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University of Georgia
1.
Velazquez Santiago, Estrella.
Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia.
Degree: MLA, Landscape Architecture, 2008, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/velazquez_estrella_200812_mla 
► This thesis investigates the retrofitting of existing large lot residential neighborhoods with low-impact development water quality controls as a necessity for the long-term success of…
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▼ This thesis investigates the retrofitting of existing large lot residential neighborhoods with low-impact development water quality controls as a necessity for the long-term success of a regional stormwater management plan. The research involves looking back at the history of stormwater management, establishing the environmental benefits of stormwater retrofitting for water quality and identifying key legislation, funding and public support issues. Case studies of urban water quality stormwater retrofits are analyzed. A project application is used to determine the possibilities and limitations of a low-impact development water quality
retrofit of a suburban residential neighborhood in the Georgia Piedmont region, using bioretention areas as the water quality control. In order to provide a quantifiable value for this project, a cost estimate was generated using extrapolated numbers from an existing
retrofit project.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ronald B. Sawhill.
Subjects/Keywords: retrofit
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Velazquez Santiago, E. (2008). Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia. (Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/velazquez_estrella_200812_mla
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Velazquez Santiago, Estrella. “Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia.” 2008. Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/velazquez_estrella_200812_mla.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Velazquez Santiago, Estrella. “Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia.” 2008. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Velazquez Santiago E. Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/velazquez_estrella_200812_mla.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Velazquez Santiago E. Rain gardens in surburbia: low-impact development retrofitting in Georgia. [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/velazquez_estrella_200812_mla
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University of Southern California
2.
Gong, Meng.
External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load.
Degree: Master of Building Science, Building Science, 2013, University of Southern California
URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/314080/rec/2688
► The seismic code for structures is becoming more and more strict due to the knowledge people have gained from learning about previous damage from earthquakes.…
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▼ The seismic code for structures is becoming more and
more strict due to the knowledge people have gained from learning
about previous damage from earthquakes. Retrofits that are
happening today in order to comply with the increasingly restricted
codes are highly expensive and cumbersome on the existing
structure. In this thesis, an external tensile structure system
applied to the building façade will be introduced for seismic
retrofit of existing commercial buildings in downtown Los Angeles;
looking at the possibility of providing an optimized
retrofit
system for drift reduction while minimizing the amount of steel
consumed as the impact on construction cost and visual artistic
impact. One-quarter of all buildings in downtown Los Angeles are
between 10 stories to 30 stories, and thus the group for this study
will include testing for typical midrise buildings in order to find
the optimal
retrofit system.
Advisors/Committee Members: Schierle, G. Goetz (Committee Chair), Carlson, Anders (Committee Member), Noble, Douglas (Committee Member).
Subjects/Keywords: seismic; retrofit; brace
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Gong, M. (2013). External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load. (Masters Thesis). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/314080/rec/2688
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gong, Meng. “External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Southern California. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/314080/rec/2688.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gong, Meng. “External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load.” 2013. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Gong M. External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Southern California; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/314080/rec/2688.
Council of Science Editors:
Gong M. External bracing of existing buildings to reduce drift under
lateral load. [Masters Thesis]. University of Southern California; 2013. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/314080/rec/2688
University of Texas – Austin
3.
Roche, Taylor Paige Elise.
Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas.
Degree: MSin Community and Regional Planning, Community and Regional Planning, 2019, University of Texas – Austin
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3853
► Despite being condemned by experts and scholars as unsustainable, inefficient, and wasteful, urban sprawl persists as the prevailing growth pattern across the United States. Sprawl…
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▼ Despite being condemned by experts and scholars as unsustainable, inefficient, and wasteful, urban sprawl persists as the prevailing growth pattern across the United States. Sprawl has been associated with the proliferation of health problems, pollution, racial and economic disparities, vacancy rates, local taxes and even violence. Sprawl can take on different forms, but it is generally defined by the following features: 1. Low density design. 2. Lack of multi-use development patterns. 3. Automobile dependency. 4. Gridlock. 5. Inadequate public transit. Austin, Texas is one of the top U.S. metropolitan cities afflicted by the sprawl epidemic. City data indicates that just within the city limits, Austin's developed land area has swelled from 53 square miles in 1970 to over 300 square miles in 2010; and from 2010 to 2016, the average neighborhood density fell by 5 percent. Furthermore, development within the city’s ETJ has brought the total developed land area to roughly 372 square miles. This widespread growth characterized as sprawl has resulted in longer commutes and development patterns that can neither be easily nor affordably served by public transportation. Census data collected through the American Community Survey from 2011 through 2017 shows that the average commute time for Austin, Texas rose from 22.6 minutes in 2011 to 24.9 minutes in 2017 (see Figure 1). Further, census data collected through the American Community Survey from 2009 through 2017 indicates that the percentage of Austin city residents with commutes ranging from less than 5 minutes to 24 minutes have slowly decreased each year, while commutes ranging from 25 to 90 minutes or more have gradually increased (see Figure 2; see Appendix for full data). While these statistics do not take into account the distance traveled to work or the geographic patterns of commuters and jobs shifting, it might still suggest that Austin residents’ commutes are steadily getting longer, possibly due to residents moving further away from the Central Business District as they seek out more affordable housing. Despite efforts to refine and improve policies that promote compact, sustainable growth, Austin continues to see sprawl development patterns. While expansion has slowed down over recent years, developable land is becoming scarce. Also on the decline are the occupancy rates at shopping centers and malls. Commonly occupying large swaths of valuable land, shopping centers are full of potential and may be prime candidates for sprawl repair intervention, perhaps even long before going belly up. The purpose of this report is to use a set of metrics and the concept of “suburban tissues,” a term coined by Brenda Case Scheer, to quantify which of the three shopping centers in Austin, Texas that I have selected for this study have the highest potential for sprawl repair interventions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Paterson, Robert G. (advisor), Wegmann, Jacob (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Suburban; Retrofit; Tissues
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Roche, T. P. E. (2019). Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3853
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Roche, Taylor Paige Elise. “Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3853.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Roche, Taylor Paige Elise. “Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas.” 2019. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Roche TPE. Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2019. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3853.
Council of Science Editors:
Roche TPE. Suburban tissues as a scoring system for assessing the retrofitability of shopping centers in Austin, Texas. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2019. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3853
University of Pretoria
4.
Gardiner, Kenneth.
Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit.
Degree: Architecture, 2009, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30113
► The dissertation provides a solution to the existing Boukunde buildings spatial shortfall. A proposal for additional space is used as catalyst for improving daylight conditions…
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▼ The dissertation provides a solution to the existing
Boukunde buildings spatial shortfall. A proposal for additional
space is used as catalyst for improving daylight conditions within
the 'dark' southern extents of the building. The expansion becomes
a gateway for future works by opening up a once impervious shell
and services core to regenerate space plan potential and
circulatory flow. The buildings origins and evolution are
investigated to ascertain the lessons learnt, and to create a
visual reference to the past via aspects of the new construction.
The reference is extended via recycling of existing materials and
components into the proposal in an altered, but recognisable
format.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mr N Clarke (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Analysis; Building
physiology;
Retrofit;
UCTD
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Gardiner, K. (2009). Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30113
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gardiner, Kenneth. “Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30113.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gardiner, Kenneth. “Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit.” 2009. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Gardiner K. Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2009. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30113.
Council of Science Editors:
Gardiner K. Boukunde III :
environmental audit and retrofit. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30113
University of Toledo
5.
Brighton, David Andrew.
Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers.
Degree: MSin Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, 2011, University of Toledo
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1305226417
► Many of the existing bridges are in need of repair and strengthening due to various reasons including design flaws, fatigue and deterioration of steel reinforcement,…
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▼ Many of the existing bridges are in need of repair and
strengthening due to various reasons including design flaws,
fatigue and deterioration of steel reinforcement, increase in
traffic volume, and accidental impact loads during collisions
between vehicles and bridge girders or piers. The use of fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) materials to repair and strengthen the
deficient infrastructures has become very popular due to FRP’s well
known advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion
resistance, light weight, and ease of applications. This paper
presents a review of existing experimental investigations and field
applications of FRP-strengthened reinforced concrete structures.
Various FRP
retrofit techniques are also discussed. A Finite
Element Model (FEM) of a prestressed reinforced concrete beam is
modeled based off an experimentally tested beam. The model is
intentionally damaged by cutting two prestressing strands and one
mild steel bar. The beam is repaired with three layers of Carbon
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) to recover the original design
strength of the beam.
