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Virtual representation and analysis of structural systems, presented with a case study
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The main goal of this thesis is to establish and define the necessary procedures for a proposed method of analytical simulation for complex structural systems. In order to illustrate the required steps of the simulation ...
Global P-Delta effects in seismic demand evaluation of vibration controlled steel frames
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The goal of the research was to investigate the effect of global P-Delta on the seismic response of structures. A SAC II three story structure and a reduced order portal frame were the focus of study. The motivation to ...
Surface performance grading and grade selection process for surface treatment binders
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Surface treatments have been used by many government agencies as part of their maintenance and rehabilitation programs to improve surface quality and extend the service life of pavements. Traditional specifications for ...
Determination of a strength parameter for In Situ evaluation of timber railroad bridge piles subject to decay and fatigue damage accumulation
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
The objective of this thesis is to devise a method to determine the residual strength of used creosote treated timber railroad bridge piles of various dimensions that have been subjected to varying degrees of environmental ...
Dynamic competition model for construction contractors
(Texas A&M University, 2004)
Dynamic competition in an industry has been an interest of practitioners and researchers because of the expectation that sound understanding of competition in a dynamic way enables a firm to compete better. This dynamic ...
Dynamic soil-structure interaction-comparison of FEM model with experimental results
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Linearly elastic finite element models are developed for particular scale-model gravity retaining wall structures. The sand is modeled as a homogenous isotropic linearly elastic continuum. Models are created in four ...
The determination of thru-thickness residual bending stresses
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
In order to understand the fatigue behavior of dents in pressurized pipelines it is necessary to understand the residual stresses that result from cyclic plastic bending. Three approaches are taken here in studying a beam ...
Effects of aggregate gradation and angularity on VMA and rutting resistance
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
About 85 percent of hot mix asphalt (HMA) by volume and 95 percent of HMA by weight consists of mineral aggregate. The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) research effort concentrated on properties and testing of ...
Evaluation of enhanced traffic control devices for use at highway-railroad grade crossings
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
A frequently cited factor in highway-railroad grade crossing accidents is driver error. Driver error may result from the failure to perceive a train at or near the crossing. Alternatively, drivers may detect train but fail ...
Development and validation of an areawide congestion index using Intelligent Transportation Systems data
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
The primary objective of this study was to examine potential areawide congestion indices using loop detector data, and to select one that best explains the congestion of a freeway system. Another objective was to determine ...