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Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Advancing Depth-Storage-Discharge Modeling in Regional Hydrology , Fahad Alshehri

An Analysis of Driven Pile Relaxation in Florida Soils , Dalton E. Knowles

Nutrient Removal of Biochar Amended Modified Bioretention Systems Treating Nursery Runoff , Nicholas Richardson

Dissolved Nitrogen Removal in Biochar Amended, High Permeability Media for Urban Stormwater Treatment , Mark Vicciardo

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

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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 & Environmental Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Dissertation: Thermo-Elasto-Plastic Stability of Biaxially Loaded Hollow Rectangular Section Steel Beam-Columns with Applied Torsion , George Adomako Kumi

Dissertation: Modeling the Impact of Connected and Automated Vehicles on Driving Behaviors and Safety: A Driving Simulator Study , Abdalziz Alruwaili

Thesis: Stability and Strength of Glass FRP Beam-Columns with Biaxial Bending and Torsion Including Shear and Warping Deformations , Emad M. Amin

Thesis: Inelastic Dynamic Response of Two-Story Steel Frame Under Single and Dual Blast Loading , Jack Austin

Dissertation: Dynamic Soil-Structure Response and Failure of Wood Utility Poles Under Hurricane-Force Wind and Non-Linear Cable Loads , Ramani Ayakannu

Dissertation: Quasi-Static and Impact Load Response of BFRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams and Post-Terrorist-Attack Sub-Assemblages , José Luis Carrasquillo

Dissertation: Biochar for Heavy Metal Removal in Water: Opportunities, Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions , Pushpita Kumkum

Dissertation: Combine Effects of Heavy Storm, Sea Level Rise, and Wind-Induced Surge on Flooding in a Low-Gradient Coastal Watershed in Eastern Virginia , Rutvik Rajendrabhai Patel

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Thesis: Evaluating Direct Filtration as an Alternative to Conventional Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment for Indirect Potable Reuse , Savannah M. Flemmer

Thesis: Biocrude Production From Lignin in Hydrothermal Medium: Effect of Rapid Heating and Short Residence Time , Kyoko Hirayama

Thesis: Adaptation of Nirtrifiers and Heterotrophs to Low Dissolved Oxygen in an Activated Sludge Biological Nutrient Removal Pilot Plant , Shashank Khatiwada

Thesis: Lithium Extraction From Aqueous Solution Using Magnesium Doped Lithium Ion-Sieve Composite , Ujjwal Pokharel

Dissertation: An Effective Model for Dynamic Properties of Local Soils and Their Influence on Seismic Response of a Typical Reinforced Concrete Building , Kaveh Zehtab

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Dissertation: Quantification of Wave Attentuation of a Marsh Sill Living Shoreline and Application of Numerical Modeling for Design Optimization and Adaptation , Maura K. Boswell

Dissertation: Effectiveness of Suspended Lead Dampers in Steel Buildings Under Localized Lateral Impact and Vertical Pulsating Load , Herish Abdullah Hussein

Dissertation: Data-Driven Framework for Understanding & Modeling Ride-Sourcing Transportation Systems , Bishoy Kelleny

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Thesis: Stability of Low Crested and Submerged Breakwaters: A Reanalysis and Model Development , Christopher P. Burgess

Dissertation: Integrated Processing of Municipal Solid Waste for Maximizing Waste Reduction, Carbon Recovery and Fuel Production , Kameron J. King

Thesis: Assessment of the Hydrograv® Adapt Variable Height Secondary Clarifier Inlet at HRSD Nansemond Treatment Plant , Matthew Poe

Dissertation: Rainfall-Runoff Mechanisms and Flood Mitigation in a Coastal Watershed with Numerous Wetlands and Ponds , Homa Jalaeian Taghadomi

Dissertation: Hydrothermal Processes for Extraction and Conversion of Biomass to Produce Biofuels and Value-Added Products , Anuj Hemant Thakkar

Dissertation: Spatiotemporal Variations of Precipitation and Climate-Resilient Structure Design in Virginia , Xiaomin Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Dissertation: A Rule Based Control Algorithm for on-Ramp Merge With Connected and Automated Vehicles , Ehsan Beheshtitabar

Thesis: Lateral-Torsional Instability and Biaxial Flexure of Continuous GFRP Beams Including Warping and Shear Deformations , Waverly G. Hampton

Thesis: The Impacts of Surface Gravity Waves on Buoyant Plume Dilution , Bruce William Husselbee

Dissertation: Truck Trailer Classification Using Side-Fire Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Data , Olcay Sahin

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Thesis: Developing Algorithms to Detect Incidents on Freeways From Loop Detector and Vehicle Re-Identification Data , Biraj Adhikari

Dissertation: Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation Reactions of Lipids , Alexander Asiedu

Dissertation: Latent Choice Models to Account for Misclassification Errors in Discrete Transportation Data , Lacramioara Elena Balan

Thesis: Spatiotemporal Downscaling Rainfall Predictions of North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program for Entire Virginia , Zhaoyi Cai

Thesis: Application of a Biodegradable and Recyclable Chelating Agent for Ash Removal from Algae , Temitope George Daramola

Dissertation: Parallel Jacobi Transformation Algorithm for Generalized Eigen-Solution With Improved Damage Detection of Truss/Bridge-Type Structures , Maryam Ehsaei

Thesis: Sidestream RAS Fermentation for Stable Bio-P Combined with Short Cut Nitrogen Removal in an A/B Process , Lindsey Elise Ferguson

Thesis: Challenges of Designing and Operating a Pilot Scale Short Residence Time Continuous Hydrothermal Flash Hydrolysis Reactor for High Slurry Load Biomass Processing , Mason James Martin

Dissertation: Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Lagrangian Control: Improving Freeway Bottleneck Throughput Via Variable Speed Limit , Reza Vatani Nezafat

Thesis: Variable Speed Limit Control at SAG Curves Through Connected Vehicles: Implications of Alternative Communications and Sensing Technologies , Reza Vatani Nezafat

Thesis: Measuring and Modeling Bare Desert Wind Erosion From Steppe Grassland of Northern China as Affected By Soil Moisture and Climate , Nicholas Morgan Potter

Dissertation: Adaptive Control of Base Isolation Systems Using the Transmissibility-Based Semi-Active Controller , Ramin Rabiee

Thesis: Numerical Modeling of Shoreline Response to Storm Tides and Sea Level Rise , Akash Sahu

Dissertation: Numerical Modeling and Field Investigation of Nearshore Nonlinear Wave Propagation , Elham Sharifineyestani

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dissertation: Behavior of Piled Raft Foundation in Partially Saturated Soils , Salman Alrubaye

Dissertation: Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrothermal Processing of Microalgae for Biofuels and Co-Product Generation , Andrew P. Bessette

Thesis: The Evaluation of Enhancing Biological Phosphorus Removal and Improving Settleability Using Mainstream Hydrocyclones for External Selection , Amanda Carrie Ford

Dissertation: Value Added Products From Lignin and Biomass Derivatives , Chen Li

Dissertation: Predicting Effects of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on Hydrologic Processes in a Mid-Atlantic Coastal Watershed , Rui Li

Thesis: Flexural Behavior and Strength of Doubly-Reinforced Concrete Beams with Hollow Plastic Spheres , Rutvik R. Patel

Thesis: Modeling Effects of Rainwater Harvesting Systems on Water Yield Increase and Non-Beneficial Evaporation Reduction to Sustain Agriculture in a Water-Scarce Region of China , Tennille Wade

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Thesis: A Comparative Study of the Effects of External Selection on Settleability and Formation of Aerobic Granular Sludge , Tyler A. Brickles

Thesis: Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Bridges in the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia to Storm Surge Flooding under Sea Level Rise , Luca Castrucci

Dissertation: Behavior and Strength of RC Spandrel Members Under Unsymmetrical Bending and Torsion Including CFRP Retrofitting , Muhammad Fahim

Dissertation: Behavior and Strength of Non-Prestressed and Prestressed Hillman Composite Beam Including CFRP Retrofitting , Wajid Khan

Thesis: Investigation and Analysis of the Fluctuating Brominated to Total Trihalomethane Ratio in the Virginia Beach Distribution System , Christopher Steven Mihalkovic

Dissertation: Investigating Physical Processes Associated With Chesapeake Bay and Changjiang Estuary , Arash Niroomandi

Dissertation: Simulated Dynamics of Soil Water and Pore Vapor in a Semi-Arid Sandy Ecosystem , Shohreh Pedram

Thesis: Quantifying Cyanide Inhibition of Nitrification and Developing Cost-Effective Treatment Processes , Germano M. Salazar-Benites

Dissertation: Efficient Algorithms for Solving Size-Shape-Topology Truss Optimization and Shortest Path Problems , Gelareh B. Sanjabi

Dissertation: Holistic Approach in Microalgae Conversion to Bioproducts and Biofuels Through Flash Hydrolysis , Ali Teymouri

Thesis: A Household Daily Non-Mandatory Activity Participation and Duration Modeling Accounting for Person Level Budget Constraints , Ivana Vukovic

Thesis: Quantifying Pollutant Removal Rates of Bioretention Basins as a Stormwater Best Management Practice , Evan Nathanial Waagen

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Dissertation: Dynamic Elasto-Plastic Behavior of Steel Building Sub-Assemblage Including CFRP Retrofitting Under Impact Load , Ali Mohammed Salih Aloosi

Dissertation: Methodologies for Estimating Traffic Flow on Freeways Using Probe Vehicle Trajectory Data , Khairul Azfi Anuar

