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Irregular wave runup and overtopping of revetments in the presence of wind
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
The maximum vertical distance a wave may travel up a phics. coastal structure, known as the wave sunup height, is an important factor in determining the crest elevation of a revetment. When the wave sunup height exceeds ...
An investigation of factors that significantly affect pavement maintenance costs in Texas
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
In the past twenty years, the focus of the highways industry has shifted from the construction of new highways to the maintenance of those which already exist. At the same time, the maintenance budgets of highway agencies ...
A study of the effect of adding viscoelastic dampers between adjacent buildings to reduce pounding
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
The addition of damper and beam elements between ographics. adjacent buildings is studied to determine if such connections help reduce the damage caused by structural pounding between these buildings. Each building is ...
The use of sulfer modified bottom ash (SMBA) as an aggregate in asphaltic mixtures
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
Of the 20 million tons of bottom ash and boiler slag generated annually in the United States less than 40 percent is used. The eastern half of Texas is served by 18 coal burning electric power generating plants which produce ...
Vortex-Induced Vibration of a slender horizontal cylinder in currents and waves
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) is a concern when dealing with slender, flexible structural members of deepwater platforms. While much is known about the characteristics of VIV in uniform and sheared current flows, very ...
Predicting reservoir sedimentation
(Texas A&M University, 1997)
Sediments accumulate in reservoirs and significantly decrease storage capacity. Predicting sedimentation is an important consideration in the design of new reservoir projects and in the management of existing reservoirs. ...
Design and analysis of a recycled plastic noise barrier
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
This report documents a study of the feasibility of using soundwalls constructed of recycled plastics in place of conventional building materials. Important considerations in selecting materials used in this study include: ...
Development of an interchange analysis software
(Texas A&M University, 1997)
The planning and selection of an appropriate interchange type for a given location requires the decision maker to analyze various criteria in order to make an appropriate selection between alternative interchange configurations. ...
Effects of aluminosilicate minerals in clay soil fractions on pore water hydroxide ion concentrations in soil/cement matrices
(Texas A&M University, 1998)
Cementitious solidification/stabilization processes are often appropriate for treatment of soils contaminated with metallic constituents. However, thorough knowledge of potential impacts of soil properties on solid and ...
Models for estimating saturation flow and maximum demand at closely spaced intersections
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
This thesis describes models for saturation flow and maximum demand at closely spaced intersections. The effects of queue interaction between these two intersections are taken into account in both models. The saturation ...