Advisors/Committee Members: Parvin, Azadeh (Advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Civil Engineering; FRP; retrofit; FEM
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Brighton, D. A. (2011). Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers. (Masters Thesis). University of Toledo. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1305226417
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Brighton, David Andrew. “Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Toledo. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1305226417.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Brighton, David Andrew. “Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers.” 2011. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Brighton DA. Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Toledo; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1305226417.
Council of Science Editors:
Brighton DA. Finite Element Analysis of an Intentionally Damaged
Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beam Repaired with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers. [Masters Thesis]. University of Toledo; 2011. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1305226417
University of Pretoria
6.
[No author].
Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
.
Degree: 2009, University of Pretoria
URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12052008-113321/
► The dissertation provides a solution to the existing Boukunde buildings spatial shortfall. A proposal for additional space is used as catalyst for improving daylight conditions…
(more)
▼ The dissertation provides a solution to the existing
Boukunde buildings spatial shortfall. A proposal for additional
space is used as catalyst for improving daylight conditions within
the 'dark' southern extents of the building. The expansion becomes
a gateway for future works by opening up a once impervious shell
and services core to regenerate space plan potential and
circulatory flow. The buildings origins and evolution are
investigated to ascertain the lessons learnt, and to create a
visual reference to the past via aspects of the new construction.
The reference is extended via recycling of existing materials and
components into the proposal in an altered, but recognisable
format.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mr N Clarke (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Analysis;
Building physiology;
Retrofit;
UCTD
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author], [. (2009). Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12052008-113321/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
author], [No. “Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12052008-113321/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
.” 2009. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
author] [. Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2009. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12052008-113321/.
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. Boukunde III : environmental audit and
retrofit
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2009. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12052008-113321/
University College Cork
7.
Dineen, Denis.
Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector.
Degree: 2014, University College Cork
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1762
► The International Energy Agency has repeatedly identified increased end-use energy efficiency as the quickest, least costly method of green house gas mitigation, most recently in…
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▼ The International Energy Agency has repeatedly identified increased end-use energy efficiency as the quickest, least costly method of green house gas mitigation, most recently in the 2012 World Energy Outlook, and urges all governing bodies to increase efforts to promote energy efficiency policies and technologies. The residential sector is recognised as a major potential source of cost effective energy efficiency gains. Within the EU this relative importance can be seen from a review of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAP) submitted by member states, which in all cases place a large emphasis on the residential sector. This is particularly true for Ireland whose residential sector has historically had higher energy consumption and CO2 emissions than the EU average and whose first NEEAP targeted 44% of the energy savings to be achieved in 2020 from this sector. This thesis develops a bottom-up engineering archetype modelling approach to analyse the Irish residential sector and to estimate the technical energy savings potential of a number of policy measures. First, a model of space and water heating energy demand for new dwellings is built and used to estimate the technical energy savings potential due to the introduction of the 2008 and 2010 changes to part L of the building regulations governing energy efficiency in new dwellings. Next, the author makes use of a valuable new dataset of Building Energy Rating (BER) survey results to first characterise the highly heterogeneous stock of existing dwellings, and then to estimate the technical energy savings potential of an ambitious national
retrofit programme targeting up to 1 million residential dwellings. This thesis also presents work carried out by the author as part of a collaboration to produce a bottom-up, multi-sector LEAP model for Ireland. Overall this work highlights the challenges faced in successfully implementing both sets of policy measures. It points to the wide potential range of final savings possible from particular policy measures and the resulting high degree of uncertainty as to whether particular targets will be met and identifies the key factors on which the success of these policies will depend. It makes recommendations on further modelling work and on the improvements necessary in the data available to researchers and policy makers alike in order to develop increasingly sophisticated residential energy demand models and better inform policy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ó Gallachóir, Brian P., IRCSET.
Subjects/Keywords: Residential; Retrofit; Energy modelling
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Dineen, D. (2014). Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector. (Thesis). University College Cork. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1762
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dineen, Denis. “Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector.” 2014. Thesis, University College Cork. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1762.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dineen, Denis. “Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector.” 2014. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Dineen D. Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector. [Internet] [Thesis]. University College Cork; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1762.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Dineen D. Bottom-up modelling of energy demand and technical energy savings potential in the Irish residential sector. [Thesis]. University College Cork; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1762
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Penn State University
8.
Chandrasekaran, Sandhya.
Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2014, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22635
► Bridge performance is often controlled by the strength of its critical sub-structural components (Teng et. al 2000). The seismic response of highway bridges is governed…
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▼ Bridge performance is often controlled by the strength
of its critical sub-structural components (Teng et. al 2000). The
seismic response of highway bridges is governed significantly by
the axial strength and ductility of its columns. Prior to 1971,
bridge failures were often characterized by column failures at the
plastic hinge zones due to poor detailing and insufficient
confinement (Ramanathan 2012). The Caltrans Seismic Retrofit
Program adopted the technique of column jacketing to provide the
additional confinement required to restrict the lateral
disintegration of column concrete. Steel jackets have been
established as a means to increase the deformation capacity of
concrete beyond its unconfined compressive strength and
consequently improve the column rotational ductility under lateral
loading. However, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) is growing as a
preferred alternative owing to its high strength to weight ratio,
resistance to corrosion and superior confinement through hoop
action coming from the orientation of its constituent fibers
(Hajsadeghi et. al 2010). FRPs also provide the advantage of easy
and economical installation, although their manufacturing costs are
much higher in comparison to steel. The inherent disparity in the
mechanical properties and the associated costs of these different
materials gives rise to a trade-off between cost and performance
when it comes to retrofit operations. This study explores the
aforesaid trade-off and aims to optimize bridge retrofit design
configurations with respect to cost and resilience. The study is a
two-objective optimization problem that aims to minimize column
jacket retrofit cost and simultaneously maximize the retrofitted
performance measured in terms of bridge resilience. Multi-objective
evolutionary algorithm, namely Non-dominated Sorting Genetic
Algorithm II is used to carry out the optimization owing to its
implicit elitism and simplicity in use. The variables in the
parameter space include the choice of material for the retrofit,
the choice of column in the bridge to be retrofitted and the
thickness of the retrofit material for each bridge column. Three
different materials, steel, carbon fiber and glass fiber composites
are investigated, each associated with different values of strength
and unit cost. Required thickness of jacket and unit cost of
jacketing differ for each material for the same target resilience.
The algorithm hence, searches the domain to arrive at parameter
values which are most favorable in terms of cost as well the
resulting resilience of the retrofitted structure. Results from the
optimization, called Pareto-optimal set, include solutions that are
distinct from each other in terms of the associated cost,
contribution to resilience enhancement, and values of design
parameters. The user is offered a wide range of superior solutions
to choose from, based on more specific preferences. It is of
interest to investigate seismic resilience enhancement due to
column retrofit under the multi-hazard effect of earthquake and
flood-induced scour…
Subjects/Keywords: Optimization; seismic retrofit; resilience
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Chandrasekaran, S. (2014). Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22635
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chandrasekaran, Sandhya. “Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed November 15, 2019.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22635.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chandrasekaran, Sandhya. “Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges.” 2014. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Chandrasekaran S. Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22635.
Council of Science Editors:
Chandrasekaran S. Retrofit Optimization for Resilience Enhancement of
Bridges. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22635
University of Sydney
9.
Liu, Margaret Ze-Yu.
Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
.
Degree: 2016, University of Sydney
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16336
► Improving the energy efficiency of existing building stock has been acknowledged as one of the most critical environmental challenges facing the building industry. However, the…
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▼ Improving the energy efficiency of existing building stock has been acknowledged as one
of the most critical environmental challenges facing the building industry. However, the
efficacy of such retrofits in improving energy efficiency has not been comprehensively explored.
Existing tertiary education buildings have been particularly underserved by previous
research in this area.
Previous methods for evaluating the impact of retrofits, for the most part, measured the
differences between annual energy consumption immediately before and after the retrofit.
Monitoring energy consumption in previous case studies has generally been limited to the
initial 12 -18 months post-retrofit. The longer-term impact of energy efficiency retrofits
on energy trends has not been adequately examined. This renders most reported figures
on the impact of retrofit on energy consumption unreliable, or limited at best, as they fail
to allow enough time for retrofitted systems to reach their peak efficiency. The lack of
long-term monitoring in the post-retrofit period may have been due to perceived difficulties
in keeping track of the many variables in a particular building, both building-related and
occupant-related, for extended periods. The lack of sub-metering in many buildings added
another layer of complexity in determining retrofit impact, as it restricted assessment to only
a broad energy trend analysis, rather than a precise measurement. In addition, there were
insufficient suitable energy-use-intensity (EUI) benchmarks against which to assess energy
consumption, given each building’s unique mix of space use.
