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Theses from 2024 2024.

Machine and Statistical Learning for Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility Systems , Atanas Apostolov, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2023 2023

The Current State of Practice of Building Information Modeling , Kevin P. Brooks, Civil Engineering

Loads Analysis of Fixed-Bottom and Floating Offshore Wind Structures , Michael G. Davis, Civil Engineering

Comparison Of Scaling Performance Between Sidewalks Placed Using Hot and Cold Weather Concreting Procedures , Likhitha Rudraraju, Civil Engineering

CORRELATION BETWEEN LABORATORY TESTING RESULTS AND IN-SITU SIDEWALK SCALING , Brian R. Shea, Civil Engineering

The Effects of Hurricane Wind Field Characteristics on Wind Blade Loads , Michael S. Tsai, Civil Engineering

Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Tunnel Structures , James Viglas, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2022 2022

Measuring Accessibility to Food Services to Improve Public Health , Efthymia Kostopoulou, Civil Engineering

Euplectella Aspergillum’s Natural Lattice Structure for Structural Design & Stability Landscape of Thin Cylindrical Shells with Dimple Imperfections , Zoe Y. Sloane, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2021 2021

Post-Fire Assessment of Concrete Tunnel Structures , Nicholas C. Menz, Civil Engineering

Utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Estimation of Beam Corrosion of Steel Bridge Girders , Gabrielle Pryor, Civil Engineering

Parametric Study of Integral Abutment Bridge Using Finite Element Model , Asako Takeuchi, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2020 2020

School Bus Routing To Allow Later School Start Times , Rana Eslamifard, Civil Engineering

QUANTIFICATION OF THERMAL BRIDGING EFFECTS IN COLD-FORMED STEEL WALL ASSEMBLIES , Divyansh Kapoor, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2019 2019

Sustainable Travel Incentives Optimization in Multimodal Networks , Hossein Ghafourian, Civil Engineering

High Fidelity Modeling of Cold-Formed Steel Single Lap Shear Screw Fastened Connections , Rita Kalo, Civil Engineering

Modeling the Effect of New Commuter Bus Service on Demand and the Impact on GHG Emissions: Application to Greater Boston , Christopher Lyman, Civil Engineering

Performance of Concrete Tunnel Systems Subject to Fault Displacement , Michael Morano, Civil Engineering

Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Closure Pour Connections and Diaphragms , Gercelino Ramos, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Adhesive Anchorage Systems Under Extreme In-Service Temperature Conditions , Rachel Wang, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2018 2018

Driver Understanding of the Flashing Yellow Arrow and Dynamic No Turn on Red Sign for Right Turn Applications , Elizabeth Casola, Civil Engineering

Evaluating the Impact of Double-Parked Freight Deliveries on Signalized Arterial Control Delay Using Analytical Models and Simulation , Aaron J. Keegan, Civil Engineering

Reward Allocation For Maximizing Energy Savings In A Transportation System , Adewale O. Oduwole, Civil Engineering

Impact of S-Curve on Speed in a Modern Roundabout , Akshaey Sabhanayagam, Civil Engineering

All-Red Clearance Intervals for Use in the Left-Turn Application of Flashing Yellow Arrows , Francis Tainter, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2017 2017

Evaluation of New England Bridges for Bat Roosting Including Methodology and Case Studies , Angela Berthaume, Civil Engineering

Evaluating Variances Between Departments of Transportation in New England to Create a Strategic Transportation Workforce , Chelsea Bouchard, Civil Engineering

Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections , Stephanie Castine, Civil Engineering

I. THE HIGH STRAIN RATE RESPONSE OF HOLLOW SPHERE STEEL FOAM; II. THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF AN AMERICAN ELM TREE , Ignacio Cetrangolo, Civil Engineering

Performance of Adhesive and Cementitious Anchorage Systems , Mirna Mendoza, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2016 2016

Integrated Solar Technologies with Outdoor Pedestrian Bridge Superstructure Decking , Richard K. Racz, Civil Engineering

LIVE LOAD DISTRIBUTION FACTORS FOR HORIZONTALLY CURVED CONCRETE BOX GIRDER BRIDGES , Mohammed Zaki, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2015 2015

Bonded Anchors in Concrete Under Sustained Loading , Douglas Droesch, Civil Engineering

An Observational Evaluation of Safety Resulting from Driver Distraction , Christina M. Dube, Civil Engineering

Measuring the Resilience of Transportation Networks Subject to Seismic Risk , Mark N. Furtado, Civil Engineering

Nano-Scale Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of Main Phases of Hydrated Cement Paste , Shahin Hajilar, Civil Engineering

Driver Behavior Evaluation of Variable Speed Limits and a Conceptual Framework for Optimal VSL Location Identification , Curt P. Harrington, Civil Engineering

A Real-time Signal Control System to Minimize Emissions at Isolated Intersections , Farnoush Khalighi, Civil Engineering

Structural Vulnerability Assessment of Bridge Piers in the Event of Barge Collision , David A. Ribbans, Civil Engineering

Towards Sustainable Roundabouts: An Evaluation of Driver Behavior, Emissions, and Safety , Derek Roach, Civil Engineering

Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Systems to Climatic Extreme Events , Alexandra C. Testa, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2014 2014

Short and Long-term Performance of a Skewed Integral Abutment Prestressed Concrete Bridge , Rami Bahjat, Civil Engineering

Performance of Circular Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Subjected to Vehicular Collisions , Nevin L. Gomez, Civil Engineering

Field and Analytical Studies of the First Folded Plate Girder Bridge , Man Hou Sit, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2013 2013

The Effect of Roadside Elements on Driver Behavior and Run-Off-the-Road Crash Severity , Cole D. Fitzpatrick, Civil Engineering

Evaluating At-Grade Rail Crossing Safety along the Knowledge Corridor in Massachusetts , Timothy P. Horan, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Alternative Technologies to Estimate Travel Time on Rural Interstates , Qiao Li, Civil Engineering

Operational and Safety-based Analyses of Varied Toll Lane Configurations , Ian A. Mckinnon, Civil Engineering

Preferred Sensor Selection for Damage Estimation in Civil Structures , Matthew Styckiewicz, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Drivers’ Cell Phone Use Prevalence and Safety Related Impacts , Keith E. Wenners, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2012 2012

Probabilistic Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Soil-Structure Interaction , Wystan Carswell, Civil Engineering

Vehicle Miles Traveled (vmt) Fee Financing Alternatives: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities , Ashley L. Costa, Civil Engineering

Evaluating and Modeling Traveler Response to Real-Time Information in the Pioneer Valley , Tyler De Ruiter, Civil Engineering

An Optimal Adaptive Routing Algorithm for Large-scale Stochastic Time-Dependent Networks , Jing Ding, Civil Engineering

A Quantitative Analysis of the Impacts from Selected Climate Variables Upon Traffic Safety in Massachusetts , Katrina M. Hecimovic, Civil Engineering

Automated Enforcement Using Dedicated Short Range Communication , Gilbert Kim, Civil Engineering

New Technologies in Short Span Bridges: A Study of Three Innovative Systems , Andrew Lahovich, Civil Engineering

Driver Dynamics and the Longitudinal Control Model , Gabriel G. Leiner, Civil Engineering

Interfacial Strength Between Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs and Cast-in-Place Concrete Toppings , Ryan M. Mones, Civil Engineering

User Equilibrium in a Disrupted Network with Real-Time Information and Heterogeneous Risk Attitude , Ryan J. Pothering, Civil Engineering

Spatial and Temporal Correlations of Freeway Link Speeds: An Empirical Study , Piotr J. Rachtan, Civil Engineering

Evaluation of Live-Load Distribution Factors (LLDFs) of Next Beam Bridges , Abhijeet Kumar Singh, Civil Engineering

Material Characterization and Computational Simulation of Steel Foam for Use in Structural Applications , Brooks H. Smith, Civil Engineering

Varied Applications of Work Zone Safety Analysis through the Investigation of Crash Data, Design, and Field Studies , Erica Swansen, Civil Engineering

Using Micro-Simulation Modeling to Evaluate Transit Signal Priority in Small-to-Medium Sized Urban Areas; Comparative Review of Vissim and S-Paramics Burlington, Vermont Case Study , Joseph C. Tyros, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2011 2011

Evaluating Alternative Toll-Based Financing Approaches: A Case Study of the Boston Metropolitan Area , Rosaria M. Berliner, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Measurement Errors Influence on the Quantitative and Qualitative Results of Car-Following Model Calibration , Mariya A. Maslova, Civil Engineering

Development of Anchorage System for Frp Strengthening Applications Using Integrated Frp Composite Anchors , Geoffrey N. Mcguirk, Civil Engineering

An Application of Spatially Based Crash Analyses and Road Safety Investigations to Increase Older Driver Safety , Deanna A. Peabody, Civil Engineering

Safety and Operational Assessment of Gap Acceptance Through Large-Scale Field Evaluation , Steven Maxwell Tupper, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2010 2010

Historic Bridge Evaluation Using Finite Element Techniques , Helena M. Charron, Civil Engineering

A Quantitative Analysis of the Impacts from Selected Variables Upon Safety Belt Usage in Massachusetts , Samuel W. Gregorio, Civil Engineering

Analysis of Curved Integral Abutment Bridges , Emre Kalayci, Civil Engineering

Material Characterization and Structural Response of Historic Truss Bridges , Sean L. Kelton, Civil Engineering

Earthquake Engineering Simulation with Flexible Cladding System , Jun Jie Li, Civil Engineering

Route Choice Behavior in Risky Networks with Real-Time Information , Michael D. Razo, Civil Engineering

Route Choice Behavior in a Driving Simulator With Real-time Information , Hengliang Tian, Civil Engineering

Investigation of the Behavior of Open Cell Aluminum Foam , Patrick J. Veale, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2009 2009

Computer-Assisted Emergency Evacuation Planning Using TransCAD: Case Studies in Western Massachusetts , Steven P. Andrews, Civil Engineering

Value of Traveler Information for Adaptive Routing in Stochastic Time-Dependent Networks , He Huang, Civil Engineering

Analytical Modeling of Tree Vibration Generated during Cutting Process , Payman Karvanirabori, Civil Engineering

Optimal Adaptive Departure Time Choices with Real-Time Traveler Information Considering Arrival Reliability , Xuan Lu, Civil Engineering

Seismic Energy Dissipation of Steel Buildings Using Engineered Cladding Systems , Quan Viet Nguyen, Civil Engineering

Developing an Evaluation Approach to Assess Large Scale Its Infrastructure Improvements: I-91 Project , Melissa Paciulli, Civil Engineering

Enhancing Concrete Barrier Reflectivity With A Focus On Recycled Glass Aggregate Replacement , Regina Shklyan, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2008 2008

Performance Evaluation Of Existing Steel And Concrete Girder Bridges Through Non-destructive Live-load Testing , Andrew E. Jeffrey, Civil Engineering

Evaluation of Traffic Simulation Models for Work Zones in the New England Area , Pothu Raju Khanta, Civil Engineering

The Application of Traffic Calming and Related Strategies in an Urban Environment , Stacy A. Metzger, Civil Engineering

Terrazzo Cracking: Causes and Remedies , Michael J. Mitchell III, Civil Engineering

Anchorage of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers to Reinforced Concrete in Shear Applications , Carl W. Niemitz, Civil Engineering

Measurement and Computational Modeling of the Mechanical Properties of Parallel Strand Lumber , Russell S. Winans, Civil Engineering

An Evaluation of Simulation Models To Assess Travel Delay In Work Zones , Fan Wu, Civil Engineering

Theses from 2007 2007

An Analysis Of The Saftey Effects Of Crosswalks With In-pavement Warning Lights , George Gadiel, Civil Engineering

The Development of a Dynamic-Interactive-Vehicle Model for Modeling Traffic Beyond the Microscopic Level , Dwayne A. Henclewood, Civil Engineering

A Comparative Evaluation of Crash Data Quality Identification Methods , Arianna M. Mickee, Civil Engineering

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

The Influence of Corrosion Mitigating Fluids on Post Tensioned Tendon Grout Properties and Steel to Grout Bond Strength , Sarita Ale Magar

Exploring Alternative Electron Donors for Heterotrophic Denitrification at a Water Reclamation Facility in Tampa Bay , Tejas Athavale

Mechanisms Contributing to Hydrogen-Influenced Early Failure of Bridge Tendons , David Dukeman

The Influence of Bipolar Electrochemical Cell Geometry on the Studies of Pitting Corrosion , Amin Kazem Ghamsari

Field-Base Exploratory Study of Microbial Activity in Eight Potable Water Storage Tanks in Barbados , Katelyn M. Long

Land Use/Land Cover Uncertainty Analysis Using Hydrological Modeling in the Northern Watershed of Lake Okeechobee , Andres Lora Santos

Modeling Leachate Treatment Processes in Adsorbent-amended Hybrid Constructed Wetland , Ishfaqun Nisa

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Ruthvik Pendyala

Anaerobic Digestion of Brewery Waste Including Spent Yeast and Hops , Dhanashree Rawalgaonkar

Characteristics and Hydraulic Behavior of Adsorptive Media for Use in Permeable Reactive Barriers , Shelby Rocha

Exploratory Data-Driven Models for Water Quality: A Case Study for Tampa Bay Water , Sandra Sekyere

Interdependency between Water and Road Infrastructures: Cases and Impacts , Shihab Uddin

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms’ Impact on Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee, Florida , Daniela Vasquez Diaz

Exploration of Shared Passenger Urban Air Mobility – Integrated Network Design, Operation Scheduling and System Configuration , Zhiqiang Wu

Rehabilitation Technologies to Abate Infiltration in Sanitary Sewers , Steve Youssef

Adsorption of Long and Short Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) onto Granular Activated Carbon and Porous Organic Polymers , Yan Zhang

Adiabatic Temperature Rise and Durability Performance of Slag Blended Concrete , Hai Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Malaak Omelia Araujo

Quantifying a 21-year Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction in a Ridge and Valley Lake Environment Using a Highly Constrained Modeling Approach , Richard T. Bowers Jr.

