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Now on TAP : accelerated solutions to the traffic assignment problem
(2019-08-09)
The traffic assignment problem (TAP) represents the final and most computationally difficult step in the Urban Transportation Modeling System (UTMS). Prior work has studied several means of solving this problem quickly. ...
Seismic analysis of a retrofitted reinforced concrete building in Mexico City
(2019-08-16)
This thesis presents a study on the dynamic characteristics and seismic performance of a retrofitted concrete building located in the soft soil area of Mexico City. The original structure consisted of reinforced concrete ...
An automated methodology for rapid information extraction from large drilling datasets
(2019-02-06)
Extracting information and knowledge from large datasets often takes a significant amount of time in collecting, cleaning and processing the data. This process, from data curation to data interpretation can last from a ...
Lab characterization of near-surface soils from Farm to Market Road 2
(2019-05-21)
Distresses in pavements is a common issue in the state of Texas. Various research and mechanisms have been developed to study the performance of the pavements in the recent years. One of the major types of distress is ...
Investigating the role of decentralized water systems as strategies for urban water and wastewater management
(2019-08-14)
In the face of population growth and climate change impacts, water supply planners and utilities have increased interest in decentralized water systems as a means to meet potable water demands and improve water supply ...
Deliver me from waste : impacts of e-commerce on food supply chain energy use
(2019-05-09)
An increasing portion of food is purchased online through e-commerce services such as meal-kit and grocery delivery. As these services change the way food is purchased and distributed, they also impact how energy is used ...
Application of the three-dimensional viscous/inviscid interaction method on predicting the performance of propulsors with blunt trailing edges
(2019-09-16)
In this study, a robust and efficient flow separation model coupled with the viscous/inviscid interaction method (VII) is presented to predict the performance of propulsors with blunt trailing edges (TEs) in steady and ...
Lessons learned from the selection of project delivery methods in highway projects : a case from the Texas Department of Transportation
(2019-05-10)
The selection of a project delivery method is a complex decision that can greatly affect the project outcome. Multiple methodologies have been developed to facilitate the selection for private entities as well as for public ...
Analyses and tabulation of heat rates, unit commitment generator constraint parameter values and emissions estimates of the electricity generators of power plants in Texas
(2019-11-22)
This work analyzes and tabulates heat rates, unit commitment generator constraint parameters, and emission estimates for electricity generators within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The heat rate ...
Developing coupled fluid flow and geomechanics simulators to model fracture deformation
(2019-10-10)
This dissertation intends to advance fundamental understanding of two areas of interest in the petroleum industry: complex stimulated fracture network during hydraulic fracturing treatments and induced seismicity during ...