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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 ...
Foundations for an offshore wind turbine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Worldwide energy demand is growing rapidly, and there is great interest in reducing the current reliance on fossil fuels for uses such as power generation, transportation, and manufacturing. Renewable energy sources, such ...
Screening model optimization for Panay River Basin planning in the Philippines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The state of the water resources of the Panay River Basin have motivated studies and initial basin planning to mitigate flood damages, to produce hydroelectricity, and to increase irrigated rice areas. The goal of this ...
Thermal properties of structural details in wood frame homes : analysis and recommendations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The wood platform frame home is the dominant design in the United States when it comes to single family housing. Introduced during the mid-nineteenth century, the scheme is a cheap, fast, and proven design that takes ...
Analyzing and creating forms : rapid generation of graphic statics solutions through RhinoScript
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Graphic statics is a method of structural analysis which relies solely on geometric constructions to determine axial forces within members. Accordingly, any computer-aided drafting (CAD) program may be utilized in the ...
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 ...
An investigation of FRP reinforced glulam bolted connections
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Wood is often limited in structural applications to relatively small structures due to its lack of homogeneity and low strength compared to steel and concrete. Wood can become a more versatile material if used with Fiber ...
Heating effects on magnetorheological dampers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Over the past decades, scientists and engineers have tried to develop and improve various devices and control systems in order to mitigate and prevent civil structures against external dynamic forces such as strong wind ...
Recommendations for at-risk water supplies in Capiz Province, Philippines : using water source and community assessments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The following thesis is part of a larger project which began in response to a request by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Capiz Province, Philippines for expert advice to support its drinking water quality testing ...