A Convergent Approach to Aqueous Lead (Pb) Mitigation of a Supplemental Self-Supply Shallow Groundwater Source Accessed by Handpumps in Madagascar , Adaline Marie Buerck

Identifying Significant Factors Affecting the Likelihood and Severity Level of Shared E-scooter Crashes , Recep Can Cakici

Evaluation of Aluminum Dissolution, Current Density, and Pitting Patterns During Electrocoagulation , Monica Castro Carias

Carbon Diversion, Partial Nitritation/Anammox Enrichment, and Ammonium Capture as Initial Stages for Mainstream Ion Exchange-Deammonification Process , Sheyla Chero-Osorio

Data Driven Approaches for Understanding and Improving Urban Mobility , Yujie Guo

Assessment of Scoured Bridges Subjected to Vessel Impact Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis , Amir S. Irhayyim

Assessment and Prevention of Bacterial Regrowth in Stored Household Water in Eastern Coastal Madagascar , Lauren Judah

The Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrology Using Hydrologic Modelling and Geographical Information System (GIS) , Nattachan Luesaksiriwattana

Simulating Flood Control in Progress Village, Florida Using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) , Azize Minaz

Effects of Slurry Type on Drilled Shaft Strength , Cesar Quesada Garcia

Comparison Study of Consumer’s Perception toward Urban Air Mobility in the United States and Rest of the World Using Social Media Information , S M Toki Tahmid

Advanced Methods for Railroad Station Operation Decisions: Data Analytics, Optimization, Automation , Yuan Wang

High-Risk Traffic Crash Pattern Recognition and Identification Using Econometric Models and Machine Learning Models , Runan Yang

Biochar Amended Biological Systems for Enhanced Landfill Leachate and Lignocellulosic Banana Waste Treatment , Xia Yang

Passive Radiative Cooling by Spectrally Selective Nanoparticles in Thick Film Nanocomposites , David Allen Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A System Architecture for Water Distribution Networks , Noha Abdel-Mottaleb

Sustainability Assessment of a Pressure Retarded Osmosis System , Samar Al Mashrafi

Health Risk Assessment of Local Populations Ingesting Water with Naturally Occurring Arsenic and Fecal Related Contaminants in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala , Marisol Alvarez

Influence of Coating Defects Within the Lock Seams on the Corrosion Performance of Aluminized Steel Drainage Pipes , Mohammed Al Yaarubi

Longitudinal Trajectory Tracking Analysis for Autonomous Electric Vehicles Based on PID Control , Hossein Amiri

An Assessment and Exploration of Recent Methodological Advances in Safety Data Analysis , Suryaprasanna Kumar Balusu

Pressure Retarded Osmosis: A Potential Technology for Seawater Desalination Energy Recovery and Concentrate Management , Joshua Benjamin

Assessing the Feasibility of Microbially Managed Biological Filtration in U.S. Drinking Water Systems for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern , Andrew J. Black

The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens , Jair G. Burgos

A Systems Approach for Improving the Performance of Rural Community-Managed Water Systems Using SIASAR: Case Studies in Bolivia and Colombia , Rachel A. Cannon

Passive Nitrifying Biofilters for Onsite Treatment of Saline Domestic Wastewater , Daniel Arnulfo Delgado

Plastic Pollution in Urban Rivers: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Plastic Release and Transport , Charlotte Juliane Haberstroh

Effects of Nitrate on Arsenic Mobilization during Aquifer Storage and Recovery , Hania Hawasli

Prediction of the Effects of Turbulence on Vehicle Hydroplaning using a Numerical Model , Thathsarani Dilini Herath Herath Mudiyanselage

Shortcut Nitrogen Removal in Photo-sequencing Batch Reactor, Experiments, Dynamic Model and Full-scale Design , Sahand Iman Shayan

Chorine Conversion: Biological and Water Quality Impact on Activated Carbon Block Point of Use Filters , Horace S. Jakpa

Efficient Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus at Centralized Water Reclamation Facilities , Helene Kassouf

Building and Characterizing a Lab-Scaled Aquifer Storage and Recovery System , Murat Can Kayabas

Corrosion Rate Prediction in FRP-Concrete Repair , Mohammad A. Khawaja

Use of Biochar and Zeolite for Landfill Leachate Treatment: Experimental Studies and Reuse Potential Assessment , Thanh Thieu Lam

Feasibility of Epoxy Bond Enhancement on High-Strength Concrete , Amanda A. Lewis

Leaf Cutter Ant Nest Soil Cement Stabilized Earthen Bricks: Materials and Methods for Engineering Field Applications , Faith Malay

Minimum Cut-Sets for the Identification of Critical Water Distribution Network Segments , Xiliang Mao

An Assessment of Nutrient Improvement in Surface Water Due to the Conversion of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems to Sewerage , Jenelle A. Mohammed

Development of a Numerical Process Model for Adsorbent-amended Constructed Wetlands , Lillian Mulligan

Corrosion Propagation of Stainless Steel Reinforced Concrete , Nelly Sofía Orozco Martínez

Corrosion Durability Service Life of Calcium Silicate-Based Reinforced Concrete , Carolina Páez Jiménez

Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability of a Small Water Production Facility in Madagascar , Jesal Patel

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of the Hydraulic Performance and Bio-kinetics in a Full-Scale Oxidation Ditch , Kiesha C. Pierre

Biochar Amended Bioretention Systems for Nutrient and Fecal Indicator Bacteria Removal from Urban and Agricultural Runoffs , Md Yeasir Arif Rahman

Understanding the Leaching Mechanism for Lead (Pb) Found in Components of Locally Manufactured Handpumps in Eastern Madagascar , Nidhi Shah

Impacts of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Future Traffic , Xiaowei Shi

Community Assessment of Water Perceptions and Household Point-of-Use Treatment Methods in Madagascar , Isabella Rose Silverman

Laboratory Examination of Lead Weights Harvested from Pitcher Pumps in Eastern Madagascar , Madelyn Wilson

Impact of grain morphology on the temporal evolution of interfacial area during multi-phase flow in porous media , Fizza Zahid

EAV Fleet Management in Transportation and Power Systems , Dongfang Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Framework for Assessing the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) of Decentralized Sanitation , Adefunké Adeosun

Development of an Organic Processor Assembly (OPA) for Sustainable Resource Recovery to Enable Long-Duration, Deep-Space Human Exploration (LoDDSHE) , Talon James Bullard

Black Lives Matter in Engineering, Too! An Environmental Justice Approach towards Equitable Decision-Making for Stormwater Management in African American Communities , Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo

Coral Reef Restoration in the Tropical West Atlantic Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic , Linden Cheek

Designing Next-generation Transportation Systems with Emerging Vehicle Technologies , Zhiwei Chen

Strength Restoration of Corrosion Damaged Piles Repaired with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems , Jethro Clarke

Water Quality and Sustainability Assessment of Rural Water Systems in the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panama , Corbyn Cools

Rapid Cross-Section Imaging with Magnetic and Impedance Sensors for Grout Anomaly Detection in External Post-Tensioned Tendons , Hani Freij

Enhanced Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Color Removal from Landfill Leachate by Biological Treatment Processes with Biochar and Zeolite , Bisheng Gao

Bond Life of Structural Epoxy-Concrete Systems Under Accelerated Hygrothermal Aging , Philip W. Hopkins

Socio-Technical Transitions in the Water Sector: Emerging Boundaries for Utility Resilience in Barbados , Wainella N. Isaacs

Structural and Agricultural Value at Risk in Florida from Flooding during Hurricane Irma , Alexander J. Miller

An Inferential Study of the Potential Consumer Value of Free Charging for Users of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , Divyamitra Mishra

Reimagining Bottom-up Participatory Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippines , Emily Clark Nabong

Effects of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Slags and Cements on Durability of Portland Cement-Slag Blended Systems , Farzaneh Nosouhian

Using a Systems Thinking Approach and Health Risk Assessment to Analyze the Food-Energy-Water System Nexus of Seaweed Farming in Belize , Estenia J. Ortiz Carabantes

Implementation of Large-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste at the University of South Florida , Karamjit Panesar

Enhanced Fluoride Removal in Biosand Filters Using Aluminum Oxide Coated Media and Modified Filter Design , Madison Leigh Rice

Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Cement Replacement in Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) , Adah Shair

Bio-electrochemical Denitrification Systems and Applications for Nitrogen Removal in On-Site Wastewater Treatment , Kamal Ziad Taha

Development of an Integrated Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) and Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) System for Dilute Municipal Wastewater Treatment , Ahmet Erkan Uman

Post-overlay Flexible Pavement Performance Modeling and Its Application in Sustainable Asphalt Overlay Policy Making , Chunfu Xin

Sustainable Nutrient Management Through Technology-Level Evaluation and System-Level Optimization , Xiaofan Xu

Influence of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps on Corrosion Progression of Bridge Piles in Marine Environments , Shayan Yazdani

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Seepage-Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Stress Driven Rock Slope Failures for BothNatural and Induced Failures , Thomas Becket Anyintuo

Statistical Analysis of the Role of Socio-Demographic and Health Factors in Shared Mobility Related Behaviors and Usage Likelihoods , Natalia M. Barbour

Model of a Sulfur-based Cyclic Denitrification Filter for Marine Recirculating Aquaculture Systems , Zhang Cheng

Exploring the Equity Performance of Bike-Sharing Systems with Disaggregated Data: A Story of Southern Tampa , Zhiwei Chen

Prioritizing Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers in Pinellas County, FL , Jesse T. Hillman

Highway Lane Management Policy for Existing and Connected Autonomous Vehicles , Md Mokaddesul Hoque

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Analyzing the Effects of Rejuvenators in Balanced Mix Design with High Percentages of Recycled Asphalt Pavement , Amanda Jo Mullins

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Contaminants of Emerging Concern Behavior within Water Renewal Facilities , Joshua C. Baker

Evaluation of Energy Release from Wildfires Across the Elevation Gradient , Isabelle Rose Butler

Use of Harsh-Braking Data from Connected Vehicles as a Surrogate Safety Measure , Nathaniel Patrick Edelmann

Innovative Foundation Alternative Inspired from Tree Roots , Macie Larranaga

Multivariate Analysis of the 2021 Boise Drought in the Context of Natural Human Systems , Jesus Martinez-Osario

Using Food-Industry Byproduct to Treat Expansive Clay , Nicole L. Shaw

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Developing Implementable Policies Targeting Sustainable Building Construction Through International Policy Diffusion , Melisa Ciara Hancock

Using Differential Shear Strain Measurements to Monitor Crosstie Support Conditions in Railroad Tracks , D. Kody Johnson

Water Quality Responses to a Semi-Arid Beaver Meadow in Boise, Idaho , Luise Bayer Winslow

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on Pavement Performance Prediction using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design , Md Shahjalal Chowdhury

In-situ Fluid Injections to Achieve Bio-Stimulated Calcite Precipitation in Expansive Soils , Anish Pathak

Understanding Mesoscopic Chemo-Mechanical Distress and Mitigation Mechanisms of Concrete Subject to ASR , Md Asif Rahman

Assessing the Prevalence of Suspicious Activities in Asphalt Pavement Construction Using Algorithmic Logics and Machine Learning , Mostofa Najmus Sakib

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Wildfire Smoke: Trends, Challenges, Unknowns, and Human Response , Mariah Dawn Fowler

Full-Scale Study of Infrared Thermography for Assessing Surface and Subsurface Defects in Pavements and Other Civil Infrastructure , Aidin J. Golrokh

Exploring the Use of Data from Newer Technologies in Road Design , Mahamudul Hasan

Effect of Subgrade Conditions on Pavement Analysis and Performance Prediction: A Study for Idaho Conditions , Md Jibon

A Unified Risk-Based Framework for Assessing Sustainability and Resiliency of Civil Infrastructure , Thomas Adam Robbins

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Feasibility of Aerial Tramway at Boise State University , Majed Alsaqyani

Predicting Power Transformer Bushings' Seismic Vulnerability , Jonathan Bender

Effect of Particle Breakage on Ballast Permanent Deformation — A Study Using the Discrete Element Method , Beema Dahal

Machine Learning Methods to Map Stabilizer Effectiveness Based on Common Soil Properties , Amit Gajurel

Physio-Chemical Degradation of Concrete: A Ramification of Coupled Freeze-Thaw and Sulfate Attack , MD Aminul Islam

Studying the Applicability of Biostimulated Calcite Precipitation in Stabilizing Expansive Soils , Md Touhidul Islam

Effect of Subsurface Conditions on Flexible Pavement Behavior: Non-Destructive Testing and Mechanistic Analysis , Md. Fazle Rabbi

Studying the Use of Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation as a Shallow Stabilization Alternative to Treat Expansive Soils , Tasria Rahman

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Subsurface Characterization of Flexible Pavements Constructed Over Expansive Soil Subgrades and Selection of Suitable Rehabilitation Alternatives , Kazi Moinul Islam

Effect of Particle Size Distribution and Packing Characteristics on Railroad Ballast Shear Strength: A Numerical Study Using the Discrete Element Method , S. M. Naziur Mahmud

