strain (LEWIS-S) and Applications in Measuring Nonlinear Dynamics , Eric Robbins

Soil Moisture Dependent Runoff in a Dryland Region: An Investigation of the Role of Antecedent Conditions, Monitoring, and Modeling Strategies , Gerhard Schoener

Dynamic HVAC Energy Management Using Commercial Building Occupancy Metrics & Neural Networks , Krishna Chaitanya Jagadeesh Simma

NIGHTTIME PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS: GIS-BASED ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT , Amir Tarighi

PSEUDO-DUCTILE 3D PRINTED FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES , Shreya Vemuganti

A Practical Methodology to Detect, Quantify and Characterize Experimental Uncertainties in the Dynamic Testing of Structures , James L. Woodall

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

VISUALIZATION OF REAL-TIME DISPLACEMENT TIME HISTORY SUPERIMPOSED WITH DYNAMIC EXPERIMENTS USING WIRELESS SMART SENSORS AND AUGMENTED REALITY , Marlon Frank Agüero Injante

Biogeochemical Processes Affecting Arsenic (As) Release and Bioavailability Near Abandoned Mine Wastes , Cherie L. DeVore

EVALUATING PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: A FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICE ANALYSIS , Risa E. Gutierrez

Effect of Membrane Aging and Operating Conditions on the Rejection of Trace Organics for Potable Reuse , Jose Pedro Hernandez

Thermal Mapping and Evaporation Estimation of Cochiti Lake Using Landsat 8 Imagery , Claudia Jimenez Arellano

Resilience Engineering: Theory and Practice , Michaela Jones

Introducing the Self-Cleaning FiLtrAtion for Water quaLity SenSors (SC-FLAWLeSS) system , Aashish Sanjay Khandelwal

COMBINING HIGH-FREQUENCY SENSOR DATA AND NUTRIENT ADDITION EXPERIMENTS TO IDENTIFY UPTAKE DYNAMICS IN STREAMS , Justin Rae Nichols

POST-WILDFIRE GEOMORPHIC STREAM RESPONSE IN SIX NEW MEXICAN WATERSHEDS , Aljaz Praznik

Spatial Analysis of Bias Corrected Rainfall Data Sets within Albuquerque, New Mexico Metropolitan Area , Cassy Scarlott- McClintock

Chemical interfacial reactions affecting the speciation and solubility of uranium in organic-rich environments , Carmen A. Velasco

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

NITRATE DYNAMICS IN AN ARID IRRGATION NETWORK: CAN NUTRIENT LOOPS BE CLOSED WITH MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES? , Kelsey B. Bicknell

VALIDATION OF THE STATE BASED PERIDYNAMIC LATTICE MODEL , Anima Bista

The Development of a Novel Experiment on Confined, Flattened Brazilian Disks to Correlate Damage and Permeability in Brittle Geo-Materials , Samuel H. Boyce

Low Loading Gold Vapor Deposited Electrode for High Sensitivity As (III) Detection , Tybur Casuse

RETROFIT OF CORRODED CORRUGATED METAL CULVERTS USING GFRP SLIP-LINER , RahulReddy ChennaReddy

The Collison Floating Evaporation Pan: Design, Validation, and Comparison , Jacob William Collison

Evaluating Sustainable & Equitable Financing For Pedestrian Infrastructure Maintenance And How The Quality Of Pedestrian Infrastructure Affects The Choice To Walk , Alexis Corning Padilla

Drivable Space Datasets Created by Airborne LiDAR and Aerial Imagery , Ryan E. Dow

Source-Separated Urine Nitrification and Ion Accumulation in Sub-Irrigated Planters Using Domestic Wastewater , David A. Forrest

ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT RISKS IN FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS , Claudia Garrido Martins

Implementations of Resilience Engineering for Natural System Disturbances: A Panarchical Perspective , Mark Charles Stone Victoria Jaramillo

An investigation of runoff sources to headwater streams and implications for hydropower projects using stable isotope analyses , Paulina Lima

HUMAN-INFRASTRUCTURE INTERFACES (HII) ENABLED USING AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) , Dilendra Maharjan

DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIONABLE METRICS FOR WATER LOSS REDUCTION IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS , James R. Markham

