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Stiffness-Mass Ratios Method for a baseline determination and damage assessment of a benchmark structure
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
A new method based on ratios between stiffness and mass values from the eigenvalue problem is introduced and applied to the benchmark structure to obtain baseline modal parameters utilizing damaged state information of the ...
Factors affecting binder properties between production and construction and their impact on quality assurance programs
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The majority of the US Departments of Transportation (DOT) require as part of their quality assurance (QA) programs that the asphalt binder used during roadway construction meet the corresponding Superpave performance grade ...
Adaptive prediction of pavement performance
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
A Visual Basic 6.0[TM] computer program for adjusting family performance curves in making reasonable predictions of individual pavement section performance has been developed under this study. The methodology formulated ...
The feasibility of electrophoretic repair of impoundment leaks
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
Geomembrane liners installed in surface industrial impoundment may be impaired due to physical damage, improper installation, abnormal materials, construction cracks, or human mistakes during operation. Conventional repair ...
Seismic rehabilitation of wood diaphragms in unreinforced masonary buildings
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the seismic performance of existing and rehabilitated wood floor and roof diaphragms in typical pre-1950's, unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings found in the Central and Eastern ...
Experimental analysis of municipal solid waste samples
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
In the analysis of municipal solid waste consolidation, large-scale devices are usually used to measure the compression and hydraulic conductivity parameters. The use of those devices is justified due to difficulties in ...
Characterization of cracking restraint at sawcut joints using the German Cracking Frame
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
Cracking of concrete slabs at sawcut notches is a major concern in the early stages of construction. Several factors affecting crack initiation are material strength parameters, method and quality of curing, slab/subbase ...
Neuro-fuzzy control of vertical vibrations in railcars using magnetorheological dampers
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
Control of vertical vibrations in a railcar is a critical issue that has been addressed by many researchers in the past. This thesis presents a new approach to solving the problem by using a semi-active viscous damper in ...
Natural streamflow cycles and effects on water supply reliability
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, its partner agencies, and contractors are conducting a statewide Water Availability Modeling (WAM) Project pursuant to Senate Bill 1 enacted by the Texas Legislature in ...
Prediction methods for capacity of drag anchors in clayey soils
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
A drag anchor is a marine foundation element, which is penetrated into the seabed by dragging in order to generate a required capacity. The holding capacity of a drag anchor in a particular soil condition is developed by ...