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Theses from 2024 2024.

Machine and Statistical Learning for Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility Systems , Atanas Apostolov, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2023 2023

The Current State of Practice of Building Information Modeling , Kevin P. Brooks, Civil Engineering

Loads Analysis of Fixed-Bottom and Floating Offshore Wind Structures , Michael G. Davis, Civil Engineering

Comparison Of Scaling Performance Between Sidewalks Placed Using Hot and Cold Weather Concreting Procedures , Likhitha Rudraraju, Civil Engineering

CORRELATION BETWEEN LABORATORY TESTING RESULTS AND IN-SITU SIDEWALK SCALING , Brian R. Shea, Civil Engineering

The Effects of Hurricane Wind Field Characteristics on Wind Blade Loads , Michael S. Tsai, Civil Engineering

Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Tunnel Structures , James Viglas, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2022 2022

Measuring Accessibility to Food Services to Improve Public Health , Efthymia Kostopoulou, Civil Engineering

Euplectella Aspergillum’s Natural Lattice Structure for Structural Design & Stability Landscape of Thin Cylindrical Shells with Dimple Imperfections , Zoe Y. Sloane, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2021 2021

Post-Fire Assessment of Concrete Tunnel Structures , Nicholas C. Menz, Civil Engineering

Utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Estimation of Beam Corrosion of Steel Bridge Girders , Gabrielle Pryor, Civil Engineering

Parametric Study of Integral Abutment Bridge Using Finite Element Model , Asako Takeuchi, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2020 2020

School Bus Routing To Allow Later School Start Times , Rana Eslamifard, Civil Engineering

QUANTIFICATION OF THERMAL BRIDGING EFFECTS IN COLD-FORMED STEEL WALL ASSEMBLIES , Divyansh Kapoor, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2019 2019

Sustainable Travel Incentives Optimization in Multimodal Networks , Hossein Ghafourian, Civil Engineering

High Fidelity Modeling of Cold-Formed Steel Single Lap Shear Screw Fastened Connections , Rita Kalo, Civil Engineering

Modeling the Effect of New Commuter Bus Service on Demand and the Impact on GHG Emissions: Application to Greater Boston , Christopher Lyman, Civil Engineering

Performance of Concrete Tunnel Systems Subject to Fault Displacement , Michael Morano, Civil Engineering

Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Closure Pour Connections and Diaphragms , Gercelino Ramos, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Adhesive Anchorage Systems Under Extreme In-Service Temperature Conditions , Rachel Wang, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2018 2018

Driver Understanding of the Flashing Yellow Arrow and Dynamic No Turn on Red Sign for Right Turn Applications , Elizabeth Casola, Civil Engineering

Evaluating the Impact of Double-Parked Freight Deliveries on Signalized Arterial Control Delay Using Analytical Models and Simulation , Aaron J. Keegan, Civil Engineering

Reward Allocation For Maximizing Energy Savings In A Transportation System , Adewale O. Oduwole, Civil Engineering

Impact of S-Curve on Speed in a Modern Roundabout , Akshaey Sabhanayagam, Civil Engineering

All-Red Clearance Intervals for Use in the Left-Turn Application of Flashing Yellow Arrows , Francis Tainter, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2017 2017

Evaluation of New England Bridges for Bat Roosting Including Methodology and Case Studies , Angela Berthaume, Civil Engineering

Evaluating Variances Between Departments of Transportation in New England to Create a Strategic Transportation Workforce , Chelsea Bouchard, Civil Engineering

Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections , Stephanie Castine, Civil Engineering

I. THE HIGH STRAIN RATE RESPONSE OF HOLLOW SPHERE STEEL FOAM; II. THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF AN AMERICAN ELM TREE , Ignacio Cetrangolo, Civil Engineering

Performance of Adhesive and Cementitious Anchorage Systems , Mirna Mendoza, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2016 2016

Integrated Solar Technologies with Outdoor Pedestrian Bridge Superstructure Decking , Richard K. Racz, Civil Engineering

LIVE LOAD DISTRIBUTION FACTORS FOR HORIZONTALLY CURVED CONCRETE BOX GIRDER BRIDGES , Mohammed Zaki, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2015 2015

Bonded Anchors in Concrete Under Sustained Loading , Douglas Droesch, Civil Engineering

An Observational Evaluation of Safety Resulting from Driver Distraction , Christina M. Dube, Civil Engineering

Measuring the Resilience of Transportation Networks Subject to Seismic Risk , Mark N. Furtado, Civil Engineering

Nano-Scale Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of Main Phases of Hydrated Cement Paste , Shahin Hajilar, Civil Engineering

Driver Behavior Evaluation of Variable Speed Limits and a Conceptual Framework for Optimal VSL Location Identification , Curt P. Harrington, Civil Engineering

A Real-time Signal Control System to Minimize Emissions at Isolated Intersections , Farnoush Khalighi, Civil Engineering

Structural Vulnerability Assessment of Bridge Piers in the Event of Barge Collision , David A. Ribbans, Civil Engineering

Towards Sustainable Roundabouts: An Evaluation of Driver Behavior, Emissions, and Safety , Derek Roach, Civil Engineering

Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Systems to Climatic Extreme Events , Alexandra C. Testa, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2014 2014

Short and Long-term Performance of a Skewed Integral Abutment Prestressed Concrete Bridge , Rami Bahjat, Civil Engineering

Performance of Circular Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Subjected to Vehicular Collisions , Nevin L. Gomez, Civil Engineering

Field and Analytical Studies of the First Folded Plate Girder Bridge , Man Hou Sit, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2013 2013

The Effect of Roadside Elements on Driver Behavior and Run-Off-the-Road Crash Severity , Cole D. Fitzpatrick, Civil Engineering

Evaluating At-Grade Rail Crossing Safety along the Knowledge Corridor in Massachusetts , Timothy P. Horan, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Alternative Technologies to Estimate Travel Time on Rural Interstates , Qiao Li, Civil Engineering

Operational and Safety-based Analyses of Varied Toll Lane Configurations , Ian A. Mckinnon, Civil Engineering

