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Microbial risk assessment for recreational use of the Kranji Reservoir, Singapore
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The Public Utilities Board of Singapore is responsible for management of the Kranji drinking water reservoir and wishes to open the reservoir for recreational water use as part of their "Active, Beautiful, and Clean Waters ...
Design of wind turbines with Ultra-High Performance Concrete
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has proven an asset for bridge design as it significantly reduces costs. However, UHPC has not been applied yet to wind turbine technology. Design codes do not propose any recommendations ...
A finite element analysis of the pullout capacity of suction caissons in clay
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Suction caissons are increasingly becoming the foundation of choice for offshore structures in deep water. They are used extensively in Tension Leg Platforms and provide the most efficient foundations for many offshore ...
Seismic retrofitting of the Ste-Justine Hospital in Montreal
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Seismic engineering provides design and construction techniques so that buildings and other structures can survive the tremendous forces of earthquakes. While codes and design practices have resulted in greatly improved ...
Impact of cladding on mid-rise buildings in the Northridge Earthquake
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In this thesis, the importance of cladding panels on mid-rise buildings in an earthquake-prone region is investigated. A cladding panel acts as a protective or an insulating layer to control weather infiltration. The ...
A comparative study of structural material for dome construction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Unobstructed free space is a pervasive goal in the design of structures intended to provide shelter and protection. This is especially essential for venues such as athletics, spectator activities, and large congregations. ...
Seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry structures : an investigation of the Longfellow Bridge masonry piers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Infrastructure in the United States is comprised of numerous structures that are decades old. The Longfellow Bridge is one of the oldest pieces of this infrastructure that is still in use and has become one of the most ...
Form-maker and collaborator : the role of the structural engineer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Over the past century, there have existed two major types of structural engineers. Some, like Robert Maillart, contributed greatly to the advancement of new forms. Others, such as Peter Rice, produced their most innovative ...