Is Transportation Planning Effective? A Critical Review of Long-range Regional Transportation Planning in the United States , Razieh Nadafianshahamabadi

Quantification of Sediment Yields from Semi-Arid Watersheds using Unmanned Aerial Systems and Photogrammetry Techniques , Jared L. Romero

Biointerfacial Studies of Nitrifying Biofilms on Physically and Chemically Modified Surfaces , Philip Marley Roveto

EFFECTS OF COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION ON UNBONDED CONCRETE OVERLAY DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE , Gauhar Sabih

Application of Cation Exchange and Nanofiltration to treat Flue Gas Desulfurization Wastewater , Ayush R. Shahi

Organic/Inorganic Interfacial Interactions Affecting Metal Reactivity: Water Treatment and Sensor Applications , Mohamed Nabil Shaikh

SYNTHESIS & CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER-MODIFIED CALCIUM SILICATE HYDRATE FOR WELLBORE APPLICATIONS , Jeremy J. Starr

Multi-year water quality data reveal highly variable timing and magnitude of metabolism and physicochemical drivers in an aridland river network , Betsy Marie Summers

Recovery of gypsum & magnesium hydroxide from brackish water by chemical precipitation , Sugam Tandukar

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Physical and Chemical Interactions Affecting U and V Transport from Mine Wastes , Sumant Avasarala

An investigation into remote sensing techniques for describing hydraulic roughness , Smriti Chaulagain

Understanding Asphalt Concrete Aging Using Nanoindentation , Hasan M. Faisal

CHARACTERIZING PATTERNS IN E. COLI LEVELS IN RIO GRANDE RIVER WATER AND RIVERBED SEDIMENTS NEAR ALBUQUERQUE, NM , James Fluke

Characterization of wellbore microannuli , Serafin Garcia Fernandez

An Engineered Fit-For-Purpose Polymer Nanocomposite Seal Repair Material for Wellbores , Moneeb Genedy

Growth of an Algae Polyculture and Dunaliella Tertiolecta in Oilfield Produced Water at a Range of Salinities and Nutrient Concentrations for Biofuels Production. , Thomas C. Hopkins

DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK FOR THE SELECTION OF SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR ENERGY-RETROFITS , Amirhosein Jafari

Experimental Investigation of and Constitutive Model for the Thermo-Poro-Mechanical Deformation of Granular Salt Under Hydrostatic Compression , Brandon C. Lampe

Modeling and Simulation of Damage In The Brazilian Indirect Tension Test Using The Finite-Discrete Element Method , Jeremiah C. Leyba

INVESTIGATION OF ANION AND CATION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES FOR ENHANCING DESALINATION AND POWER GENERATION IN A MICROBIAL DESALINATION CELL , Francisco Lopez Moruno

Elevated Temperature Progressive Damage and Failure of Duplex Stainless Steel , Darren P. Luke

Investigation of Acetaminophen and Caffeine Removal Using Manganese Oxides and Granular Activated Carbon in Column Experiments , Rachael E. Miera

INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT GAP ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY , Parya Nickbeen

EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT OF CITIZENS TO TRAFFIC RELATED AIR POLLUTANTS IN A LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN , Amir Poorfakhraei

METAL REACTIVITY IN LABORATORY BURNED WOOD FROM A WATERSHED AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES , Asifur Rahman

STUDY OF BUILDING VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY MACHINERY , Bipesh Shrestha

The Investigation of Silica Removal in Reverse Osmosis Concentrate by Changing Design Parameters , John M. Stomp IV

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Civil engineering is a broad-based discipline that encompasses many specialties in the areas of structural engineering and mechanics, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering. Through the careful selection of courses, you can tailor the UIC MS in Civil Engineering program to meet your interests and needs.

Students pursuing the MS in Civil Engineering may choose between two options to complete their degree:

A thesis option , which provides the opportunity to gain research experience and is ideal for students who may be considering PhD study in the future. Thesis students often make connections in the field that can lead to career advice, research sponsorship, or other forms of funding.

A coursework-only option , intended for students who seek additional knowledge or who hope to obtain a professional license in the civil engineering field. This option is available for part-time as well as full-time students.