Preferred Sensor Selection for Damage Estimation in Civil Structures , Matthew Styckiewicz, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Drivers’ Cell Phone Use Prevalence and Safety Related Impacts , Keith E. Wenners, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2012 2012

Probabilistic Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Soil-Structure Interaction , Wystan Carswell, Civil Engineering

Vehicle Miles Traveled (vmt) Fee Financing Alternatives: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities , Ashley L. Costa, Civil Engineering

Evaluating and Modeling Traveler Response to Real-Time Information in the Pioneer Valley , Tyler De Ruiter, Civil Engineering

An Optimal Adaptive Routing Algorithm for Large-scale Stochastic Time-Dependent Networks , Jing Ding, Civil Engineering

A Quantitative Analysis of the Impacts from Selected Climate Variables Upon Traffic Safety in Massachusetts , Katrina M. Hecimovic, Civil Engineering

Automated Enforcement Using Dedicated Short Range Communication , Gilbert Kim, Civil Engineering

New Technologies in Short Span Bridges: A Study of Three Innovative Systems , Andrew Lahovich, Civil Engineering

Driver Dynamics and the Longitudinal Control Model , Gabriel G. Leiner, Civil Engineering

Interfacial Strength Between Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs and Cast-in-Place Concrete Toppings , Ryan M. Mones, Civil Engineering

User Equilibrium in a Disrupted Network with Real-Time Information and Heterogeneous Risk Attitude , Ryan J. Pothering, Civil Engineering

Spatial and Temporal Correlations of Freeway Link Speeds: An Empirical Study , Piotr J. Rachtan, Civil Engineering

Evaluation of Live-Load Distribution Factors (LLDFs) of Next Beam Bridges , Abhijeet Kumar Singh, Civil Engineering

Material Characterization and Computational Simulation of Steel Foam for Use in Structural Applications , Brooks H. Smith, Civil Engineering

Varied Applications of Work Zone Safety Analysis through the Investigation of Crash Data, Design, and Field Studies , Erica Swansen, Civil Engineering

Using Micro-Simulation Modeling to Evaluate Transit Signal Priority in Small-to-Medium Sized Urban Areas; Comparative Review of Vissim and S-Paramics Burlington, Vermont Case Study , Joseph C. Tyros, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2011 2011

Evaluating Alternative Toll-Based Financing Approaches: A Case Study of the Boston Metropolitan Area , Rosaria M. Berliner, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Measurement Errors Influence on the Quantitative and Qualitative Results of Car-Following Model Calibration , Mariya A. Maslova, Civil Engineering

Development of Anchorage System for Frp Strengthening Applications Using Integrated Frp Composite Anchors , Geoffrey N. Mcguirk, Civil Engineering

An Application of Spatially Based Crash Analyses and Road Safety Investigations to Increase Older Driver Safety , Deanna A. Peabody, Civil Engineering

Safety and Operational Assessment of Gap Acceptance Through Large-Scale Field Evaluation , Steven Maxwell Tupper, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2010 2010

Historic Bridge Evaluation Using Finite Element Techniques , Helena M. Charron, Civil Engineering

A Quantitative Analysis of the Impacts from Selected Variables Upon Safety Belt Usage in Massachusetts , Samuel W. Gregorio, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Curved Integral Abutment Bridges , Emre Kalayci, Civil Engineering

Material Characterization and Structural Response of Historic Truss Bridges , Sean L. Kelton, Civil Engineering

Earthquake Engineering Simulation with Flexible Cladding System , Jun Jie Li, Civil Engineering

Route Choice Behavior in Risky Networks with Real-Time Information , Michael D. Razo, Civil Engineering

Route Choice Behavior in a Driving Simulator With Real-time Information , Hengliang Tian, Civil Engineering

Investigation of the Behavior of Open Cell Aluminum Foam , Patrick J. Veale, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2009 2009

Computer-Assisted Emergency Evacuation Planning Using TransCAD: Case Studies in Western Massachusetts , Steven P. Andrews, Civil Engineering

Value of Traveler Information for Adaptive Routing in Stochastic Time-Dependent Networks , He Huang, Civil Engineering

Analytical Modeling of Tree Vibration Generated during Cutting Process , Payman Karvanirabori, Civil Engineering

Optimal Adaptive Departure Time Choices with Real-Time Traveler Information Considering Arrival Reliability , Xuan Lu, Civil Engineering

Seismic Energy Dissipation of Steel Buildings Using Engineered Cladding Systems , Quan Viet Nguyen, Civil Engineering

Developing an Evaluation Approach to Assess Large Scale Its Infrastructure Improvements: I-91 Project , Melissa Paciulli, Civil Engineering

Enhancing Concrete Barrier Reflectivity With A Focus On Recycled Glass Aggregate Replacement , Regina Shklyan, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2008 2008

Performance Evaluation Of Existing Steel And Concrete Girder Bridges Through Non-destructive Live-load Testing , Andrew E. Jeffrey, Civil Engineering

Evaluation of Traffic Simulation Models for Work Zones in the New England Area , Pothu Raju Khanta, Civil Engineering

The Application of Traffic Calming and Related Strategies in an Urban Environment , Stacy A. Metzger, Civil Engineering

Terrazzo Cracking: Causes and Remedies , Michael J. Mitchell III, Civil Engineering

Anchorage of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers to Reinforced Concrete in Shear Applications , Carl W. Niemitz, Civil Engineering

Measurement and Computational Modeling of the Mechanical Properties of Parallel Strand Lumber , Russell S. Winans, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Simulation Models To Assess Travel Delay In Work Zones , Fan Wu, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2007 2007

An Analysis Of The Saftey Effects Of Crosswalks With In-pavement Warning Lights , George Gadiel, Civil Engineering

The Development of a Dynamic-Interactive-Vehicle Model for Modeling Traffic Beyond the Microscopic Level , Dwayne A. Henclewood, Civil Engineering

A Comparative Evaluation of Crash Data Quality Identification Methods , Arianna M. Mickee, Civil Engineering

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All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Investigating Disparities and Safety Equity in Pedestrian Nighttime Crashes in Michigan , Sia Isaria Mwende

