The prediction of performance of structures in seismically active regions has been traditionally based on a single scalar ground motion parameter (GMP) or intensity measure (IM). However, it is widely accepted that the ...

This thesis describes the development of the computer program UT Fire, which serves as a preprocessor for the computer program SAFIR2007. SAFIR2007, developed at the University of Liege in Belgium, conducts heat transfer ...

This research studied the feasibility of THM cometabolism in laboratory-scale biofilters under conditions that reflect drinking water treatment practice. Initially, batch kinetic studies were conducted to determine whether ...

Water resource management is a multifaceted issue that becomes more complex when considering multiple nations’ interdependence upon a single shared transboundary river basin. With over 200 transboundary river basins ...

Different strategies can be used to repair, rehabilitate and strengthen existing structures. Techniques based on Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials appear to be innovative alternatives to traditional solutions because ...

Two important dimensions of work related choices are work location and working hours. Telecommuting (working from home or any convenient place instead of commuting to the conventional working place) can potentially have a ...

Experiments were conducted in a laboratory to investigate ozone interactions with HVAC filters. Experimental results indicate that activated carbon filters can effectively remove ozone, used commercial HVAC filters remove ...

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination of groundwater is of concern because it has a strong and unpleasant taste and odor, even at low concentrations. MTBE is a known animal carcinogen at high concentrations. This ...

Economical constraints on the design of bridges usually necessitate the use of as few girders as possible across the bridge width. The girders are typically uniformly spaced transversely with the deck extending past the ...