A total of 12 case studies from 4 tertiary education institutions in New South Wales were
investigated in this study. The retrofit scope predominately involved works in HVAC (heating
and cooling) and lighting, the two leading areas of energy use in an average university
building. Most of the retrofit cases involved both active and passive systems, with active
systems being the majority of the work scope.
A preliminary building space audit was carried out for each case study to establish the size
and percentage of spaces allocated to each use. Each space category was allocated with
a low and a high EUI benchmark, amalgamated from existing literature. This range was
then weighted according to the percentage of space use to form a customised EUI range for
each building. The pre- and post-retrofit EUIs of the building were then measured against
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the benchmarks to indicate their relative performance. The result of the preliminary audit
established a broad metric of each building’s general energy performance, given its space
composition.
The data analysis component of this study consists of two parts: an energy trend analysis and
a multivariate regression analysis. The energy trend analysis offers a broad view of energy
variations against seven energy-related parameters: energy cost, campus-wide consumption,
mean external temperature, heating degree days, cooling degree days, total degree days
and…
Subjects/Keywords: energy efficiency;
retrofit;
university buildings
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Liu, M. Z. (2016). Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
. (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16336
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Liu, Margaret Ze-Yu. “Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16336.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Liu, Margaret Ze-Yu. “Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
.” 2016. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Liu MZ. Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16336.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Liu MZ. Energy efficiency retrofits of tertiary education buildings: An investigation of case studies in New South Wales
. [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16336
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Kansas
10.
Bun, Say Hak.
Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders.
Degree: MS, Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, 2014, University of Kansas
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27532
► Distortion-induced fatigue has been a primary research topic in the Fatigue and Fracture research group at the University of Kansas, with an aim of determining…
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▼ Distortion-induced fatigue has been a primary research topic in the Fatigue and Fracture research group at the University of Kansas, with an aim of determining the efficacy of several different
retrofit measures to halt crack growth. Girder subassemblies were chosen for study to evaluate for the effectiveness of various retrofits using both an analytical approach and physical experimentation. This thesis is organized into four chapters. The first three chapters describe the analytical and experimental programs used to evaluate the uses of a composite block
retrofit, a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)
retrofit, and crack-arrest holes to effectively repair distortion-induced fatigue cracking on 3-m (9-ft) steel girder segments under fatigue loading. The fourth chapter details a literature review and an analytical study of a
retrofit to repair distortion-induced fatigue damage at floorbeam-to-stringer connections.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bennett, Caroline R (advisor), Matamoros, Adolfo B (cmtemember), Rolfe, Stanley T (cmtemember).
Subjects/Keywords: Civil engineering; Distortion; Fatigue; Retrofit
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Bun, S. H. (2014). Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders. (Masters Thesis). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27532
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bun, Say Hak. “Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Kansas. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27532.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bun, Say Hak. “Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders.” 2014. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Bun SH. Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Kansas; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27532.
Council of Science Editors:
Bun SH. Retrofit Techniques for Distortion-induced Fatigue Damage in Steel Bridge Girders. [Masters Thesis]. University of Kansas; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27532
Delft University of Technology
11.
Van Dijk, P.A.
Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:.
Degree: 2015, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:89caf2e7-5702-4f6e-a5f3-74b77a6d47f2
► Earthquakes, as a result of commercial extraction of natural gas out of deep soil, has become a frequently recurring phenomenon in the Province of Groningen.…
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▼ Earthquakes, as a result of commercial extraction of natural gas out of deep soil, has become a frequently recurring phenomenon in the Province of Groningen. Historically earthquakes have never been an issue in the Netherlands, and the built environment is not prepared for this phenomenon.
The purpose of this research was to find suitable solutions for retrofitting houses in order to protect them against earthquakes. The focus was on Amsterdam School style houses. This pre-war architecture has been very popular in the Groningen region, and there are plenty of these unique heritage houses. The earthquakes, and the strengthening measures, both are a threat for the monumental houses. The aesthetics of the reinforcing measures, for the purpose of preservation of this distinctive architecture, formed the starting point for the research.
This study has resulted in innovative designs for reinforcement measures that suit the style of the Amsterdam School architecture. Designs have been made for earthquake resistant chimneys, embellishments and covers for reinforcing anchor plates, stiff floors and reinforcements for masonry parapets.
Extra attention has been paid to the social context. Contact with local residents, encounter their experiences and listening to their wishes regarding the earthquake problems has been of great influence. The designs are the result of a human approach within a technical framework.
All designs are projected on four existing Amsterdam School style houses in Loppersum. In contact with the residents of the case study houses and stakeholders the designs have been evaluated, and drawn into a wider context. The process towards the design and subsequent analysis, are as important as the design itself, and may provide a basis for wider future application.
Advisors/Committee Members: Paul, J.C., Smits, J.E.P., Mulder, K.B..
Subjects/Keywords: earthquakes; Groningen; retrofit; Amsterdam School
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Van Dijk, P. A. (2015). Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:89caf2e7-5702-4f6e-a5f3-74b77a6d47f2
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Van Dijk, P A. “Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:89caf2e7-5702-4f6e-a5f3-74b77a6d47f2.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Van Dijk, P A. “Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:.” 2015. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Van Dijk PA. Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:89caf2e7-5702-4f6e-a5f3-74b77a6d47f2.
Council of Science Editors:
Van Dijk PA. Solutions for the Province of Groningen: Seismic retrofit of historic Amsterdam School houses:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:89caf2e7-5702-4f6e-a5f3-74b77a6d47f2
University of Waterloo
12.
Rustum, Asim.
Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers.
Degree: 2012, University of Waterloo
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6510
► Highway bridges function as the arteries of our society. Hence, it is essential that they remain operational following an earthquake. Unfortunately, a significant number of…
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▼ Highway bridges function as the arteries of our society. Hence, it is essential that they remain operational following an earthquake. Unfortunately, a significant number of bridges worldwide, including in Canada, were constructed prior to the development of modern seismic design provisions. In many cases, such bridges are expected to perform poorly during earthquakes. According to a report published in 2000 by Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), in eastern Ontario alone, there are over 70 bridges that are structurally deficient. Current methods to retrofit these bridges to bring them into compliance with the existing codes would entail substantial structural modifications. Examples of such modifications include the replacement of existing rocker bearings with elastomeric bearings, structural strengthening of piers, and enlarging the bearing surfaces. These methods involve substantial cost, effort, and materials.
An alternative means to retrofit structurally deficient bridges is investigated in this thesis. This method involves using a combination of elastomeric bearings and fluid dampers to retrofit highway bridges. In principle, these devices work in the same way as shock absorbers in automobiles. They absorb shock and dissipate the vibration energy to the environment as heat. In the case of bridges, earthquakes impart the shock to the structure. Before these devices can be implemented in practice, there are many issues that need to be understood with respect to their performance and modelling. Moreover, a comparative assessment between popular retrofit options employing isolation systems needs to be undertaken to verify and provide a benchmark to assess their performance.
The Mississippi River Bridge near Ottawa is chosen as a test structure to conduct this study. This bridge already contains an advanced isolation system, and has an extensive documentation available for modelling and verification. Various retrofit options will be studied and compared with the existing isolation design for this bridge. In all cases, the effect of soil-structure interaction is included. A comprehensive set of performance indices are used to evaluate the performance of various retrofit options. All the models are constructed in the open source software, OpenSees.
The research demonstrates that the proposed approach is a viable retrofit method for highway bridges. Moreover, compared to advanced isolation systems, retrofit using elastomeric bearings with viscous dampers was successful on transferring lower loads to the substructure, and resulted in lower superstructure displacements. Though this study involved one bridge, it has provided a computational test bed to perform further studies and has provided valuable insight into the modeling and performance of retrofit solutions.
Subjects/Keywords: bridge seismic retrofit viscous dampers
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Rustum, A. (2012). Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6510
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rustum, Asim. “Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers.” 2012. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6510.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rustum, Asim. “Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers.” 2012. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Rustum A. Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6510.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rustum A. Evaluating the Retrofit of Highway Bridges Using Fluid Viscous Dampers. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6510
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Ottawa
13.
Gandia, Jordan.
Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
.
Degree: 2019, University of Ottawa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39070
► Blast loads on buildings can originate from accidental explosions or from targeted attacks. Design against blast loads has become an increasingly important topic due to…
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▼ Blast loads on buildings can originate from accidental explosions or from targeted attacks. Design against blast loads has become an increasingly important topic due to the current political climate. Unfortunately, many older buildings are constructed with unreinforced masonry (URM) walls which are particularly susceptible to out of plane failures caused by blast loads. One solution to increase the safety of these buildings is to retrofit them with advanced materials that can increase their out-of-plane stiffness and resistance. This thesis investigates the potential of using a high-performance shotcrete as a retrofit system for URM walls against blast effects. The shotcrete used in this study is made from Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC), a special type of fiber-reinforced cementitious material, with high ductility and high energy-absorption capacity. The ECC shotcrete replaces aggregates with synthetic microfibers to increase tensile strength and ductility. A welded wire mesh was embedded in the shotcrete to provide ductile behavior.