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Evaluating the Impacts of Building Information Modeling on Construction Change Orders in Iraq , Nehad Alshebbany

Numerical Performance Evaluation of the Wooden Frame Structures with Adhesive Applied Connection under Wind and Seismic Loading , Sharthak Bhandary

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Establishing Delay-Based Criteria for Installing Traffic Signals at Two-Lane Roundabouts , Oluwaseun Ayomide Adegbaju

From Architectural Design to Structural Analysis: A Data-Driven Approach to Study Building Information Modeling (BIM) Interoperability , Mohammed Aldegeily

Evaluation of Bike Boxes and Protected Intersections with Bicycle Signal Treatments for Improving Safety and Multimodal Mobility at Urban Signalized Intersections , Odai Al Houz

Enabling Robust Distributed Real-Time Hybrid Simulation Method and Expanding Its Applications in Floating Wind Turbine Systems , Mehmet Cinar

Maintaining Deck Profile in Steel I-Girder Bridges During Deck Placement , Ali Naif Inceefe

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Enhancing Intersection Safety for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Pedestrian Using Device-to-Infrastructure Communication , Mohammad Sayyah Al-Akash

Visualizing the Constructability of a Steel Structure Using Building Information Modeling and Game Simulation , Mohammed Al Dafaay

Evaluation of Swarm Nodes for Proximity Sensing on Construction Sites , Mohamed Ahmed Madi Binalhaj

Implementing Online Updating to Complex Hysteresis Models in Real- Time Hybrid Simulation Using Constrained Unscented Kalman Filter , Bilal Ahmed Mohammed

Economic Impact Analysis of Bridge Construction , Funda Yavuz

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Analysis of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes in Michigan , Ahmed Abbas Ghubin Al-zubaidi

Comparison of Safety and Operational Performances for Three Engineering Countermeasures , Ali Hamzah Hussein Alzuhairi

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pedestrian Countdown Signals on Road Users in Michigan , Richard Atta Boateng

Safety Benefit Analysis of Alternative Delineation Practices in Michigan , Brenda C. Burdick

Verifying Automated Prestressed Concrete Design Software for MDOT Bridge Design Standards , Hussein Kadhim Abood Khalaf

Improved Methodology for Developing Non-Motorized Safety Perfomance Functions , Keneth Morgan Kwayu

Application of Wavelet Transform in Structural Health Monitoring , Yashodhya Swarna Sri Dhanapala Liyana Kankanamge

Analysis of Transit Accessibility for People with Disabilities , Rostam Khalid Mohammed Ameen Qatra

Developing Standard Procedures for Structural Aspects of Slide-in Bridges in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) , Ozan Utku Ridvanoglu

An Equivalent Plate Model with Orthotropic Material Properties for Adjacent Box-Beam Bridge Superstructure , Timothy Alexander Schnell

Transportation System and Its Association with Human Health – A Review and Modeling Approach , Fnu Zahed

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness of Clearview Font and Fluorescent Yellow Sheeting on Michigan Freeways and Non-Freeways , Lusanni Mercedes Acosta Rodrieuez

Analysis of Mobility Impact for Implementing Complete Streets , Marino Esteban Calderón Díaz

A Microscopic Simulation Approach to Performance Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System Corridors: A Case in Michigan , Matthew Levi Clark

Fragility Assessment of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings , Hezha Sadraddin

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

An Integral Framework for Sustainable Building Design , Bushra Asfari

Economic Analysis of Michigan Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Strategies , Randy José Jorge Díaz

Development of Safety Performance Functions for Non-Motorized Traffic Safety , Hamidreza Ahady Dolatsara

Real-Time Hybrid Simulation with Online Model Updating , Adam Mueller

Overtime Traffic Enforcement Evaluation: A Methodology for Selecting Agencies and Enforcement Periods , Dario Enrique Romero Santana

Virtual Analysis and Evaluation of Roundabout Safety and Operational Features , Elisha Jackson Wankogere

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Spatial Factors Impacting Non-Motorized Exposures and Crash Risks , Farhad Abasahl

Standardized Longitudinal Connection Detail for Decked Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders , Ramzi Muftah Ali Abduallah

Investigating Crash Frequency and Injury Severity at Freeway Fixed Weigh Stations in Michigan , Fathi Salam Mo. Alkhatni

Safety Benefits of Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: A Case Study of Oakland County, MI , Joshua Adam Fink

Evaluation of Point Cloud Data Dispersion with Relation to Point Cloud Density under Field Conditions , Ling Kit Kong

An Automated Approach to Dynamic Site Layout Planning , Duy Huu Nguyen

Cyber-Adaptive Physical Systems for Automated Construction Progress Monitoring and Asset Tracking , Syed Hammad Rasheed

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Implementation of a Versatile Pseudodynamic Hybrid Simulation for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Chelsea Griffith

Regression-Based Prioritization and Data Modeling for Customized Civil Engineering Data Collection , Omar Kanaan

Statistical and Numerical Integrated Approach for Detecting Onset of Prefabricated Bridge Component Connection Deterioration , Cem Mansiz

Structural Health Monitoring of a Bridge Structure Using Wireless Sensor Network , CheeKian Teng

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Sensor Modeling and Cost Benefit of Using Laser Scanning Technology in AEC , Fahd Saleh Alaswad

Statistical and Visualization Approach for Ranking Factors Affecting NBI Bridge Rating , Saad Aoun Alqahtani

Solar Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Energy Efficiency Window Arrangements , Wael Muqhim Alruqi

A Comparative Analysis of the Sense of Construction Delays of Experienced and Inexperienced Engineers , Salahedeen A. El Kadeki

Development of a Versatile Hybrid Testing System for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Griffin Enyart

Selecting an Optimal Construction Alternative through Informed Decision-Making Highway Bridges , Abdul Wahed Mohammed

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

A Computer Model for Sustainable for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis , Sami Ghurmullah Al Ghamdi

Sustainable Universal Design and Zero Energy for Buildings , Ahmad Mohammad Alotaibi

Integration of Sustainability Measure into Highways , Krishna Prasad Dhakal

Investigation of Damage Detection Methods with a Wireless Sensor Network , Mark Joseph Humiecki

Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward Zero Energy High Rise Office Buildings , Moutaz Mohammed Msawealfi

Design Recommendations for High Skew Link Slabs , Michael A. Romkema

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Optimization Computer Model for Heavy Equipment Selection , Naif Albelwi

Optimal Placement of Traffic Sensors for Traffic Operation and Management , Nahedh M. Alhubail

An Integrated Database Management System and Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Design , Sultan Althobaiti

The Design and Implementation of a Sensor Network System for Concrete Bridge Health Monitoring , Joseph John Barbera

Barrier-Based Evacuation Plan for University Campuses , Asadur Rahman

Highway Construction Staging and Intelligent Traffic Routing: A Cost Optimization Strategy , Richard C. Rhodes

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Incorporation of Space Syntax Theory in Determining Safe and Efficient Construction Site Layout , Minsuck Cho

Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks , Joshua Thomas Host

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Data Fusion Technique for Measuring Intersection Delay Using GPS-Enabled Probe Vehicles , Byung-Hee Han

Development of Knowledge Base of Concrete Bridge Maintenance System , Bahre Karam

Health Monitoring of Concrete Bridges Utilizing Sensor Technology , Ammar Zalt

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Repair, Inspection and Maintenance Methods of Steel Bridges , Deepak Koirala

Computer Model to Select Leed Certification for Building Projects , Ruba Mirghani Mohammed

Simulation Based Evaluation of Parking Facilities , Niru Tiwari

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Alkali Silica Reaction in Virgin and Recycles Aggregates: State of the Art and Experimental Investigation using ASTM C 1260 and the Staining Method , Shadi Sami Bajjali

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete , Bhusan Basnet

Decision Support System for Bridge Maintenance , Imran Fazal

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete , Sajjad Ali Khan

The Detection of Common Concrete Bridge Deck Defects Using the Thermography, Impact Echo, and Ground Penetrating Radar , Saleh Z. Nabulsi

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Oxidation of Titanium in Alpha-Calf Serum Solution , Ali Stait Ismailoglu

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of NI-SIC NANO Composite Coatings on 2024-T3 Aluminum , Amit Jain

Development of a Redesign Plan for Moore Hall using Architectural Principles of Green Building and Sustainable Design , Alkhaziam Saad

Future Housing in the United States: Senior’s Housing Demand , Sandeep Singh

Innovative Contracting Prequalification/Selecion Model using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Saad J. Zidan

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

An Imaging System for Concrete Bridge Inspection , Mohammed Talal Al-Bataineh

A Model for Optimizing the Selection of Project Delivery Systems Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Arosha De Silva

Metastable Phases of Mgo-TiO 2 Solid Solutions , Liang-Chieh Ma

Building Deconstruction Guidelines: Tools for Recovering Building Materials , Ali Ayedh Merzen

Management Commitment to Construction Safety , Areen M. Shaar

Adaptation of Project Finance to Small Contractor Financing , Ragunathan Venkateswaran

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Structural Studies of Metastable Nanocrystalline Magnesium Titanate Ceramics , Renmei Xu

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

Texture and Young’s Modulus of Nickel/Gamma-Alumina Composites , Abdulaziz Alamr

CFMMS – Computerized Facilities Maintenance Management System , Prawit Rotsawatsuk

Learning Reinforced Concreyte Design Principles Using a Java-VRML based Design Studio , Amarneethi Vamadevan

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

Quantitative, Non-Destructive Calibration of Scanned Probe Microscope Cantilevers , John Hazel

Development of Mechanical Properties Micromapping for Composite Polymer Systems , Zheng Huang

Intellicrances – A Neural Network-Based Crane Selection System , André T. Mund

Conform- A Computerized Job-Built Concrete Construction Formwork Design , Kajpong Pongponrat

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Currently available topics for Master Theses, Master Projects and Bachelor Theses at the Chair of Steel and Composite Structures can be accessed by opening the tabs below.

Descriptions of the different topics, the tasks and the objectives as well as the respective supervisors can be found by clicking on the links .

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Master of Science (Thesis)

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of approved courses is required for the Master of Science – Thesis degree (MS-T). At least 24 semester credit hours must be coursework and the remainder are CVEN 691 research credit hours. A complete discussion of all university requirements is found in the current Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog .

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Pre-requisites

The following courses ( and their pre- and co-requisite coursework ) are considered prerequisite to the MS program of study in structural engineering: CVEN 302, CVEN 345, CVEN 363, CVEN 444, CVEN 445 and CVEN 446, or equivalents that are approved by the structural engineering program. Courses listed for which a student lacks credit must be completed, but those credits cannot be applied toward the 30 credit hours degree requirement. Note that you may have been required to complete additional prerequisites as part of your admission into the program. Those classes also cannot be applied towards the degree credit hour requirement.

Advising Committee

The student must select an Advisory Committee Chair, who will serve as their graduate advisor, from the department’s structural engineering graduate faculty. A student can have a co-chair from a faculty member that does not have an appointment with the department’s structural engineering group. A committee must have either one chair or one chair and one co-chair.

The chair and the student collaborate in selecting the remainder of the Advisory Committee. The advising committee for the Master of Science - Thesis degree in structural engineering must have a minimum of three members from the Texas A&M graduate faculty (the chair counts as a member). There must be at least one member from outside the civil & environmental engineering department, and there must be a majority from the department’s structural engineering graduate faculty.

Degree Plan

The student must identify their research supervisor before the start of their second semester of study, at which point an advisory committee will be formed including at least one full time structural engineering faculty member. The student’s advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will develop the proposed degree plan.

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M.S. in Structural Engineering SE75

Master students must complete forty-eight units of courses for graduation. For the M.S. Comprehensive Examination Plan all forty-eight units of credit must consist of regular courses (twelve courses). For the M.S. Thesis Plan, thirty-six units (nine courses) from regular courses are required, in addition to twelve units of graduate research for the master's thesis. For both M.S. plans, students are required to complete a minimum of two sequences from the focus areas .

