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Feasibility Of Sandstone Used In Asphalt Pavement Of Expressways, Lou Jianmin, Meng Xiandong, Song Zhike, Zhao Lidong, Bai Julong, Zhao Shengli, Zhu Jishuang
Feasibility Of Sandstone Used In Asphalt Pavement Of Expressways, Lou Jianmin, Meng Xiandong, Song Zhike, Zhao Lidong, Bai Julong, Zhao Shengli, Zhu Jishuang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to explore the feasibility of applying sandstone in the asphalt pavement of expressways，the physical and mechanical indexes of sandstone and limestone aggregate were compared，and the high temperature performance，low temperature performance，and water stability of asphalt mixture were studied from the aspects of grading type，asphalt type，and aggregate lithology.The results show that the road performance of asphalt mixture synthesized by clean and regular sandstone aggregate meets the requirements of current specifications.At the same time，the comprehensive road performance of sandstone asphalt mixture with 1% anti-stripping agent has been improved.
Key Construction Techniques For Emended Cap Unsealed Bottom Of Deep‑Water Hard Rock, Zeng Jian, Guan Xiaohui, Guo Zhiwei
Key Construction Techniques For Emended Cap Unsealed Bottom Of Deep‑Water Hard Rock, Zeng Jian, Guan Xiaohui, Guo Zhiwei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In the construction of a deep-water embedded cap foundation，it was required to excavate the mud surface to the depth below sealing concrete and clean the bottom carefully，ensuring the height and quality of bottoming concrete.For hard rock under good geological conditions，there exist such problems as difficulty in excavation，long excavation time consumption，and high construction cost.Based on the construction of the main pier caps of the Chongqing Jiahua Metro Bridge，this paper adopted the method of combining theoretical analysis，numerical calculation，and engineering implementation verification，which developed an emended cap unsealed bottom key construction techniques for deep-water hard rock.This construction technology used the method of excavating the …
Influence Of Blasting Point Position And Foundation Pit Height On Blasting Vibration During Foundation Pit Blasting Excavation, Liu Kuan, Xu Zhihao, Tang Yuan, Shen Jun, Bao Xiaohua, Shen Pinghuan, Ou Yang
Influence Of Blasting Point Position And Foundation Pit Height On Blasting Vibration During Foundation Pit Blasting Excavation, Liu Kuan, Xu Zhihao, Tang Yuan, Shen Jun, Bao Xiaohua, Shen Pinghuan, Ou Yang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of inaccurate vibration prediction of foundation pit blasting，the influence of blasting point position and foundation pit height on vibration during foundation pit blasting excavation was studied by using finite element simulation software.First，based on the foundation pit blasting excavation of the Mawan Cross-Sea Passage，a numerical simulation was carried out to verify the applicability of the model.Then，under unchanged blasting center distance，the distance from the blasting point to the edge of the foundation pit and the foundation pit height were changed respectively，and the influence of these two factors on surface vibration was studied.The results show that a greater distance from the …
Excavation Method For Ⅴⅴ‑Grade Surrounding Rock Of Double‑Hole Eight‑Lane Super‑Long‑Span Tunnel, Shi Youzhi, Liu Xudong, Yong Jinzhu
Excavation Method For Ⅴⅴ‑Grade Surrounding Rock Of Double‑Hole Eight‑Lane Super‑Long‑Span Tunnel, Shi Youzhi, Liu Xudong, Yong Jinzhu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to reduce the adverse effect of back heading blasting on the completed supporting structure at the entrance of a double-hole eight-lane super-long-span tunnel with Ⅴ-grade surrounding rock，the Niuzhaishan tunnel project in Pingtan was taken as an example.The original design of the double-side heading method is easy to cause the collapse of the temporary steel support that has been completed when blasting happens near the back heading.In view of this，this paper put forward scheme 1 of canceling the temporary transverse support and the up-and-down step method with vertical support （scheme 2）.It then used the finite element method to calculate …
Design And Evaluation Of Land‑Saving And Beautiful Median Barriers, Li Jingjun, Wa Ng Xin, Qi Jie, Wang Zijian, Liu Siyuan
Design And Evaluation Of Land‑Saving And Beautiful Median Barriers, Li Jingjun, Wa Ng Xin, Qi Jie, Wang Zijian, Liu Siyuan
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
During the construction and expansion of expressways and national and provincial highways，more diversified requirements have been put forward for the median barrier，including reliable protective performance，small footprints，beautiful traffic environments，and economic costs.However，the existing median barrier achievements still have some shortcomings.In order to better meet the design and use needs of median barriers for highways，theoretical analysis，computer simulation，and full-scale impact tests with real vehicles were adopted，and the force characteristics of different types of median barriers were analyzed.A new design concept of beam-column integration was put forward.Through systematic research on the barrier height，width，beam，column，foundation，and other structures，a land-saving and beautiful median barrier was developed.The median barrier had …