Thesis: Impacts of Operating Parameters on Extracellular Polymeric Substances Production in a High Rate Activated Sludge System with Low Solids Retention Times , Matthew S. Elliot

Dissertation: Efficient Domain Decomposition Algorithms and Applications in Transportation and Structural Engineering , Paul W. Johnson III

Thesis: Changing Trends in Wave Heights in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region , Hillary Lane

Thesis: Longitudinal Tidal Dispersion Coefficient Estimation and Total Suspended Solids Transport Characterization in the James River , Beatriz Eugenia Patino

Thesis: Effects of Surrounding Water Table on a Forested Wetland Habitat in East Coast of Virginia , Lane Stokes

Thesis: Investigating the Relationship Between Latent Driving Patterns and Traffic Safety Using Smartphone-Based Mobile Sensor Data , Kenneth Wynne

Thesis: Global Sensitivity Analysis of Mat Foundation Behavior by Using Finite Element Modeling , Yang Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Thesis: Experimental and Predicted Behavior of FRP Beam-Columns Including Retrofitting , Ali Al-Huazy

Thesis: Analyzing Driver Behavior and Traffic Flow Breakdowns at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel , Michelle L. Allen

Thesis: Behavior and Strength of Pultruded FRP I-Section Columns Including Uniaxial and Biaxial Bending , Emad M. Amin

Thesis: Techno-Economic Analysis of Protein Concentrate Produced by Flash Hydrolysis of Microalgae , Alexander Nana Yaw Asiedu

Thesis: Life Cycle Assessment Using Argonne GREET Model of Algae Based Biofuels Produced Using Flash Hydrolysis Process , Andrew P. Bessette

Thesis: A Modified Rank Ordered Logit Model to Analyze Injury Severity of Occupants in Multi-Vehicle Crashes , Shelley Bogue

Dissertation: Polychlorinated Biphenyl Source Identification in Fish Tissue Using a Multivariate Statistical Evaluation of Congeners and Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry , William Edward Corl III

Thesis: Adsorption-Style Activated-Sludge Is It a Practical Treatment Process in North America? , Jon DeArmond

Thesis: Impact of Limited Organic Carbon Addition on Nitrogen Removal in a Mainstream Anammox Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor , Johnnie Wayne Godwin

Dissertation: Inelastic Behavior and Strength of Steel Beam-Columns with Applied Torsion , Mamadou Konate

Dissertation: A Risk Assessment of the Impacts of Coastal Flooding and Sea Level Rise on the Existing and New Pump Stations 113, Norfolk, VA , David A. Pezza

Dissertation: Hydrothermal Catalytic Liquefaction and Deoxygenation of Biomass for Renewable Fuel Production , Sergiy Popov

Thesis: Accuracy Comparison of Numerical Integration Algorithms for Real-Time Hybrid Simulations , Ganesh Anant Reddy

Dissertation: Characterizing Queue Dynamics at Signalized Intersections From Probe Vehicle Data , Semuel Yacob Recky Rompis

Thesis: Comparing Nutrient Recovery via Rapid (Flash Hydrolysis) and Conventional Hydrothermal Liquefaction Processes for Microalgae Cultivation , Caleb Richard Talbot

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Thesis: Evaluation of the EPA SWMM Model to Simulate Low Impact Development Features in an Urban Stormwater Environment , Holly Ann Carpenter

Dissertation: Flash Hydrolysis of Microalgae Biomass for Biofuels Intermediates Production, Protein Extraction, and Nutrients Recycle , Jose Luis Garcia Moscoso

Thesis: Anammox Polishing in Mainstream Wastewater Treatment to Meet Stringent Ammonia and Total Nitrogen Limits , Rebecca Mary Holgate

Thesis: Effective CFRP Retrofitting Schemes for Prestressed Concrete Beams , Herish Abdullah Hussein

Dissertation: Feasibility of Mainstream Nitrite Oxidizing Bacteria Out-Selection and Anammox Polishing for Enhanced Nitrogen Removal , Pusker Raj Regmi

Dissertation: Stormwater Infrastructure Optimization on Conjunctive Improvements , Mohammad Hussin Shar

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Thesis: Linear Programming Algorithm with Mixed Real-Integer Variables in MATLAB Environments , Gelareh Bakhtyar

Thesis: Operation and Modification of a B-Stage for Efficient Nitrogen Removal in an A/B Process Pilot Study , Ryder Bunce

Dissertation: The Role of Proximity in Reducing Auto Travel: Using VMT to Identify Key Locations for Development, from Downtown to the Exurbs , Robert B. Case

Dissertation: Watershed-Scale Hybrid Stochastic-Deterministic Modeling Framework and Diffused Sources Superpositioning , Ruby Juvah Damalie

Thesis: Denitrification and Biological Phosphorus Removal Using Focused, Pulse-Treated, Thickened Waste Activated Sludge as an Internal Carbon Source , Holly Anne Hillard

Thesis: Evaluating Alternatives for Augmented Water Quality Improvement Utilizing Oyster Restoration as Best Management Practice (BMP) , Stephanie Roberts Long

Dissertation: An Investigation of Pavement Distress Variables on Crash Outcomes Using Hierarchical Generalized Linear Regression Modeling , Robert Alan Morgan

Thesis: Optimization of DEMON® Sidestream Treatment and Potential for Anammox Mainstream Bioaugmentation , Andrea Lauren Nifong

Dissertation: Dimensionless Criteria for Selecting Tidally-Influenced Advective-Dispersive Desalination Brine Mixing Plume Characterization Models , Alireza Shahvari

Dissertation: Exploring Travel and Activity Behavior in Transit-Oriented Developments: Insights Into Transportation Benefits and Travel Demand Modelling , Sanghoon Son

Dissertation: Thermo-Elasto-Plastic Behavior of Biaxially Loaded Steel Beam-Columns Inducing Those From World Trade Center Towers , Yanhong Zhao

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ESTIMATION OF MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF UNSATURATED SOILS FROM A SOIL-WATER CHARACTERISTIC CURVE , Lucas Acheampong

GEOPHYSICAL METHOD USED FOR THE DETERMINATION AND PREDICTION OF SOIL STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS PARAMETERS , Dabo Adama

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

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

IMPACT OF AUGMENTED DOCUMENTATION WORKFLOWS ON TRANSPORTATION AGENCY ASPHALT PAVING OPERATIONS: A QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE STUDY , Josh Withrow

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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

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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

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Breakaway Luminaire Pole Research , Jacob Conway

Detection of Deficiencies and Data Analysis of Bridge Members with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks , Bennett Jackson

Sustainable Revitalization of Asphalt Pavements: An In-Depth Analysis of Enhancing the Performance of Asphalt Binder Through the Application of Rheological and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Techniques , Muhammad Ahmad

Performing Motorized-to-Non-Motorized Crash Analysis Using Multi-Model LBS Traffic Data Calibrated Through Random Forest Models , Nicholas Aldridge

Assessing the Performance of High-RAP Mixtures Incorporating Crude Vegetable Oils and an Antioxidant from Mechanical, Environmental, and Economic Perspectives , Nitish R. Bastola

Safety and Operational Assessment of Rural Free Right-Turn Ramp Intersections , Jonathon Camenzind

Assessment of Bridge Pier Response to Fire, Vehicle Impact, and Air Blast , Chen Fang, Qusai Alomari, and Daniel G. Linzell

The Effects of Inaccurate and Missing Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory Data on Crash and Severity Model Estimation and Prediction , Muhammad Umer Farooq

Reducing Infiltration and Inflow in Small Collection Systems: Environmental, Economic, and Other Impacts , Andrew Hansen

CO 2 Storage Capacity and Injectivity of Stacked Carbonates of the Pennsylvanian and Permian in Western Nebraska , Lateef Lawal

Bridge Deck Overhang Design: Effective Vehicle Impact Loads, Ultimate Strength, and Implications on Bridge Rail Performance , Andrew Eric Loken

Adaptation of Concrete and Timber Bridge Railings for Low-Volume Traffic , Russell Masterson

Transportation Components of the City of Bennet Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Economic Development Plan , Kyle McLaughlin

Integration of Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making: Case Studies of Civil Infrastructure , Sussan Moussavi

Investigation and Modification of Single-Post Aluminum Sign Supports for Mash Crashworthiness , Rodrigo Quintero

Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis of Temple 16 and Rosalila at Copan Ruinas , Luis Tuarez

Energy Dissipation Optimization for Circular Culverts , Chi Zhang

Evaluation of an Equivalent Mean Grain Size Diameter to Rationally Predict the Erodibility of Fine Riverbed Soils in Nebraska , Basil Abualshar

Interlayered Thin Film Composite (iTFC) Membranes: The Synthesis and Assembly of Active Layer from Conjugated Microporous Polymer , Febby Andini

Behavior of Completely Automated Evapotranspiration Estimation (eeMETRIC) , Atiqullah Atif

Data-Driven Prioritization and Empirical Predictions for Bridge Scour in Nebraska , Awgku Ahmad Hashim Awg Bolhasan

A Physical Model of Deadmans Run , Quinn Brandt

Evaluation of Swelling Pressure and Shear Strength of Inorganic Microfiber-Reinforced Bentonite for the Engineered Barrier System , Jose Maria Ferdinand Victoria Calaunan

Performance of Concrete with Different Cement Finenesses and Nano-activators , Brandon Faltin

Estimation of Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle Manure in Nebraska , Noe Hernandez

Risk Assessment of Hazardous Material Transportation for Small and Tribal Communities , Harrison Redepenning

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Soil-Geosynthetic Composite for a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Roadway System , Daniel Robertson