A focus sequence is composed of three regular courses from the same focus area. The courses comprising the focus sequences are listed in the table in this section. To allow for greater flexibility in the program, the remaining credits required from courses may be earned by completing additional focus sequences, parts of focus sequences, or other appropriate courses. Students may elect to take other appropriate technical electives (with the approval of their advisor and the SE Graduate Affairs Committee). 

In addition to the 48 units, students must complete three quarters of SE 290 to meet graduation requirements, but they do not have to be taken consecutively. Students are strongly recommended to take SE 290 every quarter. Units obtained in SE 290 and SE 298 may not be applied towards course work requirements. No more than four units of SE 296 may be applied toward course work requirements and only with prior approval of the SE Graduate Affairs Committee.

For both M.S. plans, students are required to complete a minimum of two sequences from the following focus areas .

All students are assigned an academic advisor to help with formulating a course/academic plan. It's highly recommended that students interested in the thesis option to take a course by the faculty they want to work with before they ask to work on research.

The M.S. Comprehensive Plan:  The amount of courses for the M.S. Comprehensive Plan is 12: 3 in 1 focus area, 3 in 2nd focus area, 4 Technical Electives, and 2 Core Courses.  Download the M.S. SE COMP Plan Fillable Form

Core Courses: MS students will be required to complete two out of seven core course electives. The courses are SE 200, SE 201A, SE 202, SE 203, SE 241, SE 271, and SE 233 (or SE 276A)*. A core course can be counted towards a Focus Sequence or a Technical Elective. 

*Can only count either SE233 or SE276A as a core course, but not both. 

In the core courses instructor selects one problem on the midterm or final exam (could be project/long HW) to be the “comprehensive exam” problem.  A separate Pass/Fail score is assigned to this problem. (Problem may still count toward the total exam score.) Minimum passing score is 60/100.  Any two courses from “Core Electives” may be selected for the MS Comprehensive Plan. A passing score must be obtained in both courses. 

If you are using a core course for a focus area too then you need to list a 5th Technical Elective. It needs to be 12 courses total. If you use both core courses for two focus areas then 6 Technical Electives are needed. 

Technical Electives: Technical Electives can be any Science, Mathematics, or Engineering graduate course or approved SE undergraduate courses. 

The M.S. Thesis Plan is designed for those students with an interest in research prior to entering the structural engineering profession or prior to entering a doctoral degree program. The M.S. Thesis Plan involves course work leading to the completion and defense of a master's thesis.

This program requires the student to be accepted by a SE Faculty Member  (Research Advisor).  Please contact the Graduate Academic Advisor once you have written approval from a SE Faculty member stating they will be your research advisor.

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Bachelor Thesis Structural Design and Modelling of Midrise Reinforced Concrete Buildings - Ahmed Wael Gondia

Midrise reinforced concrete buildings are an integral constituent of the modern urban environment, and rest assured, their structural implementation is by no means a simple task. A tremendous burden of responsibility lies on the shoulders of structural engineers, as the room for error is intolerable, and thus, the main objectives which paved the way for the work done throughout this bachelor project, were severe precision and attention to detail. The purpose of this paper is to provide an elaborate explanation for the various processes conducted concerning the two main parts of the project. The first of these being the development of structural design spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, to serve as design tools for the main structural members of midrise buildings, as columns, slabs and beams, with all their different design cases and approaches. These spreadsheets follow the instructions and limit states of the Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of RC Structures (ECP 203) and the Egyptian Code for Load and Force Calculations (ECP 201). Also presented, are the necessary validity verifications for ensuring the proper functionality of the spreadsheets and their accuracy in obtaining results. The second part of the project, as thoroughly discussed within the contents of the thesis, is the use of the conducted design spreadsheets in the execution of an actual midrise reinforced concrete building, following the guidelines and requirements of the ECP 203 and ECP 201. The featured tasks for the successful completion of this branch project include: selecting an adequate structural system, creating a structural plan, performing preliminary proportioning for the structural members according to the ECP, acquiring convenient design loads, modelling of floor plan using a structural analysis software, performing precise structural analysis for the floor plan, identifying design demands, designing of reinforced concrete structural members and preparing final structural drawings. Furthermore, quantity estimation and cost analysis investigations have been conducted for the building, and a final bill of quantities for the used materials has been extracted.

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This is the first Chapter of the Book released by Oxford University Press, New Delhi, recently. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures is designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of civil and structural engineering. This book will also be an invaluable reference to postgraduate students and practising engineers and researchers. This book provides an extensive coverage of the design of reinforced concrete structures in accordance with the current Indian codes of practice (IS 456:2000 and IS 13920:1993). As some of the Indian code provisions are outdated, the American code (ACI 318:2011) provisions are used wherever necessary. In addition, discussion on earthquake-resistant design and detailing is provided, as about 60 per cent of India falls under moderate to severe earthquake zones. The text is based on the modern limit states design and covers topics such as the properties of concrete, structural forms, and loadings. Besides, discussion on the behaviour of various structural elements such as compression and tension members, beams, slabs, foundations, walls, and joints and design and detailing for flexure, shear, torsion, bond, tension, compression, uniaxial and biaxial bending and interaction of these forces make it an invaluable guide for students and designers. The book also provides appendices on strut-and-tie-method, properties of soils, design aids, and practical tips and thumb rules that add value to the rich content of book. For interested readers, more than 1300 references and numerous web links are provided in the chapters for further study and research. For more info: http://www.oup.co.in/product/higher-education/engineering-computer-science/civil-engineering/8/design-reinforced-concrete-structures-1e/9780198086949