The testing program includes a total of six large-scale unreinforced masonry wall specimens. Two walls were constructed using concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks to be retrofitted. The first specimen was built as an infill wall, experiencing no axial load, while the second specimen was built as a load bearing wall, with 10% axial load. Four more walls were built out of stone blocks. Two of the stone walls were controls: one infill and one load bearing (4% axial load). The other two stone walls were retrofit with the shotcrete system: one infill and one load bearing (4% axial load).
The blast loads were simulated using the University of Ottawa’s Shock Tube. The walls were restrained at the top and bottom with a shear restraint to induce one way bending. Pressure, displacement and strain data were acquired with the use of pressure gauges, LVDT’s, strain gauges and cameras.
The specimens were subjected to gradually increasing blast pressures until failure. The performance of the specimens was observed by analyzing the displacement, crack widths, fragmentation and failure mode. The results indicate the benefits of using ECC shotcrete as a retrofit system. The displacements of the retrofit walls were very small compared to the control walls, and fragments were limited. The specimens with axial load were found to have increased resistance. While the failure mode was brittle for the retrofit walls, this can be avoided with the use of a mesh with a larger area of steel.
A SDOF analysis was performed to predict the blast response of the test walls. The analysis was done by generating resistance functions for the walls through analytical models. The analysis was found to agree reasonably well with the experimental data.
Subjects/Keywords: Blast;
Shotcrete;
Masonry;
ECC;
Retrofit
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Gandia, J. (2019). Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
. (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39070
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gandia, Jordan. “Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
.” 2019. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39070.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gandia, Jordan. “Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
.” 2019. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Gandia J. Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2019. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39070.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gandia J. Blast Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using ECC Shotcrete
. [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39070
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Victoria University of Wellington
14.
Allaf, Nabil.
Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings.
Degree: 2018, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7643
► This thesis bridges architecture and seismic engineering. These two disciplines, despite being closely interrelated especially in earthquake-prone countries like New Zealand, often operate separately. This…
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▼ This thesis bridges architecture and seismic engineering. These two disciplines, despite being closely interrelated especially in earthquake-prone countries like New Zealand, often operate separately. This observation is particularly relevant when examining the integration of seismic
retrofit and architecture. While technical solutions along with design methodologies and legislation have been continuously improved over the last decades, the relationship between architecture and seismic
retrofit remains overlooked.
An acknowledgment that architecture is a legitimate component of seismic
retrofit design introduces the potential for retrofitted buildings to reach both adequate earthquake resistance and even have enhanced architecture quality. Some
retrofit guidance documents draw attention to architecture, yet their approaches, commonly taking the form of guidelines or recommendations, focus on maintaining buildings' existing features. Little reflection on the integration of seismic
retrofit and the architectural qualities of existing buildings is given. This leaves an unexplored area regarding the architectural impact seismic structure may have on existing buildings, whether negative, neutral, or positive.
In this context, the thesis investigates the following question: How can the integration of seismic
retrofit and architecture be improved?
Such an inquiry requires an understanding of the practice of seismic
retrofit through both structural engineering and architectural perspectives. To respond to the research question, the study utilises a qualitative research methodology using a multiple case study strategy. This includes the collection of building documentation, visits to selected seismically retrofitted unreinforced masonry buildings, and interviews with their architects and structural engineers.
The thesis starts by reviewing the literature on the relationship between structure and architecture. Several authors emphasise how a structure's capacity to exceed its technical tasks by engaging with architecture can result in enriched projects. Following the transposition of generic relationships between structure and architecture into the context of seismic
retrofit, the study explores the issue of integration in a 'real-life context' through five case studies. Each is investigated through the perspectives of architecture, seismic structure and design practice. The conditions and factors influencing integration are identified so awareness and recommendations can be made to introduce designers to new ways of approaching seismic
retrofit design.
The main conclusion of this research is that while integration between seismic
retrofit and architecture can be improved, no standard solution applicable to all
retrofit projects exists. Indeed, the thesis highlights the complexity of integration which is a combination of many variables. These variables include among others, time of involvement of the architect, type of seismic structure, and extent of interior refurbishment. Designers need to be aware of certain…
Advisors/Committee Members: Charleson, Andrew, Potangaroa, Regan.
Subjects/Keywords: Seismic retrofit; Integration; Architectural quality
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Allaf, N. (2018). Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7643
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Allaf, Nabil. “Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7643.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Allaf, Nabil. “Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings.” 2018. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Allaf N. Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7643.
Council of Science Editors:
Allaf N. Improving integration of seismic retrofit and architecture in unreinforced masonry buildings. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7643
University of Windsor
15.
Xue, Yuan.
RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS.
Degree: MA, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2015, University of Windsor
URL: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5281
► In this research, the effectiveness of channel section retrofit on angle section was investigated. Three unique angle section types (2∟25x19x3, 2∟51x32x4.8 and 2∟32x32x6.4) and…
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▼ In this research, the effectiveness of channel section
retrofit on angle section was investigated. Three unique angle section types (2∟25x19x3, 2∟51x32x4.8 and 2∟32x32x6.4) and totally eighteen specimens were tested. The used
retrofit channel sections were C64x16 and C100x7). The results indicated that the failure load increased 37.5% - 122% after
retrofit. The
retrofit method was conclusively effective and easy to be accessed in the field. In addition, finite element analysis was also used to simulate the models of the experimental tests and the parametric study.
Advisors/Committee Members: Das, Sreekanta, Madugula, Murty.
Subjects/Keywords: LATTICED TOWER; TOWER RETROFIT
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Xue, Y. (2015). RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS. (Masters Thesis). University of Windsor. Retrieved from https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5281
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Xue, Yuan. “RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Windsor. Accessed November 15, 2019.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5281.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Xue, Yuan. “RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS.” 2015. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Xue Y. RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Windsor; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5281.
Council of Science Editors:
Xue Y. RETROFIT OF LATTICED COMMUNICATION TOWERS. [Masters Thesis]. University of Windsor; 2015. Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5281
University of Arizona
16.
Relei, Dominique Rachelle.
Methods of Identifying and Renovating Buildings to Accommodate Natural Disaster Needs in East Coast Regions
.
Degree: 2019, University of Arizona
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633079
► As the world continues to see an increase in Natural Disasters, there is a need for disaster preparedness now more than ever. Through the retrofitting…
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▼ As the world continues to see an increase in Natural Disasters, there is a need for disaster preparedness now more than ever. Through the retrofitting of existing large-scale buildings with a design approach that considers: location, structure, and program people in need would have a place of refuge prior to the occurrence of a disaster. Utilizing specific large-scale public buildings such as stadiums, or convention centers chosen by the above criterium. Allocating, spaces for various uses and equipping them through the development of a two component methodology created to help local governments investigate means of designing buildings to accommodate victims of all different disaster conditions relevant to the region. The two components which are building identification and building programming, address the designation of buildings and procedure to ensure optimal execution and function in response to the needs of the disaster type. Which addresses areas in the United States prone to floods, and hurricanes. Specifically, in the Gulf and East Coast Regions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Chalfoun, Nader (advisor), Youssef, Omar (committeemember), Moeller, Colby (committeemember).
Subjects/Keywords: Disaster prepardness;
Methodology;
Renovation;
Retrofit
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. (Masters Thesis). University of Arizona. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633079
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Relei, Dominique Rachelle. “Methods of Identifying and Renovating Buildings to Accommodate Natural Disaster Needs in East Coast Regions
.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Arizona. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633079.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Relei, Dominique Rachelle. “Methods of Identifying and Renovating Buildings to Accommodate Natural Disaster Needs in East Coast Regions
.” 2019. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Relei DR. Methods of Identifying and Renovating Buildings to Accommodate Natural Disaster Needs in East Coast Regions
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Arizona; 2019. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633079.
Council of Science Editors:
Relei DR. Methods of Identifying and Renovating Buildings to Accommodate Natural Disaster Needs in East Coast Regions
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Arizona; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633079
17.
Perez, Marcello Melo.
Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras.
