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Local scour has been a leading cause of bridge failure. The erosion of the soil at the bottom of the piles causes changes in the structural integrity of the bridge. Bridge piles are most vulnerable during the occurrence of scour and the...
Evaluation of existing structures is critical for an efficient management of transportation facilities, especially bridges. Knowledge of actual load effects and structure resistance can be very helpful for the determination of the load...
The management of solid waste is a major environmental concern in the United States. Waste tire rubber forms a major part of this problem and a rather severe one since tire rubbers are not biodegradable hence its disposal into landfills...
Bulb-T girder bridges are composed of precast, prestressed concrete beams with a reinforced concrete slab. Typically, the slab extends transversely beyond the exterior beam, and there is a traffic barrier on the edge. The bridges are...
Landfills are the most widely used facilities for solid waste disposal. Landfill covers are used to reduce the quantity of water that infiltrates into solid waste landfills, isolate solid waste from the environment and control gas...
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...
Parapets placed on bridge deck surfaces, commonly known as barriers, are purposely omitted from the structural analysis model for design or load rating. Barriers should not be considered primary structural members because they are...
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) determine the load effects to interior and exterior girders by the Bridge Design Specifications. The equations in both the AASHTO Standard and AASHTO Load...
For the past several decades the segmental box girder bridge has proven itself to be one of the more efficient bridge types. Using reusable form work, segments are match-cast, ensuring a more perfect connection during the construction...
Ethanol is a controversial source of alternative fuel. In the United States ethanol is produced predominantly from corn and has made headlines as a popular green energy, driven both politically and geographically. Green energy is defined...
Since 1984 the author has provided engineering services to property owners, insurance companies, attorneys, and others. The scope of those services typically included identifying the cause and origin of damage to residential and...
In recent decades, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material has increased its importance in the construction industry. FRP is a non-metallic reinforcement material which has been used in the strengthening structures especially concrete...
This thesis presents an evaluation of concrete behavior under loading. Currently, concrete theories and codes are inadequate in explaining the full gamut of concrete responses due to loading. It is, therefore, of great interest to...
This dissertation presents the work of investigating methane emission and oxidation through landfill covers. Methane as a major source of greenhouse and is being emitted from solid waste landfill at a tremendous rates. These emissions...
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