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Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) in cables is a prevalent phenomenon affecting the structural health of bridges and their components. Past studies have shown both passive and active methods are beneficial in the reduction of vibrations, ...
Taller wind turbines with big wheel area have been proposed for low wind speed sites, where conventional 80m tower cannot produce enough electricity. Hub height of 140m gives the potential to all 50 states to produce power from wind....
Paratransit buses are custom built as the major vehicle manufacturer produces the custom built passenger cage installed on the chassis for the Paratransit bus. In order for these Paratransit bus members to be sufficient, they have to be...
Autonomous vehicle (AV) is becoming very popular due to technological evolution in autonomous transportation sector. It can be more reliable than human-controlled vehicle as it can detect pedestrians with high accuracy and control the...
Span length of bridges is ever increasing. With the increase in span, bridges are becoming more slender, making them more prone to wind-induced forces and vibrations. Some bridges show significant wind-induced vibrations after the...
The research investigated the effect of aging altered driving posture on injury criteria of the head (HIC15) and chest (peak resultant chest acceleration) in low speed frontal impact. The aging altered driving postures were described in...
This thesis investigates the surface pressure distribution on a 15-story mid-rise building model. The experiment was performed on a building with/without balconies; the data on the building without balconies being the reference pressure...
The Florida Department of Transportation--Transit Office has endeavored to quantify the safety of a paratransit bus in a side impact collision. They have provided funded to produce this work. The goal of this work is to determine the...
Wind energy has become one of the most important and thriving renewable energy resources in the world. Transforming the kinetic energy of wind into electric power is more environmentally friendly than traditional processes such as the...
The State of Florida acquires over 300 cutaway buses every year. The increasing popularity of such buses raised concerns about passenger safety and overall crashworthiness of this transportation mode. Dimensions of the cutaway buses and...
Extensive research has been previously conducted on cylindrical models with different surface patterns. These experiments were generally performed with the intention of passively reducing friction drag on aerodynamic structures exposed...
Aluminum pool enclosures consistently yield significant insurance losses due to damage suffered during hurricanes and strong windstorms. The damaged pool enclosures frequently produce airborne debris, which can often lead to additional...
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