Degree: 2016, Instituto Politécnico do Porto
URL: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/10532
► O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar e interpretar técnicas construtivas buscando suas aplicações em Porto, Portugal, e São Paulo, Brasil, necessários para garantir conforto ambiental…
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▼ O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar e interpretar técnicas construtivas buscando suas aplicações em
Porto, Portugal, e São Paulo, Brasil, necessários para garantir conforto ambiental para os usuários. A
partir de uma revisão da literatura evidencia-se como a verticalização em ambas as cidades se iniciou,
a necessidade de se reabilitar uma construção e como o retrofit é um dos pontos principais quando se
procura repovoar os centros urbanos. No intuito de trazer de volta as classes mais abastadas para o
centro dessas cidades, a reabilitação, focada no conforto ambiental, aparece de forma vital para voltar
a atenção dessas classes a esse ambiente urbano. São apresentados alguns métodos construtivos para
garantir o conforto funcional, térmico, acústico e luminoso das edificações, a fim de compará-los com
os métodos utilizados nas reabilitações do Edifício Mackenzie, em São Paulo, e do Edifício da Rua dos
Mercadores, na cidade do Porto, contemplados nos estudos de casos. O trabalho também aborda um
pouco da história de cada edificação, apresentado o que foi realizado em cada uma das obras, a fim de
garantir o conforto pós-ocupacional.
The objective of this study is to analyze and interpret construction tecnics and there aplications in Porto,
Portugal, and Sao Paulo, Brazil needed to ensure environmental comfort for users. From a review of
the literature is evident as the vertical integration in both cities began the need to rehabilitate a building
and as the retrofit is one of the main points when looking repopulate urban centers. In order to bring
back the upper classes to the center of these cities, rehabilitation, focused on environmental comfort, it
appears vitally to turn the attention of these classes to this urban environment. Are some constructive
methods to ensure the functional comfort, thermal, acoustic and light the buildings in order to compare
them with the methods used in the Mackenzie building rehabilitations, in São Paulo, and Merchant
Street building in the city of Porto, included in the case studies. The work also addresses some of the
history of each building, presented what was done in each of the works in order to ensure postoccupational
comfort.
Advisors/Committee Members: Campeão, José Carlos Rodrigues.
Subjects/Keywords: Retrofit; Reabilitação; Conforto ambiental; Retrofit; Rehabilitation; Comfort environmental; Construções
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Perez, M. M. (2016). Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras. (Thesis). Instituto Politécnico do Porto. Retrieved from https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/10532
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Perez, Marcello Melo. “Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras.” 2016. Thesis, Instituto Politécnico do Porto. Accessed November 15, 2019.
https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/10532.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Perez, Marcello Melo. “Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras.” 2016. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Perez MM. Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras. [Internet] [Thesis]. Instituto Politécnico do Porto; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/10532.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Perez MM. Reabilitação de edifícios em cidades luso brasileiras. [Thesis]. Instituto Politécnico do Porto; 2016. Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/10532
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
18.
Fernanda Peron Gaspary.
O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO.
Degree: 2012, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
URL: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4679
► This dissertation constitute a reflection on the sustainable Retrofit as a conscious strategy to rehabilitate the architectural cultural heritage. In this context, the concept of…
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▼ This dissertation constitute a reflection on the sustainable Retrofit as a conscious strategy to rehabilitate the architectural cultural heritage. In this context, the concept of Retrofit is explored and associated with various dimensions of sustainable development. This research also reviewed aspects relating to diversities and similarities between models of interventions. The methodology accommodated bibliographic search, consultation on regulatory agencies of brazilian constructions, theoretical-historical survey and direct observation on case study of a building of historic heritage, the Museu do Pão, located at the top of the Vale do Taquari, RS. In this case study, the Retrofit was analyzed from Brazilian Association of Technical Standards to a broader perspective on research. The results seems to evidence that are other sustainable development variables were detected after the Retrofit in addition to the environmental dimension. These dimensions are the cultural, social, and economic. These results may help explain the emphasis term s sustainable Retrofit on architectural cultural heritage.
Esta dissertação constitui-se em uma reflexão a respeito do Retrofit sustentável como uma estratégia consciente para reabilitar o patrimônio cultural arquitetônico. Neste sentido, o conceito de Retrofit é explorado e associado com as várias dimensões do desenvolvimento sustentável. Esta pequisa também revisou aspectos relacionados às diversidades e às adjacências entre modelos de intervenções. A metodologia adotou pesquisa bibliográfica, consulta em normativas, levantamento teórico-histórico e observação dirigida no estudo de caso de uma edificação do patrimônio histórico, o Museu do Pão, localizado no Alto do Vale do Taquari, RS. Nesse estudo, o Retrofit foi analisado a partir de uma perspectiva mais abrangente do que a proposta pela Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas. Os resultados parecem evidenciar que outras variáveis do desenvolvimento sustentável foram detectadas após o Retrofit além da dimensão ambiental. Essas dimensões são a cultural, a social e a econômica. Esses resultados podem ajudar a explicar a ênfase no termo Retrofit sustentável em patrimônios culturais arquitetônicos.
Advisors/Committee Members: Denise de Souza Saad, Caryl Eduardo Jovanovich Lopes, Giane de Campos Grigoletti.
Subjects/Keywords: sustainable development; retrofit; heritage; patrimônio; desenvolvimento sustentável; retrofit; HISTORIA
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Gaspary, F. P. (2012). O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO. (Thesis). Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Retrieved from http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4679
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gaspary, Fernanda Peron. “O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO.” 2012. Thesis, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4679.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gaspary, Fernanda Peron. “O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO.” 2012. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Gaspary FP. O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4679.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gaspary FP. O RETROFIT SUSTENTÁVEL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA PARA A REABILITAÇÃO CONSCIENTE DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL ARQUITETÔNICO. [Thesis]. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; 2012. Available from: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4679
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Manchester
19.
Enriquez Gutierrez, Victor Manuel.
Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems.
Degree: 2016, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:301069
► Distillation systems consist of one or more distillation columns, in which a mixture is separated into higher-value products, and a heat exchanger network (HEN) that…
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▼ Distillation systems consist of one or more
distillation columns, in which a mixture is separated into
higher-value products, and a heat exchanger network (HEN) that
recovers and reuses heat within the system. For example, crude oil
distillation systems comprise crude oil distillation units (CDU),
in which crude oil is distilled into products for downstream
processing, a HEN and a furnace. Heat-integrated distillation
systems present complex interactions between the distillation
columns and HEN. These interactions, together with the many degrees
of freedom and process constraints, make it challenging to
retrofit
or modify the operating conditions of existing distillation
processes to accommodate changes in process operating
conditions.
Retrofit designs aim to re-use existing equipment when
process objectives change, for example to increase throughput,
improve product quality, or reduce energy consumption or
environmental impact. To achieve these
retrofit objectives,
operational, structural and/or flowsheet modifications to the
overall system (distillation columns and HEN) may be considered,
subject to specifications and system constraints. This work
proposes an optimisation-based approach to
retrofit design for the
capacity expansion of heat-integrated distillation systems, with a
particular focus on crude oil distillation systems. Existing
retrofit approaches found in the open research literature consider
operational optimisation, replacing column internals, adding
preflash or prefractionation units and HEN
retrofit to increase the
capacity of existing systems. Constraints considered usually relate
to the distillation column hydraulic limits, product quality
specifications and heat exchanger performance (e.g. minimum
temperature approach and, pressure drop). However, no existing
methodologies consider these possible modifications simultaneously;
thus, beneficial interactions between flowsheet modifications,
operational changes, heat integration and equipment modifications
may be missed.In this work,
retrofit design solutions for crude oil
distillation are developed using a stochastic optimisation
framework implemented in MATLAB to optimise the system operating
parameters and to propose flowsheet, column and HEN modifications.
Within the framework, the optimiser can propose addition of a
preflash unit, modifications to the CDU internals and changes to
its operating conditions; the separation system is then simulated
using Aspen HYSYS (via the MATLAB interface) and the hydraulic
performance of the column is analysed using published hydraulic
correlations. The optimiser also proposes modifications to the HEN
(i.e. installed heat transfer area, HEN structure and operating
conditions), which is then simulated to evaluate heating and
cooling utility demand. Either simulated annealing and global
search optimisation algorithms are applied to identify the optimal
design and operating conditions that meet the production
requirements and product specifications. Industrially relevant case
studies demonstrate the effectiveness…
Advisors/Committee Members: JOBSON, MEGAN MR, Jobson, Megan, Smith, Robin.
Subjects/Keywords: Crude oil distillation retrofit; HEN retrofit; Distillation column hydraulics; Stochastic optimisation
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Enriquez Gutierrez, V. M. (2016). Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:301069
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Enriquez Gutierrez, Victor Manuel. “Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:301069.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Enriquez Gutierrez, Victor Manuel. “Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems.” 2016. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Enriquez Gutierrez VM. Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:301069.
Council of Science Editors:
Enriquez Gutierrez VM. Optimisation-based retrofit of heat-integrated
distillation systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:301069
Victoria University of Wellington
20.
