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Evaluation Of The Potential Benefits To Traffic Operations At A Toll Plaza With Express Etc Lanes, Eric Anthony Gordin
Evaluation Of The Potential Benefits To Traffic Operations At A Toll Plaza With Express Etc Lanes, Eric Anthony Gordin
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The effectiveness of modifying a conventional toll plaza for implementation of an open road tolling concept with express ETC lanes was evaluated in this thesis. Speed controlled dedicated ETC lanes were replaced with express ETC lanes at the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA) University Mainline Toll Plaza. This evaluation was accomplished by utilizing collected field data and simulated scenarios using Toll Plaza SIMulation (TPSIM) software developed by the University of Central Florida. The speed controlled dedicated ETC lanes were located within toll lanes (contained within a toll plaza canopy) with widths ranging between 10 to 14 ft. These types of …
Failure Mode Identifications Of Rc Beams Externally Strengthened With, Chris O'Riordan-Adjah
Failure Mode Identifications Of Rc Beams Externally Strengthened With, Chris O'Riordan-Adjah
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The application of carbon reinforced-fiber polymers (CFRP) to structures is a new development that is still under intense research. However, the rehabilitation or retrofit of damage reinforced concrete members by the external bonding of CFRP is becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry. The objective of the tests presented in this thesis is to study different CFRP designs on the reinforced concrete beams and compare their failure modes. The main goal is to determine the CFRP design on the reinforced concrete beams that result in a progressive and gradual failure mode with enough warning before final failure. Different CFRP designs …
Investigation Of Ground Penetrating Radar For Detection Of Leaking Pipelines Under Roadway Pavements And Development Of Fiber-Wrapping Repair Technique, Pedro F. Suarez
Investigation Of Ground Penetrating Radar For Detection Of Leaking Pipelines Under Roadway Pavements And Development Of Fiber-Wrapping Repair Technique, Pedro F. Suarez
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Nowadays, it has become a common practice to observe urban roadways undergo severe distress characterized by substantial depressions. In some cases, these pavement depressions are caused by leakages in the connecting joints of sewage pipelines laid beneath the roadway pavement. Manual inspection of pipe leakages has become costly and complex since sewage pipes with relative small diameters do not allow inspection from inside and digging may be required. On the other hand, pipes with large diameters, in which inspection can be made from pipe interior, inspector can not remain inside of the pipe for long periods of time because of …
Location Of Sinkhole Confining Breach Using Groundwater Flow Patterns Derived From Cone Penetration Testing, Natalie Romina Marinuzzi
Location Of Sinkhole Confining Breach Using Groundwater Flow Patterns Derived From Cone Penetration Testing, Natalie Romina Marinuzzi
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Dynamic forces in the hydrologic cycle move underground water through Florida's carbonate rocks dissolving chemical components of the rocks, leaving behind caves, solution pipes, and other voids that result in a karst terrain. Ravelling is the common subsidence mechanism throughout most of Florida where unconsolidated materials filter downward into voids in the underlying limestone. A cavity in the overburden develops and enlarges over a period of many years. The enlarged cavity is also known as sinkhole. The investigations of sinkhole characteristics and potential involve studying the regional geology, hydrology and mapping historic sinkholes that have occurred in the area. Use …
Dewatering Of Biosolids By Sodium Ferrate, Andrea Rios
Dewatering Of Biosolids By Sodium Ferrate, Andrea Rios
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the liquid form of ferrate for dewatering of biosolids from wastewater treatment facilities. Two different ferrate products prepared using calcium hypochlorite and sodium hypochlorite were used. Samples of anaerobic digested sludge and waste activated sludge with solids content of 2.1% and 0.95 %, respectively were conditioned with both products to evaluate and compare their effectiveness. Centrifugation and filtration of the sludge after conditioning were used. For centrifugation the volume reduction and the turbidity of the supernatant after centrifugation were evaluated. For filtration, the Capillary Suction Time test was used. The optimum …
Biostability In Drinking Water Distribution Systems Study At Pilot-Scale, Michael Le Puil
Biostability In Drinking Water Distribution Systems Study At Pilot-Scale, Michael Le Puil
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Biostability and related issues (e.g. nitrification) were investigated for 18 months in 18 pilot distribution systems, under various water quality scenarios. This study specifically investigated the impact of steady-state water changes on HPC levels in chlorinated and chloraminated distribution systems. Chlorination was more effective than chloramination in reducing HPC levels (1-2 log difference). There was a rapid increase in HPC corresponding to the change in steady-state water quality, which was observed in all PDS. Modeling effort demonstrated that HPC levels reached a maximum within five days after water quality change and return to initial level ten days after the change. …
