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Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) characterization of polymer modified asphalt binder containing wax additives
(2018-04-09)The effect of wax additives on the characteristics of polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders (SIS, SBS and CRM) was investigated in this study. The binders were blended using the two wax additives (LEADCAP and Sasobit) and ... -
Semantic Text Analytics Technique for Classification of Manufacturing Suppliers
(2018-04-18)Most of the information available in the manufacturing industry is in unstructured, natural language format. The unstructured data could contain important and useful information that can inform decision makers across ... -
The Effects of Limestone Powder Particle Size on the Mechanical Properties and the Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete
(2016-11-22)The major environmental impact of concrete comes from the CO₂ emissions during cement production. The main goal of this research project is to develop an optimized cement replacement to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ ... -
Design and optimization of data acquisition system using wireless underground sensor networks
(2017-11-28)The growth of Wireless Underground Sensor Networks (WUSN) will lead to numerous emerging applications, such as underground pipelines, oil reservoir monitoring, intelligent agriculture, earthquake and landslide forecasting, ... -
Miniaturization of Computer Mouse as a Wearable Device
(2017-11-28)Wearable computing is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Smartwatches are poised that it can take over more than half of the wearable devices market in the near future. Smartwatch screen size is a limiting ... -
TIG Welding Skill Extraction using a Machine Learning Algorithm
(2017-11-30)Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is the superior arc welding process used in the manufacturing industry for high quality welds. Skilled welders are capable of monitoring a weld bead and dynamically adjusting the welding ... -
Developing a simplified LCA/LCI model of foundry waste used in concrete
(2017-11-20)This study presents a developed simplified LCA/LCI model of Portland Cement Concrete using foundry waste (slags and foundry spent sand) by investigating present LCA case studies with varying supplementary cementitious ... -
Mechanical and Fatigue Characterization of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Containing Rubber Micro particles and Silica Nano-Particles
(2016-07-25)Composite materials play a vital role in a wide range of applications. Their adaptability to different situations and desirable properties attracted many industries. In the automotive industry the demand for lighter weight ... -
Utilization of Natural Light in Indoor Applications: Simulation and Implementation
(2017-07-20)The need for renewable energy has inspired the development of various methods that conserve or lessen the consumption of our nonrenewable natural resources. Alternative methods in conserving energy include technologies, ... -
A data-intensive analysis augmented simulation model of an order picking operation
(2017-07-25)Order picking is the most labor-intensive function of distribution centers (DC) in the food and beverage store industry. An efficient order picking process supports this industry’s supply chain to move high volumes of ... -
Quantifying Power System Resilience Improvement Through Network Reconfiguration In Cases Of Extreme Emergencies
(2017-07-20)Electricity grid complexity together with a diversity of critical infrastructures (CIs), such as generating units, transportation network, etc., are increasingly evolving into a complicated network that is vulnerable to ... -
A Data-Driven Approach for Reducing Patient Waiting Times in Walk-In Clinics
(2017-07-07)Walk-in clinics have grown in popularity in the United States as a substitute for traditional medical care delivered in primary care clinics and emergency rooms. Walk-in clinics offer an affordable option for basic medical ... -
Fabrication of Through-Holes for the Interconnection of Polymer Microfluidic Devices
(2015-11-17)In the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in the implementation of microfluidic devices such as, Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC). The ability to interconnect microfluidic devices would scale the functionality of modular ... -
A Non-enzymatic Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
(2016-11-21)The following research is a feasibility trial for the development of a continuous glucose monitoring system using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Three separate experiments are conducted to determine the effects ... -
High Temperature Refractory-Steel Interface Reactions During Melting and Casting of High Manganese and Aluminum Steels and Elimination of Phosphorus Pick-Up
(2016-11-29)Age hardenable high manganese and aluminum austenitic steels with nominal composition of Fe-28-30%Mn-6-9%Al-0.6-1%%C-1-1.56%Si-0.5Mo are being considered as a possible replacement for quenched and tempered Cr and Mo steels ... -
Performance properties of polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders containing wax additives
(2016-11-16)The study presents an experimental evaluation of the rheological properties of control and polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders containing wax additives and a comprehensive comparison between these two binder types. The ... -
Operation of Net-Zero Carbon Charging Stations with Renewable Energy Integration
(2015-04-24)The goal of this project is to develop a quantitative approach for designing and operating charging stations using intermittent renewable energy. In particular wind turbines (WT) and solar photovoltaic panels (PV) are ... -
Assessment of Current ACI 440.2R-08 Design Guidelines and Evaluation of Hoop Strain in FRP Confined Concrete
(2014-07-17)Strengthening concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) is becoming increasingly common in construction practice. The currently available design guideline for FRP confined concrete is the ACI 440.2R-08 model ... -
Text Mining Techniques for Analyzing Unstructured Manufacturing Data
(2016-07-08)Manufacturing companies are increasingly enhancing their web presence as a strategy for improving their visibility in the global market. The exponential growth of manufacturing websites has resulted in a drastic increase ... -
Optimization of Solar Energy Harvesting: Building Infrastructure and Statistical Optimization
(2016-04-11)Renewable energy is the path for a sustainable future. The development in this field is progressing rapidly and solar energy is at the heart of this development. The performance and efficiency limitations are the main ...