Multi-Region Plane Fitting Algorithm For Texture Depth Of Asphalt Pavements, Zhu Feng, Feng Xingle, Wu Chuan, Lin Xiaoyong
Multi-Region Plane Fitting Algorithm For Texture Depth Of Asphalt Pavements, Zhu Feng, Feng Xingle, Wu Chuan, Lin Xiaoyong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The existing calculation methods for texture depth of asphalt pavements are easily affected by external and human factors.Therefore，a multi-region plane fitting algorithm for the texture depth based on three-dimensional （3D） linear laser data was proposed.The algorithm preprocessed the collected 3D height data matrix of the pavement and derived a slope-based adaptive filtering algorithm for point cloud data.Then, the 3D height matrix was divided into multiple regions，and the local extremum of the center point was determined.Finally，with the three-point and one-surface plane fitting algorithm as the core，the texture depth of asphalt pavements was calculated.The experimental results show that the correlation between this …
Key Technology And Numerical Simulation Of Cast‑In‑Place Construction Of Main Arch Ring Of Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge Based On Suspension Steel Arch Method, Su Xueping, Xia Zhengzhi, Lyu Songgang, Duan Pengjie, Lyu Yigang
Key Technology And Numerical Simulation Of Cast‑In‑Place Construction Of Main Arch Ring Of Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge Based On Suspension Steel Arch Method, Su Xueping, Xia Zhengzhi, Lyu Songgang, Duan Pengjie, Lyu Yigang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Steel arch frame replaced such construction methods as floor bracket or segment cantilever assembly and it was applied to arch circle cast-in-place across deep water canyons in mountainous areas，which had certain advantages and was worth promoting and applying.By introducing the key construction technologies of Sanchahe Bridge，including steel arch frame cantilever fastener method assembly，arch water tank method precompression，and main arch ring layered pouring，the common problems in the construction process of crossing the deep water canyon were solved effectively.Based on Midas Civil overall modeling of finite elements，the key construction technologies adopted by the bridge were numerically simulated and analyzed，and the successful construction …
Guardrail Improvement For Old Bridges In Expressways, Liu Xinping, Zhang Shihui, Shang Zhongping, Han Yue, Zhang Qiang
Guardrail Improvement For Old Bridges In Expressways, Liu Xinping, Zhang Shihui, Shang Zhongping, Han Yue, Zhang Qiang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the insufficient protection grade of the guardrail in old bridges，a combined guardrail suitable for the low concrete wall guardrail in the old bridge was designed and developed by using finite element analysis while not damaging the main structure of the bridge.The protection grade was verified to reach SA grade through a full-scale vehicle collision test.The guardrail was designed with new high-strength alloy steel，with light weight and beautiful appearance.There was no need to dismantle the original concrete foundation in the old bridge，which is convenient for construction and requires low cost.Therefore，it is worth being popularized and applied in the …
Improvement Of Gravelly Laterite And Cement Stable Disposal In West Africa, Jin Haibing, Yi Zicheng, Zhuo Rong
Improvement Of Gravelly Laterite And Cement Stable Disposal In West Africa, Jin Haibing, Yi Zicheng, Zhuo Rong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Owing to poor gradation and high liquid limit and plasticity index，the application of gravel laterite on road paving is limited in West Africa.To overcome this issue，laterite granule combined with sand at different content was explored.The performance including the particle composition，limit water content and CBR value was investigated.The results indicate that sand treatment can improve the gradation，enhance the compactness，and reduce the plasticity index.The improved gravel laterite can meet the requirements of subbase，cushion，and base courses.Cement treatment can improve the mechanical properties of laterite grains.Cement and sand content affect the unconfined compressive strength significantly，with an optimal sand content range identified.Specifically，laterite granules mixed with …
Ammonia Recovery From Digester Centrate With Electrochemical Membrane Systems: Mechanism, Performance, And Application, Fubin Liu
McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations
Nitrogen plays an indispensable role in living organisms and thus is a key element for agricultural production. Ammonia (NH3), as an important part in nitrogen cycle, can be synthesized by nitrogen fixing bacteria and the Haber-Bosch process, the latter of which requires an extensive energy input. Wastewaters can contain a large amount of nitrogen compounds because of kitchen and toilet wastes being discharged to sewage. The concentration of ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) can be hundreds mg per liter in some wastewaters like anaerobic digester (AD) centrate. However, both Haber-Bosch process and conventional wastewater ammonia treatment process are energy intensive, which making …
