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Polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) in micro / nanofluidics for novel BioMEMS platforms
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The overall goal of this thesis was to exploit the versatility of the polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) to fabricate a novel micro/nanofluidic device for patterning bacteria in BioMEMS. Nanofluidic channels offer new ...
Characterization of a reconstituted low plasticity silt
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
During a major upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland, there were many challenges during construction. Many of these difficulties were associated with the soft silt ground conditions. ...
Engineering properties of Resedimented Ugnu Clay from the Alaskan North Slope
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This research determined the engineering properties of laboratory Resedimented Ugnu Clay (RUC) specimens created using recovered material from 3800 ft below the surface of the Alaskan Northern Slope to aid with future ...
Algorithmic and implementation aspects of on-line calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This thesis compares alternative and proposes new candidate algorithms for the online calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA). The thesis presents two formulations to on-line calibration: 1) The classical statespace ...
Critical enhancements of a dynamic traffic assignment model for highly congested, complex urban network
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
To accurately replicate the highly congested traffic situation of a complex urban network, significant challenges are posed to current simulation-based dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) models. This thesis discusses these ...
Automatic data for applied railway management : passenger demand, service quality measurement, and tactical planning on the London Overground Network
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The broad goal of this thesis is to demonstrate the potential positive impacts of applying automatic data to the management and tactical planning of a modern urban railway. Tactical planning is taken here to mean the set ...
Theoretical modelling of two wave-power devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Many wave energy devices are currently studied. In this thesis we focus on two specific devices: the Oscillating Water Column (OWC), and the buoys. In the first part of this thesis we examine the effects of coastline ...
Status of household water treatment and safe storage in 45 countries and a case study in Northern India
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This thesis examines the present of the status of HWTS technologies across the world, and in one location Lucknow, India. The data for the global status of HWTS was collected by contacting the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ...
Identification of civil structural parameters using the extended Kalman filter
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
In the context of civil and industrial structures, structural control and damage detection have recently become an area of great interest. The safety of a structure is always the most important issue for structural engineers, ...
Modeling preferences for innovative modes and services : a case study in Lisbon
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Increases in car ownership and usage have resulted in serious traffic congestion problems in many large cities worldwide. Innovative travel modes and services can play an important role in improving the efficiency and ...