Many surveys suffer from low response rates and therefore carry a risk of nonresponse bias. The problem is more severe in panel surveys because sample units are subject to nonresponse repeatedly. This dissertation is ...

In this study, synthetic membrane vesicles (liposomes) were prepared from phospholipids and cholesterol as a model biological phase, and the bioavailability of four estrogens and five estrogenic compounds were evaluated ...

Research conducted by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) shows that adequate pre-project planning benefits project in the areas of cost, schedule, and operational characteristics. Pre-project planning is the project ...

The objective of the research program was to develop reliable pattern recognition and neural network analysis methods to determine the failure mechanism signatures in fiber reinforced plastic structures from acoustic ...

This research focused on the development of a structural system composed of a reinforced concrete (RC) deck and fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) girders and arches. The deck and the girders were designed to carry the load ...

Trapezoidal steel box girders are becoming increasingly popular as a bridge system due to their torsional efficiency and aesthetic appearance. These bridge systems utilize one or more trapezoidal steel girders with a ...

Integrated water treatment with softening and ultrafiltration is proposed as a promising option for hard waters, as a means to balance risks from microorganisms and disinfection/disinfectant by-products in drinking ...

Soil damping and site (system) dominant vibration frequency estimations were obtained by means of the Random Decrement Method (RDM) using numerically simulated time series of soil model responses upon random excitations ...