Evaluation Of The Impacts Of Its Information Strategies On I-4 Corridor, Yueliang Zuo
Evaluation Of The Impacts Of Its Information Strategies On I-4 Corridor, Yueliang Zuo
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study evaluated the impacts of ITS information strategies under incident conditions in Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor of Orlando. The analysis was performed using DYNASMART-P software package. The ITS information strategies range from pre-trip information, en-route information, and variable message signs. Simulation covered one hour during the morning peak period. The impacts of ITS information strategies on mobility were evaluated by simulating the performance of various ITS information components (pre-trip information, en-route information, and variable message signs) under incident conditions for the I-4 corridor and comparing the results with the corresponding scenarios in the absence of these components. The traffic …
Hydrogen Sulfide Flux Measurements And Dispersion Modeling From Constr, Sangho Eun
Hydrogen Sulfide Flux Measurements And Dispersion Modeling From Constr, Sangho Eun
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Odor problems are a common complaint from residents living near landfills. Many compounds can cause malodorous conditions. However, hydrogen sulfide (h2s) has been identified as a principal odorous component from construction and demolition (c&d)debris landfills. Although several studies have reported the ambient concentrations of h2s near c&d landfills, few studies have quantified emission rates of h2s. The most widely used and proven technique for measuring gas emission rates from landfills is the flux chamber method. Typically the flux chamber is a cylindrical enclosure device with a spherical top which limits the gas emission area. Pure zero grade air is introduced …
Nitrification Investigation And Modeling In The Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution System, Suibing Liu
Nitrification Investigation And Modeling In The Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution System, Suibing Liu
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation consists of five papers concerning nitrification in chloraminated drinking water distribution systems in a one and a half year field study. Seven finished waters were produced from different treatment processes and distributed to eighteen pilot distribution systems (PDSs) that were made pipes taken from actual distribution systems. Unlined cast iron (UCI), galvanized steel (G), lined cast iron (LCI), and PVC pipes were used to build the PDSs. All finished waters were stabilized and chloraminated before entering the PDSs. This dissertation consists of five major parts. (1) System variations of nitrates, nitrites, DO, pH, alkalinity, temperature, chloramine residuals and …
Modeling Of Membrane Solute Mass Transfer In Ro/Nf Membrane Systems, Yu Zhao
Modeling Of Membrane Solute Mass Transfer In Ro/Nf Membrane Systems, Yu Zhao
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Five articles describing the impact of surface characteristics, and development of mass transfer models for diffusion controlled membrane applications are published in this dissertation. Article 1 (Chapter 3) describes the impact of membrane surface characteristics and NOM on membrane performance for varying pretreatment and membranes during a field study. Surface charge, hydrophobicity and roughness varied significantly among the four membranes used in the study. Membrane surface characteristics, NOM and SUVA measurements were used to describe mass transfer in a low pressure RO integrated membrane system. Inorganic and organic solute and water mass transfer coefficients were systematically investigated for dependence on …
Application Of Absorptive Treatments On Traffic Noise Barriers In Florida, Chin Boon Chua
Application Of Absorptive Treatments On Traffic Noise Barriers In Florida, Chin Boon Chua
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In this thesis, the parallel barrier analysis feature in the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model (FHWA TNM), which is based on RAYVERB was used to explore the effects of multiple reflections due to single and parallel barriers and the use of absorptive treatment. Database was developed from the data collected from previous research efforts was used to generate a best fit equation model that can be used as a predetermining tool to determine the magnitude of parallel barrier insertion loss. The best fit equation model was then used to test against measured/model result and TNM prediction results for its …
Inelastic Dynamic Behavior And Design Of Hybrid Coupled Wall Systems, Mohamed Hassan
Inelastic Dynamic Behavior And Design Of Hybrid Coupled Wall Systems, Mohamed Hassan