Investigating The Impact Of Secondary Activation Time On The Adsorption Properties Of Activated Biochar For Arsenic Removal From Wastewater, Achyuth Bharadwaj Rayarao
Investigating The Impact Of Secondary Activation Time On The Adsorption Properties Of Activated Biochar For Arsenic Removal From Wastewater, Achyuth Bharadwaj Rayarao
Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2019 - present)
Biochar, a naturally occurring and renewable carbon material, becomes porous through activation. Activated biochar is an ideal candidate for use as an adsorbent. The objective of this study is to investigate whether activated biochar derived from Colorado soft pine serves as a better adsorbent and demonstrates enhanced adsorption capabilities after undergoing secondary physical activation at various activation times. The effect of secondary action time on physical adsorption properties drawn from the analysis of isotherm plots, surface areas and pore size patterns were examined by using a physisorption analyzer. Chemical structures were identified using both ultimate and proximate analyses, while porosity …
Investigating Causes Of Disputes Resulting In Litigation In Airport Development Projects In The United States Using Graph-Based Techniques, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway
Investigating Causes Of Disputes Resulting In Litigation In Airport Development Projects In The United States Using Graph-Based Techniques, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Airports represent a crucial a sector of the US infrastructure, but they were documented to have scored a D+. To mitigate this, governmental authorities have issued initiatives to update the airport infrastructure. With an expected critical junction for a major transformation in the airport sector, it is anticipated that airport projects will increase. This shall result in an escalation in the number of disputes. Previous research analyzed dispute concerns within the construction sector, but none tackled the perspective of airport projects. Accordingly, the goal of this study is to investigate the leading causes of disputes in litigation within US airport …
Addressing Data Limitations Of Commercial Waterways Via Machine Learning And Stochastic Optimization, Sanjeev Bhurtyal
Addressing Data Limitations Of Commercial Waterways Via Machine Learning And Stochastic Optimization, Sanjeev Bhurtyal
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Freight transportation is a crucial component of the US economy, with truck, rail, and water contributing significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, challenges arise in maintaining infrastructure capacity to accommodate the growing tonnage and value of freight transportation. Waterways offer high efficiency and environmental friendliness, with the capacity to transport substantial cargo volumes. Utilizing waterways can alleviate bottlenecks in landside transportation, accommodating the rising tonnage of commodity flow in the US. Despite the advantages of waterway transportation, the data limitations hinder informed decision-making regarding port operation and infrastructure investment. The lack of granularity and timeliness in available data …
Investigating Rural Traffic Dynamics: A Traffic Study On E 2nd Street Intersection’S Behavior And Safety, Ma Anjelika Rose T. Pineda
Investigating Rural Traffic Dynamics: A Traffic Study On E 2nd Street Intersection’S Behavior And Safety, Ma Anjelika Rose T. Pineda
2024 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive
Traffic studies guide engineers in designing road networks to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety. Such studies assess the need for traffic control devices to manage vehicle flow safely and efficiently. This is crucial at intersections which pose high risks of collision and congestion. A traffic analysis at the intersection of Island Grove and E 2nd Street on the FM-4 roadway in Cleburne, TX was conducted to evaluate the sufficiency of the current traffic control device. TxDOT warrants and standards and a field study were utilized and performed to justify the substitution for a traffic signal at the intersection. …
The Development Of A Convenient And Consistent Methodology For Flight Proficiency To Certify Multi-Rotor Uas Pilots For State Departments Of Transportation, Colin Dees
All Dissertations
To fly an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly referred to as a “drone,” the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires pilots to pass a knowledge test. There is no requirement at the state or federal level for drone operators to demonstrate the ability to operate a UAS. The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has created an exam for public and private entities to assess basic UAS flight proficiency. It is the only nationally recognized flight proficiency protocol. NIST does not provide a scoring recommendation and leaves it to the user to determine the minimum criteria to pass. There is …
An Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search For The Multi-Vehicle Profitable Tour Problem With Flexible Compartments And Mandatory Customers, Vincent F. Yu, Nabila Yuraisyah Salsabila, Aldy Gunawan, Anggun Nurfitriani Handoko
An Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search For The Multi-Vehicle Profitable Tour Problem With Flexible Compartments And Mandatory Customers, Vincent F. Yu, Nabila Yuraisyah Salsabila, Aldy Gunawan, Anggun Nurfitriani Handoko
Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
The home-refill delivery system is a business model that addresses the concerns of plastic waste and its impact on the environment. It allows customers to pick up their household goods at their doorsteps and refill them into their own containers. However, the difficulty in accessing customers’ locations and product consolidations are undeniable challenges. To overcome these issues, we introduce a new variant of the Profitable Tour Problem, named the multi-vehicle profitable tour problem with flexible compartments and mandatory customers (MVPTPFC-MC). The objective is to maximize the difference between the total collected profit and the traveling cost. We model the proposed …
Developing Guidelines For The Use Of Lightweight Materials In Culvert Preservation, Charlie Sun, Kean H. Ashurst Jr.
Developing Guidelines For The Use Of Lightweight Materials In Culvert Preservation, Charlie Sun, Kean H. Ashurst Jr.
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
This study addresses challenges that arise during highway embankment construction on road widening projects when additional fill is placed above existing culverts. Researchers conducted reduced-scale model laboratory tests to simulate culvert behavior under different loading conditions and to determine how well lightweight materials (LWMs) perform when subjected to changing loads. Testing showed that proximity of LWM to the culvert’s top surface strongly influences the magnitude of strain reductions or increases. Placing LWMs with relatively low elastic modulus closer to the culvert’s top surface led to reduced culvert ceiling strain and increased culvert wall strain. LWMs with relatively high elastic modulus …
Dynamics Of Link Importance Across Flood Disaster Phases And Flood Impacts On Operation Of An Industry, Navin Bhatta
Dynamics Of Link Importance Across Flood Disaster Phases And Flood Impacts On Operation Of An Industry, Navin Bhatta
All Theses
Transportation damage and disruptions will become increasingly common as the frequency of floods increases due to climate change. Given the size and cost of the transportation network construction, communities' mitigation measures should be supported by evaluations that cover both normal and disaster management phases. This thesis examines the criticality of road segments in the normal, flood response, and recovery phases, considering the effects on emergency services, healthcare, industry, education, recreation, and transit and analyses that whether a flood disrupts the operational trips of a company in Anderson County, South Carolina. A 100-year event and a 500-year flood event provides context …
Development And Evaluation Of An Arsenic Transport Model For The Maurice River Watershed, Christina Eddleman
Development And Evaluation Of An Arsenic Transport Model For The Maurice River Watershed, Christina Eddleman
All Theses
For many Superfund sites across the United States, arsenic is one of the most common contaminants of concern that must be cleaned up to protect human and environmental health. Past research and health studies have documented the harmful effects of inorganic arsenic on humans and the environment but selecting an appropriate remediation plan depends on several site-specific factors at each Superfund site. To assist in determining an appropriate remediation plan, sediment and contaminant transport models have been used to simulate the transport of arsenic and other contaminants of concern at contaminated sites to, e.g., make relative comparisons of the efficacy …
Examining The Relationship Between Manning's Roughness Coefficient And Stage, Henry Holtkamp
Examining The Relationship Between Manning's Roughness Coefficient And Stage, Henry Holtkamp
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
This paper uses LOESS regression to predict Manning's roughness coefficient to calculate flows in natural stream channels. Manning's roughness coefficient can introduce variability into Manning's equation, potentially destabilizing results. Utilizing LOESS to find n based on backcalculated n from collected discharge vs. stage information is the best way to acquire accurate Manning's roughness coefficient values at a variety of flows. Book values tend to drastically overestimate which can have wide-ranging implications for water allocation, flood management, maintaining environmental flows, and maintaining water quality.