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Geosynthetic Reinforcement System to Mitigate Differential Heave on Flexible Pavement due to Expansive Subgrades , Mir Md. Tamim

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Electromagnetically Induced Alteration of Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Applications , Rakesh Acharya

Evaluating the Suitability of Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation Technique for Stabilizing Expansive Soils , Sikha Neupane

Evaluating the Effects of Major Assumptions in Layered Elastic Theory on Railroad Track Response Prediction Through the Development of an Improved Track Analysis Software , Sadichchha Sharma

Coupled Numerical Analysis of Variations in the Capacity of an Energy Pile in Clay Soil , Daniel Patrick Zimmerman

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Impedance-Based Water-Quality Monitoring Using Parallel Plate Method , Ali Nazaridaftari

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Electromagnetically Induced Remediation of Contaminated Soil , Vahab Bolvardi

The Effect of Electromagnetic Waves on Airflow During Air Sparging , Somayeh Najafi

Dual-State Kalman Filter Forecasting and Control Theory Applications for Proactive Ramp Metering , Brian Richard Portugais

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Investigation of Human-Induced Land Use Changes Under Present and Future Climate Projections in Southern Idaho , Korri Allen Anderson

Electromagnetic Alteration of Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils , Sahba Azad

An Investigation into the Water Budget and the Management of the Snake River System , John Whitney Hildreth

A New Framework for Flooding Control in Regulated River Systems , Elizabeth Akemi Kanashiro

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Analysis of Electromagnetic Stimulation of Transport in Water for Geoenvironmental Applications , Mahsa Azad

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

A System Dynamics Approach for Climate Change Impact Analysis in the Snake River Basin , David Jerome Hoekema

Assessing the Surface Energy Balance Components in the Snake River Basin , W Thilini Ajanthik Jaksa

Investigation of Concrete Sealer Products to Extend Concrete Pavement Life , Justin Nielsen

EM Stimulation of Water for Geotechnical Applications , Harlan Dwight Olson Sangrey

Laser Particulate Counter Calibration to a Micro-Orifice Uniform-Deposit Impactor , Benjamen Fredrich Seely

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Impact of Ground-level Aviation Emissions on Air Quality in the Western United States , Eric Edward Clark

Factors Influencing Soil Moisture at the Hillslope Scale in a Semi-Arid Mountainous Environment , Ivan John Geroy

Identifying Controls on Surface Carbon Dioxide Efflux in a Semi-Arid Ecosystem , Katrina Elsie Ladd

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Ground Water from Municipal Lagoon Treatment , Teresa Nicholas

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Design and Validation of an Automated Multistep Outflow Apparatus for Measuring Soil Hydraulic Properties , Jordi Figueras

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Integrated Transportation and Land Use Modeling for the Boise Metropolitan Area , Suseel Dev Indrakanti

A Gas Sampling Module for a Subsurface Ion Mobility Spectrometer , Kevin P. Ryan

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Development of a Queue Growth and Dissipation Model , Wei Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

Changes in Local Groundwater Elevation Following Stream Restoration in the Lower Red River Meadow, Idaho , Kenneth Douglas Donley

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Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Investigating Disparities and Safety Equity in Pedestrian Nighttime Crashes in Michigan , Sia Isaria Mwende

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Evaluating the Impacts of Building Information Modeling on Construction Change Orders in Iraq , Nehad Alshebbany

Numerical Performance Evaluation of the Wooden Frame Structures with Adhesive Applied Connection under Wind and Seismic Loading , Sharthak Bhandary

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Establishing Delay-Based Criteria for Installing Traffic Signals at Two-Lane Roundabouts , Oluwaseun Ayomide Adegbaju

From Architectural Design to Structural Analysis: A Data-Driven Approach to Study Building Information Modeling (BIM) Interoperability , Mohammed Aldegeily

Evaluation of Bike Boxes and Protected Intersections with Bicycle Signal Treatments for Improving Safety and Multimodal Mobility at Urban Signalized Intersections , Odai Al Houz

Enabling Robust Distributed Real-Time Hybrid Simulation Method and Expanding Its Applications in Floating Wind Turbine Systems , Mehmet Cinar

Maintaining Deck Profile in Steel I-Girder Bridges During Deck Placement , Ali Naif Inceefe

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Enhancing Intersection Safety for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Pedestrian Using Device-to-Infrastructure Communication , Mohammad Sayyah Al-Akash

Visualizing the Constructability of a Steel Structure Using Building Information Modeling and Game Simulation , Mohammed Al Dafaay

Evaluation of Swarm Nodes for Proximity Sensing on Construction Sites , Mohamed Ahmed Madi Binalhaj

Implementing Online Updating to Complex Hysteresis Models in Real- Time Hybrid Simulation Using Constrained Unscented Kalman Filter , Bilal Ahmed Mohammed

Economic Impact Analysis of Bridge Construction , Funda Yavuz

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Analysis of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes in Michigan , Ahmed Abbas Ghubin Al-zubaidi

Comparison of Safety and Operational Performances for Three Engineering Countermeasures , Ali Hamzah Hussein Alzuhairi

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pedestrian Countdown Signals on Road Users in Michigan , Richard Atta Boateng

Safety Benefit Analysis of Alternative Delineation Practices in Michigan , Brenda C. Burdick

Verifying Automated Prestressed Concrete Design Software for MDOT Bridge Design Standards , Hussein Kadhim Abood Khalaf

Improved Methodology for Developing Non-Motorized Safety Perfomance Functions , Keneth Morgan Kwayu

Application of Wavelet Transform in Structural Health Monitoring , Yashodhya Swarna Sri Dhanapala Liyana Kankanamge

Analysis of Transit Accessibility for People with Disabilities , Rostam Khalid Mohammed Ameen Qatra

Developing Standard Procedures for Structural Aspects of Slide-in Bridges in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) , Ozan Utku Ridvanoglu

An Equivalent Plate Model with Orthotropic Material Properties for Adjacent Box-Beam Bridge Superstructure , Timothy Alexander Schnell

Transportation System and Its Association with Human Health – A Review and Modeling Approach , Fnu Zahed

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness of Clearview Font and Fluorescent Yellow Sheeting on Michigan Freeways and Non-Freeways , Lusanni Mercedes Acosta Rodrieuez

Analysis of Mobility Impact for Implementing Complete Streets , Marino Esteban Calderón Díaz

A Microscopic Simulation Approach to Performance Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System Corridors: A Case in Michigan , Matthew Levi Clark

Fragility Assessment of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings , Hezha Sadraddin

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

An Integral Framework for Sustainable Building Design , Bushra Asfari

Economic Analysis of Michigan Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Strategies , Randy José Jorge Díaz

Development of Safety Performance Functions for Non-Motorized Traffic Safety , Hamidreza Ahady Dolatsara

Real-Time Hybrid Simulation with Online Model Updating , Adam Mueller

Overtime Traffic Enforcement Evaluation: A Methodology for Selecting Agencies and Enforcement Periods , Dario Enrique Romero Santana

Virtual Analysis and Evaluation of Roundabout Safety and Operational Features , Elisha Jackson Wankogere

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Spatial Factors Impacting Non-Motorized Exposures and Crash Risks , Farhad Abasahl

Standardized Longitudinal Connection Detail for Decked Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders , Ramzi Muftah Ali Abduallah

Investigating Crash Frequency and Injury Severity at Freeway Fixed Weigh Stations in Michigan , Fathi Salam Mo. Alkhatni

Safety Benefits of Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: A Case Study of Oakland County, MI , Joshua Adam Fink

Evaluation of Point Cloud Data Dispersion with Relation to Point Cloud Density under Field Conditions , Ling Kit Kong

An Automated Approach to Dynamic Site Layout Planning , Duy Huu Nguyen

Cyber-Adaptive Physical Systems for Automated Construction Progress Monitoring and Asset Tracking , Syed Hammad Rasheed

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Implementation of a Versatile Pseudodynamic Hybrid Simulation for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Chelsea Griffith

Regression-Based Prioritization and Data Modeling for Customized Civil Engineering Data Collection , Omar Kanaan

Statistical and Numerical Integrated Approach for Detecting Onset of Prefabricated Bridge Component Connection Deterioration , Cem Mansiz

Structural Health Monitoring of a Bridge Structure Using Wireless Sensor Network , CheeKian Teng

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Sensor Modeling and Cost Benefit of Using Laser Scanning Technology in AEC , Fahd Saleh Alaswad

Statistical and Visualization Approach for Ranking Factors Affecting NBI Bridge Rating , Saad Aoun Alqahtani

Solar Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Energy Efficiency Window Arrangements , Wael Muqhim Alruqi

A Comparative Analysis of the Sense of Construction Delays of Experienced and Inexperienced Engineers , Salahedeen A. El Kadeki

Development of a Versatile Hybrid Testing System for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems , Griffin Enyart

Selecting an Optimal Construction Alternative through Informed Decision-Making Highway Bridges , Abdul Wahed Mohammed

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

A Computer Model for Sustainable for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis , Sami Ghurmullah Al Ghamdi

Sustainable Universal Design and Zero Energy for Buildings , Ahmad Mohammad Alotaibi

Integration of Sustainability Measure into Highways , Krishna Prasad Dhakal

Investigation of Damage Detection Methods with a Wireless Sensor Network , Mark Joseph Humiecki

Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward Zero Energy High Rise Office Buildings , Moutaz Mohammed Msawealfi

Design Recommendations for High Skew Link Slabs , Michael A. Romkema

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Optimization Computer Model for Heavy Equipment Selection , Naif Albelwi

Optimal Placement of Traffic Sensors for Traffic Operation and Management , Nahedh M. Alhubail

An Integrated Database Management System and Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Design , Sultan Althobaiti

The Design and Implementation of a Sensor Network System for Concrete Bridge Health Monitoring , Joseph John Barbera

Barrier-Based Evacuation Plan for University Campuses , Asadur Rahman

Highway Construction Staging and Intelligent Traffic Routing: A Cost Optimization Strategy , Richard C. Rhodes

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Incorporation of Space Syntax Theory in Determining Safe and Efficient Construction Site Layout , Minsuck Cho

Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks , Joshua Thomas Host

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Data Fusion Technique for Measuring Intersection Delay Using GPS-Enabled Probe Vehicles , Byung-Hee Han

Development of Knowledge Base of Concrete Bridge Maintenance System , Bahre Karam

Health Monitoring of Concrete Bridges Utilizing Sensor Technology , Ammar Zalt

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Repair, Inspection and Maintenance Methods of Steel Bridges , Deepak Koirala

Computer Model to Select Leed Certification for Building Projects , Ruba Mirghani Mohammed

Simulation Based Evaluation of Parking Facilities , Niru Tiwari

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Alkali Silica Reaction in Virgin and Recycles Aggregates: State of the Art and Experimental Investigation using ASTM C 1260 and the Staining Method , Shadi Sami Bajjali

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete , Bhusan Basnet

Decision Support System for Bridge Maintenance , Imran Fazal

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete , Sajjad Ali Khan

The Detection of Common Concrete Bridge Deck Defects Using the Thermography, Impact Echo, and Ground Penetrating Radar , Saleh Z. Nabulsi

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Oxidation of Titanium in Alpha-Calf Serum Solution , Ali Stait Ismailoglu

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of NI-SIC NANO Composite Coatings on 2024-T3 Aluminum , Amit Jain

Development of a Redesign Plan for Moore Hall using Architectural Principles of Green Building and Sustainable Design , Alkhaziam Saad

Future Housing in the United States: Senior’s Housing Demand , Sandeep Singh

Innovative Contracting Prequalification/Selecion Model using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Saad J. Zidan

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

An Imaging System for Concrete Bridge Inspection , Mohammed Talal Al-Bataineh

A Model for Optimizing the Selection of Project Delivery Systems Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) , Arosha De Silva

Metastable Phases of Mgo-TiO 2 Solid Solutions , Liang-Chieh Ma

Building Deconstruction Guidelines: Tools for Recovering Building Materials , Ali Ayedh Merzen

Management Commitment to Construction Safety , Areen M. Shaar

Adaptation of Project Finance to Small Contractor Financing , Ragunathan Venkateswaran

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Structural Studies of Metastable Nanocrystalline Magnesium Titanate Ceramics , Renmei Xu

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

Texture and Young’s Modulus of Nickel/Gamma-Alumina Composites , Abdulaziz Alamr

CFMMS – Computerized Facilities Maintenance Management System , Prawit Rotsawatsuk

Learning Reinforced Concreyte Design Principles Using a Java-VRML based Design Studio , Amarneethi Vamadevan

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

Quantitative, Non-Destructive Calibration of Scanned Probe Microscope Cantilevers , John Hazel

Development of Mechanical Properties Micromapping for Composite Polymer Systems , Zheng Huang

Intellicrances – A Neural Network-Based Crane Selection System , André T. Mund

Conform- A Computerized Job-Built Concrete Construction Formwork Design , Kajpong Pongponrat

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Program overview.

Having your pick of a wide range of exciting fields of study is what makes the Civil Engineering (MSc Thesis) program attractive to students. They can specialize in one of several sub-disciplines, including Biomechanics, Bituminous Materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structures and Solid Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary), and Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary). After completing an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline, students get to write a corresponding thesis, allowing them to gain in-depth knowledge and research experience.

Completing this program

• Courses : Topics may include bituminous materials, theory of transport demand modelling, biological processes for wastewater treatment and more.
• Thesis : Students will be required to submit and defend an original thesis.
• Professional Development Seminars: Students take two professional development seminars on communication styles, presentation skills and more.

