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Mechanics And Physical Attributes Of Nature-Based Alterations: Rock Reinforcement And Urban Heat Island Assessment, Mary Chikondi Ngoma

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Ground improvement is critical to geotechnical and geo-engineering systems, where modification of the properties of geomaterials (rocks and soils) is required to maintain stability and prevent failure of infrastructure installed within and around them. This need has become increasingly important with rapid urbanization and population growth, which intensify demands on surface and subsurface systems and further challenge the performance of supporting geomaterials. As a result, there is growing interest in nature-based solutions, particularly biologically mediated processes such as biocementation, which can enhance the physical, hydraulic, and mechanical properties of geomaterials while offering environmentally sustainable alternatives to conventional ground improvement techniques. …

Significant Crash Characteristics Associated With E-Scooter And E-Bike Crashes, Aimee Jefferson

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Micromobility devices—namely e-scooters and e-bikes—have rapidly gained popularity in the United Sates, rising from 35 million annual shared rides in 2017 to over 133 million in 2023 (NACTO 2024). But also increasing is the number of injuries associated with these devices; however, most research emphasizes injury and demographic patterns rather than crash characteristics that would inform prevention strategies. Most existing crash research also relies on small sample sizes, lacks nuance distinguishing between involved parties (motorists, pedestrians, single device), and fails to distinguish between bicycle and micromobility crash patterns despite micromobility devices often being instructed to use conventional bicycle facilities. These …

Simulation-Based Assessment Of Operational Strategies For Visibility-Responsive Variable Speed Limits, Jiyeon Ban

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Managing speed limits in adverse weather is crucial for highway safety. Variable Speed Limit systems aim to adjust speed limits according to weather conditions, yet many traffic management centers depend on manual operator judgment. Rapid visibility fluctuations, along with operators handling multiple responsibilities, can cause delays in responding to deteriorating conditions, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. A VSL control strategy is developed using real-time Road Weather Information System data to enable more proactive and effective adjustments. Microsimulation analysis indicates that visibility-responsive VSL operations can reduce conflicts by 59% in fog. Applying VSL only to fog-affected sections yields clear safety …

Evaluating Stormwater & Carbon Benefits Of Urban Street Trees, Anthony J. Rodriguez Diaz

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Urban areas experience a multitude of environmental challenges, including flooding and air pollution. In response to these pressures, urban forests have emerged as an essential nature-based strategy to enhance resilience and reduce climate-related risks. The implementation and expansion of urban street trees further contribute to this effort by mitigating stormwater runoff and reducing atmospheric carbon emissions.

Fortunately, advances in environmental modeling have made it increasingly possible to quantify these ecosystem services using specialized software. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's i-Tree suite exemplifies this progress. The software provides a comprehensive set of tools designed to quantify environmental …

An Inquiry Into The Physics Of Mixing And Floc Filtration, Andrew P. Pennock

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Flocculation and clarification are two essential processes to deliver safe water at a reasonable cost to consumers. There are two major thrusts to the research presented in this dissertation. The first is to better characterize the physics and mixing parameters used for the design of hydraulic flocculators in the context of drinking water treatment plants. The second major thrust is to investigate floc filtration as a mechanism for the removal of primary particles during floc blanket clarification.

The intensity of mixing in environmental and chemical engineering applications is often characterized by the Camp and Stein velocity gradient. This parameter has …

Ce 200 - 102: Surveying, Allison Lapatka

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Ce 200a - 002, 004: Surveying Lab, Allison Lapatka

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Ce 260 - 002, 004, 102, Hm2: Civil Engineerng Methods, Stephanie Santos

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Ce 210 - 004: Constrn Matrls & Procdrs, Frank Golon

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Ce 210 - 102, Hm2: Constrn Matrls & Procdrs, Maaz Choudhry

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Ce 320 - 002, 102: Fluid Mechanics, Thomas Olenik

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Ce 321 - 002, 102: Water Resources Engr, Thomas Olenik

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Ce 332 - 102: Hydraulic Engineering, Sunil Saigal

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Ce 332 -002: Structural Analysis, Mohamad Saadeghvaziri

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Ce 333 - 002: Reinforced Concrete Design, Matthew Bandelt

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Ce 333 - 102: Reinforced Concrete Design, Eduardo Castro

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Ce 341 - 004: Soil Mechanics, Andrew Ciancia

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Ce 341a - 002: Soil Mechanics Lab, Ayodeji Aderibigbe

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Ce 341a - 004: Soil Mechanics Lab, Prabhakar Khadka

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Ce 342 - 002, 004: Geology, John Schuring

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Ce 342 - 106: Geology, Alan Slaughter

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Ce 350 - 102: Transportation Engineering, Branislav Dimitrijevic

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Ce 350 - 106: Transportation Engr, Yun Bai

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Ce 410 - 102: Constr Schedlng/Estimtng, Avinash Prasad

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Ce 443 - 002: Foundation Design, Andrew Ciancia

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Ce 432 - 002, Hm2: Steel Design, Methi Wacharatama

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Ce 461 - 102: Professional Practice In Cee, Avinash Prasad

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Ce 485 - 002: St: Osha In Civil Enginering, Frank Golon

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Ce 461 - 104: Professional Practice In Cee, Avinash Prasad

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Ce 494 - 106, Hm2: Civil Engr Design I, Joseph Baladi

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