Empirical Fragility Functions and Numerical Parametric Study for Buckling of Steel Grain Bins under High Wind Loads , Andrew Ruder

Development of a Next-Generation Non-Proprietary Portable Concrete Barrier , Riley Ruskamp

Experimental and Numerical Study: Sheet Pile Abutment Systems for Water–Crossing Bridges , Hung Phi Van

Efficiency of Bank Filtration in the Removal of Cyanotoxins Under Different Levels of Nutrients , Luke Walkenhorst

Measuring Acoustic Nonlinearity of Elastic Materials Using Thermal Modulation of Ultrasonic Waves , Bibo Zhong

Application of Biochar as Beneficial Additive in Concrete , Temirlan Barissov

Detecting and Evaluating Cracks on Aging Concrete Members with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks , Brendan Barnes

IMPACT OF PARTICLE SURFACE CHARGE HETEROGENEITY ON DEPOSITION ONTO FLAT SURFACES AND TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA , Thompson Delon

Prioritization of Research on Bridge Railings for Use on Timber Deck Bridges and Development of Two Glulam Bridge Railing Systems , Jared Duren

Evaluation of Permanent Concrete Barriers to MASH 2016 , Samuel Elias Hovde

A METHODOLOGY FOR ESTIMATING CAPACITY AND PASSENGER CAR EQUIVALENTS FOR CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES TRAVELING ON FREEWAYS , Antonio Hurtado Beltran

Risk and Safety Associated with Hazardous Materials Transport in Rural and Native American Communities: A Case Study of Thurston County, Nebraska , Sydney James

Establishing Safe Operating Speeds for Autonomous Vehicles: A Case Study from the Automated Skyway Express in Jacksonville, Florida , Andrew Loken

Fragility Functions of Manufactured Houses under Earthquake Loads , Shuyah Tani Aurore Ouoba

Modeling Watershed Sensitivity to Climate Change in Systems Affected by Discharge of Mine Tailings , Johnette C. Shockley

PROBABILISTIC SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF FREESTANDING HISTORIC MONUMENTS , Marie E. Wagner

Determinants of Water System Management , Caleb White

Hydraulic and Mineralogical Characterization of Organoclay Before and After Reaction with Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL) , Mostafa Afzalian

Biofiltration of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted at Ethanol Plants , Mitham Al-faliti

Optimum Mixing Design of Xanthan and Gellan Treated Soils for Slope Stabilization for Weathered Shales and Glacial Tills in Nebraska , Layal Bitar

Concentration and Treatment of Odors Generated by Landfills , Gabriel Cohen

Development of a MASH Test Level 4 Open Concrete Bridge Rail , Jacob DeLone

Reliability-Calibrated ANN-Based Load and Resistance Factor Load Rating for Steel Girder Bridges , Francisco Garcia

Eliminating Rebar Splicing in Transverse Joints of Precast Full Depth Bridge Deck Panels , David Gee

Quantitative Assessment of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Small and Large-Scale Concrete Specimens Utilizing Nonlinear Acoustic Techniques , Clayton Malone

NITRATE AND HERBICIDES REMOVAL FROM GROUNDWATER USING IMMOBILIZED ALGAE , Sara Mollamohammada

RIVETED STEEL RAILWAY BRIDGE HEALTH MONITORING AND DAMAGE DETECTION , Ahmed Rageh

Development of an Improved Arterial Roadway Performance Reliability Methodology , Ernest Tufuor

Evaluation Of Internally Cured Bridge Deck Concrete With Standard And Optimized Aggregate Gradation , Arman Abdigaliyev

RESTRICTED CROSSING U-TURNS AT RURAL INTERSECTIONS , Timothy Adams

Numerical Simulation of Diffuse Ultrasonic Waves in Concrete , Hossein Ariannejad

Full Scale 13-Story Building Implosion and Collapse: Effects on Adjacent Structures , Kanchan Devkota

Biofiltration of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted at Ethanol Plants , Christopher Arthur Duerschner

Simulation of Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Fate in Narrow Grass Hedges , Marzieh Khedmati

Probabilistic Analysis of Slide-Rocking Structures Under Earthquake Loads , Taylor J. Knickerbocker

Sustainability Assessment of U.S. Beef Processing and its Antimicrobial Systems , Shaobin Li

Development of a Mix Design Adjustment Method For Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Super High Performance Concrete Based on Excess Paste , Joe Malloy

Using Theoretical And Experimental Particle Packing For Aggregate Gradation Optimization To Reduce Cement Content In Pavement Concrete Mixtures , Miras Mamirov

Development of Post-to-Deck Connections for Use in a MASH TL-4 Steel-Tube Bridge Rail , Pascual Mauricio

Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Small Nebraska Mechanical Water Resource Recovery Facilities: Impacts of Construction and Operations , Sussan Moussavi

Assessing Impact and Blast Resilience of Polymer Coated Cementitious Materials , Murtaza Nalwala, Gabriel Nsengiyumva, and Yong-Rak Kim

Development of a MASH TL-4 Steel, Side-Mounted, Beam-and-Post, Bridge Rail , Oscar Pena

Application of Remote Sensing Technology in Water Resources Management , Mahesh Pun

Proportion and Evaluation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Using Local Materials , Flavia Ribeiro Furtado de Mendonca

Effects of Nutrient Level and Growth Rate on Mutation and Conjugation Processes That Confer Antibiotic Resistance to E. coli , Mohammadreza Shafieifini

LIDAR Assessment to Monitor Bridge Response Under Live and Dead Loads , Daniel Watson

MULTISCALE MODELING OF FRACTURE IN QUASI-BRITTLE MATERIALS USING BIFURCATION ANALYSIS AND ELEMENT ELIMINATION METHOD , Keyvan Zare Rami

FINITE ELEMENT MODELING AND UPDATING OF A FIVE-TIERED PAGODA STYLE TEMPLE , Linh Maytham Abdulrahman

Shear Strength Characteristics and Failure Mechanism of Slopes in Overconsolidated Soils of Nebraska , Hossein Bahmyari

Experimental Study on a New Type of Transverse Connection for Nebraska County Bridge System , Alexander Bleyhl

Examination of Steel Pin and Hanger Assembly Performance – Retrofit to Replacement , Chandana Chickamagalur Balakrishna

Effect of Swine Manure Pit Additives and Facility Disinfectants on the Fate of Antibiotics and Manure Composition During Simulated Swine Manure Slurry Storage , Jon Duerschner

Integration of Remote Sensing and Proximal Sensing for Improvement of Field Scale Water Management , Foad Foolad

Statistical Investigation of Road and Railway Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety , Amirfarrokh Iranitalab

Artificial Neural Network and Finite Element Modeling of Nanoindentation Tests on Silica , KIANOOSH KOOCHEKI

Structural Identification and Assessment of the Inverted Tee Girder Bridge System , Garrett P. Martindale

Road Diet Feasibility Analysis for Nebraska , Brandon L. Purintun

Optimized Health Monitoring Plans for a Steel, Double-Track Railway Bridge , Ahmed Rageh

Evaluation and Development of CPT Based Pile Design in Nebraska Soils , Alex Silvey

Rainwater Harvesting System Scenario Analysis on Runoff Reduction Potential in Surabaya, Indonesia: A Geospatial Analysis for Brantas Hilir Watershed , Putri Sukmahartati

Investigation of a Tractor-Tank Trailer Roadside Containment Barrier , Dean L. Whitfield

Effects of Moving Bottlenecks on Traffic Operations on Four-lane Level Freeway Segments , Jianan Zhou

Bias and Other Error in Gridded Weather Data Sets and Their Impacts on Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration , Philip A. Blankenau

Broadening Understanding of Roundabout Operation Analysis: Planning-Level Tools and Signal Application , Ahmed Buasali

Molecular Dynamics Modeling and Simulation of Bitumen Chemical Aging , Farshad Fallah

Impact-resistant Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns , Chen Fang

Simulation and Prediction of the Groundwater Level in the Surrounding Area of the Nebraska Management System Evaluation Area site in Central Nebraska. , Cesar Augusto Gomez Peña

Chemical-Rheological Evaluation of the Short-Term and Long-Term Effectiveness of Binder Rejuvenators , H.F. Haghshenas, S. Kommidi, D. Nguyen, and Y-R Kim

Evaluation of Thin Asphalt Overlay Pavement Preservation in Nebraska: Laboratory Tests, MEPDG, and LCCA (17-2624) , Soohyok Im, Taesun You, Yong-Rak Kim, Gabriel Nsengiyumva, Robert Rea, and Hamzeh Haghshenas

Injury Severity of Truck Drivers in Crashes at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings , Waleed Ali Khan

Viscoelastic Analysis and Fatigue Characterization of Bituminous Materials in Two Length Scales Under the Influence of Aging , Santosh Reddy Kommidi

Numerical Modeling to Evaluate the Performance of Slow-Release Candles for Groundwater Remediation , Chuyang Liu

Hyperelastic Structural Fuses for Steel Buildings , Francys López

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Those considering a PhD in civil and environmental engineering should be individuals interested in specialized research. We provide opportunities for students to publish with their faculty adviser, to present research at professional conferences, and to explore their field in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary working environment.

Doctoral (PhD) students admitted to the program can expect to have tuition and stipend support for the duration of their studies, contingent on demonstrated progress toward their degrees. The typical doctoral program is five (5) years.

Through programs like PhD Plus , students learn essential skills for their professional careers. Professional interests most often are realized through research and technology development careers.

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Advising and early introduction to research and to your research community are hallmarks of the Duke CEE PhD experience. We believe in mentorship from Day One!