MS in Civil Engineering students also have the opportunity to focus their study in a specific area of concentration, which helps to target their master’s degree experience toward their desired outcomes. Our concentration choices include:

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The  environmental engineering concentration at UIC is broadly conceived, extending beyond the traditional boundaries of the field.

This concentration covers topics such as:

• Evaporation and other interactions between the land surface and the atmosphere
• Geoscience aspects of waste disposal
• Groundwater contamination and transport
• Management of stored and spilled hazardous waste
• Surface and groundwater hydrology and hydraulics
• Other environmental science and water resources problems

Courses in this concentration draw on the expertise of faculty from several other UIC departments, such as biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental and occupational health sciences, geology, mathematics, and mechanical and industrial engineering. The involvement of these faculty members in our program allows students to explore a wide range of topics in the water resources and environmental engineering field.

The geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering  area of concentration encompasses classical geotechnical engineering—analyzing and designing foundations, retaining structures, and underground structures—as well as environmental geotechnics, such as designing waste containment systems and performing remediation studies.

Students are able to work with faculty whose research addresses a variety of subjects in this area, including environmental geotechnics (e.g. the characterization, containment, remediation, and performance of contaminated materials), earthquake engineering, pavement analysis, and geomechanics.

MS students in the structural engineering and structural mechanics  concentration learn static and dynamic analysis of linear and nonlinear structures including modal analysis, the behavior of structural materials, and the design of structural systems in concrete and steel.

Students examine both current and potential problems in structural engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Bridge rehabilitation and rating
• Concrete fracture, damage, and creep
• Failure process of concrete structures
• Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis
• Microstructures of materials
• Structural dynamics and seismic response of structures

This curriculum provides a strong foundation for advanced work in professional practice, research, and teaching. It lays the groundwork for careers in private consulting or construction firms, industrial and governmental research laboratories, and universities, among others.

The  transportation engineering  concentration is oriented toward methods for the planning, design, and operation of surface transportation systems.

Through their coursework and research, students work alongside faculty to learn about and develop solutions to problems related to surface transportation facilities (infrastructure) through the application of optimization and simulation methods, as well as knowledge-based systems. In recent years, the faculty has also engaged in the design and evaluation of intelligent transportation systems.

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The curriculum requirements for the MS in Civil Engineering vary based on whether students select the  thesis option or the  coursework-only option . Expand the sections below to view the curriculum plan for each option.

GPA Graduation Requirement: A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required to graduate with an MS Degree.

Required credit hours: 36, grades of “D” will not count toward the credit hour requirement.

Credit hours from coursework:  24

Credit hours from thesis research:  12

As part of their 24 credit hours of coursework, MS thesis students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from 500-level courses. Of these 12 credits, 8 must be from courses with CME course codes, excluding CME 596, and 4 may come from either CME or COE courses, excluding CME 596 or its equivalent.

The remaining 12 credit hours of coursework must come from 400-level or 500-level CME or COE courses. Only one instance of CME 596 or its equivalent will be accepted toward graduation. CME 496 or its equivalent does not count for graduation credit, and 400-level ENGR courses are not accepted. Any course outside of the College of Engineering must receive prior approval from the academic advisor.

The 12 credit hours of research come from enrolling in CME 598.

Required credit hours: 36, grades of “D” will not count towards the credit hour requirement.

Credit hours from coursework: 36

As part of their 36 credit hours of coursework, MS course-work only students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from 500-level courses. Of these 12 credits, 8 must be from courses with CME course codes, excluding CME 596, and 4 may come from either CME or COE courses, excluding CME 596 or its equivalent.

The remaining 24 credit hours of coursework must come from 400-level or 500-level CME or COE courses. Only one instance of CME 596 or its equivalent will be accepted toward graduation. CME 496 or its equivalent does not count for graduation credit, and 400-level ENGR courses are not accepted. Any course outside of the College of Engineering must receive prior approval from the academic advisor.

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Valerie Makri ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Name one thing you think UIC does better than anywhere else. Integrating experienced working professionals into the curriculum as professors, instructors, and teaching assistants.

What do you hope to be doing right after graduation? Using my enhanced graduate-level knowledge within my office! I am currently working full-time as a structural engineer.