Zhang, Yanguang.
Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses.
Degree: 2010, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1354
► Many New Zealand studies have argued that house energy retrofit produces limited benefits, but the issue of how existing house retrofitting can lead to better…
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▼ Many New Zealand studies have argued that house energy
retrofit produces limited benefits, but the issue of how existing house retrofitting can lead to better energy performance and comfort improvement is little explored. The aim of this thesis was to examine the influence of house
retrofit on energy efficiency and thermal comfort, using house model simulation and calculation. This study gives a holistic house
retrofit approach in thermal comfort improvement and energy conservation. Three house
retrofit categories were defined by household energy breakdown: Space Heating
Retrofit, Hot Water System
Retrofit and Appliances
Retrofit. This study started with an investigation of New Zealand existing house stock. A typical house model was defined by the summarized common physical characteristics. This house model was used for
retrofit testing. For the building space heating
retrofit study, a series of thermal simulations was completed with different
retrofit options. Thermal simulation results were compared both in thermal comfort and space heating energy requirement. It was discovered that the optimum level full insulation
retrofit significantly reduced space heating energy requirement and also improved thermal comfort.
Retrofit solutions for water heating, lighting and appliances were compared by cost and energy saving. Cost effectiveness cross comparison for all of the
retrofit solutions was carried out. Retrofitting for space heating system and hot water system can be considered for long term cost effectiveness. Appliances and lighting
retrofit have a higher efficacy than other
retrofit options in terms of energy saving and cost benefit cycle. These findings are used to provide suggestions for retrofitting of existing houses.
Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Robert.
Subjects/Keywords: Thermal comfort; Energy efficiency; Insulation; House retrofit
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Zhang, Y. (2010). Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1354
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zhang, Yanguang. “Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1354.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zhang, Yanguang. “Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses.” 2010. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Zhang Y. Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1354.
Council of Science Editors:
Zhang Y. Efficacy of Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort Related Retrofit for Existing New Zealand Houses. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1354
The Ohio State University
21.
Sichko, Alexander, Sichko.
Review and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit
Methods.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2017, The Ohio State University
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15006558558915
► Retrofit of reinforced concrete structures has been an area of intense study due to potential advantages over rebuilding. There exists a significant number for investigations…
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▼ Retrofit of reinforced concrete structures has been an
area of intense study due to potential advantages over rebuilding.
There exists a significant number for investigations into the
various methods to
retrofit beams, columns, and joints. In order to
best understand current state of research, identify areas of
agreement and disagreement, and highlight key components of
retrofit design, studies were aggregated, synthesized, and
conclusions drawn to help further the understanding of researchers
and practicing engineers. Three conference papers have been
submitted covering the methods utilized for beam, column, and joint
retrofit. A collaborative journal article investigating the impact
of interface preparation on column concrete jacketing with a new
model has additionally been drafted. Finally, a website that serves
a repository and knowledge base for
retrofit has been
constructed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sezen, Halil (Advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Engineering; Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit Methods; engineering
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Methods. (Masters Thesis). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15006558558915
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sichko, Alexander, Sichko. “Review and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit
Methods.” 2017. Masters Thesis, The Ohio State University. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15006558558915.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sichko, Alexander, Sichko. “Review and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit
Methods.” 2017. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Sichko, Alexander S. Review and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit
Methods. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15006558558915.
Council of Science Editors:
Sichko, Alexander S. Review and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Member Retrofit
Methods. [Masters Thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2017. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu15006558558915
University of Hawaii – Manoa
22.
Arena, Theron.
Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application.
Degree: 2017, University of Hawaii – Manoa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51247
► D.Arch. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2016.
In the 1950’s the Russian government began a massive construction campaign to provide housing throughout the country. Millions…
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▼ D.Arch. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2016.
In the 1950’s the Russian government began a massive construction campaign to provide housing throughout the country. Millions of units were built with minimal variation to supply housing demand. The driving force was to keep the cost of construction as low as possible; as a result these buildings were built with no energy efficiency standards. In addition, the interior of these buildings have very poor thermal comfort. These units had an intended lifespan of 25 years but, unfortunately, are still in use today. This fact together with an outdated and failing district heating infrastructure has resulted in a substantial need for improved building envelope retrofits of these old prefabricated concrete buildings.
Various retrofit options have been studied in Moscow since 1997, when the building codes in Russia changed to incorporate energy efficiency in the building envelope design. The most recent study by VTT (VALTION TEKNILLINEN TUTKIMUSKESKUS) Technical of Finland in 2014, was very thorough in overall scope, but had several areas where it could be improved.
The answer is fiber cement and cellulose insulation in a prefabricated building element. As no such building element currently exists, the culmination of this research document results in the creation of a new building material assembly that is ideally suited for sustainable prefabricated building envelope retrofits. There is a need for this new material assembly because it will provide a better, more adaptable, less expensive, easier to install, more sustainable, lower lifetime maintenance exterior insulation system than any other material on the market today. The site location selected for study is in Volzhsky, a small but progressive city in the south western corner of Russia. The social housing retrofit proposed herein will provide a precedent that can be followed and modified throughout the entire country.
Subjects/Keywords: Russian Housing; Retrofit; Building Envelope; Building Performance
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Arena, T. (2017). Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application. (Thesis). University of Hawaii – Manoa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51247
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Arena, Theron. “Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application.” 2017. Thesis, University of Hawaii – Manoa. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51247.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Arena, Theron. “Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application.” 2017. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Arena T. Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51247.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Arena T. Social Housing Building Envelope Retrofit in Russia: New Material Assembly Application. [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51247
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Penn State University
23.
Ariosto, Timothy M.
Evaluation of the Energy Performance of Glazing Systems and
Fenestration Retrofit Solutions.
Degree: MS, Architectural Engineering, 2013, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19875
► The 2011 Building Energy Databook (DOE, 2011) reported that buildings use approximately 40% of the nation’s total energy use. Residential buildings use 54% of this…
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▼ The 2011 Building Energy Databook (DOE, 2011) reported
that buildings use approximately 40% of the nation’s total energy
use. Residential buildings use 54% of this energy while commercial
buildings use 46%. By improving the performance of building
envelope components, building owners can substantially reduce their
energy use. Since fenestration systems are thermally the weakest
link in the building envelope, they are a logical place to seek
improvements. Building owners, therefore, have two primary methods
of reducing energy use. The first is by replacing inefficient
single glazed window units with their newer, energy efficient
counterparts. The second is to utilize window retrofit solutions,
such as blinds, shutters, and curtains, in order to improve the
performance of their existing systems. This thesis describes two
studies conducted with the goal of aiding residential and
small-scale-commercial building owners select appropriate glazing
systems and window retrofit solutions. The first study involved a
parametric analysis of the energy performance of 16 high
performance glazing systems for residential and small-scale
commercial buildings in 5 different climates. The second study
involved a parametric study of the effect of different retrofit
system attributes (e.g. material type, geometry, installation
methods) on the performance indices (i.e. U-value and SHGC) of
those systems. The data obtained from these two studies was used to
create a simple set of guidelines the layman can use to properly
select window systems.
Subjects/Keywords: fenestration; energy efficiency; building retrofit
measures
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Fenestration Retrofit Solutions. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19875
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ariosto, Timothy M. “Evaluation of the Energy Performance of Glazing Systems and
Fenestration Retrofit Solutions.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed November 15, 2019.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19875.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ariosto, Timothy M. “Evaluation of the Energy Performance of Glazing Systems and
Fenestration Retrofit Solutions.” 2013. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Ariosto TM. Evaluation of the Energy Performance of Glazing Systems and
Fenestration Retrofit Solutions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19875.
Council of Science Editors:
Ariosto TM. Evaluation of the Energy Performance of Glazing Systems and
Fenestration Retrofit Solutions. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2013. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19875
University of Manchester
24.
Ali, Ather.
STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES.
Degree: 2017, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:307753
► The study presented aims to provide the most viable seismic retrofit solution for rural masonry. Muzffarabad is one such region where excess of unreinforced masonry…
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▼ The study presented aims to provide the most viable
seismic
retrofit solution for rural masonry. Muzffarabad is one
such region where excess of unreinforced masonry structures claimed
thousands of lives during 2005 earthquake. Field study was
conducted in the region to familiarize with the dynamics of local
construction industry before suggesting a suitable
retrofit
solution. Polypropylene (PP-) band
retrofit has been selected as
the most viable solution for retrofitting existing masonry
structures in terms of cost, material availability and ease of
application. To prove the efficiency of PP-band
retrofit, numerical
simulations and laboratory tests were conducted to assess the
seismic efficiency of PP-band
retrofit. Material tests were
conducted in accordance with BS-EN to familiarize with the
mechanical properties of locally available materials in Kashmir
region and to provide material data for numerical analysis. Tests
revealed lower strength and elasticity for bricks in comparison to
materials found in developed countries, due to the unregulated and
non-standardized manufacturing of masonry units and high water
content in mortars. Shake table tests were conducted to test the
effectiveness of PP-band
retrofit masonry under dynamic vibrations.
