Browsing Theses by Subject "creep"
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Creep Deformation and Thermal Aging of Random Glass-Mat Polypropylene Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-23)The current research is part of a wider experimental program on creep modeling of glass mat reinforced polypropylene composites which are increasingly being used in molding automotive parts. This specific study is focused ... -
The Development of Asphalt Mix Creep Parameters and Finite Element Modeling of Asphalt Rutting
(University of Waterloo, 2007-03-12)Asphalt pavement rutting is one of the most commonly observed pavement distresses and is a major safety concern to transportation agencies. Millions of dollars are reportedly spent annually to repair rutted asphalt ... -
Performance of Pillars in Rock Salt Mines
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)The viscoelastic and creep properties of salt create challenges in the design of salt mines. Salt undergoes steady state creep for a long period of time, and the time of failure is not easily predicted. Developing functions ... -
The Prediction of Nociceptive Neural Activity in Passive Tissues following Lumbar Spine Flexion
(University of Waterloo, 2021-11-26)Low back pain is a costly and debilitating disorder; however, most cases are categorized as being non-specific: low back pain without an identifiable origin or cause. Non-specific low back pain can be broadly considered ... -
Relationship between Short-Term and Long-Term Creep, and the Molecular Structure of Polyethylene
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-02)Polyethylene has been studied from many different perspectives; a final application property perspective, in which the response of the material to loads is the topic; a micromechanical point of view, in which the macroscopic ... -
Towards a comprehensive framework for foam concrete mix design
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-23)Foam concrete is a low-density, highly workable cementitious material, created by blending a fine-aggregate paste with a foaming agent. Properties of foam concrete suggest potential for commercial exploitation of the ...