How is UIC preparing you for your future goals? It offers focused design classes, helpful classroom instructors who have industry experience, and real-world applications.

Looking broadly at your field of study, who is the person you admire the most, and why? Professor German Gurfinkel [a professor emeritus at our fellow UI System school in Urbana-Champaign], known as a concrete guru throughout the world!

Your primary hobby/outside interest: Singing opera, going to punk-rock shows, and petting my cat!

What do you suggest a newcomer to Chicago see or do if they’ve already seen Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, and Skydeck? Enjoy the robust local food and music scene everywhere.

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Sabattony Watopa ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Why did you choose UIC? Great professors, great engineering school, and close to the city center.

What is your academic area of focus within your department? Geotechnical engineering.

Have you worked in any labs? Yes, the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Laboratory and the Sustainable Engineering Research Laboratory .

Looking broadly at your field of study, who is the person you admire the most, and why? Braja M. Das. He is the founding father of geotechnical engineering. His research and theories are being used all over the world to interpret what’s going on beneath the foundation. He became my role model for pursuing a career in geotechnical engineering.

The best trip/vacation you’ve ever taken, and why: A summer vacation to Key West, Florida. Beautiful beaches. Refreshing.

The snack that powers you up to get through exams: Mint or fruit juice gum. I like chewing gum during exams because it helps with my nerves and helps me think clearly.

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Alexander Simon ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Name one thing you think UIC does better than anywhere else. The professors who teach graduate-level courses have fantastic experience outside of academia.

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now? Working as a design engineer.

How is UIC preparing you for your future goals? It provides status and knowledge of adjacent fields to my industry.

Have you worked in any labs? Yes, UIC’s EDGE Lab .

The best trip/vacation you’ve ever taken, and why: Rome, Florence, and Naples, Italy. Amazing food, beautiful culture, very interesting city layouts, wonderful art.

Favorite restaurant in Chicago, and why: I like Sultan’s Market and Dimo’s pizza because they’re affordable, open late, and have vegetarian and vegan options.

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Construction Materials

The Construction Materials area of study gives students a comprehensive understanding of the composition, microstructure, and engineering behavior of materials used in civil engineering applications.

Degrees Offered

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Materials)
• M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Materials)
• Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Materials)

Learn More About the Construction Materials Program

Civil engineers are often responsible for specifying, designing and manufacturing the materials with which they build their structures. Studies in construction materials are intended to make structural, transportation and foundation engineers aware of the fundamental properties of the materials they use.

Construction Materials has long been a strength of CEE at Illinois. Faculty in this area are leaders in concrete research, and they work with O'Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Illinois Department of Transportation. The Concrete Canoe competition, now famous at universities across the nation, was founded at the University of Illinois by CEE Professor Emeritus Clyde Kesler as a unique way to teach his students about construction materials.

The research interests of the Construction Materials faculty include:

• composition and performance of cementitious materials
• microstructure and nanostructure of cementitious materials 
• shrinkage, creep and thermal change of concrete
• non-destructive testing, sensing and imaging for construction materials and structures
• performance of alternative binders
• durability and sustainability of construction materials
• rheologic properties of fresh mixtures 

Visit the Construction Materials website for more information.

CEE Construction Materials Curriculum

Undergraduate program.

Students wishing to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering must complete 128 credit hours of coursework. The first two years of study build the base needed for the civil and environmental engineering education; students take physics, math, chemistry, theoretical and applied mechanics, and some general engineering courses and other electives.

The last two years are dedicated primarily to civil and environmental engineering courses. Students choose a major and a secondary area of study from the eight areas of concentration within the department: construction engineering and management, construction materials engineering, environmental engineering, environmental hydrology and hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering and sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.

The construction materials engineering undergraduate curriculum provides a broad understanding of the composition, microstructure, and engineering behavior of various materials used in civil engineering applications. The curriculum has two required core courses for students who choose construction materials as their primary area of study:   CEE300 and CEE310 . These courses serve as prerequisites for the required advanced technical electives CEE401 and CEE405 , respectively. Additional core courses and advanced technical courses are recommended, as described in the CEE Undergraduate Handbook. Students who choose construction materials engineering as their secondary area of study are required to take CEE 300 and two of the recommended advanced technical courses. To view the current undergraduate primary and secondary requirements, please see the  Undergraduate Handbook .