Results show that PP-band
retrofit can enhance the post peak
performance by at least 7 times in comparison to non-
retrofit
specimen. Real-scale structure
retrofit with PP-band survived
accelerations of up to 2g without any life-threatening damage,
thus, proving to be an economic and efficient strengthening
solution for rural communities. Following the shortcomings observed
in Room-1, connection detail for PP-bands in Room-2 was revised to
achieve a 100% performance enhancement. Numerical models were
developed to predict cracks in masonry and analyse diagonal
compression test models, in accordance with ASTM standards. The
results showed 30% higher residual strength after cracking for PP-
band
retrofit masonry and the wall integrity was maintained for
higher deformations.
Advisors/Committee Members: SWAILES, TOM T, Swailes, Tom, Mandal, Parthasarathi.
Subjects/Keywords: Masonry; Earthquake; Retrofit; Polypropylene; PP-bands; Kashmir
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Ali, A. (2017). STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:307753
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ali, Ather. “STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:307753.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ali, Ather. “STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES.” 2017. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Ali A. STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:307753.
Council of Science Editors:
Ali A. STRENGTHENING MASONRY FOR SEISMIC ACTIONS IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2017. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:307753
McMaster University
25.
Crowder, Adrian.
Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings.
Degree: MASc, 2016, McMaster University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/19940
► Seismic isolation is a method of earthquake resistant design which has been proven to effectively reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on buildings as well…
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▼ Seismic isolation is a method of earthquake resistant design which has been proven to effectively reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on buildings as well as the contents within them. However, traditional implementation of an isolation system tends to be expensive. For new construction, rigid diaphragms above and below the isolation layer and construction of a seismic gap contribute to expenses, while retrofit applications also require excavation beneath the building and may need extensive foundation work. To mitigate these major costs bearings may be placed on the tops of columns, forgoing the construction of a seismic gap, additional rigid diaphragm, and foundation work. However, columns under the isolation layer may be flexible, changing the bearing end conditions traditionally assumed.
To investigate the effects of flexible end conditions on elastomeric bearings, an analytical model that accounts for translation and rotation of both endplates was developed based on Haringx's theory. The derivation accounts for compressibility of the rubber and results in a simple stiffness matrix. To evaluate the model, an experimental program testing column-bearing subassemblies under quasi-static cyclic conditions was conducted. Experimental findings show that flexible end conditions can significantly reduce the lateral stiffness of elastomeric bearings. Simulations with the theoretical model compare well under small deformations, but elastic softening of the moment-rotation relationship causes theoretical results to diverge from experimental with larger endplate rotations.
The effectiveness of column-top isolation as a retrofit strategy was investigated through nonlinear time history analyses of a moment resisting frame designed to the 1965 National Building Code of Canada and retrofitted with column-top isolation. The frame was simulated under ground motions representative of current hazards and showed that the retrofit resulted in significant reductions in interstory drifts and floor accelerations. Yielding was observed throughout the original frame under maximum considered earthquakes, while the retrofit frame remained elastic.
Thesis
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
Advisors/Committee Members: Becker, Tracy, Civil Engineering.
Subjects/Keywords: isolation; retrofit; rotation; substructure; flexibility; elastomeric
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Crowder, A. (2016). Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/19940
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Crowder, Adrian. “Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings.” 2016. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/19940.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Crowder, Adrian. “Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings.” 2016. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Crowder A. Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/19940.
Council of Science Editors:
Crowder A. Investigating Substructure Flexibility in Column-Top Isolation Systems with Elastomeric Bearings. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/19940
Clemson University
26.
Wonoto, Nixon.
Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2018, Clemson University
URL: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3024
► A significant number of bridges in the Central and Southeastern United States (CSUS) are known to have a design that is lacking or no seismic…
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▼ A significant number of bridges in the Central and Southeastern United States (CSUS) are known to have a design that is lacking or no seismic consideration. In an article by Wong et al., Charleston is considered an active seismic zone, and the economic loss from the Charleston region could reach over $14 billion if 1886 Charleston’s earthquake would happen again in the near future. Due to lack of present consideration in seismic design for bridges in CSUS, there has been emerging research that studies
retrofit strategies for CSUS region such as in Charleston. However, most of the
retrofit program, including the expected damage method used by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ignore the simultaneous aspects of bridges’ importance such as bridge’s centrality, bridges’ historical significance, and traffic capacity. Bridges’ centrality measures the influence of each bridge over the flow of the traffic. Historical significance, as coded in NBI, considers the value of the bridge associated with significant events or circumstance. This research develops the tool that combines those three aspects with the expected damage of the bridge to optimize the network performance. In addition, this research develops a tool that implements the consideration of a directed path (dipath) and travel distance in optimizing traveling capacity and retrofitting cost with respect to bridge
retrofit methods.
One of the main goal of the research is to account for technological transfer, with the Department of Transportation as the potential target users. Instead of having to rely on multi-platform software integration, the tool was developed and run on a single platform, Matlab, which results in efficiency with respect to software accessibility and computational time. The functionalities include network and seismic demand visualization, with the development of fragility curves and Monte Carlo simulation for estimating the failure probability of bridges. Genetic Algorithm was developed and validated, and incorporated into the tool to solve the models as, but not limited to, integer programming problems. Pareto frontier can be generated which results in various candidates of optima. This results in ranges of retrofitting program solutions instead of a single optimum, allowing for other external factors to be involved during the post-optimization and decision making process. To account for the usability aspect, a multi-window graphical user interface (GUI) is developed which negates the necessity for the user to be confused with the programming flow and syntax. Therefore, the goal of the project is to develop an innovative and connected solution to address real-time decision making during an extreme using the study case that includes the greater Charleston area. The project can be divided into three steps: (1) to create a small tool in Matlab that can automatically model a network consisting of roads and bridges with the least amount of user’s efforts, (2) to develop and incorporate new optimizations schemes for retrofitting program (3) to…
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Weichiang Pang, Committee Chair, Dr. Vincent Blouin, Dr. Mashrur Chowdhury.
Subjects/Keywords: Bridge; Earthquake; Fragility; Optimization; Retrofit; Software Development
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Wonoto, N. (2018). Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC. (Masters Thesis). Clemson University. Retrieved from https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3024
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wonoto, Nixon. “Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Clemson University. Accessed November 15, 2019.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3024.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wonoto, Nixon. “Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC.” 2018. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Wonoto N. Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Clemson University; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3024.
Council of Science Editors:
Wonoto N. Developing Optimization System for Improving Highway Network Performance Under Seismic Hazards: a Case Study of Charleston, SC. [Masters Thesis]. Clemson University; 2018. Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3024
Delft University of Technology
27.
Assad , A.
Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :.
Degree: 2016, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:75eea7d8-307f-45fc-92f9-1be3f648c405
► The goal to achieve the EU mission 20-20-20 through energy neutral buildings is a hot topic in Dutch building industry. Nowadays the focus lies in…
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▼ The goal to achieve the EU mission 20-20-20 through energy neutral buildings is a hot topic in Dutch building industry. Nowadays the focus lies in renovating the existing building stock to achieve the EU goal. Besides improving the energy efficiency a couple more issue needs attention. The acceptance of the occupants, the neighborhood and new business models. All these topics has one common related
subject: The building industry needs to come with new building envelope solutions to achieve a less disturbance renovation process that fits in new business models. This research is part of consortium called the 2ndSkin. The purpose of this group is to find suitable solutions for the renovation of post war apartments in the Netherlands. The inhabitants are the central requirement. They are seeking for concepts that has minimal disturbance on the inhabitants and neighborhood, with minimal activities on site during and industrialized concept that could be use in a mass-implementation. The design is based on future potential building services, and the design is focusing only on the façade.
The research has resulted in an integrated facade module that consist of two designs with existing technology been merged together. A design for the all-electric system mainly for the boiler to fit in the façade module and a façade/window element that carry these building services. This integrated design focus on a prefabrication and assemblage method of an integrated façade element. In order to provide acceleration on the building
site and in assemblage process. Thereby disturbance on the inhabitants, on- site costs and transport will be minimalized. The outcome will be a higher safety, efficiency throw production till the assemblage process and potential amount of renovation as zero energy by using an all-electric. Besides that of course the façade element meets the stricter rules regard the energy efficiency.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kostantinou , T., Klein , T., van den Engel , P..
