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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 ...
Resource allocation problems in stochastic sequential decision making
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In this thesis, we study resource allocation problems that arise in the context of stochastic sequential decision making problems. The practical utility of optimal algorithms for these problems is limited due to their high ...
The use of a distributed hydrologic model to predict dynamic landslide susceptibility for a humid basin in Puerto Rico
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis describes the use of a distributed hydrology model in conjunction with a Factor of Safety (FS) algorithm to predict dynamic landslide susceptibility for a humid basin in Puerto Rico. The Mameyes basin, located ...
A simplified software architecture for self-updating Building Information Models (BIM)
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging software technology that is revolutionizing the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. BIM technology employs "object-based 3D models-containing the ...
Measuring and modeling activity and travel well-being
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis develops methods for the measurement of activity and travel well-being and models for linking well-being and behavior. The hypotheses underlying this research are that (1) activities are planned to maintain or ...
Developing a contactless bankcard fare engine for Transport for London
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis investigates the design of a fare engine which operates within the constraints of using contactless bankcards as a fare instrument, while satisfying the complex current and future fare requirements of Transport ...
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 ...
Application of a gradient-based algorithm to structural optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Optimization methods have shown to be efficient at improving structural design, but their use is limited in the engineering practice by the difficulty of adapting state-of-the-art algorithms to particular engineering ...
Numerical simulation of the response of sandy soils treated with pre-fabricated vertical drains
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This research is part of the ongoing effort of the Seismic Risk Mitigation for Port Systems Grand Challenge. It addresses the problem of numerically simulating the response of sandy soils treated with earthquake drains, ...
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 ...