Graduate Program

Many positions within industry require an advanced degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Our department has been consistently ranked as a top program by U.S. News & World Report.

Visit the Graduate College admissions page for graduate application information .

The construction materials engineering graduate curriculum provides detailed understanding of composition, microstructure, and engineering behavior of various materials for civil engineering applications. The program especially focuses on concrete, although other construction materials are considered. The curriculum includes graduate courses from several within areas in CEE and from other departments at the University of Illinois. In addition, all registered graduate students are required to participate in the construction materials seminar series CEE595MA , offered every spring semester.

Masters program

The M.S. degree can be completed with or without a thesis. The M.S. degree requires 32 credit hours of graduate course credit (thesis option) or 36 credit hours (non-thesis option). The student must complete 400- or 500- level courses in two categories: construction materials (concrete, metals, polymers), and engineering behavior (mechanics, durability, and testing). For the thesis option, students must complete at least 24 hours of graduate level coursework and eight hours of thesis research, with 16 hours in the areas of construction materials and engineering behavior. For the non-thesis option, students must complete at least 36 hours of coursework, with 16 hours in the areas of construction materials and engineering behavior. Current students are required to submit a Plan of Study , which lists the M.S. requirements and recommended courses in greater detail.

Doctoral program

The Ph.D. program requires 8 additional units of coursework, a comprehensive research program and preparation of a dissertation. The student must complete 400- or 500- level courses in two categories: construction materials (concrete, metals, polymers), and engineering behavior (mechanics, durability, and testing). The student must complete at least 32 hours of coursework and 32 hours of thesis research. Current students are required to submit a Plan of Study , which lists the Ph.D. requirements and recommended courses in greater detail.

As described in the CEE Graduate Handbook, Ph.D. students must pass the qualification procedures set by their area of specialization. The procedures in the construction materials engineering area are that, during the first 12 months after acceptance into the CEE Ph.D. program (after the student has completed two courses in construction materials and two courses in engineering behavior, and after one of the construction materials faculty has consented to serve as advisor), the student shall submit to this advisor a written request for admission to the Ph.D. program. If the student has a GPA of 3.5 or greater, he or she is deemed to be qualified for Ph.D. studies; if not, the student's qualifications will be reviewed by the construction materials faculty and a decision made regarding the qualifications.

Remaining requirements for preliminary examination and final examination are described in the CEE Graduate Handbook .

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Porous Materials via Freeze Casting: 3D MXene, Ceramics, and Their Composites for Energy Storage Applications

 Freeze casting, an innovative materials processing technique, offers significant potential to create porous structures with high surface-to-volume ratio for high performance devices. This thesis presents a comprehensive study on the fabrication of porous structures using 2D MXene nanomaterials, silica, and alumina, with a focus on achieving controllable interconnected porosity and demonstration of such structures for steelmaking and energy storage. This thesis is divided into three sections. The first part of the thesis examines the freeze casting process for fabricating porous ceramics using silica and camphene. A full-factorial design of experiments is conducted to correlate freeze casting parameters with pore characteristics. Variables like solid loading, particle size, cooling temperature, and distance from the cooling surface are scrutinized. The fabricated samples are cross-sectioned and analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and image processing, yielding detailed data on areal porosity, pore size, shape, and orientation. The study successfully demonstrates the ability to steer pore orientation using bidirectional freezing, supported by a finite-element model, providing a quantitative understanding of the effects of freeze casting parameters on the part porosity. In the second part, the research establishes the suitability of freeze-cast alumina for high-temperature applications such as structural ceramics for molten metal and glass processing. Specific tests such as gas permeability, dilatometry and steel penetration tests for porous alumina are carried out in collaboration with Vesuvius Plc., a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, towards this goal. By varying process parameters like solid loading and freezing conditions, the study creates alumina with microscale, interconnected, and directional pores, achieving controlled gas permeability and mechanical strength. The optimized alumina exhibits 70% porosity, impressive gas permeability, high compressive strength, and a suitable dynamic elastic modulus; along with consistent performance under high temperatures, as evidenced by the steel penetration tests. These findings highlight the potential of freeze-cast alumina in advanced industrial applications. The final part of the thesis addresses the challenge of assembling MXene nanomaterials in 3D space without restacking. A novel material system is introduced, comprising a 3D MXene network on a porous ceramic backbone, fabricated using freeze casting. This MXene-infiltrated porous silica (MX-PS) system demonstrates high conductivity and effective performance as supercapacitor electrodes. The successful creation of 3D architectures of 2D MXenes opens new avenues in various fields, including energy storage and catalysis. Overall, this thesis contributes significantly to the literature on porous ceramics and MXene-based nanomaterials, providing valuable insights into their controllable and scalable manufacturing, characterization, and application in high-performance devices and industrial settings. 