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A key consideration in seismic design of buildings is to ensure that the lateral load resisting system has an appropriate combination of strength, stiffness and energy dissipation capacity. Hybrid coupled wall systems, in which steel beams are used to couple two or more reinforced concrete shear walls in series, can be designed to have these attributes and therefore have the potential to deliver good performance under severe seismic loading. This research presents an investigation of the seismic behavior of this type of structural system. System response of 12- and 18-story high prototypes is studied using transient finite element analyses that …
Effect Of Source Water Blending On Copper Release In Pipe Distribution System: Thermodynamic And Empirical Models, Weizhong Xiao
Effect Of Source Water Blending On Copper Release In Pipe Distribution System: Thermodynamic And Empirical Models, Weizhong Xiao
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation focuses on copper release in drinking water. Qualitative and quantitative assessment of Cu and Fe corrosion by process water quality was assessed over one year in a field study using finished waters produced from seven different treatment process and eighteen pilot distribution systems (PDSs) that were made from unlined cast iron and galvanized steel pipes, and lined cement and PVC pipes taken from actual distribution systems. Totally seven different waters were studied, which consisted of three source waters: groundwater, surface, and simulated brackish water designated as G1, S1, and RO. With certain pre-established blending ratios, these three waters …
Analysis Of Type And Severity Of Traffic Crashes At Signalized Intersections Using Tree-Based Regression And Ordered Probit Models, Joanne Marie Keller
Analysis Of Type And Severity Of Traffic Crashes At Signalized Intersections Using Tree-Based Regression And Ordered Probit Models, Joanne Marie Keller
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Many studies have shown that intersections are among the most dangerous locations of a roadway network. Therefore, there is a need to understand the factors that contribute to traffic crashes at such locations. One approach is to model crash occurrences based on configuration, geometric characteristics and traffic. Instead of combining all variables and crash types to create a single statistical model, this analysis created several models that address the different factors that affect crashes, by type of collision as well as injury level, at signalized intersections. The first objective was to determine if there is a difference between important variables …
Effects Of The Soil Properties On The Maximum Dry Density Obtained Fro, Andres Arvelo
Effects Of The Soil Properties On The Maximum Dry Density Obtained Fro, Andres Arvelo
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In the construction of highways, airports, and other structures, the compaction of soils is needed to improve its strength. In 1933 Proctor developed a laboratory compaction test to determine the maximum dry density of compacted soils, which can be used for specifications of field compaction. The Compaction of soils is influenced by many factors, the most common are the moisture content, the soil type and the applied compaction energy. The objective of this research is the analysis of the maximum dry density values based on the soil classification and characterization. The method of choice in the determination of the maximum …
Detection And Evaluation Of Exisiting Pavement System With Brick Base, Karishma Desai
Detection And Evaluation Of Exisiting Pavement System With Brick Base, Karishma Desai
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
At the turn of the century, the City of Orlando initiated the "Neighborhood Horizon Program." This program involved local citizens to help improve their community resources by engaging in a process of planning where the problems associated with the communities were identified. Many residents favored to bring back the brick roads that were overlaid with asphalt concrete to provided better transportation in the mid 1900s. With majority of the neighborhood streets already bricked, removing asphalt ensured safety, served as a technique for slowing traffic, and added to the historical integrity. Since there were no official documentations available that stated the …
Two Dimensional Linear Finite Element Analysis Of Post-Tensioned Beams, Rodolfo Hutchinson
Two Dimensional Linear Finite Element Analysis Of Post-Tensioned Beams, Rodolfo Hutchinson
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The objective of this research project was to create a Finite Element Routine for the Linear Analysis of Post-Tensioned beams using the program CALFEM® [20] developed at the division of Structural Mechanics in Lund University, Sweden. The program CALFEM and our own made files were written in MATLAB, an easy to learn and user-friendly computer language. The approach used in this thesis for analyzing the composite beam consists in embedding the steel tendons at the exact location where they intersect the concrete parent elements, without moving the concrete parent element nodes. The steel tendons are represented as one dimensional bar …
Degradation Of Halogenated Aliphatic Compounds In Sequential Anaerobic, Scott Hoxworth
Degradation Of Halogenated Aliphatic Compounds In Sequential Anaerobic, Scott Hoxworth