The process of finding your research adviser begins before you are admitted. Once you apply, our faculty may contact you. We then invite highly qualified applicants to interview. You'll meet our faculty and see their labs before a formal offer is made.

Once you are admitted, we help you assemble your Advising Team. Your team will include your research adviser, your departmental adviser, the director of graduate studies, a five-member dissertation committee, and the department chair.

Our Day One matching of students with research advisers and our strong mentorship program helps to keep the time to Ph.D. at an average of 4.5 to 5 years, while giving you a team of expert collaborators to guide you toward your goals.

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In preparation for your role as a research mentor, Duke Engineering actively encourages and supports efforts by its PhD students to mentor undergraduates in research work.

Our PhD students can register to serve as a mentor and post a research project to a university-wide directory of research opportunities for undergraduates: Muser .

As mentors, our PhD students build professional mentoring relationships with undergraduates, while increasing undergraduate involvement in research—one of the hallmarks of a Duke Engineering education.

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Duke CEE faculty members are engaged in a wide range of efforts to improve the resilience of engineered structures, develop advanced computer models of complex natural phenomena and investigate approaches to predicting, monitoring and managing human impacts on air, water, land and global cycles--and environmental effects on human health.

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Admitted students with academic backgrounds outside of civil and environmental engineering may need to take some CEE undergraduate level courses in order to be prepared for graduate level coursework. Some of these courses may be counted towards the MS or PhD degree requirements. Please consult with the director of graduate studies.

This department offers study tracks across both civil and environmental engineering. Each track is associated with a sequence of regularly-offered core courses that parallel the research interests of our faculty.

Duke CEE provides a customized, flexible educational experience tailored to meet your needs in your chosen sub-discipline. In our program, you will progress from introductory classes to specialized coursework. As you learn, your focus will gradually shift from coursework to learning important leadership and research skills.

• 30 course credits (15 credits from core courses based on study track and 15 course credits related to the student’s area of research)
• Strongly encouraged to participate in the department's  Graduate Colloquium
• Establish and meet with Preliminary Exam Committee (PEC)  [Download Committee approval form ]
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In addition to fulfilling departmental course requirements, students are encouraged to take advantage of the variety of courses across the university to broaden their education. Such courses do need to be approved by a preliminary exam committee before the preminary exam is taken, and by the adviser after this exam. 

Students who are pursuing a PhD may, after completing the credit requirements for the MS degree, formally apply for an MS degree. Typically an MS thesis, a defense and an MS exam are required. Full tuition payment for a total of five (5) or six (6) or semesters is required.

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Students entering the PhD program with an MS degree, can, with approval of the Preliminary Exam Committee (PEC), the director of graduate studies, and the dean of The Graduate School, transfer up to 12 relevant course credits from the previous institution. Full tuition payment for a total of five (5) semesters is then required.

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The Pratt School of Engineering requires a minimum GPA of 3.2 from an undergraduate program in order to gain admission to the PhD program. A minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the Internet-based test is also required. Average GRE scores and UGPA from recent admitted applicants are:

• GRE Quantitative: 161
• GRE Verbal: 160

Preliminary Examination

• A written test based on core courses taken by the student
• A five-page minimum written research based proposal by the student, on a topic of their choice, which can be started at any time during their stay at Duke
• An oral defense of the research proposal and follow-up questions to their answers on the written exam   

The Preliminary Exam Committee (PEC) of three (3) faculty members meets with the student during their first few semesters to review their background, and make certain that they take courses such that they are prepared for the written portion of the preliminary exam. The preliminary exam itself is administered by faculty members in the student's study track.

The oral examination will normally be held before the end of the student's third semester from matriculation.   

Students must ultimately pass each of the three (3) components of the preliminary exam, but are allowed to retake any portion of the exam, depending on the support of the faculty.

Students become PhD candidates upon passing a Preliminary Exam, to be administered by their PhD Committee.

Graduate Colloquium

In addition to the course credits listed and discussed above, each graduate student in the department is encouraged to participate in the departmental seminar called Colloquium on Mechanics and the Environment.

A colloquium consists of a series of seminars and is offered in both the fall and spring terms. The faculty of the university, visiting scientists, and senior graduate students give the seminars. Additionally, workshops for PhD students focused on helping them prepare for the preliminary exam may be organized as part of these colloquia.

The faculty strongly encourages all graduate students to attend as many Graduate Colloquium seminars as possible, as exposure to novel ideas, research methodologies, and results from broadly or even remotely related fields is enriching and stimulating, and develops a critical sense of what constitutes an effective presentation.

Research Proposal Defense

The purpose of this defense is to evaluate a student's readiness before proceeding with doctoral-level research.

A committee must be identified and approved by the director of graduate studies and The Graduate School at least 30 days in advance.

Part 1: Research Proposal

The student must submit a Research Proposal, in written form, to all members of the committee.  This document:

• Defines the objectives of the proposed research
• Includes a survey and analysis of pertinent literature, with a focus on what is apparently missing in the literature and the student's anticipated contributions
• Describes the research tasks to be completed including theory development, data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Suggests a schedule for completion of the research

The goal of this proposal is to successfully provide the groundwork for all future doctoral research. This Research Proposal should be made available for review by members of the committee at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled oral presentation.

Part 2: Oral Defense

The student must provide an oral defense of the Research Proposal detailed in Part 1. This should take the form of an oral presentation given to all members of the committee, with the presentation designed to take approximately half an hour. The committee will evaluate the oral defense, as well as the student's readiness to undertake the proposed research.

The committee will rely on both parts of the Research Proposal Defense, as well as grades in graduate courses at Duke, to evaluate the student's potential to successfully complete the doctoral research program.

The outcome of Part 2 of the Research Proposal Defense is to be determined by vote of the members of the PhD Committee. Only two outcomes are possible: 1). The student passes and may continue with the proposed doctoral research; or, 2). The student fails. Students who fail the exam may apply, with the consent of the committee and the director of graduate studies, for the privilege of a second examination to be taken no sooner than three (3) months after the date of the first exam. Successful completion of the second exam requires the unanimous vote of all PhD Committee members.

Failure on the second examination renders the student ineligible to continue in the PhD program.

Teaching Assistantships – Training Provided

All PhD students complete two semesters of Teaching Assistantship (TA) prior to graduation. We provide training before you enter an undergraduate classroom for the first time .

It is expected that you will complete this requirement during your third (3rd) through eighth (8th) semesters. TA assignments will be based on your background and interests, and department needs.

Teaching Assistantships require 10 hours per week on average, and may involve organizing and leading discussion sections, grading homework and quizzes, assisting in the development of course materials and supervising laboratory sessions. More information

The final examination is normally administered by the same committee as the Research Proposal Defense, and successful defense of the dissertation requires at least four (4) affirmative votes, including the affirmative vote of the dissertation advisor. A negative vote by the dissertation advisor means that the student fails.

Details concerning important dates and deadlines, format of the dissertation/thesis, filing of intention to graduate, committee approval, and additional details may be found in the Graduate Bulletin or at The Graduate School website .

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Evaluation of 50’ FRP Truss Bridges with Timber Decks , Maxwell Browning Carey

Site Specific Probable Maximum Precipitation Implications for High Hazard Dams in West Virginia , Levi Jacob Cyphers

Stormwater Responses to Climatic and Land Cover Changes in Lowly Urbanized Subcoastal Environments , Md Tanvirul Islam

Evaluation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) for West Virginia to Predict Current and Future PMP & Utilizing Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Sludge in Reclamation , Grace Katherine Kerr

Understanding Learners' Perception of Virtual Reality-Assisted Learning in Engineering Education , Mohammad Samin Mansur

The Impact of Low-Skew on the Ultimate Capacity of Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders , Madison Lynn Morgan

An Integrated Framework for Establishing Long-Term Transportation Management Strategies Promoting Sustainable Urban Growth , M Imtiaz Rahman

Performance Evaluation of Composite Utility Structures under Wildfires and Mitigation Methods , Siddhant Sitoula

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Blowdown Wastewater Co-treatment with Produced Water for Resource Recovery: Moving Towards Zero Liquid Discharge and Sustainable Waste Management , Mohammad Hafez Ahmed

Investigation of High-Volume Volcanic Ash Cement Composites Modified with Amorphous Materials Through Experimental and Analytical Methods , Nawaf Alsulami

Optimizing sample collection and data interpretation for effective wastewater-based epidemiology in combined sewer systems , Christopher Allen Anderson

Evaluations of FRP Composite Coupons Under Impact and Puncture , Lekhnath Bhandari

Investigating the Change in Pavement Cracking Data Due to Automated Data Collection Methods , Faisal Quibria Chowdhury

A Computer Vision-based Method for Tack Coat Coverage Inspection Using Drone-Collected Images , Aida da Silva

Study of Capillary Channel Fiber Augmented Geobags for Accelerated Dewatering of High Moisture Content Fine-Grained Acid Mine Drainage Precipitate , Luke William Daugherty

Single Field of View Calibration Through Estimating Three Mutually Orthogonal Vanishing Points for Spatial Data Collection in Traffic Scenes , Sourav Dutta

Spatial Analysis of Bike-Sharing Station Usage and Placement: Redefining Bike-Share Planning for Equity , Sydney E. French

STRENGTHENING OF DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITH EXTERNAL FRP , Krishna Tulasi Gadde

Spatiotemporal trends in particle-associated microbial communities in a chlorinated drinking water distribution system , Madison Haddix

Understanding Emerging Travel Behavior in New York City , Md Amdad Hossen

Environmental Controls of Greenhouse Fluxes in Freshwater Wetlands across the Globe , Samira Jahan