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It has been asserted in literature that the understanding of the software used today is the urgent necessity of the moment in order to match the pace of infrastructural development. This study is undertaken with the objective of checking the comptability of results obtained for the design of basic structural elements of Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) using popularly used software STAAD Pro, ETABS and SAP-2000.For this purpose the design results of most commonly used software are validated with manual design by Indian standards to gain the confidence of the users. The basic elements of structures such as beams, column and a simple frame have been discussed. The results for analysis of shear force and bending moment of beams and columns are comparable in all the cases except for the frame when STAAD Pro, ETABS and SAP-2000 are used. For all elements the results obtained from software differed significantly from the results obtained through manual calculations using Kani's method. The design of a simple building in the earlier times used to take at least a week. However, the design of complicated structures can now be done within a week's time and with more accuracy using a host of software available in the market. Subramanian N. [1] is of the opinion that these software should be regarded as mere tools in the hand of structural engineer. Designer should be aware of any assumptions used and limitations of the programs in the software. Subramanian N. [1] further put the example that some computer programs ignore compression steel when maximum allowable reinforcement in a concrete beam is determined resulting into a larger section. A hard fact which the society faces today is that many of the fresh graduates have not even approached to the design software used in market during their study. Therefore, these engineers have no other option but are bound to blindly accept the results given by the computers. Naghipour-et-al [2] used finite element program ETABS software to find the location of plastic hinge away from the joint location in eccentrically braced frame in 4, 7 and 10 story building. Sharma-et-al [3] studied a 3D framed RC using pushover analysis by increasing the load in small increment till failure with the help of software. They devised failure modes for the beam, column and joint. His study helped the engineers to focus on the weak points of structures to be taken care while designing a structure. Azam and Hosur [4] used ETABS software studied the provision of shear wall placed symmetrically in the building using elastic analysis for strength, stiffness and damping to make building safer. Attempts have, however, started to verify and gain confidence for the validity of various software. Prashanth-et-al [5] compared these software and concluded that area of steel required by using ETABS was less. Hu-et-al [6] studied the response spectrum, time history and linking slab in plan using software SAP-2000, ETABS, MIDAS/GEN and SATWE software for a multistory. He concluded that ETABS is more suitable for regular buildings where as SAP-2000 is more suited to space structures, oblique column and gymnasiums. Al-Tamimi-et-al[7] compared the different construction material in three buildings using software ETABS, SAFE and ACI 365 to find the most reliable and beneficial material to be used for the structures. Kumar-et-al [8] studied the building on sloping ground using software ETABS and SAP-2000. They considered seismic forces as per I.S:1893-2002 and stressed the need for proper designing of structure on sloping ground. Sabeer and Peera [9] compared the results obtained from STAAD Pro and ETABS for a RCC building subjected to lateral and vertical loads and concluded that both software provided different results whereas the difference had not been significant. Rana [10] compared the different aspects of a component design of a building using different software STAAD Pro, STRUDS and ETABS software. He concluded that the ETABS

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The proposed work consists in the elaboration of a structural calculation of conventional solid and ribbed reinforced concrete slabs of a five-story building, using the criteria of NBR 6118 (ABNT, 2014), and comparing the manual design with the TQS software (Software Definitive for Structural Engineering). The reinforced concrete structure was designed in massive plate-type slabs and ribbed slabs supported by beams. For this, the grid theory method was used under rigid supports, perpendicular to the results of the computer program. The calculation memorial and detailed plans of the structural elements were developed together with the diagnosis and final report of the program. For clarification of the dimensioning, for the most part, the calculations were performed manually where it is possible to identify the theories, applications and concepts of the criteria and methodology used. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets were also used to summarize and route the statistical and analytical information of the due project. At the end of the work, the results obtained in the detailing of the manual calculation were compared with the results obtained in the TQS computational system. Checking that there are differences in the dimensioning of the structural elements. However, the software presents artifices for the arrangement of structural compatibility arrangements, thus making the different verifications manifest the degree of interpretation of the professional based on the behavior of the structure. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets were also used to summarize and route the statistical and analytical information of the due project. At the end of the work, the results obtained in the detailing of the manual calculation were compared with the results obtained in the TQS computational system. Checking that there are differences in the dimensioning of the structural elements. However, the software presents artifices for the arrangement of structural compatibility arrangements, thus making the different verifications manifest the degree of interpretation of the professional based on the behavior of the structure. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets were also used to summarize and route the statistical and analytical information of the due project. At the end of the work, the results obtained in the detailing of the manual calculation were compared with the results obtained in the TQS computational system. Checking that there are differences in the dimensioning of the structural elements. However, the software presents artifices for the arrangement of structural compatibility arrangements, thus making the different verifications manifest the degree of interpretation of the professional based on the behavior of the structure. the results obtained in the detailing of the manual calculation were compared with the results obtained in the TQS computational system. Checking that there are differences in the dimensioning of the structural elements. However, the software presents artifices for the arrangement of structural compatibility arrangements, thus making the different verifications manifest the degree of interpretation of the professional based on the behavior of the structure. the results obtained in the detailing of the manual calculation were compared with the results obtained in the TQS computational system. Checking that there are differences in the dimensioning of the structural elements. However, the software presents artifices for the arrangement of structural compatibility arrangements, thus making the different verifications manifest the degree of interpretation of the professional based on the behavior of the structure.

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The specification of final year project's topics may have some influence on the future job or career of students. It, therefore, becomes very crucial to select an apt topic since students are going to do great and extensive research about it, it is possible that such a topic may open doors to different horizons in the field.

In this article, forty topics about structural engineering are presented which can be used for both seminars and graduation projects. There are lots of topic out there, but these are selected from literature and efforts made to specify most novel topics.

These topics deal with various aspects of structures such as improving certain aspects of design, repair damaged structures, study properties of structures under various modes of loading including static and dynamic like seismic forces. These project topics may need numerical modelling, experimental works, or combination thereof.

• Pushover analysis – cyclic loading, deterioration effect in RC Moment Frames in pushover analysis
• Rehabilitation – Evaluation of drift distribution
• Analysis of large dynamic structure in environment industry
• Theoretical study on High frequency fatigue behavior of concrete
• Seismic analysis of interlocking blocks in walls
• Estimation of marine salts behavior around the bridge structures
• A comparative study on durability of concrete tunnels undertaken in AP irrigation projects
• Prefabricated multistory structure, exposure to engineering seismicity
• Shape optimization of Reinforced underground tunnels
• Properties of Fiber Cement Boards for building partitions
• Behavior of RC Structures subjected to blasting
• The use of green materials in the construction of buildings
• Finite element model for double composite beam
• A new composite element for FRP Reinforced Concrete Slab
• Effect of shear lag on anchor bolt tension in a base plate
• Elastic plastic bending, load carrying capacity of steel members
• FE Analysis of lateral buckling of a plate curved in nature
• Green energy and indoor technologies for smart buildings
• Building environmental assessment methodology
• Numerical study on strengthening of composite bridges
• Strengthening effect for RC member under negative bending
• Effect of negative Poisson’s ratio on  bending of RC member
• Macroeconomic cause within the life cycle of bridges
• Long term deflections of long-span bridges
• Structural damage detection in plates using wavelet theories (transforms)
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The master’s thesis is the final step for an MSc student. It is written in the last (10th) semester of the study, and requires 20 full-time weeks.

