Browsing Civil Structural & Environ Eng (Theses and Dissertations) by Subject "Civil Engineering, Ph.D."
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A stated preference analysis of real time public transport information
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)This thesis reports the outcomes of a study conducted to ascertain the benefits derived from the use of real-time public transport information. The study focuses upon three areas of individuals preferences in relation to ... -
A study on hydrodynamics of grit particles in curved open channels using physical and computational modelling
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An examination of the parameters involved in the design of a continuous flow solar disinfection process
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2006)The aim of this research was to assess a number of parameters that affect the continuous flow solar disinfection process. Solar disinfection involves harnessing natural sunlight in order to inactivate microbial pathogens ... -
An investigation into the performance of highly permeable subsoils and reed bed treatment systems in treating domestic wastewater in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2009)In Ireland, domestic wastewater from over one-third of the population, or approximately 400,000 dwellings, is treated by on-site systems. Given that over 25% of all water supplies in the country is currently provided by ... -
Analysis of highway runoff in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)A considerable body of research already exists on highway runoff and associated management strategies from various countries throughout Europe and beyond. These studies have indicated that runoff from highways can contain ... -
Analytical approaches to evaluating sustainable transportation strategies
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2009)Sustainable transportation strategies and policies not only generate an efficient and equitable transportation system but also balance other economic, social and environmental objectives. The objective of this thesis is ... -
Application of time-series and wavelet analysis for traffic flow modelling and incident detection
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)Efficient and sustainable use of existing transportation network has become a major issue in socio-economic growth of the developed parts of today’s world. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is an important tool to ... -
Case study of the dewatering of a major excavation in a glacial aquifer
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)This thesis presents the findings of a case study of dewatering a major staged 3.5 km excavation in a heterogeneous, unconsolidated aquifer, the Mid-Kildare Aquifer. The objectives were to compile all the information ... -
Dynamic response of wind turbine tower assemblies
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2005)As wind turbine towers are composed of several flexible inter-connected components, it is important that the engineer has the ability to understand the dynamic behaviour of the system, including that of its components, in ... -
Eco-hydrology of Pollardstown Fen, Co. Kildare, Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)Calcareous fens are wetlands that accumulate peat and have alkaline groundwater as their dominant hydrologic input. This combination of environmental characteristics produces an unusual type of habitat and a large number ... -
Estimating the ground deformations associated with earthworks and foundations in boulder clay
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2003)Accurate estimates of the ground deformations associated with earthworks and foundations in boulder clay necessitate the validation of an appropriate soil model within a simplified ground model. Recent advances in numerical ... -
Experimental investigations of driven pile group behaviour in Belfast soft clay
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2002)In 1996, a site adjacent to Kinnegar Sewage Treatment Plant, near Belfast, was made available (by the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment) to Trinity College Dublin to perform load tests on driven piles. Since ... -
Identification and evolutionary response analysis of continuous and discrete structural systems using wavelet transform
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2006)Performance based design of structures require stringent serviceability criteria to be satisfied based on functional requirements and economic implications. Thus, performance evaluation of structural dynamic systems not ... -
Modelling a network of turloughs
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Modelling of site-specific traffic loading on short to medium span bridges
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Modelling the impact of traffic emissions on local air quality
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)Air quality modelling can be used to complement monitoring networks and to obtain information at lower cost. A primary advantage of modelling is that it can be used for the prediction of future air quality, which often ... -
Performance of high-strength concrete composite columns subject to earthquake loading conditions
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2011)Composite construction has been used in industry for decades due to superior load carrying capacity of the members compared with traditional reinforced concrete construction. A composite column is a structural member that ... -
Prediction of ground vibrations due to a tunnel boring machine
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)Changing social needs and increases in traffic have led to the demand for increased infrastructure. Due to the limitation of space in urban areas, underground structures, such as tunnels, are becoming more important for ... -
Relative dose / exposure to air pollutants between modes of transport, while commuting to work in Dublin
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)Research was carried out into the relative exposure of commuters to air pollutants in Dublin between four modes of transport. These differences were determined experimentally by simultaneously sampling the personal exposure ... -
The future of Irish access transport : investigation, modelling and appraisal
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2002)This thesis aims to examine in detail a variety of possible strategies for the development of the Irish access transport system. The Irish access transport system is considered as being the system (passenger and freight) ...