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The objective of this study was to utilize an alternating anaerobic/aerobic sequence to biologically transform perchloroethylene to non-hazardous end products such as ethylene, CO2 and H2 using a single microbial consortia in a methanogenic and/or a homoacetogenic environment followed by a aerobic methanotrophic environment. Reductive dechlorination of PCE and TCE to cDCE and VC in an anaerobic environment is typically carried out by methanogens, sulfidogens, or homoacetogens but often (e.g. in-situ) leads to an accumulation of daughter compounds (cDCE, VC) which are more toxic than their parent compounds (PCE, TCE). Furthermore, PCE is resistant to degradation in aerobic environments while …
Predicting Air Quality Near Roadway Intersections Through The Applicat, Brian Kim
Predicting Air Quality Near Roadway Intersections Through The Applicat, Brian Kim
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
With substantial health and economic impacts attached to many highway-related projects, it has become imperative that the models used to assess air quality be as accurate as possible. The United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently promulgates the use of CAL3QHC to model concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) near roadway intersections. This model uses steady-state and macroscopic methods to model the physical phenomena (e.g., emission rates, atmospheric dispersion, etc.) occurring at intersections. These methods are not straightforward and unintuitive for the users. Therefore, this project investigated the possibility of developing a model that is theoretically more realistic and flexible …
Modeling Crash Frequencies At Signalized Intersections In Central Flor, Smitha Kowdla
Modeling Crash Frequencies At Signalized Intersections In Central Flor, Smitha Kowdla
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A high percentage of highway crashes in the United States occur at intersections. These crashes result in property damage, lost productivity, injury, and even death. Identifying intersections associated with high crash rate is very important to minimize future crashes. The purpose of this study is to develop efficient means to evaluate intersections, which may require safety improvements. The area covered by the analysis in this thesis includes Orange and Seminole Counties and the City of Orlando. The aforementioned counties and city thus represent Central Florida. Each County/City provided data that consisted of signalized intersection drawings that were either in the …
Slope Stability Analysis Of Class I Landfills With Co Disposal Of Bios, Mrutyunjay Vajirkar
Slope Stability Analysis Of Class I Landfills With Co Disposal Of Bios, Mrutyunjay Vajirkar
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Land filling provides a major, safe, and economical disposal route for biosolids and sludges. With an expanding world, the demand for larger and higher capacity landfills is rapidly increasing. Proper analysis and design on such fills have pushed the boundaries of geotechnical engineering practice, in terms of proper identification and assessment of strength and deformation characteristics of waste materials. The engineering properties of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with co-disposal of biosolids and sludges with regards to moisture characteristics and geotechnical stability are of utmost importance. Significant changes in the composition and characteristics of landfill may take place with the addition …
Water Quality Variations During Nitrification In Drinking Water Distribution Systems, David W. Webb
Water Quality Variations During Nitrification In Drinking Water Distribution Systems, David W. Webb
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis documents the relationship among the major water quality parameters during a nitrification episode. Nitrification unexpectedly occurred in a chloraminated pilot drinking water distribution system practicing with a 4.0 mg/L as Cl2 residual dosed at 4.5:1 Cl2:NH3-N. Surface, ground and sea water were treated and disinfected with monochloramines to produce finished water quality similar to regional utility water quality. PVC, galvanized, unlined cast iron and lined iron pipes were harvested from regional distribution systems and used to build eighteen pilot distribution systems (PDSs). The PDSs were operated at a 5-day hydraulic residence time (HRT) and ambient temperatures. As seasonal …
Behavior Of Pile-Supported Integral Abutments At Bridge Sites With Shallow Bedrock, John Gordon Delano
Behavior Of Pile-Supported Integral Abutments At Bridge Sites With Shallow Bedrock, John Gordon Delano
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The advantages of constructing bridges with integral abutments are recognized by transportation agencies worldwide. However, pile supported integral abutments are limited to locations where the depth of overburden can provide fixed support conditions. In Maine, there are often cases where the depth to bedrock prohibits integral abutment bridges from being used. The goal of this research is to determine the feasibility of constructing integral abutments in conditions that cannot provide the fixed support conditions that are traditionally assumed. A finite element model was created that incorporates realistic constitutive and surface interaction models. These models allow for a good prediction of …