Development of a Framework to Support Community-Scale Nutrient Recovery for Local Crop Fertilization and Production , Scott A. Lopez

Visual Sensing for Comprehensive Granular Traffic Data Collection in Support of Intelligent Transportation Applications , Linjun Lu

Exploring Opportunities and Challenges of Adopting Exoskeletons and Exosuits in Construction: Identifying Facilitators, Barriers, and Potential Solutions to Those Barriers , Dilruba Mahmud

Feasibility of Applying Motion Magnification in Subsurface Defect Detection for Concrete and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Specimens , Nagavardhani Malineni

Assessment of Regional Bike and Pedestrian Equity in Transportation Plans , Drew Reiter

Concentrated Wastewater Treatment Using a Ferric Iron-dosed Anaerobic Upflow Sludge Blanket Reactor for Recovery of Phosphorus and Ammonium , Carley E. Shingleton

Condition and Modeling Assessment of Geomorphic Landform Design on Coal Refuse Impoundments , Titus C. Smith

WEIGH-IN-MOTION DATA-DRIVEN PAVEMENT PERFORMANCE PREDICTION MODELS , Mohhammad Afsar Sujon

Application of metagenomic and molecular microbiology techniques to elucidate sources of fecal pollution and anthropogenic antibiotic resistance genes to surface water: a step towards a “One Health” approach to watershed management , Mehedi Hasan Tarek

Laboratory Experimentation and Numerical Modeling to Enhance Drainage in Geotextile Tubes , Jonah G. Tyson

FRP Pedestrian Bridges , Joseph Ryan Virga

Exploring the Usage of Acid Mine Drainage Sludge as a Soil Amendment for Reclaimed Mine Lands , Brady Watters

Development and Validation of Improved Live Load Distribution Factors for Moment in Press-Brake-Formed Steel Tub Girder Bridges , Brook Teklu Woldegabriel

Leveraging Data Science to Promote Sustainable Resource Recovery from Organic Waste Streams in Rural Regions , Mohammed Tamim Zaki

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Elucidating Biogeochemical Reactions of Iron for Ammonium Removal and Nutrient Recovery from Wastewaters: Moving toward Sustainable Wastewater Management , Rifat Anwar

Similitude, Scaling, and Prediction of Stream Dissolved Oxygen across the Contiguous U.S. , Aron Gebreslase

Experimental and Design Evaluation of Multi-bolted GFRP Joints , Amir Hossein Houshmandyar

Review of Innovative Rehabilitation Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Buildings , Demetrius Karoubas

Mechanical Response of VARTM infused FRP composites , Andrew Kenney

Development of an Innovative Co-treatment Technology for Produced Water and Blowdown Water: A Regional Approach of Water Management for Energy Production , Golnoosh Khajouei

Stormwater Runoff Response Under Changing Climate and Land uses Across Gradients of Inland and Coastal Urban-Natural Basin , Mahmood Khan

Climatic and Land Cover Sensitivities of Stormwater Runoff in a Coastal Natural-Urban Basin of Texas, USA. , Nusrat Nasrin Khan

Methodology for enhanced filtration and dewatering of fine-grain AMD precipitate using geocomposites for rare earth elements recovery , Iuri Lira Santos

Finite Element Method Calculation of A Prestressed Self Consolidating Concrete Beam , Vladyslav Machulsky

Detection of Fecal Bacteria in Watersheds Impacted by Acid Mine Drainage , Claire Addison McDonald

Geotextile Design and Performance for Dewatering of Rare Earth Element Sludge Produced from Acid Mine Drainage , Cory J. Nasiadka

Evaluating Effects of Sediment on Microbial Loading in a Drinking Water Distribution System , Erika Osborne

Understanding Perceptions of Vulnerable Roadway Users on Autonomous Vehicles , Md Tawhidur Rahman

Stormwater Sensitivities to the Climatic and Land Cover Drivers in a Heavily Urbanized Coastal Basin along the Northern Gulf of Mexico, USA. , Md Faisal Razy

Evaluating potential soil amendments and geomorphic methods for mine land reclamation , Amanda Rodrigues Silva

Expanding the Applicability of Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders Through the Extension of the Maximum Span Length and the Evaluation of Pier Continuity , Robert M. Tennant

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid Migration in Ground Subsurface , Hanadi Al-Hammad

Nondestructive Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure Using Ultrasonic Technique , Tyler Keith Ashbrook

Identification of Crash Contributing Factors in AV involved Crashes , MD TANVIR ASHRAF

A Parametric Study of Lateral-Torsional Buckling in Pultruded FRP Beams Using Abaqus , Robert Nathaniel Baylor

Investigation of Foundation Failures , Ali Buabbas

Erosion and Sediment Controls on Reclaimed Mine Refuse Impoundments , Sara Dalen

Timber Bridge Pile Splicing with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps , Drew L. Damich

Calibration of IRI-based PSI Equation using Updated Quarter-Car Parameters , Shirin Bahaaeldin Hassan

Effects of Changes in Land Use Land Cover and Climate on Long-term Total Dissolved Solids Trends in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States , Melaine Edouard Kolimedje

Prioritization Framework for Advanced Systems of Urban Roads in the Context of Smart Cities , Jinwoong Lee

Estimation and Mitigation of Stresses in Mass Concrete Structures Containing Ground Granulated Blast FurnaceSlag and Fly Ash , Guadalupe Leon

Evaluating Factors Influencing Transportation-Related Energy Consumption , Amrit Williams

Design of Bending Moment and Load Capacity Test for FRP Sheet Piles , Joshua Larry Wilt Mr.

Review of Forecasting Univariate Time-series Data with Application to Water-Energy Nexus Studies & Proposal of Parallel Hybrid SARIMA-ANN Model , Cory Sumner Yarrington

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Innovative Fe(III)-dosed Anaerobic Biological Treatment System: From Fe and S Biogeochemical Reactions to Engineering Process , Musfique Ahmed

Impacts of Bike Sharing on Transit Ridership , Moathe Salah Aljeri

Potential Benefits from Practices in Construction Waste Material Controls , Abdulaziz Alwadhenani

Study on The Thermal Properties of Concrete Containing Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Fly Ash and Steel Reinforcement , Bekir Erdem Bas

Effect of Binder Modification and Aggregate Size on Modulus and Fatigue of Asphalt Concrete , Elizabeth Bashiti

Time-Dependent Reliability Framework for Durability Design of FRP Composites , Rajneesh Kumar Bharil

Effects of Supplementary Cementitious Materials on Early-Age Tensile Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete , Lucas James Bucklen

Selective Precipitation and Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Acid Mine Drainage , Robyn Lauren Christoferson

An In-Depth Investigation of the Effects of Work-Related Factors on the Development of Knee Musculoskeletal Disorders among Construction Roofers , Amrita Dutta

Evaluation of Test Specimen Geometry of Asphalt Mixes Tested with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester , Abha Dwivedy

Evaluating the Polishing of Skid Aggregates in Asphalt using the British Pendulum Tester , Allison Nicole Givens

Procedure for Asphalt Mixture Friction Evaluation for WVDOH , Danielle Marie Hoyer

Large-Scale Modeling and Assessments of Climate, Land Cover, and Sea Level Change Impacts on Stormwater Runoff in Coastal Urban-Natural Environments , Erfanul Huq

The Energy Efficiency and Living Comfort of a Stabilized Rammed Earth Dwelling in Comparison with a Traditional Stud Frame Building , David C. Johnson III

Review of Modern Nondestructive Testing Techniques for Civil Infrastructure , Shabnam Khanal

Monotonic Response of RC Exterior Beam-Column Joints Reinforced with Filler-Modules and FRP Composite Wraps/Gussets , Praveen Kumar Reddy Majjigapu

On-Site Measurement of the Water-Cementitious Ratio and Heat of Hydration of Delivered Concrete , Seyednavid Mardmomen

Solution Tool to Predict Filter Cake Formation for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Slurries , Roberto Ecuador Martinez Ochoa

Multi-objective Optimization of a Ridesharing System Performance , Mohammad Nasr Azadani

Field Evaluation of a Modular Press-Brake-Formed Steel Tub Girder in an Application that Includes Skew and Superelevation , Adam D. Roh

Scaling-based Robust Predictions of Periodic Stream Water Quality Variables Across the Contiguous U.S. , Mohammad Abu Zafer Siddik

Experimental and Field Evaluation of FRP Pedestrian Bridge Decks , Kalrav Singh Tomer

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Short Beam Shear Strength Evaluations of GFRP Composites: Correlations Through Accelerated and Natural Aging , William Todd Barker

Numerical Modeling of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation and Comparison with Microseismic Data at a Field Site , Carter Lawrence Hulcher

Shear stress estimates in the approach and bridge section by using various formula , Jun Seon Lee

Direct Determination of the Dynamic Elastic Modulus and Poisson's Ratio of Timoshenko Prisms and Rods , Guadalupe Leon

Minimizing Trihalomethane Formation through Source Water Monitoring and Optimizing Treatment Practices , Nashid Mirza

Retaining Wall System with Soldier Pile and Composite Resin Infused Lagging Elements , Shane Phillip Moore

Bending Response of Timber Mortise and Tenon Joints Reinforced with Filler-Modules and FRP Gussets , Andrew Robert Pacifico

Structural Behavior of Steel Plate Embedded Hybrid GFRP Shapes , Piyush R. Soti

Evaluating design criteria for high hazard dams in a changing climate , Aaron Read Sutton

Review of water allocation models for West Virginia , Madison Lee Alexis Thompson

Field Performance and Rating Evaluation of a Modular Press-Brake-Formed Steel Tub Girder with a Steel Sandwich Plate Deck , Nicole Marie Hegele Underwood

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Spatiotemporal Controls and Scaling of Stream Water Quality across the East Coast of U.S.A , Shakil Ahmed

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As part of the requirements for graduate level degrees, students must complete a thesis for a Master's degree and/or dissertation for a Ph.D. Dissertations and theses are submitted to the academic department and the Graduate College and are made available through the University Library. Since 2010, all theses and dissertations are electronically deposited into IDEALS, the Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship, the University's open repository of scholarly content.