Subjects/Keywords: Refurbishment; Retrofit; Zero Energy; Prefabricated; Heat pump
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Assad , A. (2016). Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:75eea7d8-307f-45fc-92f9-1be3f648c405
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Assad , A. “Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:75eea7d8-307f-45fc-92f9-1be3f648c405.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Assad , A. “Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :.” 2016. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Assad A. Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:75eea7d8-307f-45fc-92f9-1be3f648c405.
Council of Science Editors:
Assad A. Towards industrialized Zero Energy retrofit :. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:75eea7d8-307f-45fc-92f9-1be3f648c405
Delft University of Technology
28.
Chen, Y.
T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:.
Degree: 2015, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ffb94602-5749-4e32-88b7-6905d7bbe6f6
► LED lamps have become increasingly popular in the market thanks to high energy efficiency. Tubular LED lamps are widely adopted to replace conventional linear fluorescent…
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▼ LED lamps have become increasingly popular in the market thanks to high energy efficiency. Tubular LED lamps are widely adopted to replace conventional linear fluorescent lamps, like T8 and T12. Compared with rewiring of fixtures (remove or bypass the ballast)
retrofit LED Tubes (TLED), which can be directly powered by the existing ballast, are preferred by installers. Today, T12 fluorescent tubes are still widely used in the US. A T12 electromagnetic (EM) ballast compatible
retrofit TLED has great energy saving potential and commercial value. This work proposes a T12 EM ballast model and a compatible TLED driver.
In this project, T12 EM ballast structure and classification were introduced. For compatible driver design, firstly a T12 EM ballast model was built in LTspice and its corresponding modeling approach was developed and verified. Different ballast measurement results were included in this report. The proposed TLED driver uses a buck-boost topology and self-oscillation control to achieve constant output power. By using emitter switch and proportional drive techniques, the proposed driver is compatible with various T12 EM ballasts, including single-lamp, dual-lamp and three-lamp ballasts. Experimental results from the prototypes demonstrated driver compatibility with the ballasts. The driver has a power efficiency above 85%. System measurements shown that power consumption of the
retrofit TLED lighting fixture is 55% lower than its fluorescence counterpart.
Advisors/Committee Members: Zhang, G.Q., Tao, H..
Subjects/Keywords: ballast; retrofit; LED Tube; fluorescent lamp
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Chen, Y. (2015). T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ffb94602-5749-4e32-88b7-6905d7bbe6f6
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chen, Y. “T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ffb94602-5749-4e32-88b7-6905d7bbe6f6.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chen, Y. “T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:.” 2015. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Chen Y. T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ffb94602-5749-4e32-88b7-6905d7bbe6f6.
Council of Science Editors:
Chen Y. T12 Electromagnetic Ballast Modeling And Retrofit LED Tube Driver Design
:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ffb94602-5749-4e32-88b7-6905d7bbe6f6
University of Ottawa
29.
Lloyd, Alan Eric Walker.
Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
.
Degree: 2015, University of Ottawa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32389
► Explosives place large demands on the lateral load carrying capacity of structures. If these loads are applied on columns, the high pressure transient loads from…
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▼ Explosives place large demands on the lateral load carrying capacity of structures. If these loads are applied on columns, the high pressure transient loads from explosives can result in significant damage to the primary gravity load carrying elements. The loss of these elements, which are responsible from overall strength and stability of the structure, may cause collapse of all or parts of the structure. Therefore, it is important to mitigate the blast loads effects on columns. A comprehensive research study into the design, application, and use of different retrofit systems to mitigate damage to columns under blast loads has been undertaken. This research program, consisting of experimental testing and analytical investigation, sought out retrofits that address the strength of columns as well as those that enhance ductility are explored. Different materials and resistance mechanisms are used to increase column capacity. An experimental testing program was conducted using a shock tube to test the capacity of columns under blast loads. For this program, a total of sixteen reinforced concrete columns were constructed and the data from a further two columns from a previous study was compiled. Of these columns, a total of thirteen were retrofitted to mitigate the effects of blast. Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) was applied to eight of the columns in the form of jacketing, longitudinal reinforcement, or the combination of the two. The other retrofits included steel prestressed confinement applied to one column, steel bracing acting as compression members applied to one column, and steel bracing acting as tension members applied to three columns. The columns were tested under incrementally increasing shock tube induced shock wave loading up to failure of the specimen or capacity of the shock tube. The performance of the retrofitted columns was compared with the control columns and against other retrofits. Quantitative comparisons of displacements and strains were made along with qualitative assessments of damage. The results indicated that all the retrofits increased capacity to the column, however, certain retrofits out performed others. The best FRP retrofit technique was found to be the combination of longitudinal and transverse FRP. The prestressed steel jacketing proved to be effective at increasing ductility capacity of the column. The compression brace retrofit was found to be effective in significantly increasing capacity of the column. The tension brace retrofits had the best performance over all the retrofits including the compression brace retrofit. The experimental data was used to validate analysis techniques to model the behaviour of the specimens. This technique reduced the columns to an equivalent single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system for dynamic analysis purposes. The reduction to the SDOF system was achieved by computing a resistance to lateral load and lateral displacement relationship. Each retrofit was carefully considered in this analysis including the retrofit’s possible effect on material…
Subjects/Keywords: Blast;
Explosive;
Column;
Reinforced concrete;
Retrofit
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Lloyd, A. E. W. (2015). Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
. (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32389
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lloyd, Alan Eric Walker. “Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32389.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lloyd, Alan Eric Walker. “Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
.” 2015. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Lloyd AEW. Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32389.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lloyd AEW. Blast Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns
. [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32389
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Detroit Mercy
30.
Autrey, Logan.
Design for the Public-Private Threshold
.
Degree: 2019, University of Detroit Mercy
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10429/1938
► This research aims to make interpretations of how we define the public and private in contemporary domestic spaces. It will address how due to the…
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▼ This research aims to make interpretations of how we define the public and private in contemporary domestic spaces. It will address how due to the age of modernization, the age of industrialism and consumerism, we have extremely transformed the way we create, and use domestic space. The actions of public and private are never static because they are results
of specific social ction. These social actions are produced
in physical space, which exists independent from the social action, however, social action is also shaped by material and non material things humans have transformed. This brings into question what does it mean to be in public and private space
if social action is the sole provider of a definition, and if social action is never produced in isolation? But then also paradoxically, how can architectural space inform how
social actions are produced and inform and what types are produced? The domestic space is difficult to define, but
can be observed through multiple perspectives which Juan
A. Barcelo defines as: one being a container of people and actions, two it could also be observed as a socially produced thing or social tool, and finally as a mathematical object. This thesis intends to study definitions of public and private space, its multidimensionality and history, its transformations, and
its dynamics. A house is a physical representation of social- cultural influences, and is a space where personality and individualism can be projected. This dynamic of projection
of self to the fabric and spatial arrangements of the house,
can reveal when a house becomes a home. The structure of this thesis provides an understanding of the shift of focus in architecture, case studies of early development of smarter cities that aimed to design at a human scale and designed
for the inhibitors, and the change of definitions of public
and private in regards to owneship,zoing, communication technologies, and our extreme growth of access to knowledge.
The research will also address the dynamics of social activity and probability of social action at a household level, and will compare and contrast examples of dwelling through time. Images and art studies show how visual communication has the capability of expressing a narrative of time and domestic space. Furthermore, this thesis conducts research on how probability of social action can be mapped and modeled, and have used my own home and domestic experience and others surveyed as examples. Results can be analyzed and used to make connections of culture, social aspects, and architectural factors that aid in defining public and private space within contemporary domestic space. The path to understanding
the concept and action of contemporary living, is not a well defined one, but analyzing our reliance on technology and the decline of self sufficiency in relationship to how we respect and use our domestic space, can allow us to be proactive in designing and imagining the flexibility, spacial arrangements, and functional adaptivity within public and private space.
Subjects/Keywords: Public private intimate social urban planning retrofit
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Autrey, L. (2019). Design for the Public-Private Threshold
. (Thesis). University of Detroit Mercy. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10429/1938
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Autrey, Logan. “Design for the Public-Private Threshold
.” 2019. Thesis, University of Detroit Mercy. Accessed November 15, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10429/1938.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Autrey, Logan. “Design for the Public-Private Threshold
.” 2019. Web. 15 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Autrey L. Design for the Public-Private Threshold
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Detroit Mercy; 2019. [cited 2019 Nov 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10429/1938.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Autrey L. Design for the Public-Private Threshold
. [Thesis]. University of Detroit Mercy; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10429/1938
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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