The students can choose the problem for their thesis among all fields that are covered by Department of Structural Engineering. Most problems are proposed by the professors, but it may also be feasible to work with problems suggested by companies or other external enterprises.

Department of Structural Engineering prefers that the master’s thesis is a continuation of the specialization project carried out in the 9th semester, yet this is not a formal demand. Nevertheless, the students are recommended to have the master’s thesis in mind when choosing specialization project in the spring (end of 8th semester).

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Companies or other external enterprises may suggest problems for a specialization project, continued as a master’s thesis. Such proposals should be reported to the department not later than 1 March . For master’s thesis without a preceding specialization project, the department should be contacted before 15 October .

It is emphasized that all master’s theses must have a responsible teacher from the department, and it is the department that assigns the problem to each individual student. The department will not provide any problem for a MSc thesis without any responsible teacher. A good advice is to contact a teacher within the field of interest, and discuss whether the problem at hand is suitable for a master’s thesis.

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Mechanical properties and slope stability of dewatered digested sewage sludge , the stability of fully and partially embedded beam-columns in elastic winkler foundations , experimental and theoretical investigations of pile and penetrometer installation in clay , sleeved concrete cylinders subject to hard impact , linear and non-linear spectral analysis of offshore lattice structures , development of a new apparatus for hollow cylinder testing , on-line monitoring of ambient hydrocarbon concentrations , monitoring and prediction of traffic-related urban air pollution , experimental investigation on the stabilisation of irish peat , development of accurate methods of weighing trucks in motion , probabilistic traffic load modelling for highway bridges , development and application of an integrated air quality modelling system for traffic related pollution in urban areas , the application of genetic algorithms to civil engineering optimisation problems , the one-dimensional compression of fibrous peat and other organic soils , confinement in wireball-reinforced concrete members , the earthquake-resistance of flush end-plate joints , urban development : use of a neural network mode choice model , the future of irish access transport : investigation, modelling and appraisal , experimental investigations of driven pile group behaviour in belfast soft clay .

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Civil engineering faculty are engaged in cutting edge research spanning a broad spectrum of activities that impact structures and infrastructure, addressing pressing global challenges. Interdisciplinary research is being conducted in the areas of wind hazard and infrastructure performance, wind science and engineering, earthquake science and engineering, uncertainty quantification, and concrete and steel structures, especially in the context of natural hazards engineering. Engineering principles are used in novel ways to create synergistic solutions that could have far-reaching impact on infrastructure and society.

Research conducted in the structures group includes cutting edge research areas as well as traditional focus areas. Examples include: natural hazards engineering that tackles problems such as performance-based design of high-rise-buildings and long-span-bridges for extreme winds; multi-hazard sustainability (earthquake engineering, climate change, and probabilistic sea-level rise hazard analysis); methodologies and algorithms for uncertainty quantification and scientific machine learning; wind hazards and their impact on buildings and structures; performance improvement of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures through analytical and experimental investigation; and investigation of cross-frame stiffness and stability in steel bridges.

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Dr. Ting Lin directs the Multi-HAZard SUStainability (HazSus) Research Group with parallel tracks in earthquake engineering and climate change, enabled by performance-based engineering and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and virtual reality. Her research specifically focuses on probabilistic physics-based seismic hazard/risk analysis interfacing earthquake science/engineering and probabilistic sea-level rise hazard analysis (PSLRHA) incorporating polar ice melting uncertainty. Lin is the Committee Chair of the COSMOS/EERI/SSA Bruce Bolt Medal and the Former Committee Chair of the ASCE SEI Advances in Information Technology. She has served on delegation/working group/committees under COP15, NEHRP, SCEC, NIST, UJNR, & NASEM, and as a lead guest editor/session chair and reviewer for journals, conferences, & funding agencies. Her work has been implemented in hazard mapping, modeling software, and building codes & guidelines.

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Dr. Kishor Mehta, P.W. Horn Distinguished Professor (ret.) is member of the National Academy of Engineering, and Distinguished Member of ASCE. He was Center Director for the NSF IUCRC Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance (WHIP) Center, the position he held for the past five years and has stepped down recently. Over the last fifty-four years his research focus has been on wind hazards and their impact on buildings and structures. His accomplishments include in-situ damage documentation, wind pressures on building in the field, technical criteria for in-residence shelter, and development of national wind load standard ASCE 7, EF-Scale for tornado intensity, and multidisciplinary doctoral curriculum for wind science and engineering.

Investigation of cross-frame stiffness and stability in steel bridges

The behavior of cross-frames varies depending on bridge conditions and loading types. Additionally, the approach used to model cross-frames can significantly impact performance predictions for girder stability during construction and for cross-frame fatigue under in-service traffic loading. 

Dr. Sunghyun Park's research includes laboratory tests, field experiments, and finite element analysis.

Uncertainty Quantification and Management in Computational Science and Engineering

Dr. Zhiheng Wang serves as a member of the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Probabilistic Methods Committee (PMC). His group develops novel methodologies and algorithms for uncertainty quantification and scientific machine learning, with applications to complex systems in science and engineering, such as structures, materials, hazards (wind, earthquake, fire), and aerospace, etc., aiming to enhance the sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of engineering design, decision-making, and optimization processes.