Examining The Impact Of Customer Rfp Characteristics On Award Compliance, Laasya Ravipati
Examining The Impact Of Customer Rfp Characteristics On Award Compliance, Laasya Ravipati
Data Science Undergraduate Honors Theses
In the context of intermodal transportation, understanding the dynamics of award compliance holds significant importance for operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Award compliance refers to the percentage of awarded freight volume that is realized, indicating the extent to which contractual agreements are fulfilled. This analysis delves into the intricate relationship between customer characteristics and award compliance, aiming to provide valuable insights into the variability and predictability of compliance rates. By analyzing Request for Pricing (RFP) data and primary awarded freight volumes, the study seeks to address the need for more accurate volume estimations, crucial for sales planning, revenue projections, and …
Smart Manufacturing Of Cement: From Lab-Scale Simulation And Testing To Industry-Scale Deployment., Juan David Tabares Tamayo
Smart Manufacturing Of Cement: From Lab-Scale Simulation And Testing To Industry-Scale Deployment., Juan David Tabares Tamayo
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Cement kilns are controlled by experienced process operators who follow experience-based industry guidelines using data collected and fundamental knowledge. The manufacturing process, which is equipped with sensors and equipment, transfers data/information to the operators to aid standardized decision-making operations. In contrast, companies have used such data to develop and implement digital solutions for predictive control systems; in effect, FLSmidth and Rockwell Automation. However, despite the availability of automated control systems and investigation in automation for process monitoring and optimization, opportunities to radically optimize cement manufacturing are still abundant and in need of implementation. Therefore, this research developed simulation models and …
Building Services Engineering May/June 2024
Building Services Engineering May/June 2024
Building Services Engineering
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Evaluation Of Beach-Fx — Beach Nourishment Planning Model – Miami Beach Case Study, Brennan Chase Banks
Evaluation Of Beach-Fx — Beach Nourishment Planning Model – Miami Beach Case Study, Brennan Chase Banks
Theses and Dissertations
Miami Beach, located on the Southeast coast of Florida, is a concerning location for coastal erosion because of the increasing intensity and frequency of tropical storms, nuisance flooding, and accelerated sea-level rise due to climate change. Miami Beach is famous for its beautiful beaches, making it a location of high interest for tourists, citizens, and investors. It is vital for coastal practitioners to accurately model coastal processes, beach evolution, and storm damage during the planning stage of coastal protection projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers developed the Beach-fx model as a tool for engineers, planners, and economists to …
Machine Learning Predictive Models For Load Identification Of Railroad Bridges Subjected To Train-Induced Vibration, Md Masnun Rahman
Machine Learning Predictive Models For Load Identification Of Railroad Bridges Subjected To Train-Induced Vibration, Md Masnun Rahman
Theses and Dissertations
The U.S. rail network is among the world's largest, safest, and most efficient. However, many its railway bridges, which play an essential role in its connectivity, are over 100 years old, showing signs of structural deterioration exceeding their practical service life. The increased weight and speed of modern trains also pose a risk to these bridges. Traditional load identification and monitoring technologies like Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems are rarely used on railway bridges due to their cost and practical limits. This thesis explores a cost-effective approach to utilize vibration sensors on railway bridges to identify and predict train load features (speed …
Numerical Study Of New Tuned Mass Friction Damper For Seismic Protection Of Civil Structures, Syed Muhammad Bilal Haider
Numerical Study Of New Tuned Mass Friction Damper For Seismic Protection Of Civil Structures, Syed Muhammad Bilal Haider
Theses and Dissertations