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Auburn Engineering to offer new artificial intelligence programs beginning this fall

Published: Apr 10, 2024 10:05 AM

By Joe McAdory

Auburn Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) will offer three artificial intelligence (AI) engineering degree and certificate programs beginning in Fall 2024.

The programs — master’s degree in AI engineering, graduate certificate in AI engineering and undergraduate certificate in AI engineering — will provide various levels of technical depth to broaden students’ skillsets as they enter the workforce, CSSE Chair Hari Narayanan, said.

“Having a solid artificial intelligence education is a growing demand for the engineering workforce and we look forward to supplying organizations with highly skilled graduates,” Narayanan said. “Employers are looking for people with AI-related skills… even in the most unlikely places. Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize sectors such as business, defense, education, government and health care. To succeed in these roles, people need to understand how to utilize AI systems productively and efficiently. We aim to meet that need.”

The 30-hour master’s degree curriculum in AI engineering, which can be taken online or on-campus, is open to all students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution of recognized standing, either in computer science, software engineering, or another STEM discipline, and to those who have professional experience related to computing or IT and familiarity with mathematics. This program requires students to take three core courses — artificial intelligence, machine learning and data mining — and seven technical electives related to AI.

“The graduate program provides in-depth training, including the possibility for students to specialize,” Narayanan said. “For example, a student could say, ‘I want in-depth training in AI, but I also want to know how to use it within cyber security, computer networks, or something else.’”

In the graduate program, students will learn how to:

• Develop algorithms and methodologies for AI and machine learning systems and technologies.
• Incorporate software engineering principles to analyze, design and implement AI and machine learning software.
• Apply AI and machine learning techniques to solve complex engineering problems and problems of societal importance.
• Deliver written and oral presentations to non-technical and technical audiences.

Like the standard graduate degree program, admission into the graduate certificate program in AI engineering is open to all students with a baccalaureate degree from an institution of recognized standing, either in computer science, software engineering, another STEM discipline or have relevant professional experience and background knowledge.

“The graduate certificate might be appealing to students who have been working within industry for a while and want to upskill,” Narayanan said. “Maybe not enough to design and build a new AI system, but enough to make decisions about what AI technologies and tools to use and how best to use them.”

This 12-hour program, available on-campus or online, includes courses in AI, machine learning and data mining, along with an approved AI-related elective.

Narayaran said the undergraduate certificate in AI engineering is currently open only to CSSE majors.

“Students in this program will develop the deep technical knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems and issues faced by government, industry and society,” he said. “Blending this AI certificate with their chosen CSSE major in computer science or software engineering can be very advantageous for these students.”

The undergraduate certificate program’s 12-hour curriculum models the graduate certificate and includes courses in AI, machine learning and data mining with an approved AI-related elective.

“Developing cutting-edge programs like these — and meeting the growing needs of industry — is expected of leading engineering colleges in the nation,” Narayanan said. “In fact, these programs on engineering AI systems are the first of their kind in Alabama.”

Among the largest departments at Auburn University, CSSE currently offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, including B.S. in Computer Science, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science (online), Computer Science Minor, Undergraduate Cyber Defense Certificate, M.S. in Computer Science and Software Engineering (thesis or non-thesis options), M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Engineering, M.S. in Data Science and Engineering (data science or data engineering options), Graduate Certificate in Data Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Visit here for more information about computer science and software engineering at Auburn University.

New programs include a master’s degree in AI engineering, graduate certificate in AI engineering and undergraduate certificate in AI engineering.

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