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• Bituminous Materials
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Civil Engineer in corporate or government sectors, consulting industry, Management, or scientist.

A master’s degree in civil engineering will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Four courses minimum; Eight courses maximum

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A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program

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A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

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A four year BEng or BSc degree in Science, Medicine, Kinesiology, or other Engineering from a recognized institution.

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Civil & Environmental Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Thesis: Evaluating Direct Filtration as an Alternative to Conventional Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment for Indirect Potable Reuse , Savannah M. Flemmer

Thesis: Biocrude Production From Lignin in Hydrothermal Medium: Effect of Rapid Heating and Short Residence Time , Kyoko Hirayama

Thesis: Adaptation of Nirtrifiers and Heterotrophs to Low Dissolved Oxygen in an Activated Sludge Biological Nutrient Removal Pilot Plant , Shashank Khatiwada

Thesis: Lithium Extraction From Aqueous Solution Using Magnesium Doped Lithium Ion-Sieve Composite , Ujjwal Pokharel

Dissertation: An Effective Model for Dynamic Properties of Local Soils and Their Influence on Seismic Response of a Typical Reinforced Concrete Building , Kaveh Zehtab

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Dissertation: Quantification of Wave Attentuation of a Marsh Sill Living Shoreline and Application of Numerical Modeling for Design Optimization and Adaptation , Maura K. Boswell

Dissertation: Effectiveness of Suspended Lead Dampers in Steel Buildings Under Localized Lateral Impact and Vertical Pulsating Load , Herish Abdullah Hussein

Dissertation: Data-Driven Framework for Understanding & Modeling Ride-Sourcing Transportation Systems , Bishoy Kelleny

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Thesis: Stability of Low Crested and Submerged Breakwaters: A Reanalysis and Model Development , Christopher P. Burgess

Dissertation: Integrated Processing of Municipal Solid Waste for Maximizing Waste Reduction, Carbon Recovery and Fuel Production , Kameron J. King

Thesis: Assessment of the Hydrograv® Adapt Variable Height Secondary Clarifier Inlet at HRSD Nansemond Treatment Plant , Matthew Poe

Dissertation: Rainfall-Runoff Mechanisms and Flood Mitigation in a Coastal Watershed with Numerous Wetlands and Ponds , Homa Jalaeian Taghadomi

Dissertation: Hydrothermal Processes for Extraction and Conversion of Biomass to Produce Biofuels and Value-Added Products , Anuj Hemant Thakkar

Dissertation: Spatiotemporal Variations of Precipitation and Climate-Resilient Structure Design in Virginia , Xiaomin Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Dissertation: A Rule Based Control Algorithm for on-Ramp Merge With Connected and Automated Vehicles , Ehsan Beheshtitabar

Thesis: Lateral-Torsional Instability and Biaxial Flexure of Continuous GFRP Beams Including Warping and Shear Deformations , Waverly G. Hampton

Thesis: The Impacts of Surface Gravity Waves on Buoyant Plume Dilution , Bruce William Husselbee

Dissertation: Truck Trailer Classification Using Side-Fire Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Data , Olcay Sahin

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Thesis: Developing Algorithms to Detect Incidents on Freeways From Loop Detector and Vehicle Re-Identification Data , Biraj Adhikari

Dissertation: Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation Reactions of Lipids , Alexander Asiedu

Dissertation: Latent Choice Models to Account for Misclassification Errors in Discrete Transportation Data , Lacramioara Elena Balan

Thesis: Spatiotemporal Downscaling Rainfall Predictions of North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program for Entire Virginia , Zhaoyi Cai

Thesis: Application of a Biodegradable and Recyclable Chelating Agent for Ash Removal from Algae , Temitope George Daramola

Dissertation: Parallel Jacobi Transformation Algorithm for Generalized Eigen-Solution With Improved Damage Detection of Truss/Bridge-Type Structures , Maryam Ehsaei

Thesis: Sidestream RAS Fermentation for Stable Bio-P Combined with Short Cut Nitrogen Removal in an A/B Process , Lindsey Elise Ferguson

Thesis: Challenges of Designing and Operating a Pilot Scale Short Residence Time Continuous Hydrothermal Flash Hydrolysis Reactor for High Slurry Load Biomass Processing , Mason James Martin

Dissertation: Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Lagrangian Control: Improving Freeway Bottleneck Throughput Via Variable Speed Limit , Reza Vatani Nezafat

Thesis: Variable Speed Limit Control at SAG Curves Through Connected Vehicles: Implications of Alternative Communications and Sensing Technologies , Reza Vatani Nezafat

Thesis: Measuring and Modeling Bare Desert Wind Erosion From Steppe Grassland of Northern China as Affected By Soil Moisture and Climate , Nicholas Morgan Potter

Dissertation: Adaptive Control of Base Isolation Systems Using the Transmissibility-Based Semi-Active Controller , Ramin Rabiee

Thesis: Numerical Modeling of Shoreline Response to Storm Tides and Sea Level Rise , Akash Sahu

Dissertation: Numerical Modeling and Field Investigation of Nearshore Nonlinear Wave Propagation , Elham Sharifineyestani

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dissertation: Behavior of Piled Raft Foundation in Partially Saturated Soils , Salman Alrubaye

Dissertation: Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrothermal Processing of Microalgae for Biofuels and Co-Product Generation , Andrew P. Bessette

Thesis: The Evaluation of Enhancing Biological Phosphorus Removal and Improving Settleability Using Mainstream Hydrocyclones for External Selection , Amanda Carrie Ford

Dissertation: Value Added Products From Lignin and Biomass Derivatives , Chen Li

Dissertation: Predicting Effects of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on Hydrologic Processes in a Mid-Atlantic Coastal Watershed , Rui Li

Thesis: Flexural Behavior and Strength of Doubly-Reinforced Concrete Beams with Hollow Plastic Spheres , Rutvik R. Patel

Thesis: Modeling Effects of Rainwater Harvesting Systems on Water Yield Increase and Non-Beneficial Evaporation Reduction to Sustain Agriculture in a Water-Scarce Region of China , Tennille Wade

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Thesis: A Comparative Study of the Effects of External Selection on Settleability and Formation of Aerobic Granular Sludge , Tyler A. Brickles

Thesis: Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Bridges in the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia to Storm Surge Flooding under Sea Level Rise , Luca Castrucci

Dissertation: Behavior and Strength of RC Spandrel Members Under Unsymmetrical Bending and Torsion Including CFRP Retrofitting , Muhammad Fahim

Dissertation: Behavior and Strength of Non-Prestressed and Prestressed Hillman Composite Beam Including CFRP Retrofitting , Wajid Khan

Thesis: Investigation and Analysis of the Fluctuating Brominated to Total Trihalomethane Ratio in the Virginia Beach Distribution System , Christopher Steven Mihalkovic

Dissertation: Investigating Physical Processes Associated With Chesapeake Bay and Changjiang Estuary , Arash Niroomandi

Dissertation: Simulated Dynamics of Soil Water and Pore Vapor in a Semi-Arid Sandy Ecosystem , Shohreh Pedram

Thesis: Quantifying Cyanide Inhibition of Nitrification and Developing Cost-Effective Treatment Processes , Germano M. Salazar-Benites

Dissertation: Efficient Algorithms for Solving Size-Shape-Topology Truss Optimization and Shortest Path Problems , Gelareh B. Sanjabi

Dissertation: Holistic Approach in Microalgae Conversion to Bioproducts and Biofuels Through Flash Hydrolysis , Ali Teymouri

Thesis: A Household Daily Non-Mandatory Activity Participation and Duration Modeling Accounting for Person Level Budget Constraints , Ivana Vukovic

Thesis: Quantifying Pollutant Removal Rates of Bioretention Basins as a Stormwater Best Management Practice , Evan Nathanial Waagen

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Dissertation: Dynamic Elasto-Plastic Behavior of Steel Building Sub-Assemblage Including CFRP Retrofitting Under Impact Load , Ali Mohammed Salih Aloosi

Dissertation: Methodologies for Estimating Traffic Flow on Freeways Using Probe Vehicle Trajectory Data , Khairul Azfi Anuar

Thesis: Impacts of Operating Parameters on Extracellular Polymeric Substances Production in a High Rate Activated Sludge System with Low Solids Retention Times , Matthew S. Elliot

Dissertation: Efficient Domain Decomposition Algorithms and Applications in Transportation and Structural Engineering , Paul W. Johnson III

Thesis: Changing Trends in Wave Heights in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region , Hillary Lane

Thesis: Longitudinal Tidal Dispersion Coefficient Estimation and Total Suspended Solids Transport Characterization in the James River , Beatriz Eugenia Patino

Thesis: Effects of Surrounding Water Table on a Forested Wetland Habitat in East Coast of Virginia , Lane Stokes

Thesis: Investigating the Relationship Between Latent Driving Patterns and Traffic Safety Using Smartphone-Based Mobile Sensor Data , Kenneth Wynne

Thesis: Global Sensitivity Analysis of Mat Foundation Behavior by Using Finite Element Modeling , Yang Zhao

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Thesis: Experimental and Predicted Behavior of FRP Beam-Columns Including Retrofitting , Ali Al-Huazy

Thesis: Analyzing Driver Behavior and Traffic Flow Breakdowns at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel , Michelle L. Allen

Thesis: Behavior and Strength of Pultruded FRP I-Section Columns Including Uniaxial and Biaxial Bending , Emad M. Amin

Thesis: Techno-Economic Analysis of Protein Concentrate Produced by Flash Hydrolysis of Microalgae , Alexander Nana Yaw Asiedu

Thesis: Life Cycle Assessment Using Argonne GREET Model of Algae Based Biofuels Produced Using Flash Hydrolysis Process , Andrew P. Bessette

Thesis: A Modified Rank Ordered Logit Model to Analyze Injury Severity of Occupants in Multi-Vehicle Crashes , Shelley Bogue

Dissertation: Polychlorinated Biphenyl Source Identification in Fish Tissue Using a Multivariate Statistical Evaluation of Congeners and Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry , William Edward Corl III

Thesis: Adsorption-Style Activated-Sludge Is It a Practical Treatment Process in North America? , Jon DeArmond

Thesis: Impact of Limited Organic Carbon Addition on Nitrogen Removal in a Mainstream Anammox Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor , Johnnie Wayne Godwin

Dissertation: Inelastic Behavior and Strength of Steel Beam-Columns with Applied Torsion , Mamadou Konate

Dissertation: A Risk Assessment of the Impacts of Coastal Flooding and Sea Level Rise on the Existing and New Pump Stations 113, Norfolk, VA , David A. Pezza

Dissertation: Hydrothermal Catalytic Liquefaction and Deoxygenation of Biomass for Renewable Fuel Production , Sergiy Popov

Thesis: Accuracy Comparison of Numerical Integration Algorithms for Real-Time Hybrid Simulations , Ganesh Anant Reddy

Dissertation: Characterizing Queue Dynamics at Signalized Intersections From Probe Vehicle Data , Semuel Yacob Recky Rompis

Thesis: Comparing Nutrient Recovery via Rapid (Flash Hydrolysis) and Conventional Hydrothermal Liquefaction Processes for Microalgae Cultivation , Caleb Richard Talbot

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Thesis: Evaluation of the EPA SWMM Model to Simulate Low Impact Development Features in an Urban Stormwater Environment , Holly Ann Carpenter

Dissertation: Flash Hydrolysis of Microalgae Biomass for Biofuels Intermediates Production, Protein Extraction, and Nutrients Recycle , Jose Luis Garcia Moscoso

Thesis: Anammox Polishing in Mainstream Wastewater Treatment to Meet Stringent Ammonia and Total Nitrogen Limits , Rebecca Mary Holgate

Thesis: Effective CFRP Retrofitting Schemes for Prestressed Concrete Beams , Herish Abdullah Hussein

Dissertation: Feasibility of Mainstream Nitrite Oxidizing Bacteria Out-Selection and Anammox Polishing for Enhanced Nitrogen Removal , Pusker Raj Regmi

Dissertation: Stormwater Infrastructure Optimization on Conjunctive Improvements , Mohammad Hussin Shar

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Thesis: Linear Programming Algorithm with Mixed Real-Integer Variables in MATLAB Environments , Gelareh Bakhtyar

Thesis: Operation and Modification of a B-Stage for Efficient Nitrogen Removal in an A/B Process Pilot Study , Ryder Bunce

Dissertation: The Role of Proximity in Reducing Auto Travel: Using VMT to Identify Key Locations for Development, from Downtown to the Exurbs , Robert B. Case

Dissertation: Watershed-Scale Hybrid Stochastic-Deterministic Modeling Framework and Diffused Sources Superpositioning , Ruby Juvah Damalie

Thesis: Denitrification and Biological Phosphorus Removal Using Focused, Pulse-Treated, Thickened Waste Activated Sludge as an Internal Carbon Source , Holly Anne Hillard

Thesis: Evaluating Alternatives for Augmented Water Quality Improvement Utilizing Oyster Restoration as Best Management Practice (BMP) , Stephanie Roberts Long

Dissertation: An Investigation of Pavement Distress Variables on Crash Outcomes Using Hierarchical Generalized Linear Regression Modeling , Robert Alan Morgan

Thesis: Optimization of DEMON® Sidestream Treatment and Potential for Anammox Mainstream Bioaugmentation , Andrea Lauren Nifong

Dissertation: Dimensionless Criteria for Selecting Tidally-Influenced Advective-Dispersive Desalination Brine Mixing Plume Characterization Models , Alireza Shahvari

Dissertation: Exploring Travel and Activity Behavior in Transit-Oriented Developments: Insights Into Transportation Benefits and Travel Demand Modelling , Sanghoon Son

Dissertation: Thermo-Elasto-Plastic Behavior of Biaxially Loaded Steel Beam-Columns Inducing Those From World Trade Center Towers , Yanhong Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Dissertation: Evaluation of Hydraulic Conductivity of Non Aqueous Phase Liquids in Partially Saturated Soils , Chijioke Ekeleme Akamiro

Thesis: Integrating Probe Vehicles and Stationary Detector Data to Construct Accurate Cumulative Curves to Study Bottlenecks , Khairul Azfi Anuar

Dissertation: Efficient Stand-Alone Generalized Inverse Algorithms and Software for Engineering/Sciences Applications: Research and Education , Subhash Chandra Bose S V Kadiam

Thesis: Biaxial Bending and Lateral-Torsional Instability of Imperfect FRP I-Beams Including Effects of Retrofitting , Jodi Marie Knorowski

Dissertation: The Modified Coastal Storm Impulse Parameter , Sayed Gholamreza Mahmoudpour

Thesis: Demand Responsive Signal Control Strategy (DRSC) Incorporating Queue Length Information in Real-Time Signal Control , Rahul Rajbhara

Dissertation: Static and Impact Load Response of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs with NSM-CFRP Retrofitting , Nakul Ramanna-Sanjeevaiah

Dissertation: Spatial Analysis of Travel Behavior and Response to Traveler Information , Xin Wang

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The School of Civil Engineering is the 5th best in the nation for undergraduates, and 3rd best for graduate students. It remains a premier institution for this field of study, and is always current with the most innovative research and information in the field. Below are some theses from masters students ranging on a variety of prevalent subjects within the industry.