Tuned Mass Friction Dampers (TMFDs) are passive control systems designed to mitigate vibrations in civil structures subjected to extreme lateral forces such as windstorms and earthquakes. The objective of this thesis is to propose a new TMFDs with enhanced energy dissipation capability for seismic protection of multi-story frame buildings. This new TMFD is termed as “Tuned Mass Multi-Sliding Friction Damper” (TMMSFD) consisting of multiple masses connected to the primary structure through linear springs and while sliding relative to each other at multiple sliding surfaces. TMMSFD offers an improved damping mechanism with reduced stick-slip motion effects compared to standard TMFDs which …
A Dedicated Lane Analysis For Supply Chain Resilience In The U.S.-Mexico Border: Cost-Comparison And Simulation Models, Carlo A. Zorola Gonzalez
A Dedicated Lane Analysis For Supply Chain Resilience In The U.S.-Mexico Border: Cost-Comparison And Simulation Models, Carlo A. Zorola Gonzalez
Theses and Dissertations
Supply chains have been actively developing and implementing strategies to enhance resilience in response to various disruptive events like the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricanes, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. These strategies aim to address demand and supply imbalances, logistical challenges, and policy restrictions encountered in transborder commerce. One area significantly impacted by such disruptions is cross-border trade between the US and Mexico. Understanding these strategies is crucial for achieving supply chain resilience, defined as the ability of a supply chain to quickly adapt to sudden disruptions without affecting the flow of goods. In both the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders …
Bay Water Level Influences On Inundation And Morphological Changes Of A Semi-Connected Barrier Island During A Hurricane, Sydney D. Goodman
Bay Water Level Influences On Inundation And Morphological Changes Of A Semi-Connected Barrier Island During A Hurricane, Sydney D. Goodman
Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2019 - present)
This research aims to identify flooding and erosion changes along a semi-connected barrier island system due to varying bay water levels during storm conditions. The numerical model XBeach is used to simulate Hurricane Michael conditions and the resulting inundation and morphological change near Tyndall Air Force Base (Tyndall AFB). The installation is located 12 miles southeast of Panama City Beach along the panhandle of Florida and is vulnerable to flooding due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), Saint Andrew Sound and Saint Andrew Bay. A land bridge connects the barrier island to the mainland of Tyndall AFB …
Detection Of Deficiencies And Data Analysis Of Bridge Members With Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Bennett Jackson
Detection Of Deficiencies And Data Analysis Of Bridge Members With Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Bennett Jackson
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Concrete cracks and structural steel corrosion are two of the most common defects in bridges. Quantifying and classifying these defects provide bridge inspectors and engineers with valuable data for assessing deterioration levels. However, the bridge inspection process is typically a subjective, time intensive, and tedious task, as defects can be overlooked or in locations not easily accessible. Previous studies have investigated deep learning-based inspection methods, implementing popular models such as Mask R-CNN and U-Net. The architectures of these models offer certain advantages depending on the required task. This thesis aims to evaluate and compare Mask R-CNN and U-Net regarding their …
Dynamic Impact Testing And Numerical Analysis Of Non-Proprietary Astm F2656-20 M50 Anti-Ram Barrier Components, Weston Kelley
Dynamic Impact Testing And Numerical Analysis Of Non-Proprietary Astm F2656-20 M50 Anti-Ram Barrier Components, Weston Kelley
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
In a post-9/11 world, hostile actors are using vehicles as weapons to inflict civilian casualties. Pedestrians, vulnerable road users, military personnel, and police may be targeted using a vehicle as a weapon. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) also utilizes Entry Control Facilities (ECFs) which are carefully designed transportation corridors to manage how threat vehicles are able to access military facilities. In 2004, DoD started to upgrade all ECFs using both passive and active barriers. Many anti-ram vehicle barriers were evaluated according to the criteria established in ASTM F2656, but to date few options are available which are (1) …