Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 2024
Development of a Particulate Matter Sensor Network for Air Quality Monitoring in Indoor Settings and in Mines, Abdulrahman Bani
Hysplit in Simulating the Atmospheric Dispersion of Hazardous Aerosols: A Case Study in St. Louis, Missouri, Ahmet Tolga Odabasi
Theses from 2023
A Network of Low-Cost Multi-Pollutant Air Quality Sensors for Evaluating Fine-Scale Exposure Disparity in Twin Cities, MN, P M Varuni Abhayaratne
Rapid-Throughput Analysis of 1,4-Dioxane in Plants by Centrifugal Sampling and Phytoforensic Analysis for Site Delineation and Assessing Enhanced Rhizodegradation, Anthony Eberechukwu Oha
Designing Exterior Lighting for Safety and Comfort While Minimizing Light Pollution, Energy Consumption, and Cost, Stephen Michael Simmons
Selecting Consolidation Procedures for Making Concrete Specimens, Paige Marie Toebben
Theses from 2022
ASSESSING PHENOTYPIC RESPONSE OF PLANTS IRRIGATED WITH MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL LEACHATE USING COMPUTER VISUALIZATION, Rahel Pommerenke
Theses from 2021
Numerical behavior of steel H-plies repaired using layered concrete jacket, Fareh Waleed Abudawaba
Axial performance of self-consolidating concrete-filled fiber tubes, Joshua David Carter
Optimization of transit smart card data publishing based on differential privacy, Chenxi Chen
Effect of spike anchors on the bond behavior of steel reinforced polymer composite externally bonded to a concrete substrate, Keenan Lorence McBurney
Early wildfire detection by air quality sensors on unmanned aerial vehicles: Optimization and feasibility, Doaa Rjoub
Theses from 2020
Soil-water-energy nexus of green roofs, Katherine Ann Bartels
Experimental evaluation of a honeycomb structure in open channel flows, Kyle David Hix
3D printing reinforced concrete structures, Bryce Tyler Tafolla
Optical fiber based integrity test of civil engineering materials: Numerical analysis, Ruoyu Zhong
Feasibility study on novel fire-resistant coating materials, Anyou Zhu
Theses from 2019
Unmanned aerial and traversing vehicle -- A mobile platform for bridge inspections, Clayton A. Fritsche
Performance of one-part and two-part class C fly ash-based alkali activated mortars, Cedric Chani Kashosi
Development of test methods for characterizing extrudability of cement-based materials for use in 3D printing, Jonathan Thomas Kuchem
A study on end-anchorage and bond behavior of steel-fiber reinforced cementitious matrix composites externally bonded to a concrete substrate, Christopher Michael Moore
Abrasion resistant concrete mix design for cold climates, Diane Mariah Murph
Changes in fresh properties of flowable concrete induced by pumping and composition of the lubrication layer, Alexis Salinas
Feasibility Study for Sustainable Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) incorporating off-specification fly ash and bottom ash, Alexis K. VanDomelen
Influence of pumping parameters on the freeze-thaw and scaling resistance of highly workable concrete, Alexandra Nicole Wehar
Theses from 2018
Numerical modeling of capillary-driven flow in open microchannels: An implication of optimized wicking fabric design, Mehrad Gholizadeh Ansari
Numerical and experimental analysis of local buckling of axially loaded steel tubes confined by concrete and FRP, Nicholas Colbert
Bioaccessibility of lead from contaminated soil using phosphate treatment -- Physiologically Based Extraction Test and In Vitro Gastrointestinal Method Test, Austin Charles Doss
Examination of shear friction design provisions, Nikkolas J. Edgmond
Field implementation of cement-based composite strengthening technologies, Michael Andrew Janke
Compressive behavior of masonry columns confined with steel reinforced grout (SRG) composite, Sarah Elizabeth Jemison
Simultaneous enhancement of fluidity and thixotropy of vibration-free concrete, Piyush Rajendra Lunkad
Nonlinear finite element analysis of concrete columns subjected to complex loading, Adam Christopher Morgan
Cyclic axial compression behavior of concrete-filled hybrid large rupture strain FRP tubes, Monika Nain
Cellulose and sulfate degradation in a biochemical reactor during treatment of mine drainage, Sweta Ojha
Thermal curing efficiency of geopolymer mortars, Simon Peter Sargon
The thermal effects of daylighting in an energy efficient home, Thomas Glenn Yarbrough II
Theses from 2017
Towards a better understanding of indoor exposure to air pollutants: Window opening occurrence in U.S. residences, Gauri Dilip Date
Bioaccessibility of lead from lead-contaminated soil upon phosphate amendment using a physiologically-based extraction test, Samantha Jo DiCenso
Advanced buffer materials for indoor air CO₂ control in commercial buildings, Pavithra Ethi Rajan
Cloth-air partitioning of oxybenzone, Jonathan T. Hill
Vegetation based assessment and monitoring tools for landfill leachate treatment and fugitive plumes, Rahul Sukharia
Theses from 2016
Behavior of hollow-core composite columns under torsion loading, Sujith Anumolu
Particle mediated enhanced mass transfer of diethylhexyl phthalate: A pilot scale system design, Melissa Buechlein
Phytoforensics tools: The degradation and detection of chlorinated solvents in integrated systems, Tommy J. Goodwin Jr.
