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Lane changing models for arterial traffic
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Driving behavior models for lane-changing and acceleration form an integral component of microscopic traffic simulators and determine its value in evaluation of different traffic management strategies. The state-of-art ...
Analyzing the size effect on fracture toughness of mortar through flattened Brazilian tests
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Much research has been conducted on fracture toughness and there has been a debate about whether the fracture toughness varies with specimen size. The purpose of this research is to investigate the size effect on the ...
Hierarchical and size dependent mechanical properties of silica and silicon nanostructures inspired by diatom algae
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Biology implements fundamental principles that allow for attractive mechanical properties, as observed in biomineralized structures. For example, diatom algae contain nanoporous hierarchical silicified shells that provide ...
Numerical modeling of methane venting from lake sediments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The dynamics of methane transport in lake sediments control the release of methane into the water column above, and the portion that reaches the atmosphere may contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect. The observed ...
Simulations and predictions of mosquito populations in rural Africa using rainfall inputs from satellites and forecasts
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This thesis describes studies on the use of the Hydrology, Entomology and Malaria Transmission Simulator (HYDREMATS) developed and tested against field data by Bomblies et al. (2008) in simulating and predicting the potential ...
Digital business model development and validation for real-time monitoring solution for electrical power transformers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Currently, the health of high-value power transformers is primarily evaluated by visual inspections, oil sample analysis conducted by a third-party lab, and measurements taken by a mechanic physically present at the ...