ProQuest Dissertations is a comprehensive collection of citations to dissertations and theses worldwide from 1861 to the present day. Full text PDFs are available for many Ph.D. dissertations added since 1997 and some older graduate works.

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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).

Civil and Environmental Engineering dissertations and theses granted from 1985 to 1999 were assigned Q.629.1Ta, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 1991 thesis by M. Doyle would be Q.629.1Ta91D). Dissertations and theses granted from 2000 to present were assigned Q.629.1Tb, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 2006 thesis by H. Dewey would be Q.629.1Tb06De).

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Doctoral candidates tailor a highly individualized Program of Study (typically 50 credit hours of courses beyond the bachelor's degree) to develop expertise in one of the following major specialization areas:

• Construction and Infrastructure Systems
• Engineering Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources
• Geosystems Engineering
• Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
• Transportation Systems Engineering

As part of the Program of Study, candidates must complete a Minor Field of Study. To demonstrate the ability for independent research, the candidate must pass a qualifying examination, a thesis proposal, and a thesis defense.

Candidates are required to complete a doctoral thesis reporting the results of original and independent research that derives from the scientific method and demonstrates creativity and technical expertise in the principles and methods essential to modern Civil & Environmental Engineering.

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Topic 1: building demolition- analyse the efficacy of destroying and ruining big city structures and their impact on the traffic..

Research Aim: Many big cities around the world have demolished a vast number of buildings that were functional with new structures. It not only has an economic impact but also results in the loss of urban culture, harms the environment, causes pollution, and worsens the traffic situation. This study will evaluate the merits of building demotion and will provide economic, technical, and environmental input.

Topic 2: Rural housing at low cost- Improving Water Diversion, Electricity Grids, and other Infrastructure to reduce the expenses.

Research Aim: Water, sanitation, wastewater systems, electricity, and rural infrastructure all impact human development outcomes. This study will examine rural housing at a low cost focusing on the improvement of water diversion, electricity grids and infrastructure services. It will also look into the policies made to avoid certain problems and help us understand how these things have influenced life in rural regions.

Topic 3: Examining the use of Activated Flash as a Binder in pavement adjustments to allow acceptable tension reinforcing stresses in order to Control Cracking in concrete.

Research Aim: This study will examine the use of activated flash as a binder in pavement adjustments to allow acceptable tension-reinforcing stresses to control cracking. Cracks usually emerge as a result of mechanical loads, adverse response, and environmental impact, and frequent cracking negatively impacts the performance of concrete. This study will focus on the appropriate measures that should be taken, as well as designs, materials, and construction practices to extend the life without any loss.

Topic 4: Strengthening an existing structure to allow it to withstand climate change - An analysis.

Research Aim: Buildings are dependent on environmental conditions. This study will analyse the strengthening of the existing structure to protect it from the effects of climate change. The focus is on the material used for the protection, sustainability, and strengthening of the building, as well as the adaptation of new construction standards. A milder temperature will lower the lifespan of building materials and impact the indoor climate of the building. More stormResearch Aim: The main goal of this study is to conduct a unique investigatios, snow or subsidence damage, water encroachment, and a bad indoor environment all contribute to a reduced building lifespan, raising the risk of collapse, worsening health, and significant loss of value in return.

Topic 5: An investigation of the use of Graphene-Fabricated nanoparticles for Water Purification- Comparison between Cost-Effectiveness and Benefits.

Research Aim: The main goal of this study is to conduct a unique investigation of the use of graphene-manufactured nanomaterials for water purification. The project intends to compare the benefits and cost-effectiveness of graphene processes. Furthermore, this study also intends to evaluate graphene nanomaterials’ impact on water treatment and analyse many future and emerging perspectives.

Topic 6: The Impact of Integrating IoT in Urban Development. An Exploration of Smart Cities Infrastructure.

Research Aim: The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technology in urban development, specifically focusing on its implications for smart city infrastructure. The study seeks to understand how IoT integration influences various aspects of urban living and city management.

Topic 7: Investigating the Use of Bamboo as a Construction Material.

Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the viability of bamboo as a construction material. Through empirical analysis and comparative studies, it seeks to evaluate the structural, environmental, and economic benefits of using bamboo in construction projects. The study further explores the bamboo’s mechanical properties and durability aspects by considering its availability, cost-effectiveness, and ecological impact. Furthermore, it aims to identify challenges and opportunities associated with bamboo use in construction.

Topic 8: An Analysis of the Lightning Protection Systems for Building Structures

Research Aim: The research analyses the design principles and practical implementation of lightning protection systems for building structures. The study focuses on ways to improve safety, avoid any risks and optimise the overall performance. 

Topic 9: Exploring the Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction

Research Aim: This study explores how Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can help improve worker safety and minimise occupational hazards. The research further discusses the best practices for the selection and enforcement of PPE. 

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Topic 1: civil engineering after coronavirus: identify the consequences of covid-19 on civil engineering in the uk or any country of your choice..

Research Aim: This research will focus on identifying the impacts of coronavirus on civil engineering in the selected country.

Topic 2: Research to study the damage caused to the construction projects due to the lack of workers on site.

Research Aim: This study will focus on identifying the damage caused to construction projects as the workers are staying away from the sites. What measures are taken to complete these projects and recover the loss?

Topic 3: Contractors and Builders after COVID-19: business industry, tender opportunities, and planning to continue business

Research Aim: This research aims to identify the conditions faced by contractors and builders. What is their plan to deal with the COVID-19 crisis? How did it affect the business industry and tender opportunities?

Topic 4: Cite Operating Procedures: research the various safety measures for workers, contractors, and engineers working on construction sites.

Research Aim: This research is conducted to know about various safety measures taken by the government and private organisations for workers, contractors, and engineers working on construction sites.

Topic 5: Investigate how civil engineers are working from home: Identify whether remote working can be a long-lasting solution to recover the loss caused by COVID-19.

Research Aim: Remote working has emerged as a ray of hope for mechanical engineers amid this pandemic. This research will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of remote working and also answer the question of whether it is a long-lasting solution or not.

Topic 6: Research to study the economic and labour crisis as a result of Coronavirus

Research Aim: This research will focus on the financial loss and labour crisis caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Topic 7: Research to study the disruption of the supply chain, shortage of contractors, workers, and material, cancellation of contracts due to COVID-19

Research Aim: This research will focus on identifying the disruption of the supply chain, shortage of contractors, workers, and materials, and cancellations of contracts as a result of COVID -19.

Topic 8: Research to throw the light on the future of the construction Industry after the Coronavirus pandemic.

Research Aim: This research will focus on predicting how the construction industry will transform after the COVID-19 pandemic. What challenges may it face, and what could be the possible ways to meet those challenges?

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Topic 1: computational mechanics and modelling.

Research Aim: This research aims to study the role of computational mechanics and to model In civil engineering

Topic 2: Development in Rock Mechanics

Research Aim: This research aims to highlight the recent developments in Rock Mechanics

Topic 3: Assessment of the bridges with innovative ideas

Research Aim: This research aims to address the need to assess bridges and propose innovative ideas for bridge constructions and designs.

Topic 4: Efficiently managing the water resources

Research Aim: This research aims to focus on the effective management of water resources during construction.

Topic 5: Stability of high rise buildings

Research Aim: This research aims to address the issues of the instability of high-rise buildings and the stress of ensuring their stability by highlighting the gaps in the literature review and providing a strong recommendation for researchers.

Topic 6: Elope Erosion Control in the Construction Industry

Research Aim: The research investigates the significance of elope erosion control to prevent soil erosion and facilitate drainage.

Dissertation Topics in Structural Engineering and Environmental

Topic 1: reliability of foundation performance and implications for structural design.

Research Aim: The main purpose of the research will be to use a reliability-based approach to performance by using two complementary approaches; macroscopic and action-oriented approach and microscopic and analysis-oriented approach to evaluate major risks and strategies that can be used to implement in complicated structural systems and designs.

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Topic 2: Behaviour of steelwork connection at large deflection in a fire

Research Aim: This research study will explore the behaviour of steelworks at large deflection in a fire. The researcher will use a unified computing model to simulate the behaviour of steelworks and their impacts on the deflection in the fire. Several other factors will also be identified in the study, such as limiting temperature criteria, loading and unloading effects, and explosion load ratios.

Topic 3: User-friendly model of degrading groundwater pollution plume

Research Aim: Groundwater pollution plumes consist of degradable compounds and materials, which results in declining the overall natural processes and their effectiveness on marine life. There have been studies that aimed to explore the slow degradation processes of pollution plumes in groundwater. However, this is particular research will aim to explore different factors that cause groundwater pollution plumes and contribute to its slow degradation process. Finally, the study will propose a user-friendly model to degrade the plume of groundwater pollution.

Topic 4: Examination of advanced solution strategies for non-linear FE analysis

Research Aim: This research aims to explore the role of advanced solution strategies that help engineers and builders carry out non-linear FE analysis. In this study, the researcher will demonstrate the static and dynamic problems related to the non-linear effects of solid structures and systems.

