Theses from 2024
Machine and Statistical Learning for Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility Systems, Atanas Apostolov, Civil Engineering
Theses from 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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