Behavior of ultra-high performance concrete bridge deck panels compared to conventional stay-in-place deck panels, Valter Gora Venancio
Influence of mix design parameters on dynamic segregation of self-consolidating concrete and consequences on performance of precast beams, Aida Margarita Ley Hernandez
Assessing downstream stormwater impacts for urban watershed planning, Johanna Meyer Pavlowsky
Evaluation of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in joints of bridge girders, Saipavan Rallabhandhi
Shear behavior of reinforced fly ash-based geopolymer concrete, Noor S. Yacob
Theses from 2015
Damage detection through acoustic emission of fracture processes in concrete masonry units, John Alexander Cain
Comprehensive benefits of green roofs, Madison R. Gibler
An investigation of shear-friction of lightweight aggregate concretes, Kristian Krc
Behavior of crimped cold-formed steel C-section beams, Jeffrey Devon Smith
Advanced sustainable concrete materials for infrastructure applications, Kaylea Ann Smith
3D numerical modelling of micropiles interaction with soil & rock, Audai Kamal Theinat
Shear-friction of sand-lightweight clay and slate aggregate concretes with varied reinforcement ratios, Samantha Lynn Wermager
Determination of setting times by shear wave velocity evolution in fresh mortar using bender element method, Jianfeng Zhu
Theses from 2014
Comparison of costs of personal protective equipment for all workers to avoid costs of fall accidents, Sultan Noori Al-karawi
Bridge deck condition assessment using destructive and nondestructive methods, Brandon Tyler Goodwin
Shear behavior of high strength self-consolidating concrete in NU bridge girders, Alexander Michael Griffin
Polyurethane foam infill for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge deck panels: an evaluation of core alternatives using small scale experimental testing, Matthew Scott Hopkins
Potential acid mine drainage treatment utilizing acidophilic sulfate reducing bacteria in an upflow bioreactor, Elise Fay Kittrell
Adsorption and desorption capacity of methamphetamine in gypsum drywall, Hongwan Li
Methamphetamine absorption by skin oils: accumulated mass, partition coefficients and the influence of fatty acids, Kristia Parker
Bond performance of recycled aggregate concrete, Amanda Renee Steele
Two driven pile load tests for use in Missouri LRFD guidelines, Matthew Garry Stuckmeyer
Assessment of contributing factors to the reduction of diarrhea in rural communities of Para, Brazil, Lee Voth-Gaeddert
Theses from 2013
Monitoring micropile foundations of bridge during construction, Devin Tavis Dixon
Green roof water quality impacts and physicochemical stability, Grace Ella Harper
Field performance of alternative and cost efficient cast in place and precast prestressed concrete bridge approach slabs, Nathan Price Muncy
Effect of mix parameters on longevity of bituminous mixtures, Clayton Reichle
Direct shear transfer of lightweight aggregate concretes with non-monolithic interface conditions, Dane Michael Shaw
Analysis of model uncertainty in hydraulic modeling: the BSTEM application to the Osage River, Annabell Leigh Ulary
Use of ultra-high performance concrete to mitigate impact and explosive threats, Julie Anne Willey
Distribution and occurrence of Escherichia coli in water and sediments at Grand Glaize Beach in Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Jordan Lee Wilson
Theses from 2012
Effects of high volumes of fly ash on cement paste, Karl Wehking Beckemeier
Analysis of passive louver shading systems and impact on interior environment, Cory Joseph Brennan
A novel membrane bioreactor configuration for nitrogen removal, Timothy Harrison Canter
Effects of high volume fly ash and powder activators on plastic and hardened concrete properties, Drew Alexander Davis
Trace element accumulation in rice :effects of soil arsenic, irrigation management, phosphate application and iron oxide amendment, Eric Michael Farrow
Hardened mechanical properties and durability performance of specialized concretes, Kyle Richard Holman
Driver mandatory lane change behavior: Use of governing gap in critical gap estimation, Srinadh Kandada
Blast and impact resistance of "long" carbon fiber reinforced concrete, Darwin Ishmael Keener
Bond behavior of high-volume fly ash and self-consolidating concrete, Trevor Jay Looney
Energy efficiency in wastewater treatment: Standards for Missouri facilities, Samantha Lauren Markus
Bond, transfer length, and development length of prestressing strand in self-consolidating concrete, Krista Beth Porterfield
Behavior of staged externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets for improved ductility, Laura Marie Rathe
Self-consolidating concrete for infrastructure elements shear characteristics, Eric B. Sells
In planta solid phase sampling devices used in delineating groundwater contaminant plumes, Mikhil Kishore Shetty
Depth profiling of PAHs treated with activated carbon using in-situ SPME, Ryan D. Stringer
Investigation of the effects of shrinkage, creep, and abrasion on self-consolidating concrete and high volume fly ash concrete for use in transportation related infrastructure, Brian Timothy Tucker
Transport of a methamphetamine surrogate through painted drywall and accumulation in insulation, Nishanthini Vijayakumar Shakila
Use of high volume fly ash-wood fiber and polyurea layers for blast mitigation, Anthony Francis Wulfers
Effect of side edge distance and concrete materials on corrosion in precast prestressed concrete panels, Dayi Zhang
Theses from 2011
Driven pile load test data for load and resistance factor design in Missouri, Joseph Ronson Cravens
Influence of particle size and specimen preparation on the Iowa Pore Index, Christopher Paul Davis
Development and testing of chemically-based self-consolidating concrete, Mark Daniel Ezzell