Topic 5: Strength, stiffness, non-linearity, and the volumetric response of concrete under triaxial compression

Research Aim: In this study, the researcher will demonstrate the behaviour of concrete under the situation of triaxial compression. The researcher aims to understand the stiffness, volumetric and compressive behaviour of concrete which may cause deformation when pressure is applied.

More Civil Engineering Dissertation Topics

• Research to Set up Remote Sensing Applications to Assist in the Development of Sustainable Enterprise
• Research to Study and Develop Water Treatment Processes
• Research to Studying Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
• Research to Study Sustainable Engineering: New Objectives for Construction Projects
• Research Regarding Micromechanics of Granular Materials.
• Research to Transform a Manufacturing Plant into a Sustainable Enterprise.
• Research to Study the Relationship Between Sustainability and Learning Organisation.
• Research to Study the Impact of Sustainability Concepts on Organisational Growth and Development.
• Research to Ensure Sustainable Heat Conservation Generated from Compressors within a Manufacturing Site.
• Research to Study and Develop Waste Reduction Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Concepts.
• Investigating the Impact of Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC) in Civil Engineering. 
• Studying the Impact of Construction Technology on Safety.
• Research to Study Properties of Concrete to Achieve Sustainability.
• Research to Study the Relationship between Lean Manufacturing and Sustainable Manufacturing.
• Research to Study Sustainability and its Impact on Learning Organisation.
• Development of Sustainable Homes with the Help of Renewable Energy Sources.
• Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures in Residential Applications
• Living Tree Buildings

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• Application of Ultra High Strength Concrete in LNG Terminals
• Mechanical Behaviour of Bridge Bearings of Concrete Bridges
• Winter Damage of Porous Asphalt
• Human-Induced Lateral Vibration of Bridges
• The Optimization of Tripod Substructure and its Application to Two Different Topsides
• Traffic-Induced Bearing Loads and Movements of a Steel Plate-girder Bridge
• Snap Through of Large Shield-Driven Tunnels
• A Timber Bearing Structure for Concept House
• The Sustainable Refurbishment of BK City
• The Elevated Metro Structure in Concrete, UHPC, and Composite
• Covering A28 Highway at Amersfoort
• Numerical Modelling of Turbidity Currents in Submarine Channels
• Post-trenching with a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge
• Morphological Impact of Coastal Structures
• Modeling Nearshore Currents Driven by Waves and Set-up Gradients
• Gaining New Insights Regarding Traffic Congestion, by Explicitly Considering the Variability in Traffic
• Dynamic Behaviour of Tunnel Elements 38 During the Immersion process
• Long-term Morphological M0delling of the Mouth of the Columbia River
• “Feasibility Study of a Climate Dike”
• Conditioning of Aggressive Water
• Swale Filter Drain System: The Inflow – Discharge Relation.
• Low-Cost Disdrometer
• Observing Tidal Slack in the Scheldt Estuary
• Clogging of Permeable Pavements 53 in Semi-arid Areas
• Analysing the Effects of Large-scale Green Roof Implementation in Singapore
• Accelerating the Introduction of Electric Bicycles
• A Critical Reappraisal of Some Problems in Engineering Seismology
• Systems and Sustainability: Sustainable development, Civil engineering and the Formation of the Civil Engineer
• Sustainable Engineering: The Future of Structural Design
• Environmentally Sustainable Construction Products and Materials – Assessment of release

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As a civil engineering student looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment on existing civil engineering theories – i.e., to add value and interest in your research topic.

The field of civil engineering is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like  construction ,  law , engineering management , healthcare , mental health , artificial intelligence , tourism , physiotherapy , sociology , management , marketing and nursing . That is why it is imperative to create a project management dissertation topic that is particular, sound and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic; it is the basis of your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong: your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in  writing your dissertation as you may end up in a cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

While developing a research topic, keeping our advice in mind will allow you to pick one of the best civil engineering dissertation topics that fulfils your requirement of writing a research paper and add to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Please take a look at some of our sample civil engineering dissertation topics to get an idea for your dissertation.

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• A Title Page
• Acknowledgements
• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
• Table of Contents
• Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems to be addressed. An outline of the structure of a dissertation  can also be added to this chapter.
• Literature Review :  This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic, in light of  research questions  to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic, and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology:  The  data collection  and  analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter, which usually includes  research design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and  data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis: The findings of the research are analysed in detail in the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include  graphs , charts, and   tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion  and  Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regard to the implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References: This should be completed in accordance with your University’s requirements
• Bibliography
• Appendices:  Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to  complete the  dissertation  but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.

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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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Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The   Master of Science (MS)   curriculum is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.

The civil engineering master's program within the department has eight areas of specialty that a student can focus on. Each area covers a different aspect of civil engineering that can be found in today's society. 

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The Master of Science program is a 30-hour program and can be as either a thesis or a non-thesis degree. The thesis option requires the student to complete at least 24 hours of coursework and a minimum of 6 hours of research as part of their degree plan; while the non-thesis option completes 30 hours of coursework and no research to complete their requirement.

Master students can choose from nine areas of study: Coastal, Construction Engineering & Management., Environmental, Geotechnical, Infrastructure Management & Security, Materials, Structural,Transportation, and Water Resources.

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Research Areas

The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has a total of 13 areas of study/research. Our 4 newest areas include Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Automation in Civil Infrastructure, Future Cities, and Sustainable and Resilient Natural and Built Environments (these are currently only open to Doctoral students).