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Geometric and Temperature Effects on Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements in Soils , Teresa Eileen Dallinger Ms

Soil Type Identification Using Time Domain Relectometry , Carlos Eduardo Zambrano Narvaez

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College of engineering, master of science in civil engineering.

The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a challenging graduate program that encompasses advanced study and research leading to the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering.

Students must choose an area of civil engineering to specialize in, giving them a deeper and more detailed education in one area.

Major Areas of Specialization

• Construction and Infrastructure Systems Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geosystems Engineering
• Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering

The master’s degree requires 30 credit hours beyond a Bachelor of Science. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. Typically, a non-thesis master’s degree can be completed in three semesters and a thesis degree program can be completed in two years.

Non-Thesis Option

21 of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher

Thesis Option

For more information, visit the Georgia Tech course catalog .

Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering allows students to specialize in one of the following six areas of concentration:

• Construction Management and Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
• Urban Systems Engineering and Management
• Highway and Traffic Engineering

Students also may elect to follow a general program by taking two courses across several areas of concentration. The Department of Civil and Urban Engineering also offers graduate programs in transportation planning and engineering and transportation management (see the Transportation    section in this catalog), environmental science and engineering (see Environmental Engineering and Science    section in this catalog), construction management and engineering (see the Construction Management    section of this catalog), and urban systems engineering and management (see Urban Infrastructure Systems    section in this catalog).

Goals and Objectives

The degree MS in Civil Engineering prepares graduates to practice their profession at an advanced level. Specific program objectives are to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Specialize in one of the primary subdisciplines of civil engineering or to achieve depth across a number of the subdisciplines;
• Design and analyze civil engineering infrastructure;
• Understand civil engineering materials, technologies and processes as applied to modern civil engineering infrastructure;
• Obtain civil engineering project management skills; and
• Provide a basis for continued, lifelong learning in the civil engineering profession.

Students seeking admission to the MS program should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and have a 3.0 GPA or better. Applicants lacking a BS from an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering (including those possessing undergraduate degrees in other engineering disciplines, engineering science, engineering technology and architecture, or from a foreign university) have their qualifications reviewed by a graduate adviser. Admission may be granted and may include the requirement for additional undergraduate courses to correct deficiencies. These additional courses are not counted toward the MS degree, nor are undergraduate courses included in computing graduate grade-point averages.

Applicants to the MS program should take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE Advanced Tests) and achieve a minimum grade of 155 (700 on the previous scale) on the quantitative section. Applicants from universities outside the United States must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a minimum grade of 80.

International candidates who meet all other admission requirements but who fail to satisfy the TOEFL requirement may be required to take remedial courses in English before admission.

Grade Requirements

To earn a MS degree from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, students must maintain a B average (3.0 GPA) or better in (1) all graduate courses taken at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, (2) all graduate courses taken in the Department of Civil Engineering and (3) all graduate guided studies (readings, project, thesis). Poor scholastic performance (under 3.0 GPA) may lead to a student being placed on graduate probation. If a student’s grade do not improve, (s)he may be disqualified from further graduate study in the department.

In the event that an applicant is required to take undergraduate prerequisite courses as a condition of admission, a grade of B- or better is required for every prerequisite course taken, and the cumulative GPA of all required prerequisite courses must be at least 3.0.

Students are responsible for following the departmental rules outlined in this catalog. While academic advisers consult with and advise students, students are responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are fulfilled and for submitting all proper forms and applications.

Students must meet with an academic adviser when they first enroll. Students must have a detailed program of study formally approved by an academic adviser before registration.

The academic adviser also handles requests for waivers of certain degree requirements, where warranted. Such waivers must be in writing and must be entered into the student’s departmental record. Where specific courses are waived, approval of the course instructor may also be required. When waivers are granted, students may be required to take other specific courses in their place or to select additional electives. Students registering for guided studies (readings, projects, theses) are assigned advisers for each such activity. To register for guided study, students must submit written proposals for the topic(s) to be covered to such advisers before registration. To register, students must obtain written approval of the project adviser and the academic adviser.

Transfer Credits

The residency requirement for the MS degree is 24 credits. Students may transfer up to 6 credits of acceptable courses toward a MS degree, subject to their academic adviser’s approval. To be transferred, the course(s) must relate to the student’s program and be from an accredited institution. A grade of B or better is required for granting of transfer credit. Courses graded on a pass/fail basis are not considered for transfer unless accompanied by a detailed written evaluation by the course instructor. All transfer requests must be accompanied by an official transcript from the transferring institution. Applications for transfer credits must be submitted for consideration before the end of the first semester of matriculation.

Validation credits by examination may not be used toward any civil engineering graduate degree program.

Degree Requirements

All MS (Civil Engineering) students must complete either the single area of concentration or general program requirements as described in Table 3:

Table 3: Avenues for Obtaining MS (Civil Engineering)

Students Selecting a Single Area of Concentration

Students Selecting the General Program

Credits Required for MS Degree: 30 credits

A. Core Courses: 12 Credits

Students must complete at least four of the following six core courses.

Table 4: Core Courses in Civil Engineering

• CE-GY 6023 Materials for Civil Engineers 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6073 Instrumentation, Monitoring and Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7673 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7843 Urban Infrastructure Systems Management 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8253 Project Management for Construction 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8283 Risk Analysis 3 Credits

B. Concentration Area Courses: 12 to 18 Credits

Students selecting a single area of concentration must complete: (1) at least one core course in their concentration area; and (2) at least four additional concentration area courses. The course requirements of various concentration areas are listed in Tables 5-10. All students must satisfy all course prerequisites.

C. Technical Electives: 0 to 6 Credits

Depending upon the choice of concentration area, a student may have up to an additional 6 credits of course work, which may be satisfied from the following:

Electives are normally selected from the courses given by the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering. However, electives may be selected from courses offered by other departments with written consent of the graduate adviser.

• CE-GY 9963 MS Project in Civil & Urban Engineering 3 Credits
• CE-GY 997X Thesis for MS in Civil Engineering   6 Credits 

Table 5: Geotechnical Engineering Concentration

Select courses from:

• CE-GY 8423 Ground Improvement 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8663 Advanced Foundation Design 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8673 Excavation Support Systems 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8403 Geotechnics and Geomaterials 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8433 Urban Geotechnology 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8493 Environmental Geotechnology 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7233 Groundwater Hydrology and Pollution 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8603 Selected Topics in Geotechnical Engineering 3 Credits

Table 6: Structural Engineering Concentration

• CE-GY 6013 Theory of Structural Analysis and Design 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6163 Finite Element Methods 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6033 Selected Topics in Structural Analysis I 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6043 Selected Topics in Structural Analysis II 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6063 Bridge Engineering 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6133 Stability of Structures 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6143 Steel Structures 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6183 Concrete Structures 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6193 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6253 Structural Dynamics 3 Credits
• CE-GY 6263 Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings 3 Credits

Table 7: Construction Management and Engineering Concentration

Graduate Construction Management and Engineering courses, including Exec 21 courses, are listed in the  Construction Management, M.S.    section of this catalog.

Table 8: Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Concentration

• CE-GY 6053 Monitoring Cities 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7223 Hydrology 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7373 Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7423 Water and Wastewater Treatment 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7353 Selected Topics in Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering I 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7393 Advanced Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7433 Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7453 Water and Wastewater Treatment Laboratory 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7473 Modeling Fate and Transport of Surface Water Pollution 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7533 Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7703 Solid Waste Management 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7753 Environmental Systems Management 3 Credits

Table 9: Highway and Traffic Engineering Concentration

• TR-GY 6013 Fundamental Concepts in Transportation 3 Credits
• TR-GY 6113 Forecasting Urban Travel Demand 3 Credits
• TR-GY 6223 Intelligent Transportation Systems and Their Applications 3 Credits
• TR-GY 6333 Transportation & Traffic Concepts 3 Credits
• TR-GY 6343 Traffic Operations & Control 3 Credits
• TR-GY 7033 Multimodal Transportation Safety 3 Credits
• TR-GY 7123 Management of Urban Traffic Congestion 3 Credits
• TR-GY 7323 Design of Parking and Terminal Facilities 3 Credits
• TR-GY 7343 Urban Freeways and Intercity Highways 3 Credits

Table 10: Urban Systems Engineering and Management Concentration

• CE-GY 7813 Infrastructure Planning, Engineering and Economics 3 Credits
• CE-GY 7853 Infrastructure Asset Management 3 Credits
• CE-GY 8713 Construction and the Law 3 Credits *
• CE-GY 8733 Infrastructure Financing: Structuring of a Deal 3 Credits *

* Students must meet the requirements for enrollment in Exec 21 courses.

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The Master thesis project consists of a final project, a thesis, a summary of the thesis and a final presentation. The project is subject to a strict planning and time table; specific dates and deadlines need to be set for the evaluation(s) and the final presentation of the project. The student is responsible for these meetings and the management of his/her own project.

Start up: To start up the graduation project please check this webpage  for the ‘Procedure Graduation Civil Engineering (Form: CIE-0)’. This form will guide you through the procedure of graduating. The first two steps are to apply to start with the master project (Form: CIE-1) and to contact the graduation coordinator dr.ir. L.J.M. Houben. Students should have at least 65 ECTS in the MSc completed before they are allowed to start. Furthermore, we require that the course CIE4115 Steel Structures 2 and CIE4121 Steel Structures 3 and CIE4125 Structural Design – Case Study are finished before the beginning of the graduation project. For certain topics additional demands, like specific courses, can be required by the main supervisor.

Finding a master thesis topic: Students can choose a steel or composite related topic on the website of Steel and Composite Structures and contact dr.ir. R. Abspoel. If you have not decided on a project yet, R. Abspoel can provide you with additional information. Suggestions for topics may also come from students themselves or from companies. However, students who wish to execute their master thesis at a company should have passed  CIE4115 Steel Structures 2 and CIE4121 Steel Structures 3 and  CIE4125 Structural Design – Case Study with a mark of 7.0 or higher. Furthermore, students should avoid making any firm agreements with an external host organization before the topic has been formally approved.  The content of the project is always defined or approved by the appointed examiners.

When your graduation topic is registered by R. Abspoel, he will inform you who your main supervisor will be during the master project. At this point your graduation committee exists of prof.dr. M. Veljkovic and a main supervisor.

First month and start meeting: During the first month you work on literature review and your work plan. This work plan will be drawn up in close consultation with your main supervisor. Your work plan should state the topic of your thesis and how you intend to approach the subject matter. Special attention should be paid to the problem description and the research question. An important component of the plan is the time schedule. You should try to produce a realistic time schedule showing firm dates for the completion of the various activities, making allowance for holidays, examination periods, etc.

After about one month you will present your work plan for approval during the start meeting. Only after approval of the work plan, and depending on the intended approach of your project, prof.dr. M. Veljkovic and your main supervisor will appoint the graduation committee. The committee will exist of prof.dr. M. Veljkovic, your main supervisor, a second supervisor from a different chair, dr.ir. L.J.M. Houben and possibly a company supervisor. Please do not try to find (any) second supervisor(s) yourself; he or she will be appointed and asked by your current supervisors. After the start meeting you can complete the ‘Form Master Examination Programme (CIE-2)’ in cooperation with the coordinator.

Course of the graduation project: About half way during your project there will be a mid-term review at which you meet with the thesis committee to discuss the progress of your project. One week before the review, you must submit a progress report to each member of the committee (in hard copy if requested), which must include the schedule for the remainder of the project. The student must make minutes and/or a list of action points for the coming period. During this phase of the project you can meet with individual members of the thesis committee when that is required for the progress of your project. Ensure that you contact your main supervisor once a month.

At the end there is a final meeting in which ‘green light’ is given to proceed to finishing the project. The date for the final presentation is set then as well. No later than 20 working days prior to the presentation, students should complete the ‘Application Form master Degree (CIE-3)’.