Tornado Effects on Civil Infrastructure and Hazard Mitigation

Dr. Delong Zuo has been pursuing research related to tornadoes, their devastating effects on civil infrastructure, and the mitigation of these effects. In recent years, his research has received support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF-supported Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance, and the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry of Japan that support this research. Using the funds provided by these entities, a research team led by Dr. Zuo has conducted both laboratory testing and numerical simulations based on computational fluid mechanics to characterize tornado-like vortices and the loading on buildings by these vortices. The outcomes of the characterization have also been used as a basis to probabilistically simulate tornado loading on buildings and investigate the structural response of the buildings to the loading. This enables the evaluation of risks that tornadoes cause to buildings and potential development of strategies and countermeasures for reducing the risks.

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At Texas Tech University, the Geotechnical Engineering Program is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of granular materials in natural and built environments. We recognize the importance of soils and rocks as engineering materials and focus on addressing the challenges related to their behavior and mitigation of natural and man-made hazards. 

Our faculty and students engage in conducting fundamental and applied research using analytical, numerical, and experimental methods. Research topics include the analysis, design and construction of foundations, slopes, and earth retaining structures, soil-structure interactions, site and material characterization, ground improvement, natural hazard assessment and mitigation, environmental geotechnics, and energy geotechnics. Through our collaborative efforts, we aim to develop innovative and resilient solutions for infrastructure and energy needs in society.

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Dr. Liu's recent research has been primarily focused on using advanced sensing technologies to enhance the efficiency of existing highway systems in terms of reducing congestion and improving safety. A major focus is developing enabling data modeling and analytic tools, particularly, artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for accurate processing of infrastructure-based high-resolution data with enhanced computational efficiency for real-time applications such as red light running protection and pedestrian crossing protection systems.   

Pedestrian fatalities nearly doubled in the past decade and these fatalities represent about 19% of all traffic deaths in 2022. Traditional historical data-based highway safety studies have long been valuable in understanding past trends and patterns in accidents. However, as we navigate an ever-evolving transportation landscape, there's a growing recognition that solely relying on historical data has limitations in addressing emerging challenges and ensuring robust road safety measures for the future. Hence, the shift towards proactive studies becomes imperative. Proactive studies on highway safety stand as a cornerstone in the ongoing mission to mitigate risks, reduce accidents, and save lives on our roadways. Proactive studies are essential because they provide invaluable insights into the complex dynamics of traffic, human behavior, vehicle technology, and infrastructure, enabling policymakers, engineers, and safety experts to develop targeted strategies for improvement. Dr. Liu's research aims to identify near-crashes/near-misses from high-resolution vehicular and pedestrian trajectories obtained from LiDAR sensors, and use the results to develop predictive hotspot maps and preventive strategies for transportation planning, operation, and management.

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Investigation of graphene-modified asphalt efficacy to pavement performance. 

The pavement industry is in constant search of new asphalt binder modifiers. Modifying the asphalt binder allows for a wider temperature range, which provides better performance and longer pavement service life. In recent years nanomaterials gained increased attention from the pavement industry. Graphene is a nanomaterial that can be used as an asphalt binder modifier. Graphene has a single layer of carbon atoms organized in a hexagonal pattern, which grants unique properties. This study aims to evaluate the efficacies of graphene-modified asphalt on pavement performance through the laboratory test on asphalt binder and asphalt mixtures prepared with unmodified and graphene-modified binders. It is expected that graphene could effectively increase the rutting resistance of asphalt mixture; however, the cracking resistance is strongly correlated to the quality of the graphene (particle size and purity). 

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Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage licoo 2 via polyanionic species anchoring †.

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a School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]

b School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

c China National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation of New Energy Equipment, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion, School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan 411105, China E-mail: [email protected]

d Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Sydney, New South Wales 2234, Australia

e Australian Synchrotron, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

f Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia

Increasing the charging voltage to 4.6 V directly enhances battery capacity and energy density of LiCoO 2 cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. However, issues of the activated harmful phase evolution and surface instability in high-voltage LiCoO 2 lead to dramatic battery capacity decay. Herein, polyanionic PO 4 3− species have been successfully anchored at the surface of LiCoO 2 materials, achieving superior battery performance. The polyanionic species acting as micro funnels at the material surface, could expand LiCoO 2 surface lattice spacing by 10%, contributing to enhanced Li diffusion kinetics and consequent excellent rate performance of 164 mA h g −1 at 20C (1C = 274 mA g −1 ). Crucially, polyanionic species with high electronegativity could stabilize surface oxygen at high voltage by reducing O 2p and Co 3d orbital hybridization, thus suppressing surface Co migration and harmful H1–3 phase formation and leading to superior cycling stability with 84% capacity retention at 1C after 300 cycles. Furthermore, pouch cells containing modified LiCoO 2 and Li metal electrodes deliver an ultra-high energy density of 513 W h kg −1 under high loadings of 32 mg cm −2 . This work provides insightful directions for modifying the material surface structure to obtain high-energy-density cathodes with high-rate performance and long service life.

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Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO 2 via polyanionic species anchoring

W. Zheng, G. Liang, H. Guo, J. Li, J. Zou, J. A. Yuwono, H. Shu, S. Zhang, V. K. Peterson, B. Johannessen, L. Thomsen, W. Hu and Z. Guo, Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D4EE00726C

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Military intelligence: Railway bridge blown up in Russia's Samara Oblast

A railway bridge across the Chapayevka River in Russia's Samara Oblast has been blown up, paralyzing the traffic, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on March 4 without specifying who was responsible for the incident.

The bridge and the adjacent railway connection were used by Russia to transport military cargo, namely engineering explosives produced by the JSC Polimer in the city of Chapayevsk, the military intelligence agency said.

The agency's statement came after Russian Telegram channels reported the incident, publishing alleged photos of the bridge. According to military intelligence, the bridge was damaged at about 6 a.m. local time.

"Given the nature of the damage to the railway bridge, its use will be impossible for a long time," the agency said on its Telegram channel.

This is not the first such incident to take place in Russia in the past months.

In late January, military intelligence claimed that partisans burned down several relay cabinets on the railroad and other facilities in three regions of Russia that were reportedly used for the Russian troops' logistics.

Read also: Ukraine’s military intelligence claims cyberattack on Russian Defense Ministry

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