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	Jun 29, 2024   2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester)     2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester) | Cullen College of Engineering    > Department of Mechanical Engineering    > Materials Science and Engineering, MS Our main goal is to develop leadership in academia, government, and industry nationally and globally. The importance of global scientific, social, and cultural interaction and the demands of the dynamic, ever-changing global healthcare economy have been strongly emphasized in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The research in the graduate program focuses on three main areas, neural, cognitive, and rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, and bionanoscience. The Master of Science (MS) Program offers a thesis and a non-thesis track. The MS with a thesis degree is a research-oriented degree that requires the selection of a faculty advisor. Selection of an advisor is critical to completing the degree and therefore should be done as soon as possible. For more information, please visit the Materials Science and Engineering website: http://materials.egr.uh.edu/ . Admission Requirements The graduate programs are open to all qualified individuals with a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Masters of Science (MS) in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Geology or related field. Students must meet or exceed these requirements in order for their application to be reviewed. BS Degree: Materials Science or related field GPA: 3.00/4.00 on last 60 hours or Graduate hours if hold MS degree Recommended GRE*: (Current scale) Q-159, V-150 (Prior scale) Q-750, V-450 (International Applicants) TOEFL: PBT- 580, CBT- 236, IBT- 92 (International Applicants) IELTS: 7.0 *These scores reflect those of a competitive applicant but admission into our program is based on a holistic review of your application. Course Requirements Upon admission, students with degrees in related fields will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be required to take additional leveling courses. These leveling courses do not count towards the graduate degree. Generally, every graduate student should have taken: 2 years of Calculus (through differential equations) 1 year of Engineering Physics (calculus based physics) 1 year of Biology 1 year of Chemistry Acceptance into the program is based on a competitive combination of academic background, GRE scores, recommendation letters, resume, and the statement of purpose. The Checklists below list all requirements for the Application Submission: Applicant Checklist UH Graduate School Application Non-refundable Application Fee (cannot be waived) - $25 domestic applicants; $75 international applicants Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended (Scanned copies of official transcripts can be uploaded as PDF files and may be used to make admission decisions. If admitted, however, you will not be able to enroll without the official transcript(s) showing undergraduate degree conferral on file.) GRE scores (University code is 6870) Statement of Purpose (Upload into Application) Resume/CV (Upload into Application) 3 Letters of Recommendation (Submit emails within the Application and forms will be sent to Recommenders) International applications have additional documentation requirements, including fulfilling English language proficiency requirements with either degree completion or submitted test scores. For more information, visit www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/ . Note: When preparing your Resume/CV and Personal Statement for submission, please be sure to highlight your past research, current research interests, and UH Biomedical Engineering faculty that you are interested in working with. There is no prompt or length requirement for the statement of purpose. For more information about the Graduate School Admissions, please visit: http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/prospective-students/how-to-apply/index.php . Degree Requirements Credit hours required for this degree: 30.0 Program Study for the MS in Materials Science and Engineering with Thesis The program requires the completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate work distributed as follows: Thermodynamics and Introduction to Materials Nine (9) hours of concentration recommended/assigned by the academic advisor Six (6) hours of additional Materials Science and Engineering coursework Three (3) research credits (6x98) Six (6) hours of thesis credits (6399 and 7399) Seminar attendance (required with excess research enrollment) Program Study for the MS in Materials Science without Thesis The program requires the completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved coursework distributed as follows: Nine (9) hours of additional Materials Science and Engineering coursework Eighteen (18) hours of coursework offered by the College of Engineering MTLS 6111 - Materials Engineering Seminar Credit Hours: 1.0 The Seminar Course is not a traditional lecture/lab course. MTLS 6111 is a professional development opportunity aimed at engaging students outside of the classroom by bringing in professionals within the field as well as an opportunity for students to present their research endeavors. Students are required to register for one Seminar course per semester if they are enrolled in excess research hours. MTLS 6111 is a one credit course, but the credit does not count towards the overall credit hours. For example, if a student is completing their Masters and doing a Thesis, their credit hour total is 30. In adding MTLS 6111, at least once a semester during their academic program, they will roughly have taken 32 credit hours. The additional 2 are from the Seminar courses and do not count towards the 30 credits needed to complete the degree but do count towards the overall semester credit count. Academic Policies University of Houston Academic Policies     Graduate Academic Policies: Cullen College of Engineering     Transfer of Credits A student may transfer up to 6 hours of graduate-level work completed elsewhere or at the University of Houston upon the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. The student will need to file a general petition within one semester after admission to graduate program. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) This average is on all courses attempted at the university during the graduate program. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in order to remain in good academic standing for the graduate program. Students who drop below a 3.0 cumulative GPA will be placed on Academic Warning. Failure to bring up the cumulative GPA to 3.0 in the following semester may result in dismissal of the program. The cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or better at all times in order to maintain eligibility for assistantships or in-state tuition waivers when applicable. The cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or better at all times in order to receive the in-state tuition waiver. If you do not meet this requirement, you will lose the scholarship and no longer be eligible for in-state tuition. If you drop below the 3.0 GPA in the first semester, you may not receive the 2 nd installment of the scholarship. Formation of Thesis Committee (for students completing MS with a Thesis) the advisor as chair, at least two additional faculty members from the Materials Science and Engineering Department, and in total, you need a minimum of three tenure-track faculty members from the University of Houston. The Committee members must fill out the Committee Appointment Form with their acknowledgment that they will participate. The form must be submitted well before the proposal defense is scheduled since the committee must be approved by the Department and Dean’s Office prior to the defense. A student need not be enrolled while requesting to form a committee but must be enrolled when the defense takes place. If a Committee member is outside of the University of Houston, that member’s CV must be sent to the Graduate Advisor.  Master’s Thesis Committee Formation Deadline The Committee must be formed by the 12 th school day/ORD of the semester the student plans to defend. Graduate Policies MTLS 6111 - Seminar is required every semester for Master’s students taking extra research hours, unless the student has received an exception from their PI, due to interference with their confirmed graduation date. Once you enroll in research and thesis, respectively, you have to remain continuously enrolled in research and dissertation . Students who started in and after Fall 2016: Only 25% of your courses may be taken outside of the department. If the course has not previously been approved by the department as an elective, a petition for the course must be submitted and approved prior to the start of the semester of intended enrollment. The petition must be approved by your PI and should include an explanation of why the course is relevant to your research and/or degree. Petitions can be turned in to the Graduate Advisor. Students who started prior to Fall 2016: Please check with the Graduate Advisor regarding elective courses outside of the department. If the course has not previously been approved by the department as an elective, a petition for the course must be submitted and approved prior to the start of the semester of intended enrollment. The petition must be approved by your PI and should include an explanation of why the course is relevant to your research and/or degree. Petitions can be turned in to the Graduate Advisor. Our websites may use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience. By continuing without changing your cookie settings, you agree to this collection. For more information, please see our University Websites Privacy Notice . College of Engineering Graduate Programs Professional development workshops, how can workshops help you. Workshops play a pivotal role in fostering continuous learning, skill development, and professional growth.The "Effective Negotiation for Women Graduate Students in STEM" workshop addresses the specific needs of women, providing strategies to negotiate salaries confidently, navigate biases, and achieve better outcomes in the workplace. Similarly, "The Art of Negotiation" workshop caters to Engineering PhD Graduate students, offering practical insights based on real cases, interactive sessions, and small group activities to equip participants with the skills necessary to secure desired jobs and salaries. These workshops go beyond theoretical knowledge, providing hands-on experiences that empower attendees to excel in their professional endeavors. The "CoE (3MT) Three Minute Thesis Competition" workshop focuses on enhancing communication skills for Engineering PhD Graduate students. By learning how to effectively convey research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience, participants not only gain valuable presentation skills but also get the opportunity to participate in an international competition. Overall, these workshops serve as catalysts for personal and professional development, offering a platform for skill acquisition, knowledge sharing, and networking that is crucial for success in STEM fields. Get ready for your First Year Experience as a UConn Husky! Spring 2024 Workshops The art of negotiation. When: March 26, 2024, 2pm – 4pm  Who: Engineering PhD Graduate students Why: To get the job and salary you desire! WORKSHOP #2: The Art of Negotiation Details > Back by popular demand! Facilitators: Theodor Menounos:  Assistant Director, Career Coaching & Counseling Aida Ghiaei This 2.5-hour workshop will be in person, an interactive, based on real cases, and participants will work in small groups. At the end of the workshop, you will learn what to do and how to negotiate your next job and salary! [ back to the top ] CoE (3MT) Three Minute Thesis Competition When: April 12, 2024, 2pm – 4pm  Who: Engineering PhD Graduate students Why: Learn how to effectively communicate your research in three minutes to an intelligent non-specialist audience. Gain experience, and participate in this competition with Doctoral students around the world.  WORKSHOP #3: SoE (3MT) Three Minute Thesis Competition Details > Facilitators: Fayekah Assanah ,  Assistant Professor in Residence, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, UConn       This workshop will be held at the Engineering & Science Building (ESB) in room 121. Previous Workshops Effective negotiation for women graduate students in stem. When: March 28, 2023, 2:30 pm – 4:00pm Who: Women in STEM PhD Graduate students Why: To negotiate at the workplace confidently and effectively Facilitators:  Aida Ghiaei Speaker:  Israela Adah Brill-Cass, ESQ This workshop is specifically designed to address the needs of women in STEM to learn how to successfully negotiate anything, such as jobs and salary! This 1.5-hour workshop will be in person, discussing issues on how women can: –  Negotiate for salaries and raises – Get more support for projects – Navigate through gender and cultural biases and – Achieve better results Food will be provided, and RSVP is required. Note: RSVP is now closed. Duke Fulbright Alum Takes Earthquake Education and Warning to Kazakhstan Rachael Lau (Duke CEE BSE ’20, MEng ’22, PhD ’24) secured a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund to build on her earthquake work done in Nepal When people hear about catastrophic natural disasters in faraway countries, their response is fairly predictable. Words will be exchanged about how sad and terrible it must be for those affected. Prayers and donations might be offered in the hopes of helping even a little bit. Some enterprising souls might even join a coordinated relief effort to send supplies. Rachael Lau , a recent graduate of Duke Engineering with a trifecta of degrees in civil and environmental engineering (CEE B.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D.), has never followed the predictable pattern. For the past six years, Lau has followed her passion for the disaster process , including prevention, modeling, mitigation, forecasting and response. Working with CEE Professor and Chair Henri Gavin , she co-founded a student research group in 2019 called the Kathmandu Geo Lab inspired by the senior thesis work of fellow Duke graduate Pratiksha Sharma that is working to develop early earthquake warning systems in Nepal. After traveling to Nepal as a National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge Scholar , she has been the sole project manager of these collaborative efforts with the local government to save lives through early warnings and earthquake educational campaigns. Her work led to her earning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to focus on landslides and earthquakes in Nepal from 2022-2023. Now, her efforts are continuing to bear fruit, as the U.S. Department of State’s Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund has awarded Lau and two Fulbright alumni, Ksenia Polyarskaya and Evan Allen, a $10,000 grant to implement earthquake safety measures in southern Kazakhstan. This project will implement free-of-charge, accessible, multilingual, practical earthquake drills and prevention curricula in local schools, focusing on vulnerable populations with the goal of capacity building in local schools, universities and social welfare organizations. The group will also help put together free workshops that demonstrate drills and activities that local teachers can use to alleviate stress and create a sense of agency in the face of earthquake risk. “I am passionate about disaster education because disasters have an immense capacity to strip people of their dignity, and proper disaster education allows people to preserve or reclaim that humanity,” Lau said. Earlier this year, the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invited U.S. citizen alumni of all U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to apply for small grants as part of the funding opportunity. The competition received more applications than all previous iterations and will fund 43 projects across 24 countries and territories, including four projects in the United States. Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke Related news. Students Lead Earthquake Resilience Project in Nepal Duke civil and environmental engineering team partners with engineering students in Nepal to develop earthquake resilience technology Building Bridges with Communities, Not for Them Students constructing a 122-meter footbridge in Eswatini benefit from the work just as much as those who will use it on a daily basis. A Civil Engineering Renaissance Civil engineering is coming back into vogue in untraditional ways for students looking to solve global challenges School of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of engineering, ph.d. dissertation defense - rakshith saligram, related links. 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Master of Science in Civil Engineering The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. The civil engineering master's program within the department has eight areas of specialty that a student can focus on. Program: Civil Engineering, MSCE The Department of Civil Engineering offers graduate study in environmental, geosensing systems, geotechnical, materials, hydraulic/water resources, and structural engineering. The department has well equipped research laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art instruments. ... Non thesis students are required to take 31 credit hours of organized ... Program: Materials Science and Engineering, MS The research in the graduate program focuses on three main areas, neural, cognitive, and rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, and bionanoscience. 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Duke Fulbright Alum Takes Earthquake Education and Warning to For the past six years, Lau has followed her passion for the disaster process, including prevention, modeling, mitigation, forecasting and response.Working with CEE Professor and Chair Henri Gavin, she co-founded a student research group in 2019 called the Kathmandu Geo Lab inspired by the senior thesis work of fellow Duke graduate Pratiksha Sharma that is working to develop early earthquake ... Ph.D. Dissertation Defense School of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering. Main navigation. Home; About ... Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Rakshith Saligram Breadcrumb. Home; ... Location. Online. Related links. Microsoft Teams Meeting link. Keywords. Phd Defense. graduate students. Wednesday, July 03, 2024 01:37PM Title: Cryogenic CMOS Circuits for ... VGT Студия красок VGT Студия красок is located in Elektrostal. VGT Студия красок is working in Hardware stores activities. 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