Students should deliver their final report more than 5 working days prior to the presentation. In that last week the committee will judge the project as a whole. After the final presentation the final mark for the master thesis work is given.

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Master of Science (Thesis)

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of approved courses is required for the Master of Science – Thesis degree (MS-T). At least 24 semester credit hours must be coursework and the remainder are CVEN 691 research credit hours. A complete discussion of all university requirements is found in the current Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog .

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Pre-requisites

The following courses ( and their pre- and co-requisite coursework ) are considered prerequisite to the MS program of study in structural engineering: CVEN 302, CVEN 345, CVEN 363, CVEN 444, CVEN 445 and CVEN 446, or equivalents that are approved by the structural engineering program. Courses listed for which a student lacks credit must be completed, but those credits cannot be applied toward the 30 credit hours degree requirement. Note that you may have been required to complete additional prerequisites as part of your admission into the program. Those classes also cannot be applied towards the degree credit hour requirement.

Advising Committee

The student must select an Advisory Committee Chair, who will serve as their graduate advisor, from the department’s structural engineering graduate faculty. A student can have a co-chair from a faculty member that does not have an appointment with the department’s structural engineering group. A committee must have either one chair or one chair and one co-chair.

The chair and the student collaborate in selecting the remainder of the Advisory Committee. The advising committee for the Master of Science - Thesis degree in structural engineering must have a minimum of three members from the Texas A&M graduate faculty (the chair counts as a member). There must be at least one member from outside the civil & environmental engineering department, and there must be a majority from the department’s structural engineering graduate faculty.

Degree Plan

The student must identify their research supervisor before the start of their second semester of study, at which point an advisory committee will be formed including at least one full time structural engineering faculty member. The student’s advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will develop the proposed degree plan.

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A student has considerable freedom in planning their master's program. Guidelines for curriculum are established by each discipline group. The faculty has a great amount of formal training, practical experience, and ongoing research in the following areas: environmental engineering, water resources/coastal and ecological engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, mechanics of materials, and transportation engineering. Well-equipped laboratories in these and related areas are available for research. Graduate students normally specialize in one of these fields (also referred to as "areas of concentration/research/study").

The College cooperates with the Mathematics Department offers Mathematics 4038, Mathematical Methods in Engineering (also listed as ME 4563). This course or any approved course in mathematics numbered above 4000 may be scheduled to satisfy the mathematics/statistics requirement of the M.S. degree or as electives in any graduate program. 

All students are strongly encouraged to review and follow the Master’s in Civil Engineering Program Checklist. 

Academic Program

There are two options leading to the master's in civil engineering degree. The thesis option requires the student to complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of approved course work and to submit an acceptable thesis worth 6 hours. The non-thesis option requires the student to complete a minimum of thirty-four (34) hours of approved course work and submit a final project worth 3 hours. General guidelines for selecting courses in these two programs are given below.

Subject to approval of the advisory committee and department, students transferring from graduate programs of other institutions can transfer a maximum of 50% credit hours of course work done. Per the graduate school catalog, transfer work may not be used to fulfill the master’s program requirement that at least one-half of the minimum required credit be in courses at or above the 7000 level.

Full time graduate students must register for the one credit hour graduate seminar class (CE 7750) every fall and spring semester. Part-time graduate students are required to register for this seminar only in their graduating semester (note: CE 7750 is not offered in the summer, so if a part-time student is graduating in the summer they should complete CE 7750 in the spring). Regardless, only one hour of CE 7750 may be applied to satisfy the course requirements.

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Start building a strong career with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering at LSU Online. Designed for civil engineering professionals looking to elevate and refresh their knowledge of the industry, our online M.S. in Civil Engineering program offers many areas of specialization that can advance your career. Our students become equipped to design, develop, and effectively lead in the civil engineering industry. Gain the tools needed to address globalization and sustainability, while advancing your position as a lead civil engineer. Visit LSU Online for more information or to request information. 

Thesis Option Requirements

Course work:.

• 12 semester hours in the major field or interest
• 9 semester hours from a related field
• 3 semester hours of approved mathematics/statistics
• 1 semester hour of Graduate Seminar (CE 7750)

Thesis: 6 semester hours of thesis

Non-Thesis Option Requirements

• 12 semester hours in the major field of interest
• 18 semester hours from a related field

Project: 3 semester hours of project (CE 7740)

For the thesis option, at least 12 hours of the required graduate work must be at or above the 7000 level (CE 8000 and CE 7750 credit hours are not considered towards satisfying this requirement). A minimum of 12 credit hours must be in civil engineering. Students pursuing the non-thesis option will have to complete at least 18 hours of the required graduate work at or above the 7000 level (CE 7740 and CE 7750 credit hours are not considered towards satisfying this requirement). A minimum of 18 credit hours must be in civil engineering. Courses numbered below 7000 (i.e., 4000) may be taken for credit if approved by the department via the G101: Graduate Degree Program . In some instances, courses may be added to a student's program (with no credit toward the master's degree) to correct deficiencies in a student's undergraduate education. It is important to note that a maximum of 6 credit hours of CE 7700 and 6 credit hours of CE 7701 can be counted toward a student's degree. 

During a student's final semester, each student is required to pass a comprehensive final master's defense covering work related to research and course work. This defense will be administered by the student's committee and can only be re-taken once. Detailed information about the final defense process can be found lower on this page under Final Master's Defense. 

Master's Committee Requirements

A committee will evaluate the master’s thesis or final project for non-thesis students. Final acceptance of the student’s thesis or project rests with the student's committee. The student, in consultation with the major professor, will recommend the members of the committee to the department via form G101: Graduate Degree Program to be approved by the CEGPC by the end of their first year. This committee then becomes the approved committee to evaluate for final thesis or project via your Final Master's Defense.

In forming the master’s committee, the following requirements apply:

• At least three (3) members of the Graduate Faculty, including the major professor (who is the chair of the committee), should comprise the student's committee.
• Both thesis and non-thesis committees must include at least one (1) full member (also listed as "Seven Year Member") of the graduate faculty, and at least one-half (1/2) of the committee’s graduate faculty members must be full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members at LSU.
• The major professor, who must have a minimum of a 25% appointment in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, is designated as chair or co-chair of this committee.
• If either an adjunct or a non-tenure-track faculty member is the major professor, a full-time tenured or tenure-track graduate faculty member must co-chair the committee.
• Other committee members may be from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering or from other pertinent departments.
• Any declared outside minors require representation, either among the first three (3) members of the committee or by additional appointments to the committee.
• No more than one (1) non-graduate faculty requiring Administrative Approval can serve on a student’s committee.

To view the list of the graduate faculty at LSU A&M, please visit https://webn01.apps.lsu.edu/GradFaculty/ . If you know that one of your committee members will require Administrative Approval, please contact the Graduate Programs Coordinator as soon as possible to begin the approval process. Committee requirements can also be found in the LSU Graduate Catalog . 

The Master's Thesis

"...The Master's thesis should demonstrate capacity for research, originality of thought and facility in organizing materials. It must be acceptable in subject matter and exhibit creditable literary workmanship..." -LSU Graduate School Catalog

To ensure an orderly and thorough procedure in thesis preparation, students should proceed as follows:

Thesis Proposal

The student, after selecting the thesis topic in cooperation with their advisor, is required to submit a thesis proposal. Preparation and typing of the proposal is the responsibility of the student. The thesis proposal format should include:

• Cover Page ( Form G103 )
• Abstract (not more than 200 words)
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Objectives/Method
• Scope of Study (state limitations)
• Work Plan and Schedule

It is expected that an informative thesis proposal showing the student's interest, background and general grasp of the project will not be less than 5 and not more than 10 double spaced typed pages.

Thesis research proposals, for unfunded research, must include an estimate of computer and/or other costs associated with fulfilling the objectives of the project. Student should review this matter with his/her advisor so that a reasonable estimate of the costs can be included in the proposal.

The formal typewritten thesis proposal with G103 cover page  should be submitted for approval by the CEGPC at least  one (1) semester prior to graduation. The student will be notified of the department's decision and recommendations.

Conduct of the Research

Each graduate student is responsible for the performance of the thesis research. Progress will be reported to the assigned faculty advisor on a regular basis.

Preparation of the Thesis

• Instructions on the preparation and submission of the master's thesis may be obtained from the Graduate School website.
• The Request for Final Master's Defense form (found on the Graduate School website ) is to be filed with the Graduate School at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of the defense or  by the date listed on the Graduate School calendar  if the student is graduating in the same semester in which they are defending.
• Copies of the thesis must be in the hands of the student's examination committee at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled defense.
• The student is responsible for providing a finalized bound version of the thesis to the members of the advisory committee.

An "S" or "U" will be awarded as the final grade for the thesis. This grade is not averaged into the student's semester or cumulative average. 

Final Master's Defense

Candidates for master’s degrees are required to pass a comprehensive final defense. The student’s master's committee conducts the  defense. Requests for Final Master's Defense must be submitted to the Graduate School at least 3 weeks prior the the defense date or by the date listed on the Graduate School calendar if you are graduating in the semester in which you are defending. It is encouraged that students also complete and submit their Application for Degree at the same time they submit their defense request. Both forms are available for download on the Graduate School's website . Students are to complete the defense request and acquire all necessary signatures except the Department Chair. Please send your request to the Graduate Program Coordinator for review and approval by the Department Chair. Once approved and signed by the Department Chair, the Graduate Coordinator will submit the request to the Graduate School. If there are any issues with the information provided on the request, the Graduate School and/or Graduate Coordinator will contact you. If there are no issues and your defense request is approved, the Graduate Coordinator will send a reminder and your defense forms to your committee 1-3 days prior to your defense. 

Revalidation of Course Work

Graduate student's coursework can be revalidated for master's degree older than 5 years and for doctoral degree older than 7 years subject to the following guidelines:

• Following an oral or written examination the student's graduate committee may approve by majority vote a course or courses it elects to revalidate.
• The student's graduate committee then recommends the revalidation of course/courses to the CEGPC for approval (via a memo/letter) and then transmittal to the Graduate School 
• Each class may be revalidated only for a period of two years. Classes for master's degree older than 5 years and for doctoral degree older than 7 years must be revalidated.

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Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering

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Civil engineering is a broad-based discipline that encompasses many specialties in the areas of structural engineering and mechanics, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering. Through the careful selection of courses, you can tailor the UIC MS in Civil Engineering program to meet your interests and needs.

Students pursuing the MS in Civil Engineering may choose between two options to complete their degree:

A thesis option , which provides the opportunity to gain research experience and is ideal for students who may be considering PhD study in the future. Thesis students often make connections in the field that can lead to career advice, research sponsorship, or other forms of funding.

A coursework-only option , intended for students who seek additional knowledge or who hope to obtain a professional license in the civil engineering field. This option is available for part-time as well as full-time students.

MS in Civil Engineering students also have the opportunity to focus their study in a specific area of concentration, which helps to target their master’s degree experience toward their desired outcomes. Our concentration choices include:

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The  environmental engineering concentration at UIC is broadly conceived, extending beyond the traditional boundaries of the field.

This concentration covers topics such as:

• Evaporation and other interactions between the land surface and the atmosphere
• Geoscience aspects of waste disposal
• Groundwater contamination and transport
• Management of stored and spilled hazardous waste
• Surface and groundwater hydrology and hydraulics
• Other environmental science and water resources problems

Courses in this concentration draw on the expertise of faculty from several other UIC departments, such as biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental and occupational health sciences, geology, mathematics, and mechanical and industrial engineering. The involvement of these faculty members in our program allows students to explore a wide range of topics in the water resources and environmental engineering field.

The geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering  area of concentration encompasses classical geotechnical engineering—analyzing and designing foundations, retaining structures, and underground structures—as well as environmental geotechnics, such as designing waste containment systems and performing remediation studies.

Students are able to work with faculty whose research addresses a variety of subjects in this area, including environmental geotechnics (e.g. the characterization, containment, remediation, and performance of contaminated materials), earthquake engineering, pavement analysis, and geomechanics.

MS students in the structural engineering and structural mechanics  concentration learn static and dynamic analysis of linear and nonlinear structures including modal analysis, the behavior of structural materials, and the design of structural systems in concrete and steel.

Students examine both current and potential problems in structural engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Bridge rehabilitation and rating
• Concrete fracture, damage, and creep
• Failure process of concrete structures
• Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis
• Microstructures of materials
• Structural dynamics and seismic response of structures

This curriculum provides a strong foundation for advanced work in professional practice, research, and teaching. It lays the groundwork for careers in private consulting or construction firms, industrial and governmental research laboratories, and universities, among others.

The  transportation engineering  concentration is oriented toward methods for the planning, design, and operation of surface transportation systems.

Through their coursework and research, students work alongside faculty to learn about and develop solutions to problems related to surface transportation facilities (infrastructure) through the application of optimization and simulation methods, as well as knowledge-based systems. In recent years, the faculty has also engaged in the design and evaluation of intelligent transportation systems.

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The curriculum requirements for the MS in Civil Engineering vary based on whether students select the  thesis option or the  coursework-only option . Expand the sections below to view the curriculum plan for each option.

GPA Graduation Requirement: A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required to graduate with an MS Degree.

Required credit hours: 36, grades of “D” will not count toward the credit hour requirement.

Credit hours from coursework:  24

Credit hours from thesis research:  12

As part of their 24 credit hours of coursework, MS thesis students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from 500-level courses. Of these 12 credits, 8 must be from courses with CME course codes, excluding CME 596, and 4 may come from either CME or COE courses, excluding CME 596 or its equivalent.

The remaining 12 credit hours of coursework must come from 400-level or 500-level CME or COE courses. Only one instance of CME 596 or its equivalent will be accepted toward graduation. CME 496 or its equivalent does not count for graduation credit, and 400-level ENGR courses are not accepted. Any course outside of the College of Engineering must receive prior approval from the academic advisor.

The 12 credit hours of research come from enrolling in CME 598.

Required credit hours: 36, grades of “D” will not count towards the credit hour requirement.

Credit hours from coursework: 36

As part of their 36 credit hours of coursework, MS course-work only students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from 500-level courses. Of these 12 credits, 8 must be from courses with CME course codes, excluding CME 596, and 4 may come from either CME or COE courses, excluding CME 596 or its equivalent.

The remaining 24 credit hours of coursework must come from 400-level or 500-level CME or COE courses. Only one instance of CME 596 or its equivalent will be accepted toward graduation. CME 496 or its equivalent does not count for graduation credit, and 400-level ENGR courses are not accepted. Any course outside of the College of Engineering must receive prior approval from the academic advisor.

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Valerie Makri ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Name one thing you think UIC does better than anywhere else. Integrating experienced working professionals into the curriculum as professors, instructors, and teaching assistants.

What do you hope to be doing right after graduation? Using my enhanced graduate-level knowledge within my office! I am currently working full-time as a structural engineer.

How is UIC preparing you for your future goals? It offers focused design classes, helpful classroom instructors who have industry experience, and real-world applications.

Looking broadly at your field of study, who is the person you admire the most, and why? Professor German Gurfinkel [a professor emeritus at our fellow UI System school in Urbana-Champaign], known as a concrete guru throughout the world!

Your primary hobby/outside interest: Singing opera, going to punk-rock shows, and petting my cat!

What do you suggest a newcomer to Chicago see or do if they’ve already seen Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, and Skydeck? Enjoy the robust local food and music scene everywhere.

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Sabattony Watopa ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Why did you choose UIC? Great professors, great engineering school, and close to the city center.

What is your academic area of focus within your department? Geotechnical engineering.

Have you worked in any labs? Yes, the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Laboratory and the Sustainable Engineering Research Laboratory .

Looking broadly at your field of study, who is the person you admire the most, and why? Braja M. Das. He is the founding father of geotechnical engineering. His research and theories are being used all over the world to interpret what’s going on beneath the foundation. He became my role model for pursuing a career in geotechnical engineering.

The best trip/vacation you’ve ever taken, and why: A summer vacation to Key West, Florida. Beautiful beaches. Refreshing.

The snack that powers you up to get through exams: Mint or fruit juice gum. I like chewing gum during exams because it helps with my nerves and helps me think clearly.

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Alexander Simon ’21 MS in Civil Engineering

Name one thing you think UIC does better than anywhere else. The professors who teach graduate-level courses have fantastic experience outside of academia.

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now? Working as a design engineer.

How is UIC preparing you for your future goals? It provides status and knowledge of adjacent fields to my industry.

Have you worked in any labs? Yes, UIC’s EDGE Lab .

The best trip/vacation you’ve ever taken, and why: Rome, Florence, and Naples, Italy. Amazing food, beautiful culture, very interesting city layouts, wonderful art.

Favorite restaurant in Chicago, and why: I like Sultan’s Market and Dimo’s pizza because they’re affordable, open late, and have vegetarian and vegan options.

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Master of science in civil engineering.

The UW Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program prepares students to enter the workforce with advanced skills or pursue further studies in a doctoral program. The MSCE degree can increase competitiveness in the job market, advance an existing career, or serve as a gateway to a Ph.D. degree. Master’s degree students include recent undergraduates who seek a specialized focus, engineers who want to advance their career and people from other backgrounds who are looking for a new and rewarding career.

Degree options

The master’s program offers two degree options, depending on whether students want to pursue research prior to doctorate studies or professional practice. All master’s students receive a Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree regardless of which track they pursue.

Professional Master’s Program (PMP): This coursework-based option is for students who would like to hone their expertise before entering the workforce, as well as experienced professionals who desire job advancement. Students pursuing this degree are not expected to complete a thesis. Depending on the focus area, students can select from in-person or online courses or a combination.

Research-intensive academic track: This option is for students who plan to pursue Ph.D. studies or who are interested in participating in research prior to professional practice. The majority of students who pursue the research track are fully funded with research assistantships or fellowships. If your application is competitive, but funding is not available for research track admittance, your application will be considered for the Professional Master’s Program. Learn more about graduate student research . 

Six specialty areas

UW CEE offers master's degree programs in six specialty areas. Depending on the specialty area, students can select from in-person or online courses or a combination.

• Construction, Energy, and Sustainable Infrastructure (online programs available in Construction Engineering and Energy Infrastructure )
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Hydrology & Hydrodynamics
• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• Transportation Engineering  (online programs available in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics and Sustainable Transportation )

The Future Rivers NSF Research and Training

In partnership with the College of Environment, the College of Engineering, the eScience Institute, EarthLab and the Freshwater Initiative at UW, CEE is excited to offer a unique training and mentorship program called The Future Rivers NSF Research and Training Program (Future Rivers NRT). Interested graduate applicants should apply to both the graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) and to the Future Rivers NRT where they may be selected for financial support. Applicants should mention if they intend to apply to the Future Rivers NRT with a brief description of why in the CEE application material. Additional details and how to submit your NRT application is available on the Future Rivers NRT website . Please contact  futurerivers.uw.edu  if you have questions. 

2022-2023 CEE master's programs

The majority of students who pursue the research track are fully funded with research assistantships or fellowships, which cover the cost of tuition, most fees and provide a living stipend.

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Structural Engineering Graduate Track

Structural engineers plan, analyze, and design a wide variety of large-scale structures, including bridges, buildings, transmission towers and space structures. Structural engineers incorporate various materials in their designs, such as steel, concrete, timber, and composites. They need to understand the mechanical, thermal, elastic, and nonlinear properties associated with these materials as well as understanding the limits to which those materials can be pushed, and the impact of incorporation of new materials and how they can affect both mechanical properties and durability. Structural engineers also estimate strength, as well as deflection and acceleration response of structures under extreme loads and environmental factors, such as wind, earthquakes, temperature, and vibrations.

Structural Eng Grad info

Research activities aim to understand the behavior of materials, structures and systems, and to improve the structural response and design process under extreme loads, such as earthquakes, using advanced computational methods or test data. Specific topics and research expertise of each faculty member are listed below.

Natassia Brenkus , Assistant Professor, PhD, PE, University of Florida

Research interests :

bridge engineering; prestressed and posttensioned concrete design and repair; timber degradation; structural performance under hazard; concrete durability; laboratory and field evaluation; structural modeling; structural design codes and construction methodologies

Email: [email protected]

Lisa Burris , Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Texas at Austin

concrete durability including testing and remediation of ASR, sulfate attack, salt crystallization damaged, carbonation, chloride diffusivity, and corrosion of reinforcing bars; understanding and optimization of cement hydration; synthesis and testing of novel cementitious materials and characterization of supplementary cementitious materials; use of non-destructive test methods to evaluate concrete quality; life cycle analysis of concrete; modeling of concrete durability, development of concrete for novel applications

E-mail: [email protected]

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Tarunjit Butalia , Research Associate Professor, PhD, PE, The Ohio State University

Research interests:

engineering characterization including numerical modeling, laboratory, and field-scale testing, and beneficial use of natural and synthetic materials in sustainable engineered structures; coal combustion and other industrial by-products; structural composites for aerospace and civil infrastructure rehabilitation; computational and soil mechanics; geotechnical engineering; structural dynamics

E-mail: [email protected]

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Jieun Hur , Assistant Professor of Practice, PhD, PE, Georgia Institute of Technology

structural modeling, analysis and design of buildings, bridges, critical facilities, and nonstructural components; nonlinear dynamic analysis, earthquake engineering, probabilistic risk assessment; structural health monitoring; structural mechanics of material

E-mail: [email protected]

Anthony Massari , Associate Professor of Practice, PhD, PE, LEED AP, California Institute of Technology

computational modeling, analysis and design of high-rise, long-span and specialty structures; earthquake engineering; structural dynamics; structural health monitoring; concrete and steel design; nonlinear structural analysis; sustainable building design

E-mail: [email protected]

Daniel Pradel , Professor of Practice, PhD PE GE DGE, University of Tokyo

geotechnical engineering, geomechanical numerical modelling, and geotechnical earthquake engineering; performance of levees, dams, and slopes, subjected to major natural hazard events such as earthquakes and hurricanes; design of shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges, transmission towers, and other structures; analysis of the effects of wall flexibility, creep in soils, and construction techniques on earth retaining structures

E-mail: [email protected]

Halil Sezen , Professor, PhD, PE, University of California, Berkeley

modeling, analysis and design of structures and their components; dynamic response and collapse of buildings; reinforced and prestressed concrete design, earthquake engineering and structural dynamics; evaluation and rehabilitation of buildings and bridges; nonlinear structural analysis; sustainable structural design; seismic evaluation; structural design codes; and structural performance of non-building structures under extreme loads

E-mail: [email protected]

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Abdollah Shafieezadeh , Associate Professor, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology

high-fidelity modeling and analysis of structures including bridges, wharves, levees and floodwalls, and power distribution and transmission structures, reliability analysis of structures and infrastructure systems for extreme geologic and climatic hazards (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, and storm surge); deterioration modeling and analysis of structures; maintenance strategies and planning for infrastructure systems; passive, active and semi-active control of structures; resilience assessment and enhancement of infrastructure systems; life cycle analysis

E- mail: [email protected]

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View Structural and Materials Engineering Research Overview.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering at The Ohio State University has over 18,000 square feet of space maintained for experimental research and teaching. The 9000 square foot structures and construction materials-specific laboratories are equipped for preparation and testing of cement, concrete, coal combustion products (such as fly ash) and aggregates.

Equipment for structural property testing and fabrication of experimental samples includes: a multitude of load test frames with load capacities up to 500 kips, capable of testing compressive, bending, and tensile capacity; a 55-kip hydraulic MTS system for dynamic loading; a 3 cubic foot rotary drum concrete mixer; and a 100% relative humidity curing room; and a humidity and temperature- controlled chamber. Equipment for concrete materials testing includes; Hobart mixers for paste and mortar samples; a TGA/DSC capable of analyzing samples from 20-1600 ºC and determining chemical makeup of powder samples; an isothermal calorimeter for assessment of clinker chemistry and crystallinity variations on cement reactivity; a freeze-thaw chamber; resistivity and UPV meters, a multitude of temperature-controlled ovens, equipment for determining chloride intrusion, and equipment for tracking autogenous and drying shrinkage as well as expansion due to sulfate attack and alkali silica reaction.

Students and faculty also have access to state-of- the-art shared services facilities at The Ohio State University, with access to scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffractometers, and atomic force microscopes: learn about Ohio State's Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis .

The department maintains specialized computational facilities to address the needs of our programs. The facilities are under the auspices of the College of Engineering and consist of several computer laboratories. Students have 24-hour, 7-days-a-week keycard access. Some are available on a walk-in basis; others provide studio settings for advanced users.

At least 50 software packages are available, including the SAP2000, ANSYS, ABAQUS, AutoCAD, various GIS and image processing packages. The University also provides an environment that gives students access to a variety of computer resources on campus, in Ohio, and on the Internet.

Master of Science (MS) Program

Two types of MS programs are offered: thesis and non-thesis.

• The thesis option requires 30 graduate credit hours, including 6 credit hours for research and thesis.
• The non-thesis option requires 33 graduate credit hours. A minimum of 6 credit hours of coursework to develop depth in structural engineering is to be selected from the current Graduate Committee-approved Table A listing. A minimum of 6 credit hours of coursework to develop breadth in structural engineering is to be selected from Table B. At least 3 credit hours of mathematics or statistics is also required.

Doctoral Degree (PhD) Program

The PhD degree requires 80 graduate credit hours, including 30 credit hours for research and dissertation.

A minimum of 12 credit hours of structural engineering coursework (Table A) is required. An additional 8 credit hours of courses from Table B are also required.

Please see the Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program Handbook for more information.

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Civil Engineering Online Master's Degree

Online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a flexible and accessible educational experience, allowing students to engage with coursework, faculty, and peers from anywhere in the world. This model leverages a digital platform to deliver high-quality collaborative, faculty-led opportunities, accommodating those who need to balance their studies with other professional or personal commitments.

Online Synchronous Learning

Synchronous online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology involves real-time virtual classes where students and professors interact simultaneously, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment. This model provides a structured schedule similar to traditional on-campus classes, offering live lectures, discussions, and group work, while still providing the convenience and accessibility of online education.

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This degree program can be completed part-time or full-time.

Graduate Degree Options

The master’s program in Civil Engineering combines professional experience with graduate level civil engineering principles. The program offers flexible timelines (part-time and full-time options) and can be completed within one year. The program includes two-degree options. The options include Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (M.Eng. CE), and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S. CE) with a thesis. Each program requires thirty-one (31) credits to graduate. 

• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (M.Eng. CIVE) is an existing course-based degree program and is intended to prepare students for engineering practice. With a curriculum that balances theory with practical application, the M.Eng. CIVE reinforces and builds upon students' knowledge in the planning, designing, constructing, and analyzing of infrastructure. Diverse course offerings allow students to customize their own program of study, focusing on an area of civil engineering that most interests them. Tailored programs provide a blend of engineering knowledge and professional development skills to advance career potential. The program requires a total of thirty-one (31) credits and aside from a 1-credit seminar course, there are no required courses in the curriculum nor prerequisite graduate courses.
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S. CIVE ) is regarded as a thesis and research-based degree program. Students that obtain the M.S. degree are well prepared for positions in innovative aspects of professional engineering or for continuing their education in a Ph.D. program. Students focus their studies and their coursework by obtaining a concentration in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, or construction engineering. A curriculum will be mapped out with the graduate advisor and subdiscipline advisor. M.S. students take a minimum of 31 (31) credits that consist of twenty-four (24) credits of courses, six (6) credits of research thesis and one (1) credit of graduate seminar.

Learn by Doing

At Wentworth, we value hands-on, experiential learning opportunities which provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing, professional civil engineer. As a student in the master's program in Civil Engineering program, you will develop a well-rounded set of new skills and competencies including computer simulation for civil engineering and sustainable engineering design, as well as the latest tools and techniques in design and implementation. Plus, you will learn essential project management and problem-solving skills in demand by many of today’s leading employers. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take the civil professional engineering (PE) licensure exam and launch your career as a professional civil engineer.

Flexible and Convenient

The master's program in Civil Engineering provides a flexible academic environment.  We offer a variety of courses, including several interdisciplinary and interdepartmental options.  This variety, combined with the option to attend full-time or part-time allows you to customize your graduate program.

Interested students may select a concentration that meets their needs and interests including

• Construction Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Students can also supplement their coursework with interdisciplinary electives that address contemporary issues in the field.

Civil Engineers in the World 

• $115K median annual salary, 2019, American Society of Civil Engineers 
• +$14K median annual salary for those with a master’s degree, American Society of Civil Engineers 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

There are fourteen existing graduate courses in the department, additionally, there were several new courses developed. For example, new courses include Advanced Soil Mechanics, Structural Timber Design, and Prestressed Concrete Design. Students may complete the program as a full-time or a part-time student. The majority of courses in each of the programs are electives and course is 3 credits. For the Master of Science, there will be two new required courses that will be a part of this program. The new courses are the Graduate Seminar and the Master’s Thesis. The seminar is a 1-credit Seminar Course for which the students select and participate in seminars within a structure of seminar related events and activities and is required for the M.Eng. and the M.S. degree programs.

A distinguishing strategy of the thesis-based program is to continue the hands-on, active learning and project-based activities have long been the hallmark of WIT engineering education. The objective of the thesis option is for students earning an M.S. degree to have a meaningful experiential application of their developing knowledge to address a deficiency within society or environment. The thesis option includes an engineering project with scholarship at the level of an academic graduate work and involves the engineering design cycle, application of knowledge to address a problem, development toward establishing new knowledge or techniques, and written and oral communication. The thesis option requires completion of a two course sequence (Thesis I and Thesis II), each having 3 credits.

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Matthew J. Huber Student Award

The Matthew J. Huber Student Awards are presented to University of Minnesota graduate students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement in engineering, science, and technology fields. The winners this year were Maziar Zamanpour , a master's student in civil engineering with an interest in transportation, and Tianyi Li , a doctoral candidate in transportation engineering.

Maziar Zamanpour is advised by Michael Levin, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (CEGE). Levin saw Zamanpour defend his master’s thesis in December and is now guiding his work toward a Ph.D. “While finalizing his thesis on optimizing speed control of connected/automated vehicles around traffic signals, Maziar also started working on a new MnDOT red light warning running system initiative,” Levin said. “Simultaneously, he was a Teaching Assistant for a new class and took on yet another research project—learning and employing different skills for each endeavor.”

Tianyi Li has worked with assistant professor Raphael Stern, for over three years. “Tianyi’s work on physics-informed neural networks for traffic modeling will result in a better understanding of how traffic behaves, and how to efficiently control traffic flow,” Stern said. “Tianyi also exhibits an excellent teaching ability—combined with his intellectual horsepower and computational skills, this will make him a transportation leader in the future.”

The award is named in honor of the late Professor Emeritus Matthew J. Huber. This story was originally published by the Center for Transportation Studies .

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate degree options.

As an undergraduate in either our BS in Environmental Engineering or BS in Civil Engineering programs, you will complete approximately two years of math and science and two years of engineering coursework. Students from both programs will work together in four hands-on project courses, one each fall. Taking advantage of free elective courses can also allow you to pursue an additional major or a minor from a variety of areas of study. Recent graduates have completed additional majors in Engineering and Public Policy, Psychology, and Technical Writing and minors in Architecture, Computer Science, and Business.

Some of our students also choose an additonal major or minor with our I ntegrative  De sign,  A rts and  Te chnology Network (IDeATe). This unique program connects diverse strengths across Carnegie Mellon University to advance education, research, and creative practice in domains that merge technology and arts expertise.

Motivated students who want to gain a competitive edge in their career can get a jump start with our Integrated BS/MS program. This program gives you an accelerated path to earn your master's degree seamlessly with your bachelor's degree.

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Minor: Environmental and Sustainability Studies

The minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies  offers an interdisciplinary approach to environmental and sustainability issues beyond a traditional engineering major degree program.

Six courses are required with offerings from a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, business, engineering and public policy, english, history, and philosophy.

Minor: Global Engineering

The  Global Engineering minor  prepares you to join an international community. Courses are designed to increase global awareness and international experiences.

Requirements include coursework in international management, ethics, modern language, as well as a study or work abroad experience.

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Concentrations and Minor: Interactive Design, Arts & Technology Network (IDeATe)

The  I ntegrative  De sign,  A rts and  Te chnology Network (IDeATe) connects diverse strengths across Carnegie Mellon University to advance education, research, and creative practice in domains that merge technology and arts expertise. IDeATe concentrations and minors  provide the opportunity for you to choose from creative industry themes such as intelligent environments, physical computing, and media design. Courses are focused on hands-on collaborative learning and are structured to combine students from many different disciplines.

IDeATe supports eight interrelated undergraduate concentration areas, all of which can also be taken as minors. The themes of these areas integrate knowledge in technology and arts: Game Design, Animation and Special Effects, Media Design, Sound Design, Learning Media, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Intelligent Environments, and Physical Computing.

Concentrations are completed by taking four courses, while minors require five courses.

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The Road to Inclusive Crash Safety

Engineering Ph.D. Student Wins 2024 Grad Thesis SLAM

Neck injuries are a serious concern for all people involved in car crashes. Understanding how the human neck responds to impact may help us explain why some people are at increased risk.

Cori Espelien, a mechanical and aerospace engineering Ph.D. student, won the 2024 Grad Thesis SLAM on April 16 with her presentation on neck response during car crashes. Her research reveals the importance of considering muscle and sex differences in collisions, potentially leading to safer rides for females.

Espelien is spearheading a $1.2 million  Department of Transportation project under adviser and principal investigator Jason Forman, a research associate professor at the University of Virginia’s  Center for Applied Biomechanics . The project, currently in its third year, examines human neck responses in car accidents.

The Grad Thesis SLAM provides UVA doctoral students an opportunity to communicate their research in an engaging and understandable way for the general public. 

But the real challenge was cramming her research on the topic into just 180 seconds.

“My hands were shaking, and my heartrate was high at the start,” Espelien said. “But once I got the first sentence out, muscle memory from rehearsal carried the presentation through, regardless of how nervous I was!”

Mastering the Art

Communicating complex research topics in a matter of minutes is no easy task. In fact, Espelien said condensing her research was the most challenging step in the process.

“Distilling the scope of a dissertation to three minutes means entire sections of our work are not included at all,” she said. “So you have to pick the slivers that are most engaging.”

She also said that translating the jargon of niche fields into accessible language for the public was a “non-trivial” task.

“But it was a necessary exercise to communicate the core theme,” she said.

Espelien used a PowerPoint slide as a visual aid to accompany her presentation. 

The nine final contestants who competed in front of the audience in Alumni Hall were winnowed down from an original group of 18 competitors.

Initial Findings

Experimental data, which researchers use to model crash outcomes and improve safety standards, is lacking for females. Espelien’s work is geared towards closing this gap. 

The neck is full of muscles, so how stiff the neck is or how someone’s head moves in a crash can change based on muscle flexing.

Espelien used experimental testing databases that include volunteer responses and multibody computational models to explore flexed and relaxed muscle scenarios. She found that while female and male neck responses are similar when muscle flexing isn’t taken into consideration, adding this variable suggests there may be differences between male and female responses. 

Factoring in lower crash speeds also shows potential disparities in the data. By running experimental tests and computational simulations at multiple vehicle speeds, Espelien could determine how sensitive neck responses are. 

Though she has the data she needs for her thesis, Espelien still has further analysis and simulation work to complete. The results in her SLAM presentation represented a subset of her data — assessing the full picture of head and neck responses will take time. 

“With our current momentum, I believe there is a genuine and sustainable shift to increased safety for everyone,” Espelien said.

Celebrating Success

Biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Juliana Trujillo also advanced to the final stage of the Grad Thesis SLAM. 

Aleksandra Cwiek (cell biology) won second place and took the Audience Choice Award. Caroline Riedstra (microbiology, immunology and cancer biology) won third. 

The annual event is sponsored by  PhD Plus , a UVA-wide program that prepares doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars for future success, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs.

Prior to studying at UVA, Espelien received her B.S. in biomedical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

She said she’s glad she competed. Being able to relate quick, clear information can make the difference in whether or not a research project finds support and gets funded. 

"Being able to share my research with general audiences is important to me because the public will always interface with engineering, and engineering will always interface with the public,” she said. “So it's important that there is a functional understanding between the two.”

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Record number of UTSA Honors College students graduate this month

MAY 14, 2024 — This month, 270 seniors in the Honors College are expected to graduate from UTSA, making them the largest graduating class in the college’s history.

Most of the students in this semester’s graduating class didn’t have a typical start to college life, nor have they experienced a traditional graduation ceremony. Due to the pandemic, their high school senior year and first semester of classes at UTSA were held nearly entirely online, leaving them socially isolated. Despite that, these Roadrunners demonstrated resilience, creativity and determination throughout their time at UTSA.

Many of these Honors College graduates already have impressive jobs lined up or will be starting graduate school in the fall.

Conrad Finos , who is earning his bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, will participate in an international internship in Panama on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, before joining the agency full time in Washington, D.C. this fall as a diplomatic information specialist. His engagement with the U.S. Department of State began in 2022, when he was one of 15 students in the country to be awarded a Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship. That experience set him on a path to a career using his technology skills to support U.S. diplomacy abroad.

Johan de Greef , a graduating senior in mechanical engineering, will be moving to Missouri for a career at Whiteman Air Force Base to work on its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and support base infrastructure.

Grace Johnson , a graduating senior in psychology and art, will be starting a master’s degree in art therapy at Syracuse University in New York this fall.

Mechanical engineering senior Noah Hernandez has accepted a job at aerospace company Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama.

Top Scholar Tejas Narayanan will be moving to Colorado to begin work as an environmental consultant for Ernst and Young’s climate change and sustainability services division, where he completed a summer internship in 2023. At UTSA, he was a member of the student organization Plant the Future, he served as a student representative on the university’s Sustainability Council and he interned with the Office of Sustainability.

Many of this year’s Honors College graduates are choosing to stay in Texas to begin their careers or attend graduate school.

For example, cybersecurity senior Catalina Cardenas , will be starting her career in the security and resiliency division at Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas, in July.

Joana Contreras , who is earning her bachelor’s degree in interior design and is preparing for the interior design certification exam to become a licensed interior designer will be working at Texas Wilson, a commercial office design company, in San Antonio.

Finance senior Syndey Scott has accepted a job as an accountant with TC Energy in Houston, Texas.

Cameron Kubicek , an anthropology major with minors in archeological practice and museum studies, will begin a M.A. in Heritage and Museum Studies at Texas Tech University this fall.

Jennifer Cervantes , a microbiology and immunology senior, has been accepted into Texas A&M University’s pharmacy school in College Station.

There are also Honors College graduates who will continue as Roadrunners this fall, pursuing graduate degrees in accounting, architecture, artificial intelligence, business administration, biomedical engineering, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, health, community and policy, information technology and mechanical engineering, to name a few.

Other notable Honors College graduates this semester include:

• Margot Duque , a double major in public administration and policy and French, a UTSA Top Scholar and a 2023 Truman Scholar . After graduation she will participate in the Truman Summer Institute, during which she will intern with the U.S. Department of Education before beginning a full-time position as an educational policy analyst at the Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research.
• Marissa Coppin , a neuroscience major, a UTSA Top Scholar, 2023 Goldwater Scholar and a 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award winner. She will pursue a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania beginning this fall.
• Ernesto Flores , a physics major, 2023 Goldwater Scholar and 2024 NSF GRFP award winner. He will begin a PhD in Physics at Stanford University this fall.
• William Hughes , a chemistry major and Japanese minor, UTSA Top Scholar and a 2024 recipient of the NSF GRFP award. He will begin a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Colorado State University starting in the fall.

Home to more than 2,000 hardworking, achievement-oriented, conscientious students across all majors, the UTSA Honors College offers one of the most unique experiential honors curricula in the nation. Its practical, hands-on approach to learning allows students to chart their own path and achieve their highest potential.

To graduate from the Honors College, students complete a combination of honors courses and signature experiences, which can be fulfilled by participating in activities inside or outside the classroom such as service projects, professional development programs such as internships and fellowships, intellectual achievement projects such as thesis development and research, study abroad or other cultural exploration experiences, engaged living, skill development, independent study, honors contracts, or by taking additional experiential learning honors courses.

— KC Gonzalez

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Roadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.

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Join us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.

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Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

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Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.

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